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A potent, cost-effective, automated platform for launching a marketing campaign; an advance notice system for MTR-passengers with the fastest routes to destinations; sophisticated professional online training; and empowered environment education that reconnects people with nature. These are a few examples of the services from startup companies now working out of the HKFYG Jockey Club Social Innovation Centre.
Fairone, Pokeguide, iMasteRoom and Reconnect, the four mentioned above, have the talent to leverage technology to find new solutions to old problems. In 2016, Youth Matters will tell you how companies like these work: creating social change, finding novel solutions, meeting unmet needs with new ideas, all with Federation support and its valuable partnership programmes. |
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Tin Yuet Youth SPOT Love English．Love Cookery with HSBC
HKFYG's Tin Yuet Youth SPOT has an innovative partnership this spring with the HSBC District Community Programme. Intended primarily for deprived children, it encourages young students to talk and read simple English while cooking and eating. Interactive short story telling with youth volunteers and making lunch for families and elderly people in need complete the fun experiential learning activities.
Date till April 2016
More details tyt.hkfyg.org.hk
Enquiries Jolene Chan or Pang Tsz Yan 2445 5777
Science in Art: Dr Benny Ng explains fascinating crossover
HKFYG's Centre for Creative Science and Technology is organizing a talk about the crossover between art and science this month. Presenter, Dr Benny Ng of HKU's Faculty of Science will use famous Renaissance works of art as illustrations, encouraging participants to appreciate scientific concepts while admiring art.
Date Saturday 23 January 2016
Time 9.45-11.15am
Venue Conference Hall, Hong Kong Productivity Council
Target 300 secondary students and teachers
Enrollment deadline Friday 15 January
More details ccst.hkfyg.org.hk/page.aspx?corpname=ccst&i=1329
Enquiries Jessica Chan 2561 6149 |
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HKFYG at PMQ: Discover Jade Art boutique's January special offers at jadeart.hk/promotion/promotion.pdf
Jade Art, the Federation's social enterprise at PMQ, has exquisite golden yellow and shimmering silver special offers this month. Every piece of unique designer jewellery you buy supports our efforts to promote Chinese art and culture and provide professional services for needy young people. Discover us!
Address Shop S511, Block A, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, HK
Open Monday-Sunday 1-8 pm
More details jadeart.hk
Enquiries Mandy Tse 3755 7102
2015-16 Spring/ Summer Leadership Training Courses and Programmes now open for enrolment
Ideal for prefects, club chairpersons, policy discussions, debating and public speaking there is something in these courses for every young person who takes the lead. Open for enrolment till late February.
Target senior secondary students
Enquiries Alvin Shum 2169 0255
More details leadership21.hkfyg.org.hk/news.aspx?id=52fcfa7f-da06-4813-a983-1d3bf94552b2&i=1194
Courses for K1 to Primary 6 pupils open for recruitment now at HKFYG Youth Assessment and Development Centre
Enhancing attention span and social, emotional, and problem-solving skills is the main aim of these courses. Presentation skills and reading skills are also included.
Dates mid-January till May
More details issuu.com/hkfygyadc6/docs/hkfyg_booklet_25nov
Enquiries Anna Liu 2130 4050 |
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HKFYG Jockey Club Social Innovation Centre now officially open
The aim of the centre is to create social value by supporting young startups. Its official opening took place on 7 January with two Guests of Honour The Hon Nicholas Yang, JP, Secretary for Innovation and Technology, HKSARG and Mr Cheung Leong, Executive Director, Charities and Community, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. We would like to thank Hip Shing Hong (Holdings) Co Ltd for the special rate offered on the premises and were pleased to welcome the company's Managing Director, Mr David Fong, BBS, JP, National Committee Member, CPPCC, at the opening.
More details sic.hkfyg.org.hk
Enquiries 3956 8001 |
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2016 exchange trip supported by Commission on Youth and China Wudang Kungfu Academy
Learning about Wudang kungfu (Wudang tai chi chuan 13 and fok fu kuen) and Daoist culture is the purpose behind this spring mainland exchange trip in Hubei Province. Organized with the support of the Commission on Youth and China Wudang Kungfu Academy, the deadline for applications is 22 January.
Dates 25 March-3 April 2016
Enquiries YY Wong 3586 8448
More details ye.hkfyg.org.hk/news.aspx?id=f7e8a076-cedc-4547-aad9-c49471063001&i=2147
Mentored brainstorming consultation for entrepreneurs sponsored by Barclays
HKFYG's entrepreneurship support programme, Youth Business Hong Kong, is organizing sessions with mentors for startups who have bright business ideas but little experience. One-on-one consultations help them convert abstract concepts into workable business plans. Free of charge for 18-35 year-old HKID card holders with refundable deposit. Courtesy of Barclays' sponsorship.
Date Wednesday 20 January
Schedule 5 half-hour sessions 7-10pm
Venue HKFYG Building
More details ybhk2.hkfyg.org.hk/brainstorm/ (in Chinese)
Enquiries Karine Chiu 3595 0945 |
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