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Spring is here
When one imagines Hong Kong, the iconic skyline across Victoria Harbour always springs to mind. We often forget that three-quarters of our land is countryside. With Ching Ming and Easter, two holiday periods, just around the corner, this is the perfect time to promote environmental awareness and protection programmes, for tourists and local people alike.
Hiking and camping are affordable, easy ways to experience Hong Kong's magnificent surroundings, but we are not always careful enough with those beautiful natural resources. We need to understand that caring for the environment is something all of us can do, paying attention to fire danger warnings, especially with barbecues, joss sticks and cigarettes.
Taking litter home, not picking flowers or trampling vegetation are also very important. For the sake of those who enjoy the peace and serenity of nature, we must also avoid creating noise pollution with loud music. Hong Kong's greatest - and hidden - resource must be preserved for future generations. And there is no better time to go 'green' than now, when spring is in the air! |
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Youthline and Youth Counselling Centre takes many calls from Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination students
Today, students sit examinations for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) for the first time, so HKFYG's exam hotline has been very busy, receiving over 1,000 calls from anxious candidates. 60% felt stressed and 20% were emotionally disturbed. The centre offers tips to relieve stress such as a balanced diet, exercises, and listening to gentle music, as well as encouraging callers to share their worries. The phone hotline is 27771112, open Mon to Sat 2pm-2am, and on MSN dse@27771112.hk Mon to Sat 8pm-10pm. More details at Facebook Group: DSE 同學會 and dse.27771112.hk
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Project Dance now open: the new HKFYG youth Social Enterprise in To Kwa Wan
This new youth social enterprise sponsored by the Home Affairs Bureau, is at HKFYG's Jockey Club Farm Road Youth SPOT extension in Rose House, Ma Tau Wai Housing Estate, To Kwa Wan. Partners include professional dance advisers and celebrity artistes. Advisory committee members are Ms Angela Hang, Director of Studio Danz and Mr Cheung Kai-ki, Director of CrewPlayers Dance Complex, Ballkei Tai, Creative Media Director, Mr Harry Yu and Ms Carmen Lo, chartered accountants who have made a commitment to support young entrepreneurs. Noon-10pm, Monday-Friday, and longer at weekends, dance, yoga and fitness classes are offered to children, teens and parents. Contact Terrence, tel 2715 0424, for more details. |
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Young Entrepreneurial Course Phase Ⅱ FREE OF CHARGE
for youth who want to be their own boss
Youth Business Hong Kong, HKFYG's programme for young start-ups, helps youth sharpen their entrepreneurial skills. Funded by Love Ideas ♥ HK and supported by professional associations, well-established businesses and experienced entrepreneurs, the new phase of this free course has 8 key areas, including media exposure, the nature of entrepreneurship, marketing strategies and customer relations management. The course endorses common sense, provides business acumen and transferable work skills. It begins on 11 April and is now open for applications. Visit ybhk.hkfyg.org.hk or contact Karen Ho, tel 3113 7999 for details.
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Over 950 students enrolled for Transform Tomorrow Today, Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition 2012
The Initial Judging of entries into this competition, jointly organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, the Innovation and Technology Commission, the Education Bureau, the Hong Kong Science Museum and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, takes place on 12 May 2012 at Hong Kong Science Park. Students will showcase their projects, demonstrating innovative ideas and scientific investigations at HK Science Park on that day so do go and visit. Some fascinating projects will be on display. Contact Alice, tel 3755 7067 for more details. |
Soccer training programme partnered by Arsenal (HK) Soccer School, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Sports Medicine and Health Sciences Centre
Since last September, six HKFYG Youth SPOTs have been co-hosting the "Arsenal Goal" Soccer Training Programme with the aim of encouraging youth with poor motivation though the regular soccer training. On 18 March a ceremony celebrating the success of the programme took place, and a series of matches for the young players was held. Ongoing till August this year it is also partnered by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Sports Medicine and Health Sciences Centre and sponsored by Love Ideas ♥ HK. 150 youths aged 10-17 living in Wong Tai Sin, Shatin, Tin Shui Wai, Tsuen Wan, Tseung Kwan O and Hong Kong Island East participate. Contact Sew Chang Ho, tel 2337 7189, in charge of HKFYG's Wang Tau Hom Youth SPOT, for more information.
