Youth Matters
Stop cyberbullying now
Cyberbullying
Cyber bullying is harmful. It is dangerous. It is wrong.

It is also easy, which is why so many troublemakers indulge in this type of behaviour, hiding behind the anonymity of maligning others online.

This has to stop and the rights of individuals have to be protected, especially those of young people who are most vulnerable to this form of bullying.

So while education against cyber bullying must be strongly advocated, protection of, and support for those who have been bullied must be the priority. If you know a young person in need of this help, call the Federation's hotline services...

Hotline Enquiries Hsu Siu-man tel 2788 3433
More advice http://www.infosec.gov.hk/english/youngsters/cyberbullying_3.html
Congratulations
Hong Kong teams sponsored by Innovation and Technology Fund come good at I-SWEEEP Olympiad in Houston
Ju Ching Chu Secondary School (Yuen Long) at I-SWEEEP
Two Hong Kong teams did very well at this international science fair in Houston. Silver and Bronze Awards went to King’s College and Ju Ching Chu Secondary School (Yuen Long) respectively, both having recently won prizes at the Federation’s own Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition. The 8th Annual International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering & Environment) Project Olympiad (I-SWEEEP) brought together many distinguished guests and participants from 67 countries with nearly 600 young high school researchers and 300 teachers taking part this May.
More details isweeep.org
Enquiries Kimpton So 2561 6149
What's NEW
Songwriting Competition with HSBC Community Partnership Programme: invitation from M21 to enroll by May 30 deadline
Community for All Songwriting Competition
This Community for All Songwriting Competition aims to promote integration among the disabled, ethnic minorities, the elderly, single-parent families and underprivileged groups. Teams of 1-5 songwriters can enter online with original songs and lyrics. The 5 best songs will be selected and the champion will win HK$10,000 in cash. There will also be a music video of the winning song with a popular local singer. Thanks go to our sponsor, the HSBC Community Partnership Programme.
Deadline Saturday 30 May
More details m21.hk/songwriting/
Enquiries Sally Ching 3979 0000

Exchange tour to Myanmar in August in collaboration with World Green Organisation and Sir Robert Black Trust Fund
A group of 16-25 year-olds have the chance to visit Yangon, Naypyidaw and Bagan sponsored by the Sir Robert Black Trust Fund this summer. To give a balanced view, there will be visits to industrial zones and heritages sites, meetings with local leaders, discussions about the current election system and its impact, plus voluntary work with under-privileged children. Our co-organizer is the World Green Organisation.
Dates 6-16 August 2015
Fee HK$12,800 includes airfare, accommodation, insurance, meals and programme fee
Discount Two enrolling together enjoy HK$250 reduction each
More details ye.hkfyg.org.hk/news.aspx?id=16b24f0b-8f69-4581-b973-32d50bde34c4&i=2147
Enquiries Joanne Lam 3586 8448


Loving Family Film Competition sponsored by Lee Kum Kee Family Foundation
Loving Family SHort Film Competition
The Lee Kum Kee Family Foundation and the HKFYG Jockey Club M21 are organizing the 1 Minute in 1 Day film competition to support and strengthen family bonds with an unusual experience that bridges the generation gap. Teams enter 1-minute films, made within 24-hours. Up to HK$3,000 will go to 50 shortlisted teams to cover costs.
Online enrolment deadline 15 June
Time for filming 2pm 25 July to 2pm 26 July
Deadline for video upload 26 July 2015
Online public voting August 2015
More details lovingfamily.m21.hk/chi/
Enquiries CK Chow 3979 0040
Coming Soon
YBHK and E Hub at HKTDC Entrepreneur Day 2015
Youth Business Hong Kong
Headed up by HKFYG's original entrepreneurship support programme, Youth Business Hong Kong (YBHK), all our services for entrepreneurs will be on show this year at the annual Hong Kong Trade Development Council start-up fair. Go and see what's on offer!
Date 29-30 May 2015
Venue HK Convention & Exhibition Centre
More details http://www.hktdc.com/fair/eday-en/s/2273-General_Information/HKTDC-Entrepreneur-Day/fair-at-a-glance.html
Enquiries Miranda Wong 3755 7006 & Becky Poon 3595 0945


