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What matters to young people?
As we enter 2012, all of us at Youth Matters wish you a joyful, healthy and successful New Year! This year will no doubt be one of challenge and change, not only with the current economic situation, but also with changes of leadership throughout the world. What we would like to do in this new year is offer a new window into understanding Hong Kong's youth. We want to highlight their concerns and share with you both their joys and frustrations. In short, we wish to address the issues that matter to young people. We welcome your opinions as well, and look forward to your company through the coming year.
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NEIGHBOURHOOD Day Lunch Gathering on Saturday 14 January
On NEIGHBOURHOOD Day, 14 January, 222 tables will be hosted by youth members of NEIGHBOURHOOD Teams throughout Hong Kong. They will celebrate the coming Chinese New Year at 21 HKFYG Youth SPOTs, offering traditional delicacies and activities and a special welcome to their neighbours.
NEIGHBOURHOOD Day is part of the HKFYG NEIGHBOURHOOD First community-building project led by Hong Kong's young to bring the community together, cultivate a deeper sense of neighbourhood and emphasize the
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importance of care and support for each other. The Hon Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, GBS, JP, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, HKSAR, will be Guest of Honour at the launch ceremony for of NEIGHBOURHOOD Day at 11.45 in the HKFYG Jockey Club Jat Min Youth SPOT in Shatin. More information from Monica, tel 3755 7072 and at the website: neighbourhoodfirst.hk
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| Coming soon |
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HKFYG Hong Kong Melody Makers in Macau and at 40th Anniversary Arts Festival launch
Conventional choral and a cappella songs from the Hong Kong Melody Makers will be on the programme on Sunday afternoon, 3pm, 22 January 2012 at the Igreja de Domingos in Macau. The event, organized by HKFYG, is open to the public. The Melody Makers will also put in an appearance at the opening of the Hong Kong Arts Festival 40th Anniversary on 31 January at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Contact Connie Chan, tel 2395 5753 or visit http://hkmm.hkfyg.org.hk for more information.
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Prof Lap-Chee Tsui and Prof Joseph JY Sung join HKFYG for webcasts on university admission
Hong Kong's university chiefs have kindly accepted HKFYG's invitation to answer questions about university entrance and the implications of the new curriculum. Interactive sessions continue till February. Students are able to express their anxieties and doubts and can also have general questions answered, including those related to admission, courses, research and academic teachers. There are two sessions this month, the first is with Professor Lap-Chee Tsui, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Hong Kong on 5 January, 7-7.30pm. Then on 12 January, again at 7pm, Professor Joseph J.Y. Sung, Vice-Chancellor and President of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Contact Ken, tel 2831 9183 for further details.
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Taiwan Exchange programme with Child Development Fund and The Prudential Assurance Co Ltd
46 teenagers from low income families went on a study tour to Taiwan, organized by the HKFYG Jockey Club Kin Sang, Tsuen King and Tsuen Wan Youth SPOTs and Youth Exchange unit, from 28-31 December 2011. For most of these participants in a Child Development Fund project supported by The Prudential Assurance Co Ltd this was their first overseas trip. They met local youngsters and took part in structured
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activities including a visit to a waste-recycling enterprise operated by volunteers, the Agricultural Exhibition Centre, an organic farm, a primary school for children from rural areas, and an arts exhibition area in an abandoned ware-house. For more information, contact Lotan, tel 2413 6669.
Hong Kong FLL Robotics Tournament on the Food Factor supported by Semia Ltd and HK Polytechnic University
The 2011/12 Hong Kong FLL Robotics Tournament is on 18 February at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The theme is the Food Factor and over 500 participants from 50 primary schools, secondary schools and education centres will design and programme robots to complete tasks related to food safety. Exchange teams from the mainland will be there and Junior FLL (Jr.FLL) will be introduced with junior primary school students presenting models and posters about Snack Attacks. Thanks to Semia Ltd and the Computing Department of the HK Polytechnic University for their long-term support. Contact Alice for further information, tel 3755 7067. |
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Hong Kong 200 Leadership Project Wuhan trip
92 participants in this year's HKFYG Hong Kong 200 Leadership Project went to Wuhan from 24-30 December with 12 acting as group leaders. Key visits included the Three Gorges Dam, with a lecture by expert personnel from the Three Gorges Corporation, and a visit to the Wuhan Iron and Steel (Group) Corporation. Ten Wuhan University students accompanied them and they all attended a lecture at the university on "The Xinhai Revolution and Modern China." They also organized services for Youth SPOTs in Wuhan and discussed volunteer work with Wuhan youth workers. Call William, tel 2169 0255, for more details.
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