Future Challenges

It is easy to dwell on the difficulties of the past few years, but as we look forward there is a great deal to be excited about. Our Strategic Plan was devised to ensure we deliver on our vision of building a Stronger Hong Kong, and as conditions begin to normalise, this will once again become our focus. Our facilities are the springboard for our courses and we will be working to ensure that they meet the needs of all of our participants so that they create optimal conditions for learning and development. This includes our incredible location at Wong Wan Chau. We will also be working to provide enhanced professional development for our dedicated staff so that they can achieve their own goals and provide the best possible participant experiences, but also continue to lead the development of the outdoor industry in Hong Kong. As society begins to fully understand the negative impacts of the pandemic, OBHK has a critical role to play in Hong Kong’s rebuilding. We therefore must be able to accurately communicate the impact we have on our participants. Implementation of the Outward Bound Outcomes Survey will provide that critical evidence and support more academic research we will be conducting with academic partners. Many of the challenges remain, but so does our organisational resilience. There is growing evidence of the benefits of our work at a time when society also recognises the desperate need among our young people after the past few years. With our network of Alumni, Trustees, supporters and staff we are well placed to look forward with great confidence – and excitement!