The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) was founded in 1960 and is now the city’s largest youth service organisation. Over the decades, it has been committed to serving the youth of Hong Kong by providing a variety of services, activities and programmes for their balanced social, educational, cultural, emotional and physical development.
Through its membership network, the Federation provides extensive services that benefit the youth and their families. With over 90 service units, it organises over 25,000 programmes and activities annually, attracting an attendance of over 4.5 million. In advancing its 12 core services, the Federation has embraced digital transformation and sustainable development to meet the evolving needs of youth. It continues to connect over 500,000 registered members through the online platform,
easymember.hk. The Dragon Foundation, administered by the Federation, connects ethnic Chinese youth leaders worldwide to promote Chinese culture and foster global integration.
Youth S.P.O.Ts
The Federation’s 22 Youth S.P.O.Ts (Spaces for Participation, Opportunities and Training) enable young people to explore their potential and engage in community building. Recent additions to Youth S.P.O.Ts include LEAD Lab, launched to nurture an interest in STEAM through creativity and technology projects, and NEIGHBOURHOOD First, a youth-led initiative powered by 3,000 young volunteers to forge neighbourly relations and build inclusive communities. Above the Tai Po Youth S.P.O.T is PH2, Hong Kong’s first youth hostel that offers working youth affordable and comfortable accommodation.
M21 Multimedia Services
The M21 Multimedia Centre, along with M21 Community Studios across various Youth S.P.O.Ts, provide opportunities and media literacy programmes to enhance digital skills. Housed within M21 is the HKFYG Jockey Club Digital Skills Transformation Centre, which features extended reality (XR), metaverse, digital creation and green screen studios, supporting innovation and creativity with the latest trends in artificial intelligence and technological applications. Media and information literacy programmes are organised to promote digital literacy.
Counselling Services
The Federation’s counselling services address physical, mental, social, occupational, digital and environmental wellness, as well as specific issues such as mental health, diverse learning needs and media literacy. Its comprehensive support network brings together the Wellness PLUS Complex, Wellness PLUS, Shall We Talk · Shall We Walk, Youthline 2777 8899, uTouch Cyber Youth Outreach Service, school stationing and clinical psychology services. The EasySchoolConnect portal (easyschoolconnect.hk) also supports schools with over 1,000 educational resources.
Youth at Risk Services
The Youth Crime Prevention Centre works through regional Outreaching Social Work Teams, Extended Service for Young Night Drifters, Youth Support Scheme and Anti-Drug Service, as well as its YouthLaw app and hotline 8100 9669 to provide legal and other resources for those arrested and seeking help. Along with preventive education, crisis intervention and assessments, as well as counselling services, the Centre promotes multi-disciplinary collaboration, research and advocacy as it helps young people and their families affected by youth- and cyber-crime, deviance, sex-related crises and drug abuse issues. Short-term accommodation services to youth in need aged 18 to 24 are also available.
Employment Services
The Youth Employment Network drives life and career planning, develops future skills, facilitates the transition from school to the workforce, and fosters connections with corporations to provide employment opportunities. The HKFYG Jockey Club Social Innovation Centre offers social innovation education, business incubation, seed funding and other support services. It also assists local start-ups in expanding business networks beyond Hong Kong through its Qianhai Hong Kong Youth Development Centre, as one of the initiators of the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub. The Federation also operates three social enterprises: Café 21, party venue PH3 and the HKFYG Jockey Club Organic Farm.
Leadership Training
Since 2000, the HKFYG has nurtured over 200,000 young leaders rooted in Hong Kong, connected to the nation and equipped with a global vision. Housed in the historic former Fanling Magistracy, the HKFYG Leadership Institute blends neoclassical architecture with modern technology, delivering an engaging and interactive experience for visitors. With a structured training pathway, it caters to primary, secondary and tertiary students as well as young professionals. Newly refurbished accommodation is available for a comprehensive and immersive training experience complemented by life-enriching and adventurous activities. Through exchanges between local, Mainland and overseas youth, leaders are equipped to connect with the city, the nation and the world.
Volunteer Services
With over 260,000 registered volunteers contributing nearly 900,000 service hours annually, the Youth Volunteer Network, the city’s largest youth volunteer network, has an online portal (easyvolunteer.hk) and an Easy Learning self-enrichment initiative. The Network connects volunteers with suitable service opportunities, including the annual Heart to Heart Project, which brings together students and corporate volunteers. To promote volunteering and ensure recognition, members are put forward for the Easy Volunteer Service Award.
Parenting Services
The Parent Support Network and the Family Life Education Unit provide online and offline support services that assist parents in addressing challenges and developing strategies in child-rearing, through education courses, talks, groups, workshops and family education activities. By forming parent mutual aid groups to strengthen the support network for families in need, family harmony can be promoted.
Education Services
The Federation runs two non-profit kindergartens-cum-nurseries, a non-profit kindergarten, an aided primary school and a Direct Subsidy Scheme secondary school. These all focus on a whole-person education approach and nurture students to become confident and disciplined self-learners. The HKFYG LIVING Life Academy encourages lifelong learning with courses evolving around interests, hobbies, skills and experiences.
Creativity Education and Youth Exchange
Inspiring youth innovation and global perspectives through exploration and discovery, the Creative Education Unit hosts competitions and programmes every year to promote logical thinking and problem-solving skills, challenging participants to create inventions with social impact. The Youth Exchange Unit offers Mainland and overseas exchange opportunities that foster national identity and global vision. The Hong Kong Young Ambassador Scheme, jointly organised with the Tourism Commission, has nurtured nearly 6,000 young ambassadors to represent our city and showcase its hospitality at tourist spots and major events.
Leisure, Cultural and Sports Services
Enhancing the resilience and endurance of young people while promoting sustainability, the HKFYG’s four camps and outdoor activities centres make up the city’s largest water sports training platform. The Zhongshan Sanxiang Youth Training Centre deepens young people’s understanding of Chinese history, culture and township development. The Community Team Sports Office advocates for team sports with gamified experiences at the newly established HKFYG Sports Lab. The Federation also actively develops cultural arts, cultivating young people’s cultural literacy and performing talents in a cappella, art and dance.
Research and Publications
The Youth Research Centre conducts systematic empirical research and publishes its findings through its annual analysis of Youth Trends in Hong Kong. It supports Youth I.D.E.A.S. (Ideals, Dedication, Engagement, Aspirations and Service), a local youth think tank formed by young professionals and tertiary students, which assesses issues around areas of economic, social and youth development to provide policy recommendations to the government. The Professional Publications Unit produces both fiction and nonfiction books and publishes two magazines: the English quarterly Youth Hong Kong and the Chinese magazine Youth S.P.O.T., which invite young writers to contribute their work and support them with training in writing, interviewing and publishing.
