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“Invest
in Youth by building Partnerships.” Welcome to the inaugural edition
of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth
Groups’ e-newsletter. Aimed at all those who are interested 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 also to take the time and see how you
might be able to join us building up partnerships. Please show your
support by joining our mailing list to receive Invest in
Youth every
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Recognizing the enormous benefits that cross-sector
synergies can bring, the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups actively
explores partnership opportunities with government, businesses as well
as the third sector. Below are some new initiatives of our joint projects. |
Creating
Entrepreneurs for Tomorrow
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Watch out!
We could have the next Bill Gates or Li Ka-Shing in the making!
The LiveWIRE
Hong Kong Project is a collaborative effort of Shell
Hong Kong Limited and the Federation, and aims to…more
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A Dose of Hospitality
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Now
in its third year of operation, the Hong
Kong Young Ambassador Scheme is jointly organized by the Tourism
Commission and the Federation to encourage and train young people
to promote the tourist attractions of Hong Kong…more
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New Airport
Ambassadors
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28
young people were inaugurated as Hong Kong Airport
Ambassadors, a scheme jointly organized by the Federation,
Labour Department and Airport Authority, on September 17…more
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Encouraging
Corporate Volunteerism
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The Federation's
Youth Volunteer Network (VNET) has actively been recruiting
companies
and corporations to become “Friends of VNET”. Since May last
year,
i-CABLE Communications Limited has been working
closely with VNET…more
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Youth's Career
Expectation
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What
do young people find most attractive: Stable working hours?
A high salary? Good promotion opportunities? Learn the answers
in the Federation's No.117
Youth Poll…more
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Challenges for Students in the New Academic Year
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Although
most students are excited to begin a new academic year,
many face great adjustment problems. Over the past two months,
the Federation's Youthline 2777 8899 received
367 counseling calls concerning...more
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Survey revealed Weak National
Identity among Youths
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Six years after China resumed her sovereignty
over Hong Kong, 30% of Hong Kong secondary students still
find it difficult to identify themselves as Chinese…more |
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Youth
Unemployment: A Global Phenomenon
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Youth
unemployment is a problem that affects everyone. It was also
the theme of this year's International Youth Day…more
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Positive
Peer Pressure helps Teens remain Drug-free
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The
philosophy of Youth to Youth is based on the influence
of positive peer support and on helping other teens choose
and maintain a drug-free lifestyle…more
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Proportion of Youths
in the Total Population
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According
to the “2001 Population Census”, the proportion of youth (15-24)
in the total population of Hong Kong was 13.7%. How does this
figure compare to that of other countries? … more |
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Worldwide Discussion
on Globalization
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Young
people all over the world are talking about the issues of
globalization and how it impacts on their daily lives and
career possibilities…more |
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Youth Development
Goals
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A
group of young people came together to put forth the Youth Development
Goals, 10 issues they felt to be significant to their futures…more |
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