Stepping forward with youth

Stepping Forward with

Commitment to Hong Kong

l This new initiative by the HKFYG aims to replenish the city’s store of positive energy by engaging young people in community services, economic development and understanding the opportunities in the Greater Bay Area. l More than 20,000 young people will actively participate in volunteering, competitions, policy advocacy, internship and educational activities and programmes. l 香港邁進新里程，青協推出「起步為香港」計 劃，鼓勵青年以行動發揮願意為香港的精神， 投入社區、經濟和灣區建設，為社會未來締造 新希望。

l 超過20,000青年將起步向前，從參與社區鄰舍 隊義工、建言獻策平台，以至各項比賽、實習 計劃和學習課程等，展現積極正向能量。

For the past two years, Hong Kong, like the rest of the world has suffered the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic Not only has there been direct, severe impact on the economy in general but also on the livelihoods and employment of individuals, particularly young people.

At HKFYG, we believe there is no better time than now to show young people the strength of our support. We hope in turn to encourage their commitment to the wider community with varied programmes beginning in June.

Three Pronged Approach

Through such commitments and a replenishment of positive youthful energy, we hope to see economic development in the city revive: • with young people serving others for Hong Kong’s future • in the wider Greater Bay Area, as well at home • looking forward to an energetic city with hope and optimism

Commitment to Hong Kong NeighbourhoodFirst: volunteering in 18 districts

In a new start for community development, we will recruit and mobilize 10,000 young people from HKFYG’s NeighbourhoodFirst programme: • engaging volunteers to get active in all Hong Kong 18 districts • public health education • support community networks • improving neighbourhoods and their surrounding environment

Competition for young volunteers

There will be a creative competition called “What do you want for our city?” • with volunteers from NeighbourhoodFirst teams • interaction with government officials, district councillors, members of the Legislative

Council and other stakeholders • discussion on livelihood issues • exploring imaginative ways to build an ideal city

Economic Development Youth Think Tank

More than 1,000 young people will provide advice, exchange views, offer good ideas and practical solutions, demonstrating professionalism, and enriching the local economy in five fields: • financial innovation • elderly care • housing and city planning • sustainable development • cultural and creative industries

Advocacy for commitment to the city

An online series will be produced, with members of the Economic Development Youth Think Tank and other young people: • discussing recovery-specific proposals • sharing and exchanging ideas with government officials, advisory committees and professional stakeholders • aiming to promote social and economic development

D&A – The “Diagnose and Advocate” Competition

The competition will encourage young people to diagnose areas of challenge in Hong Kong society. • using creative and innovative approaches • thinking of practical, applicable solutions • helping to solve social problems • creating social value and influence

GBA study programmes

This will engage young people to focus on the GBA as well as the skills and attitudes required to make the best of opportunities there, such as: • professional aptitude • innovation • language fluency • open mindedness • teamwork

Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao GBA project study

Secondary school students will be invited to design their own project-based learning programmes about the GBA: • gaining more in-depth understanding of the region and its culture • designing their own methods to learn about the GBA • using interactive, diverse strategies to move forward

Virtual internship programme

More than 500 university students will gain exposure to opportunities and mainland workplace culture: • building their own networks in the 9+2 cities in the GBA • gaining work experience • developing career pathways

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