< Back Social Service with Sunshine Action Date posted: 7/1/23, 4:00 am Last updated: 5/4/23, 4:11 am Hong Kong Outstanding Students’ Association x Sunshine Action 2023 Chinese New Year Sunshine Fortune Bags Event ​ The Chinese New Year Sunshine Fortune Bags Social Services Event, organized jointly by the Hong Kong Outstanding Students’ Association and Sunshine Action, was successfully held on January 7th, 2023. We packed 600 Sunshine Fortune Bags for 13 centers of Yan Oi Tong. We also distributed the Fortune Bags to the elderly living alone and visited them to give New Year greetings. The Fortune Bag contains rice, pasta, dry foods, sauces, toiletries, and other necessities. We are thankful for the support and organization from Sunshine Action ( @sunshineactionhk ), and all the volunteers who brought wishes and warmth to those in need before the Chinese New Year! We will host a series of social services events in the following months. Stay tuned to our Instagram, Facebook, and website. There are more events coming in 2023! 由香港傑出學生協會和耀陽行動聯合舉辦的耀陽農曆新年福寶袋活動於2023年1月7日成功舉行。 我們為仁愛堂的13個中心製作了600個新年福寶袋。同時，我們拜訪了獨居老人，並向他們送上新年福寶袋和新年祝福。新年福寶袋裡有大米、麵食、乾糧、醬料、洗漱用品和其他必需品。我們衷心感謝耀陽行動( @sunshineactionhk )的支持，以及和我們一同組織該次活動。我們也誠摯感謝所有在春節前為有需要的人帶來祝福和溫暖的志願者! 在未來的幾個月裡，我們將舉辦一系列的社會服務活動。敬請關注我們的Instagram、Facebook和網站。 2023年將有更多活動等著你的參與！ Previous Next

< Back 2016-2017 30th ExCo Year Last Updated: 10 Apr 2022 Tags: Project Vista, Youth Summit #1 Project Vista 2017 Introduction Project Vista 2017 will be held in July. This programme is aimed at helping participants gain insight in the social issues related to our theme this year. The focus will be on the direct experience of these issues through a close encounter with the relevant stakeholders and a deep and critical reflection on these issues through various challenging tasks and group work after the experiencing sessions. Theme of PV 17 Our theme this year is “Rediscover the Fading Colours”. Due to the economic structure, the education system and the influence of the media and other stakeholders in society, the definition of being successful, being outstanding and contributing to Hong Kong has become increasingly narrow, perhaps limited to a few career choices. It is against this context that we chose the theme “Rediscover the Fading Colours”. We hope our participants could learn more about industries that were more prominent in the past but face a declining awareness and interest from Hong Kong youths and have a rethink of the role these industries could play in advancing the city’s future. ​ Programme highlights Immersive workshops The four highlight industries for our theme this year are minibus signs(小巴水牌), movable-type printing(活字印刷), traditional costumes(傳統服裝) and vintage snacks(懷舊小食). We are cooperating with selected practitioners of these industries to offer tailor-made immersive workshops to participants. Participants will be engaged in one of these industries in which they could observe the daily working procedures, try out certain working procedures and converse and interact with the practitioners to gain an immersive understanding of the industry. Labour simulation Apart from the four highlight industries, many industries or careers in Hong Kong are also facing a decline in awareness and interest. We are offering a simulation for participants in which they have to cooperate with one another to complete certain physical tasks. Specific rules and details of the simulation will be announced during the experiencing camp. Documentary production and sharing Participants will form groups based on which highlight industry they were engaged in to produce a 12-minute documentary about the industry and their experience in the programme. To allow participants from different groups to exchange insight about their respective industries, all documentaries will be played in a cinema during the closing ceremony in which special guests would be invited to attend. Special awards would be given to commend documentaries with quality and made with effort. We are cooperating with qualified individuals or organisations to provide guidance to participants in producing the documentaries. Our vision Through the aforementioned activities, we hope participants could rediscover the gradually neglected parts of Hong Kong society which made it so unique in the first place, and form their own informed opinions on the vista, or outlook of Hong Kong in the future. Programme specifics Orientation Day: 2nd July, 2017 Experiencing Camp: 6th July, 2017 to 9th July, 2017 Closing Ceremony cum Documentary Sharing: 28th July, 2017 Details of the programme rundown will be released soon. Stay tuned! Working language Cantonese will be the main language used throughout the programme. Application Organising Committee