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Improving the lives of Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities by reducing suffering and providing opportunities
Empowering Ethnic Minority Youth for Tomorrow: Inspire Change Through Leadership
Hong Kong’s First Ethnic Minority Leadership Youth Summit
On Saturday 14 June 2025, The Zubin Foundation will proudly host Hong Kong’s first Ethnic Minority Leadership Youth Summit. This transformative event is designed to empower ethnic minority youth, creating a space for dialogue about leadership and personal growth. With 150 participants aged 16 to 35, this summit will be a unique opportunity to connect, share, and inspire change.
Alice Mak, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, HKSAR, will attend the event as the guest of honour.
The Zubin Foundation’s Ethnic Minority Youth Summit: Inspiring Leadership will explore 3 profound themes: Identity, Future Proofing, and Building Support. Youth will get to hear from inspiring speakers and participate in interactive sessions that celebrate their unique cultural backgrounds, prepare them for the future job market, and nurture supportive networks. Join us for this extraordinary day of empowerment and inspiration, where ethnic minority youth unite to lead Hong Kong into a promising future!
Details of the event:
Date: Saturday 14 June 2025
Media Registration: Starts at 2.00 pm (Tripod with camera will ONLY be allowed to set up before 2:15 pm, please confirm your attendance in advance)
Media Entry Time: Before 2.15 pm
Venue: Manulife Finance Centre (2/F, Tower B)
No. 223-231 Wai Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
Guest of Honour: Alice Mak, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, HKSAR
Esteemed Guests:
Programme:
• Dr. Lam Ching-choi, Member of Executive Council of HKSAR Government
• Joe Chan, Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department
• Annie Tam, President, Connecting Hearts Academy
• Bernard Chan, Chairman of Our Hong Kong Foundation
• Gary Wong, Chief Hong Kong and Macau Liaison Expert, Qianhai Authority
• Dr. Rizwan Ullah, District Councillor, Kowloon City
• Aruna Gurung, Board Member of the Equal Opportunities Commission
2.30 pm – 2.50 pm Opening Speech of Ethnic Minority Youth Summit – Inspiring Leadership
• Speech by Shalini Mahtani, Founder and CEO, The Zubin Foundation
• Speech by Alice Mak, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, HKSAR, 2.50 pm – 2.55 pm Group Photo (photo opportunities)
• Photo 1 (on the stage): A group photo with the Guest of Honour, Esteemed Guests and Organiser on the stage
• Photo 2 (Floor): A group photo with the Guest of Honour, Esteemed Guests, Organiser and the Summit participants seated
RSVP
RSVP by 3 pm, Friday 13 June 2025
For enquiries, please contact: Matthew YU
Tel: 2540 9588 / +852 6084 9333
Email: matthew@zubinfoundation.org