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in young people, their problems and concerns, hopes and aspirations,
Invest in Youth, share stories, information and news. We welcome
you your suggestions and comments, but ask you also to take the
time and see how you might be able to join us building up partnerships.
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Join the growing volunteer force!
Hong Kong is blessed by the number of people who volunteer.
Join this growing force
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Please also refer to our Weekly
Focus.
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Spreading the Message of Waste Separation
For the entire month of September, volunteers of the Federation's
Youth Volunteer
Network (VNET) promote the idea
of waste separation
and recycling among residents of Kwai Tsing district…more
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Observing
the Education System in Shanghai Firsthand
Given an opportunity to visit Shanghai and observe their
educational system, participants will return to Hong Kong and
reflect on what they have learnt…more
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A
New Communication Channel to reach Young People
To engage more young people in the Federation's varied and interesting
activities, new channels of communication are being explored
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Budding
Inventors showcase their Creativity
Secondary students in Hong Kong were challenged to think
out-of-the-box and create economical and useful healthy inventions…more
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79
Students Committed Suicide over the Past 5 Years
The student suicide problem deserves more of our attention. Reported
in Ming Pao on
December 4, the Education and Manpower Bureau information showed
that 79
secondary and primary students have committed suicide over the
past 5 years…more
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Police Elites helped train High Flying Young Air Cadets
Since last year, over 100 police volunteers helped train
young members of the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps. Some of the
volunteers came
from elite police units
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World Student Summit 2003
Tertiary students from around the world will convene
in Singapore to address issues
of global significance and formulate a response… more
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UK Students named the Civil Service as the Most Desirable Employer
The 2003 university graduates in the UK named
the Civil Service as the most desirable
employer. Would the result be the same if a similar survey
were carried out in Hong
Kong?
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Youth Volunteering
Millions of young people around the world are making a difference
in their community through volunteering. Below are some fast facts and figures
on
youth
volunteering in 4 places …more
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***Youth
Pledge to Volunteer*** |
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Uniting Youth Volunteer Leaders
The first ever conference for Youth Volunteer Leaders
(「凝聚青年義工力量」第一次會議)successfully concluded on December
6, 2003 …more
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Make a Volunteer Pledge Online
"
For the next 12 months, I pledge to make my community, country
and the world
better by volunteering the hours stated below. Although this
is a symbolic pledge, I
can realize my commitment by looking for places and programs
that will involve me
as a volunteer"
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