Recruitment for the Organising Committee is closed. If you wish to join us, please apply as participant. Participant Participant recruitment is now open! Click the PDF button to download the application form: Eligibility and selection criteria: -Secondary 3 to Secondary 6 (Year 9 to Year 12) students -Responsibility and commitment to the programme -The ability to show courtesy, modesty, pro-activeness and team spirit -Awareness of social issues, especially those related to the theme of this programme -Willingness to reflect on society, express views on society and contribute to society Other Learning Experience Hours Organising Committee More than 75 OLE hours may be awarded for full and active participation. Participant Up to 50 OLE hours may be awarded for full and active participation. #2 Hong Kong Youth Summit 2017 – YS17 ​香港青年高峰論壇2017 ​ Introduction Hong Kong Youth Summit 2017 (YS 17) will be held during late February and early April 2017, aiming at providing a platform that is open for all the participants to obtain a deeper understanding of contemporary social issues and situations, as well as to debate and discuss on issues related to our theme this year. Theme of YS 17 “Diversity, Harmony, Understand the Variety” In recent years, conflicts among various social groups have intensified greatly. To give participants a chance to understand more about the diversity among them and to have a clearer picture of the variety of our Hong Kong society, we have chosen “Diversity, Harmony, Understand the Variety” as the theme of YS 17. Ultimately, we hope participants will understand that despite living in diversity, we can still live together in harmony through understanding and acceptance and come up with a resolution for different topics to create a more inclusive Hong Kong. The technicalities In YS 17, all participants will be divided into groups, each assigned to a commission group (eg. Education, Social Welfare etc.) and a stakeholder group (e.g. Minority, the Poor etc.). Throughout the whole Summit, participants will take on roles of the assigned groups and debate on social issues related to our theme. Participants must defend their stakeholders’ interests during the debate and the Commission meetings. Eventually, they will be required to come up with a resolution of each social issue discussed during meetings and forums, and analyse the stance of each stakeholder groups towards the issue. The resolutions and analyses will be compiled into a magazine which will be published to the sponsors, guest speakers, participated schools as well as the relevant government departments. Commission Meetings will be supplemented by a series of Interviews and Excursions as well as seminars and talks given by our guests-of-honour. Participants will come into close contact with actual members of their stakeholders’ group and the leading experts in the relevant social issues. Workshops in Commission Meeting rules and public speaking will also be arranged. These experiences, in addition to the Information Pack prepared by the Organising Committee, will allow delegates to engage in productive discussions competently. To better facilitate discussions and debates, we will invite experts from various sectors of the society and government officials as our guest speakers to provide us with more information on the specific issues. Participants will also have a chance to debate with our guest speakers during the City Forum or seminar sections. Our vision By the end of YS 17, we hope that our participants will have developed a strong sense of social awareness and had some insights towards the variety and diversity of different stakeholder groups in Hong Kong. We hope essential skills such as critical thinking, delivering public speech and also expressing personal opinion through writing can be developed or strengthened during the event. We aim at using YS17 as a platform to encourage our participants to paint a clearer picture of Hong Kong and hence contribute in the future by becoming responsible leaders of the society. Target Group Organising Committee members: Local students from Form 4 to Form 5 (Year 10 — Year 11) and Year 1 University students Participants: Local students from Form 3 to Form 5 (Year 9 – Year 11) Programme Rundown 1. Orientation and Delegate Training Day Date: 26 February 2017 (Sunday) Venue: The University of Hong Kong Time: 09:30 – 17:00 ​ 2. Exploring Session Date: 26 February - 10 March 2017 ​ 3. Forum 1 Date: 11 March 2017 (Saturday) Venue: The University of Hong Kong Time: 09:30 - 17:00 ​ 4. Forum 2 Date: 12 March 2017 (Sunday) Venue: The University of Hong Kong Time: 10:30 - 17:00 ​ 5. Forum 3 Date: 19 March 2017 (Sunday) Venue: The University of Hong Kong Time: 09:30 - 17:00 ​ 6. Final Summit Date: 1 