Saturdays with Eva: Career Enhancement Workshops from HKFYG's Leadership 21 with Morgan Stanley Managing Director
On 31 March, 14 April and 21 April, 60 university students will learn valuable, up-to-the minute skills from Executive Director of Morgan Stanley, Ms Eva Chan. Saturdays with Eva is the name of the programme, which includes lectures, workshops and mock interviews with a team of professionals from Morgan Stanley at the HKFYG Building in North Point. Contact Iris Wan, tel 2169 0255 or go to http://leadership21.hkfyg.org.hk for further details.
Dragon Foundation Golf Tournament at Mission Hills Golf Club 13 April 2012 in Dongguan, mainland China
On Friday 13 April 2012 from 9am- 4pm, Mission Hills Golf Club will host The Dragon Foundation Golf Tournament 2012 on the Annika Course in Dongguan. A teeing-off ceremony will be attended by Guests of Honour, The Hon. Ambrose Lee Siu-kwong, GBS, IDSM, JP and Mr. Peter Wong Tung-shun, JP. The first such charity Tournament supported by Mission Hills was held in 2009 and the aim is to raise funds for The Dragon Foundation's leadership training programmes. Golf lovers will enjoy the event as much as ever, so please enroll or make a donation, or both! We are hoping for generous support, as we have been fortunate to receive in the past from generous donors and organizations. Visit www.dragonfoundation.net or contact Mabel, tel 2811 2779, for further information.
2012 Hong Kong Odyssey of the Mind Local Competitions at the Hong Kong Design Institute
Thanks to the support of our venue host, the Hong Kong Design Institute, over 600 youngsters from 51 schools and 4 centres will showcase their talent and creativity this Saturday and Sunday, 31 March-1 April. The competitions will feature a Team Parade on the theme of Ocean Odyssey at the Opening Ceremony on Saturday at 2.30pm, when Mr John Chu Ka-yan, Founder & CEO of Centro Digital Pictures Ltd and Mr Alex Fung Shung-yu, Principal, Hong Kong Design Institute, will be officiating guests. To engage as many as possible, a series of fun-filled events including Art Jamming, Creativity Games, Challenges and a seminar have been included in this year's programme. For further details, please contact Kylie, tel 2561-6149. |
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International a cappella Marathon opens Hong Kong 2012 International a cappella Festival sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
The International a cappella Marathon on Sunday 25 March was a great success with Delilah from the US and local bands such as the HKFYG Hong Kong Melody Makers (HKMM), the Hot Potters, Lasagna, Musepaper, Orange, Songbird, and Zone D. This Saturday, 31 March, the Beelzebubs from Tufts University join Delilah and HKMM for the International a cappella Extravaganza at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium, when Dr York Chow, GBS, JP, Secretary for Food and Health, HKSARG, will be Guest of Honour. More events on stage and in schools coming up in April, including a show with our third American visiting band, Rockapella on 20 April. More information from Connie, tel 2395 5753, or visit http://acappella.hkfyg.org.hk.
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Hope and Expectation in Parenting: talks with celebrities and experts at the HKFYG Parent-Child Mediation Centre
On 24 March at the HK Design Institute in Tiu King Leng, Mr Jacob Yu Kwok-kin, Training Director of Spiritual Stepping-Stone, and Ms Wat Wing-yin (屈穎) were the two celebrity speakers in this series. The fourth and last talk about the experience of parenting is on 14 April, 3-5pm, at Youth Square in Chai Wan. Clinical psychologist Mr Law Chak-chuen will speak about Positive Life Compass with Mr Eric TM Cheung, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong. Every event in this series has expert speakers and celebrities with whom young people and their parents identify. For registration and more information, call 2402 9230 or go to either www.vtc.edu.hk/ero/talk or http://pcmc.hkfyg.org.hk
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