HK200 Leadership Project leaves on tour to Beijing The Hong Kong 200 Leadership Project selects young leaders for their commitment to serve the community. It provides platforms, workshops and forums where they interact, learn and meet key figures in Hong Kong and China. Each year since 2006, 200 participants have been trained to increase their leadership competence and understand better the complexities of the Basic Law and national development. Today, this year's group sets off to Beijing where they will deepen their understanding further, gain international perspective and meeting mainland specialists. The programme, arranged by the All-China Youth Federation, features distinguished academics, tailor-made training, and interaction with youth leaders and professionals. On their return they will make presentations based on what they have learned, become members of the 1000-strong alumni of the Hong Kong 200 Association and put their skills into practice. For more information email hk200@hkfyg.org.hk or visit leadership21.hkfyg.org.hk. News HKFYG Walkathon Applications and Sponsorship invited Now The HKFYG 50th anniversary charity walkathon will take place on Sunday 28 November 2010 starting at 10am. It will symbolize the Federation's lasting commitment to youth work, walking side by side with young people and the community. Funds raised will be for the Youth Support Fund which helps young people in need. 5,000 participants are expected to walk 5.5km, from Hong Kong Science Park in Shatin, along the Tolo Harbour Cycle Track to Taipo Waterfront Park. We are looking forward to enthusiastic participation and both cash and in-kind sponsorship making this an unforgettable event for you, me and the young people. Apply at http://walkathon.hkfyg.org.hk or use this form. Download this form to sponsor. More details from Brenda, tel 3755 7102. 3rd Xu Beihong Arts Competition winners An exhibition of the paintings and letters of Xu Beihong will be on display at the Hong Kong Central Library on 4 and 5 September. At the same venue, on Saturday 4th , there will be an award ceremony with guest of honour Ms Elsie Leung Oi-Sie, GBM, JP, Deputy Director of the Basic Law Committee of HKSAR of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. The event has been organized by HKFYG for the winners of the Xu Beihong Cup International Arts Competition for Young Adults and Children. The 628 winners were selected from thousands of Hong Kong entries which went forward to Beijing for adjudication. Contact Michelle tel 2395 5753 for more information. Just released Statistics on counselling for Form 5 students Many worried students and parents called the Federation's hotline service this year, concerned about exam results and the implications of the changed education system. Information, advice and emotional support were given in nearly 9,000 cases by the Form 5 Broadband counsellors from 26 July to 11 August. They included almost 7,000 on the hotline and over 2,000 online. 75% of the hotline callers were students and 17% were parents. 40% of enquiries were from those who scored 13 points or below in the recent HKCEE exams. They were very anxious about not getting school places of any kind, whether in the sixth form, for vocational training, for pre-associate degrees or catch-up courses with Project Yi Jin. Call Cecilia, tel 2788 3433 for more details.   Awards Federation's Youth Business Hong Kong enterprise wins Environmental Entrepreneur of the Year Two of HKFYG's Youth Business Hong Kong entrepreneurs have come first in the Environmental Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2010. They are Alex Tam and Felix Chung, who run a recycling business called Ecosage. The award means they will go forward with three other young entrepreneurs as finalists at Youth Business International YBI Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 in Mexico City on 23 September. Congratulations to Alex and Felix. Contact Miranda Ho, tel 3113 7999, for more details. Many thanks to partners IT and internet: Be NetWise quiz with The Chamber of Hong Kong Computer Industry The Internet has become an essential part of life, especially for the young so they need to know how to avoid the potential pitfalls and avoid dangers that might be lurking in cyberspace. From 2-4 pm at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Sunday 22 August 2010, in collaboration with The Chamber of Hong Kong Computer Industry, the Be NetWise IT Quiz will test primary and secondary students knowledge. Contact Ms Chan Po Po, tel 2831 9183 for more details. Form 6 job shadowing programme with CPCNet for better employability HKFYG's Youth Employment Network is partnering CPCNet this month on a pilot programme, named Job Shadowing. 20 brand new Form 6 students, from three different schools, have been matched up with 20 staff at CPCNet and work as their shadows. In the process they have the chance to see what it is like in the working world and learn about dress code, working attitude and office communication skills. Contact Rennie, tel 3113 7999 for more details. Finals Joint School Dance Competition Supported by YOU‧C1000 The Joint School Dance Competition 2010 finals are on 29 August at the WTCMore, organized by the Federation with sponsorship from YOU‧C1000. The 12 finalists will be judged by well known dancers, Andy Wong, Angela Hung, Billy Chan, Yiu, and a member of the famous Taiwanese troupe, Maniac. Stephy Tang, a talented young singer will also be performing. More details at dance.hkfyg.org.hk or contact Michelle, tel 2395 5759. Community Chest donates concert tickets for Asian Youth Orchestra 20th Anniversary 65 free tickets for the concert were given to HKFYG for deprived young members and service users, courtesy of the Community Chest. The celebration concert was on 13 August at the Hong Kong Coliseum when the AYO 20th Anniversary Alumni Orchestra, the Asian Youth Orchestra and the Hong Kong Music Summer Orchestra played Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique, a piece conducted by famed violinist Yehudi Menuhin at the AYO's inaugural concert in 1990. Events Hong Kong Young Ambassador Scheme 2010/11 takes off The Appointment and Awards Ceremony for the Hong Kong Young Ambassador Scheme 2010/11 was held yesterday, 17 August at the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups' Building. The scheme is jointly organized by the Tourism Commission and HKFYG, with collaboration from the Hong Kong Association for Customer Service Excellence. Mr Philip WH YUNG, JP, Commissioner for Tourism, led 222 Young Ambassadors in a pledge to promote Hong Kong and its hospitality all over the world. With 3-weeks of intensive training, they are now ready to promote our hospitable city. Contact Gigi for more details, tel 2169 0032.