April 2017 (Saturday) Venue: The University of Hong Kong Time: 10:00 - 21:30 Working Language Both English and Cantonese are allowed during discussions. For written documents, they shall be presented in English only. ​ Application Eligibility & Selection Criteria All students studying Form 4 to Form 5 (Year 10 — Year 11) and University Year 1 in local schools are eligible to apply as Organising Committee members, while those in From 3 to Form 5 (Year 9 — Year 11) can apply as participants. Applications will be considered according to the following criteria: Ability to consider social issues critically and analytically Social awareness and willingness of further contribution to society Attitude and ability shown on application forms and/ or during interviews Ability to generate creative resolutions Be presentable through using English and/ or Cantonese Other Learning Experience Hours Local students joining YS 17 will be granted certified OLE hours if they can attend all our event days and actively participate during events. Full participation throughout the whole event will lead to the award of 45 OLE hours (for participants only). For Organising Committee members, their awarded OLE hours can be over 50. The Association will provide certificates to participants if they attain full participation rate. Best Speaker Award A best speaker will be selected in each Commission. The Award will be presented at the Closing Banquet. Further details will be released during YS 1 Previous Year Next Year

< Back Planning to Study Abroad? Join our Overseas University Sharing Session! Date posted: 22/7/22, 11:30 am Last updated: 23/7/22, 12:54 am The Study Abroad Series will feature an online sharing session for students hoping to enter an overseas university. ​ Are you planning to pursue a degree in an overseas university? Want to know some tips on how to apply and what university life is like abroad? Then join our Study Abroad Series sharing session! At the virtual event, you can listen to the experience of students from prestigious overseas universities in the US and UK, as well as seeking advice from them to facilitate your university application process. This is the chance for you to have all your university-related questions answered! 📌Details of the event Date: 31/7 (Sunday) Time: 10am-12nn Mode: Zoom Fee: Free of charge! Application deadline: 30/7 Apply here: https://forms.gle/MQiJEzmqUb4QbsMX7 Further information about the session will be released on our social media pages. Do ask your friends who are interested in studying abroad to join too! We understand that applying to a new university can be a stressful and confusing process, so we’re here to make it easier for you. Previous Next

Councillors 2023/24 The council plays an overseeing and advisory role on safeguarding the operation of the Association. Councillors are nominated from the Executive Committees of previous sessions and meet regularly with current ExCo members to discuss matters concerning administration and finances. *In ascending order of OSAr number

< Back 2014-2015 28th ExCo Year Last Updated: 10 Apr 2022 Tags: Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, Project Resonance #1 Volunteer Training Scheme 2014 Introduction “Ignite the Spark Within, Let your Story Begin” By collaborating with teammates in this project, it is hoped that we may awaken the dormant sense of selflessness which we believe is inherent in every human being. The ambition is to reflect their responsibility as an individual by giving them the opportunity to interact with the underprivileged in Hong Kong. Through Volunteer Training Scheme 2014, we endeavour to rouse and consolidate the youth’s engagement with our society such that they will learn – or continue– to provide for those in need. Target Group 60 students from Secondary 3 to Secondary 5 (equivalent to Year 10-Year 12) in schools in Hong Kong. Service Targets The Mentally disabled The Physically disabled The Blind (visually impaired) The Deaf Young Children The Elderly The participants should: ➢ Be eager to learn about new things; ➢ Demonstrate initiative in taking up social responsibilities; ➢ Feel passionate about providing for the community; and ➢ Be influential, dynamic and empathetic. Programme rundown Orientation Day Date: 1st November 2014 (Saturday) Time: 9:45am - 17:15pm Venue: Meng Wah Complex 3, HKU HKU Campus (Various locations) Exposure Day Date: 9th November 2014 (Sunday) Time: 11:30 – 13:45 // 15:45 – 18:30 Venue: Dialogue in the Dark, Mei Foo Organisation Visit Week Period: 8th to 15th November 2014 Venue: Various Service centres and NGOs Organisation Visit – TWGHs Ho Yuk Ching Workshop cum Hostel Date: 13th November 2014 (Thursday) Time: 18:45pm - 19:45pm Venue: G/F – 1/F, 3 Hung