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From a middle school student volunteering to kill time to a first-year college student shouldering more responsibility in serving the community, Wendy Chan’s seven-year involvement in the HKFYG has deepened her understanding of the power of volunteerism.   Starting as a Youth Ambassador primarily based in Tuen Mun, Wendy’s passion for volunteering grew as she became a media volunteer and helped with event photography. However, her desire to make a broader impact led her to join the HKFYG’s Neighbourhood First volunteer team. Here, she focuses on assisting the elderly by providing essential winter items like quilts and warm clothing. One by one, Wendy […]

Quinton (Ah Q) never expected that his everyday work and small actions could have such an impact on others. It reminds him of how he was helped and inspired by HKFYG social workers in the past. Starting from Form Three, Ah Q joined the Neighbourhood First team as a volunteer and later worked full-time at Youth S.P.O.T. after college. He has dedicated a total of 10 years to HKFYG, including both his volunteer and professional roles. Besides handling frontline work, Ah Q is currently responsible for the digital transformation of the Youth S.P.O.T. He sees this transformation as a way to […]

Hazel Chan’s journey in HKFYG has been nothing short of transformative. From intern to full-time staff, she has experienced the diverse aspects of youth work, from Youth S.P.O.T. to schools, and from community service to student counselling. Her passion for youth development drives her to make a difference in the lives of teenagers, especially during their crucial secondary school years. With a firm commitment to her dreams and expertise in counselling, Hazel has become a school social worker, actively creating positive impacts on young people.   Hazel described her work as a school social worker as a battlefield where emergencies and […]

Little did Daniel Cai, a recent graduate from Hong Kong Baptist University know that his volunteer experience at the Shanghai Expo would bring him face-to-face with China’s remarkable development and the vibrant diversity of the world.   During his one-week stay in Shanghai, Daniel made friends with an international student from Panama, who shared his love for the Chinese language and culture. Their conversation made him realise the positive impact of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. He also had the chance to chat with merchants and discover exhibits from all corners of the globe, from exquisite carpets in Iran to aromatic […]

Donning a helmet and stepping into the construction site with a mix of excitement and nervousness, Hins Lau, a novice in property management, embarked on his journey as the manager of PH2 HKFYG Youth Hostel.   Affectionately known as the 「landlord」 by the young tenants, Hins has taken care of complex accommodation administration issues such as rentals and property maintenance and fostered a tight-knit community where celebrations abound during festivities and birthdays. But it wasn’t always this way. Overcoming the challenges of a six-month journey and navigating the pandemic, Hins, transformed his relationship with the tenants from acquaintances to trusted […]

香港青年協會於「香港義工獎頒獎禮2023」中，榮獲「年度十大最高義工時數 （非商業機構）」及「卓越金獎」兩個獎項。另外，青協李兆基書院及青協鄭堅固幼稚園亦榮獲「賽馬會眾心行善愛心學校」名譽；而本年度榮獲「傑出青年義工」的六名青年中，義工梁詠荍亦是青協領袖學院《香港200》的舊生之一。   由民政及青年事務局與義務工作發展局合辦的「香港義工獎」，旨在嘉許本地傑出義工及青年義工／團隊、企業、非商業機構、義工協作計劃、屋苑及學校，表揚他們對義務工作的貢獻和成就，共建關愛共融的社會。   青協透過不同的項目，包括「鄰舍第一」、「香港青年大使計劃」、義工推廣校園夥伴計劃等，積極服務社區，推動青年發展和社會福祉。其中「鄰舍第一」計劃讓來自18區超過3,000名青年組成超過100支鄰舍隊，學習及關懷區內不同社群，包括基層家庭及長者，年間服務受眾達5.7萬人次，重點活動包括「鄰舍團年飯」、「送米助人」米包領取計劃、「餸上門」飯餸送遞及「愛心買」生活用品配送等。   「香港青年大使計劃」自2001年成立至今，累積培育逾5,000名青年，駐守香港旅遊景點，向來自世界各地的旅客推廣香港的好客形象及多元旅遊特色；亦持續支援了多個國際性大型活動及賽事，去年部分大使更獲邀前往杭州亞運會及上海進博會提供服務。   同時，青協也積極透過「賽馬會眾心行善義工推廣校園夥伴計劃」，為全港中、小學提供有系統義工課程及體驗活動，加強學生對社會議題的認識，從小散播義工服務的種子。   青協致力拓展12項核心服務，範疇多元及各有特色，均著重青年義工的參與；其中「好義配」義工嘉許計劃，表揚於2023年活躍服務的個人義工、團隊、學校及機構，現正接受報名，歡迎申請。   更多資訊： 青協「好義配」義工嘉許2023（2024年1月26日截止申請）：yvn.hkfyg.org.hk/volunteeraward 「好義配」義工配對平台：easyvolunteer.hk

The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Headquarters has been accredited by The Environmental Campaign Committee as a “Hong Kong Green Organisation”. This certification signifies the organisation’s efforts in environmental management, energy saving, waste management and green advocacy, reflecting its commitment to sustainable development.   As a Hong Kong Green Organisation, the Federation will continue its efforts in three areas, which included environmental education, practical actions and leading changes. The Federation aims to empower and mobilize youth, nurturing and inspiring them to become leaders in sustainable development through these initiatives. Together, they will actively participate in Hong Kong’s journey towards […]

  香港青年協會可持續發展部一直致力推動青年關心社會，透過體驗、學習和研習等活動，提升青年對可持續發展的認識，同時培育他們成為可持續發展的領袖，建立美好生活環境。   可持續發展部與香港建築師學會於2023年11月25日及12月9日合辦「應災建築──規劃與設計工作坊」活動，讓學生認識因氣候轉變為社區所帶來的環境災害，並在專業建築師的指導下學習運用建築規劃和設計知識，模擬為受影響居民重建社區，應對及預防災害危機。   計劃涵蓋四項重點，包括：活動啟動禮、專題講座、設計工作坊及提案分享計劃。除鼓勵學生認識建築設計、城市規劃和預防環境災害之間的關係外，另亦邀請了香港紅十字會向學生講述災害對本地的影響，從而評估災害風險及如何回應不同社群在災後的需要。   工作坊更提供豐富的學習機會，學生在專業建築師指導下發揮創意，將專題講座的知識應用到自己組別的設計提案上。除考量到使用者的日常起居需要外，他們更透過不同的間隔及配套照顧使用者的私隱度、精神健康及娛樂需求，回應社群在災後的需要。   活動評審亦分享專業知識，即場給予學生回饋及意見，更提供多種思考角度及切入點予他們參考，進一步建立學生對應災建築的應用的了解和認識，增加他們對環境設計的知識及環境健康的關注度。