MEET CHEUK YU LEUNG: ADVOCATING FOR SOCIAL CAUSES

Cheuk Yu Leung from Hong Kong is an inspiring recipient of the 2025 Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award A dedicated student leader at St Paul’s Secondary School, she embodies commitment through her roles as school prefect, president of the Community Youth Club and peer group counseling assistant In her role as a counseling assistant, Cheuk Yu has facilitated workshops that empower Form 1 students to navigate school life with confidence, focusing on stress management and peer support.

Outside the classroom, Cheuk Yu passionately advocates for social causes. As an Orbis Ambassador, she has successfully raised more than HK$30,000 for preventable eye diseases through engaging initiatives such as an “Eye Care Experience Day” and a teacherstudent fundraising concert. Her volunteer work at Grantham Hospital highlights her dedication to aiding elderly patients with mobility and offering companionship. In her capacity as a mental health youth ambassador with the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists, she leads workshops aimed at promoting mental wellbeing among teens and combating stigma surrounding mental health

During a Mainland Study Tour on Citizenship and Social Development, Cheuk Yu was deeply moved when she came across a panda statue (right) The panda, which represents China’s national treasure, sparked her understanding of national identity and social responsibility She expresses her creativity through drawing and painting, with a focus on landscapes and animal sketches, while also nurturing her curiosity through reading about human behavior. Aspiring to become an occupational therapist, she aims to support children and the elderly with disabilities. Through her leadership, empathy and unwavering dedication, she inspires others to cultivate a more caring and inclusive community, demonstrating that kindness has the power to transform lives.