Youth Matters
Christmas Sharing
No matter what our faith calling, Christmas has come to symbolize giving and sharing, not only to friends and family, but also to those less fortunate than ourselves.

Yesterday the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation once again showed its support to 50 NGOs in Hong Kong, providing donations that would support their continued service to the needy. Included were five social enterprises in Tin Shui Wai to meet the employment needs of economically vulnerable young people and women, while also supporting Youth Business Hong Kong to promote entrepreneurship to help youth become economically independent.

We thank all our partners, friends and collaborators for their sharing the Christmas spirit. Not just at Christmas, but the whole year through!

Wishing you and your families, the Blessings of the Season.
Congratulations
Public Organizations Highest Service Hours Award 2013
A big hand for Outstanding Volunteers
HKFYG received recognition for its volunteers who contributed over 700,000 service hours during 2013. We were 4th Runner-up in the Public Organizations Highest Service Hours Award 2013. The scheme is run every year by the Social Welfare Department to recognize volunteers' commitment and contributions to society. The award ceremony was on 22 November 2014, at Heung Yee Kuk Building, Shatin. Contact Doris tel 2169 0032 for more information.
What's New
Volunteer Campaign On Now! Small donations for mighty results
Volunteer Campaign
Volunteers always share festive joy and bring warmth to the needy at Christmas and New Year. That's why HKFYG's Volunteer Network has launched a programme to collect LIKEs on Facebook and register volunteers for "Warmth Giving" at easyvolunteer.hk. Each response will be matched by a $10 donation by Heart to Heart Companies. Funds collected will be used for gifts to distribute to over 300 needy people. The project continues till the end of December. Go now to https://www.facebook.com/VNET.HKFYG and easyvolunteer.hk to make your own contribution. Contact Doris, tel 2169 0032, for further details.

Spelling Bee with YADC: enough of that tough stuff
Students and parents complain that English spelling is difficult with many exceptions to the rules and use of the same letters for different sounds. The Spelling Bee course with a Native English Teacher can help 3-10 year-olds improve written English, spelling skills and vocabulary. Saturdays 17 January -28 March, 11am-12 noon at the HKFYG Youth Assessment & Development Centre, 23/F Congregation House, 119 Leighton Rd, Causeway Bay. Fee: $2,500/10 lessons. Enroll before 31 December or enroll 2 students for 10% off. More details from Anna, tel 2130 4050, WhatsApp 6238 3755 or email yadc@hkfyg.org.hk. Information online at yadc.hkfyg.org.hk
Coming Soon
HKFYG Cup - Basketball Match finals with All Star Basketball Academy
The Second HKFYG Cup - Basket Ball League Cup Final
The Second HKFYG Cup - Basket Ball League Cup Final is on 24 December at Kowloon Bay Sports Centre. Team champion and runner-up prizes, plus awards for individual outstanding players will be given. Partnered by the All Star Basketball Academy again this year, the event has attracted keen response from nearly 530 young players in 176 teams at HKFYG's Youth SPOTs throughout the territory. Contact Annie, tel 2498 3333 or go to fan page www.facebook.com/hkfygsports for further details.

Youth Touch Rugby League with Hong Kong Rugby Football Union
sponsored by HSBC

Youngsters aged 7-14 from underprivileged backgrounds get high priority for this free rugby programme which is now moving into its second phase. It improves participants' sports and team skills as well as their physical coordination. Coorganized by HKFYG with The Hong Kong Rugby Football Union, it is sponsored by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd. Training sessions take place weekly at KGV from 19 December to 13 March 2015. More information from Vicky, tel 2774 5300.
Thank YOU partners
Thank you partners
Enhanced After School Care Programme at Youth SPOTs subsidized by Social Welfare Department in 2015
Primary students from low income families or those with full school textbook assistance are the main target of these subsidies. Funding comes from the Social Welfare Department, enabling HKFYG to waive fees for certain services at its Youth SPOTs in Tin Shui Wai and Tsuen Kwai Districts. The services will be provided after school, at weekends and during school holidays from January-September 2015. They include homework guidance, personal interest enhancement and social exposure activities, with snacks provided. Contact Edward, tel 2445 5777, or Lotan, tel 2413 6669 or visit tyt.hkfyg.org.hk or tw.hkfyg.org.hk for details.

Hong Kong Youth Ice Hockey Campaign II launch with Hong Kong Academy of Ice Hockey & Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club
On 9 December a launch ceremony for the second phase of this campaign featured a Star game and cross-ice mini hockey matches. It was at the skating rink in Mega Box, Kowloon Bay, organized by HKFYG, the Hong Kong Academy of Ice Hockey, the Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club and the Commission on Youth. The campaign features a series of events including training and competitions which are promoting the sport in the city till the end of January 2015. Contact Lily, tel 2337 7189 for more information or go to http://hkaih.org/hkyihc/2014/index.htm.

A Taste of Classical Harp Music at Tin Shui Wai with Friends of the Harp Charitable Foundation
Learning the harp will soon become possible for underprivileged children and youth, thanks to collaboration with the Friends of the Harp Charitable Foundation. Fees for learning will be very low at classes in the HKFYG Jockey Club Tin Yuet Youth SPOT in Tin Shui Wai from January 2015 onwards. To enable the harp students and other Tin Shui Wai residents to share their first taste of this beautiful musical instrument, a community-based promotional programme of classical harp music is also being launched this month and will be repeated in June 2015. Contact Sunny, tel 2445 5777 or visit tyt.hkfyg.org.hk for details.
Just Published
Youth Hong Kong December 2014
Youth Hong Kong December issue
Keeping up to date with the all-embracing world of the mobile internet can be hard work. Is there a generation gap between those who know what it's all about and those who don't? Read this month's Youth Hong Kong to find out what parents, youth, teachers and counsellors think. Call 3755 7108 to request a copy or email youthhongkong@hkfyg.org.hk. Online soon at youthhongkong.hkfyg.org.hk/v6n4.php


Youth SPOT magazine Number 27
Youth SPOT magazine Number 27 December 2014
With their energy, creativity, and dreams, young people have an important part play in innovative entrepreneurship. It is always a career choice to consider and so we have made it the focus of the new issue of the Youth SPOT magazine. Available now in hard copy at all HKFYG outlets and centres. Go to youthspot.hkfyg.org.hk/magazine for the online version. Call Tiffany for information, tel 3755 7041.