Youth Development and Engagement

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 […]

Youth I.D.E.A.S. 80 Youth Development  —— Youth Uniformed Groups in Nurturing Young People There are various youth uniform groups (UGs) around the world; some are established by community-based organisations, and some by governments. The current-term Government has strived to promote youth development. Mentioned in its first Youth Development Blueprint, the Government encouraged more young people to join a UG as one of its whole-person development measures. Currently, the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau provides regular subvention to 11 community UGs. There are 8 UGs under the Security Bureau. As society continues to change, and the Government pays more attention to promoting […]

Youth I.D.E.A.S. 77 Youth Development  —— Engaging Young People in National Development Since reform and opening up, our country has made great strides in many fields of industry. It does, however, also face considerable challenges. As a part of the country, Hong Kong has benefitted from the country’s development while also playing its part in the process. Under the “One Country, Two Systems” principle, Hong Kong has become closer aligned with the country ’s development. The Central Government, in different important documents, has clearly positioned Hong Kong’s future development, including its integration into the overall development of the country.  This […]

Youth I.D.E.A.S. 74 Youth Development — Increasing Youth Involvement in District Governance Effective district governance is crucial for promoting the well-being of people and maintaining good governance as it is the local community level that is most closely connected with the daily life of citizens. It is also the place where government implements policies and provides services. The soon upcoming District Council Ordinary Election (in December 2023) is the first large-scale territory-wide election to be held after improvements in the district governance system and the reform of the District Councils. How young people think about their relationship with the community and their expectations of District […]