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Celebrating the PRC's 60th anniversary |
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In the run up to the anniversary in October, the Federation will offer four exciting and unique activities to inspire young people about their Motherland. We very much hope that through these programmes, they will learn not only about China today but also its history, society, culture and recent achievements. We believe that these experiences will encourage them to see with their own eyes how they can be enriched by being connected with their nation.
For the next nine months, the following programmes will be held: 14 well known and respected films focusing on the culture, livelihood and history of the Mainland; an exchange programme with young people who have never had the opportunity to cross the border; a web based competition for creative works on a national theme; and a special gift: a compilation of essays by 60 Youth Ambassadors.
The celebrations were kicked off last Saturday with the showing of the film, National Anthem, in the presence of many guests including, Mrs Rita Fan, Mr Stephen Lam Sui-lung, Mr Zhang Chun Sheng, Ms Fai Fei, Dr K.K. Chan, Ms Grace Lui and Ms Catherine Lam.
Click here. Contact Bonnie, tel 3755 7101 for more details. |
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Fly High With Us Young Savers Scheme takes off
Fly High With Us is a savings scheme which will help 120 children save for their future with monthly matching corporate donations of HK$200. The kick off of the scheme is on 21 February at Lions College in Kwai Fong, with Guests of Honour Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, GBS, JP, Secretary for
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Labour and Welfare, Mr Jeff Walker, CEO, Prudential Assurance Co Ltd, as well as Dr Rosanna Wong, ED of HKFYG. Support comes from the Child Development Fund and The Prudential Assurance Co Ltd. About 100 children from New Territories West (Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung, Tsing Yi, Tuen Mun, Yuen Long) will be present, as well as 100 corporate mentors from the Prudential. Contact Yu Fan, tel 2423 1366 for more information.
Financial Secretary holds budget dialogue
with youth
A dialogue session about the budget will be held for young people with the Financial Secretary, John Tsang, on 18 March from 5.30-7pm at the Academy of Medicine in Aberdeen. An audience of about 1,000 young people is expected to create lively debate given the current economic climate. Contact Iris, tel 3755 7107 for more information. |
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Partnership Award for Federation |
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HKFYG's Youth Business Hong Kong proudly received the Outstanding Partnership Project Award at the Caring Company Recognition Ceremony on 10 February 2009. The project is supported by partners in the public, legal, financial and academic sectors as well as by professional bodies, and has given financial help and mentorship to 61 projects in the catering, trading, performing arts, IT and retail fields.
We are most grateful to all of our partners in this initiative. They are DLA Piper Hong Kong, KPMG, McKinsey & Co, the Rotary Club of New Territories, Dragon Junior Chamber Ltd, ACCA Hong Kong, 30S Group,Inc Hong Kong, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, Monte Jade Science and Technology, Trade and Industry Department and the Center for Entrepreneurship, Chinese University of Hong Kong. Contact Gary, tel 2413 6669 for more details.
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Reuse, Recycle, Reduce: the 3R Project with the Environmental Campaign Committee
HKFYG's Jockey Club Kin Sang Youth SPOT organized the
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environmental with HK$33,400 sponsorship from the Environment and Conservation Fund, supported by Environmental Campaign Committee and Environmental Protection Department. A series environmental programmes attracted nearly 1,000 people and culminated with a prize-giving for various competitions late last month. Contact Esther, tel 2467 7933 to learn more.
A cappella festival partnerships include Arts Development Council and Sino Group funding
The Federation's a Cappella Festival, with overseas visiting performers, takes place from 21-24 March this year. It has won funding of HK$90,000 from the Arts Development Council, has media support from RTHK4 and sponsorship of HK$50,000 from Sino Group for the concert at City Hall on 22 March. Bonaqua is donating 2,000 drinks and the Baron School of Music is offering free music courses.
Contact Alice, tel 2395 5753 for more information.
Free entry to Hong Kong Disneyland for underprivileged
From February to June this year over 2,700 complimentary tickets from Hong Kong Disneyland will be distributed to low-income families through HKFYG units. Contact Ada, 3755 7102 for details. |
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Journal of Youth Studies no 23
A new issue of The Journal of Youth Studies has just come out entitled Changing Faces of Young People - 60 Years After the Founding of the PRC. Dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China, it covers a wide range of topics including the economy, employment, effects of globalization and values, national identity, legal awareness, internet culture, deviant behaviour, education and youth work development.
There are also articles on the phenomenon of private tutoring in Singapore, Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Read the abstracts at http://www.hkfyg.org.hk/yrc/english/yr-jys12-1-e.html.
Contact Amy, tel 3755 7037 for further details. |
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Love & Affection: new youth poll from HKFYG
In the run-up to Valentine's Day 2009, we asked 277 young people aged 12-29 for their views on love and affection. They rated the depth of love they felt in various relationships on a scale of 0-10. Love for members of their families was given an average rating of 8.9, higher than any other. Love felt for friends was given 8.1. Love of boyfriends and girlfriends was rated 7.6. The overwhelming majority (94.9%) said they felt loved by somebody, but 22.0% said that they would not take the initiative in expressing affection. 21.0% said that they were not confident they could handle relationship problems rationally.
Call Sharon, tel 3755 7039 for more details.
Chinese press release at http://www.hkfyg.org.hk/yrc/chinese/yr-p182c.html
[Results published 13 February 2009]. |
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