DragoNation Social Innovation Forum at HKUST Business School town centre
The alumni association of The Dragon Foundation, DragoNation, is organizing a Social Innovation Forum on 30 May 2015. The aim is to raise awareness of social innovation, understand how socially innovative entrepreneurs operate in Hong Kong, and give some examples of how social innovators change the world. The Forum has sponsorship from CLP and a venue provided by HKUST Business School.  Cyberport, AIESEC in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Science Park, HKSAR Outstanding Students' Union, Kairos Society, the Swedish Culture Association, the United Social Entrepreneurship Conference Hong Kong, and Voltra are supporting organizations.
More details dragonation.hk/event/
Enquiries Mabel Woo 2811 2779


Food Wise with Kids 2015: HKFYG Organic Farm partnership with Goldman Sachs Community Team Works 2015
This 1-day programme on Sunday 30 May 2015 is for children with special needs who will take a tour around the farm and get hands-on experience of organic farming. There will also be a DIY lunch competition and a workshop on food preservation. The goal is to show them the importance of a sustainable life style and food wisdom while having some fun!
More details about the farm organicfarm.hkfyg.org.hk
Enquiries Tin-sang 2838 4808
Thank YOU partners
Thank you partners
Quality Education Fund supports love and sex education workshop
All teachers wanting skills for education about sex and love will find this one-day briefing and workshop useful. Part of a project called Learn to Love - Love and Sex Education in Schools II, it is designed to emphasize the importance of good foundations for family life. The project is being run in 21 local secondary and primary schools. Together with this one-day event, it is supported by the Quality Education Fund.
Date Thursday 28 May 2015
Venue HKFYG Building, North Point, HK
More details teachlike.hk/news.aspx?id=177743b0-f6dd-4da2-a4ee-8afe0167bd8f&i=7837
Enquiries Ms Lam Ah-huen 2395 0161


Customer Service Trainee Programme with Kerry Properties supported by Labour Department's YETP
From July 2015 to January 2016, participants in this useful work experience programme will learn how to handle customer enquiries and manage clubhouses and service counters. HKFYG is being partnered by Kerry Properties and supported by the Youth Employment & Training Programme of the Labour Department. Interviews are in June and trainees selected will earn HK$10,000 a month.
Application details yen.hkfyg.org.hk/KerryCS
Online application deadline 31 May 2015
Enquiries Mr Wong Ka-luen 3113 7999


HKFYG Youth Crime Prevention Centre's Project IAPT
with Kwai Chung Hospital

This 2-year IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) project focused on recognition of mental health and drug problems. It assessed 3,000 Hong Kong 10-24 year-olds from May 2013 to April 2015 in New Territories West and Kowloon East. Appropriate treatment was offered for stress and mood management, problem-solving skills, motivational enhancement, interpersonal and intimate relationship management by the Federation’s Youth Crime Prevention Centre and Kwai Chung Hospital.
More details ycpc.hkfyg.org.hk/news.aspx?id=6d88c363-353f-4407-ab0a-4e51b0dcc0e8&i=1199
Enquiries Wilson Chan 3755 7064


Federation coordinates Disney Friends for Change Youth Grants encouraging creativity in youth
Disney Friends for Change Youth Grants, sponsored by the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, are being awarded to 12-25 year-olds for community projects again this year. 50 projects will receive HK$4,000 each, with coordination organized by HKFYG. The projects demonstrate both creativity and commitment to respond to community needs. 100 grant applicants also contributed to an event called Bring Happiness to Your Community on Global Youth Service Day, 19 April this year.
More details ysa.org/disneyhongkong
Contact Mandy Lo or Monica Mok 3755 7072