HKFYG June 2022∣Youth Hong Kong
Social impact in four directional streams HKFYG Annual Plan for 2022-23 The covid-19 pandemic has seriously affected young people’s lives, causing psychological distress, loneliness, disrupted education and unemployment. In consequence, the Federation will transform its services in 2022-23, grouping them into four directional streams: ● ● ● ●
Digitalization Upskilling Sustainability Mainland strategy
Sustainability will feature: ●
Educational programmes to increase young people’s awareness and knowledge of environmental issues
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Encouragement for young people to take “green” action through launching a series of campaigns
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Promotion of the concept of “all-round wellness” and expansion of Wellness PLUS* services throughout the HKSAR for the strengthening and support of emotional health
We strongly believe that this transformation will support young people’s efforts to rebuild their educational and career prospects while empowering them to face the future with more confidence. Digitalization will focus on: • Educational programmes for digital literacy • Promotion of revamped HKFYG units including Smart SPOTs to facilitate effective learning with young people’s participation and innovation • Social innovation with technology • Application of the latest technology in services, such as strengthening early identification and intervention in counselling practice Upskilling will include: • Life planning to strengthen youth career pathways • Provision of comprehensive “future skills” training and internship opportunities that help young people acquire new knowledge and skillsets • Development of public health services to improve community wellbeing and open up professional career opportunities for young people • Inclusion of “future skills” thematic programmes on STEM, leadership and continuous learning 48
Mainland strategy will include: • Youth exchange programmes to develop national understanding and identity • Support for youth to seize opportunities in career and business in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) • Setting up a designated Mainland Affairs Office at HKFYG to support youth startups in the GBA and to foster professional exchange with counterparts in mainland China For full version, scan QR code
