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July 9, 2025
Youth I.D.E.A.S. 84 Society and Livelihood —— Insights into the Lives of Community Carers and the Cared Hong Kong’s care policy has established “ageing in place as the core, with institutional care as back-up.” This means the elderly are mainly to be cared for by the family, with community services as support, i.e. most caregiving is provided by family members. As the ageing population combines with a declining birthrate, home carers encounter increasing pressures, which challenge the effectiveness of the “ageing in place as the core” policy. Some tragic incidents showed that carers often face high stress and emotional struggles, […]
June 10, 2025
Youth I.D.E.A.S. 82 Youth Development and Engagement —— Connecting Young People with Countryside Conservation Countryside areas possess precious natural resources and cultural heritage. The issue of countryside conservation is gaining increasing attention, with many societies around the world encouraging the public to become involved. Engaging in rural conservation could provide young people with a platform to learn more about and build the society in which they live; strengthening the connections between individuals and the community. Hong Kong has long been considered a bustling city. Increasing the attention on sustainable urban-rural development and with the rising popularity of post-pandemic in-depth local […]
December 24, 2024
Youth I.D.E.A.S. 81 Economic & Employment —— Preparing Young People for Hong Kong’s Economic Transition Hong Kong, as an externally-oriented economy, has been affected as the global environment has become more challenging, due to the slowing global economy, prospects of increased protectionism and increases in geopolitical tensions. Youth, as the engine of social progress and economic development, are an important component of human capital. How do young people view the economic prospects of Hong Kong, given the economic transition and the increasingly competitive environment? Their perspectives on economic development strategies, as well as their personal career planning and preparation, are issues worthy […]
December 24, 2024
Youth I.D.E.A.S. 79 Society and Livelihood —— Enabling Robust Cross-border Health Services for Hong Kong Residents Hong Kong is renowned for its healthcare system, which operates on a dual-track basis comprising both the public and private sectors that complement each other. The public healthcare sector, subsidised by the Government, provides affordable and appropriate services to meet the needs of citizens. However, the healthcare system is overwhelmed due to the increasing ageing population and the growing number of chronic disease patients, all while facing a shortage of healthcare manpower. Thus, society must seek other measures to address these issues and achieve the […]