Ling Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon Group: The Mentally Disabled NGO Visit – Caritas Caine Road Community Centre Date: 15th November 2014 (Saturday) Time: 10:00am - 11:30am Venue: Room 032, G/F Caritas House, No. 2 Caine Road, Hong Kong Group: Young Children, The Physically Disabled, Organisation Visit -­ Haven of Hope Day Care Service for Severely Disabled Persons Date: 15th November 2014 (Saturday) Time: 10:00am - 12:00noon Venue: TBC Group: The Blind, The Deaf Organisation Visit -­ Haven of Hope Day Care Service for Severely Disabled Persons Date: 15th November 2014 (Saturday) Time: 11:00am - 13:00pm Venue: 5/F, 8 Pui Shing Road, Hang Hau, New Territories Group: The Physically Disabled Organisation Visit -­ NGO Visit – Helping Hand Hong Kong Date: 15th November 2014 (Saturday) Time: 14:00pm - 16:00pm Venue: 12 Borrett Rd, Mid-­‐levels, Hong Kong Group: The Mentally Disabled, The Elderly Organisation Visit – Hong Kong Association for the Deaf Youth Section (Sign Language Course Part 2) Date: 15th November 2014 (Saturday) Time: 14:00pm - 16:00pm Venue: TBC Group: The Deaf Volunteer Day Date: 16th November 2014 (Sunday) Time: 12:45pm – 17:30pm Venue: T3-4, Meng Wah Complex, The University of Hong Kong Planning of Service Projects Date: Saturday, 1st November 2014 – Tuesday, 18th November 2014 Participants are expected to draft a service proposal under the guidance of the Organising Committee Service Week Date: Saturday, 22nd November 2014 – Sunday, 30th November 2014 Venue: Service Centres of Supporting NGOs Closing Ceremony Date: Saturday, 6th December 2014 Time: 13:15 – 17:45 Venue: CBC, Chow Yei Ching Building, The University of Hong Kong #2 Hong Kong Youth Summit 2015 Introduction Hong Kong Youth Summit (HKYS) 2015 will be held from 1st March, 2015 to 4th April, 2015 at the University of Hong Kong. It is a platform where foresighted teenagers convene to debate and confront issues in a topical area of social concern in Hong Kong to foster mutually agreed strategies to tackle their associated challenges. Through such, we shall give voice to our youth and provide a glimpse into the future of our city. Theme "Releasing the Sticky Floor – Combating the Stagnation of Social Mobility" HKYS 15 takes Hong Kong’s plateauing social mobility as its theme under the title "Releasing the Sticky Floor – Combating the Stagnation of Social Mobility". Our title alludes to the metaphorical “sticky floor” of income, power and esteem which appears when a statistically significant proportion of the population remains in the same “social floor” into which they were born. By taking our increasingly viscous social mobility as the theme of HKYS 15, we hope to direct our youth’s attention to this worrying trend and cultivate our youngsters as the catalyst for wider public awareness and the conversation on remedies towards this issue. About In HKYS 15, student delegates will assume the roles of an array of stakeholders in Hong Kong. Delegates will be placed in a Commission (e.g. Housing; Education) related to their stakeholders’ concerns. They must defend their stakeholders’ interests in a series of Commission Meetings and strive towards a consensus with other parties to resolve the issue on the table. The resolutions reached at the end will be collected in the Resolution Booklet, which will be delivered to relevant organisations and decision-making bodies to reflect the views of our youngsters. Commission Meetings will be supplemented by a series of Interviews and Excursions as well as seminars and talks given by our guests-of-honour. Delegates will come into close contact with actual members of their stakeholders’ group and the leading experts on the social issues being discussed. Workshops in Commission Meeting rules and public speaking will also be arranged. These experiences, in addition to the Information Pack prepared by the Organising Committee, will allow delegates to engage in productive discussions competently. The unique feature of HKYS 15 and all past Hong Kong Youth Summits is that all Commission Meetings will occur simultaneously. There will be no less than 7 stakeholders represented in each Commission. This distinctive arrangement makes it possible for diverse and lively discussions on an array of issues to take place over the course of a month. All delegates will benefit from the insights produced in separate Commission Meetings when they convene for the Final Summit and by reading the Resolution Booklet. Vision By the end of HKYS 15, delegates shall not only have developed in-depth knowledge on the designated social issues but also such essential skills as public speaking, negotiation tactics, and compromise. Ultimately, HKYS 15 aspires to take HKOSA a humble step closer to our goal to nurture the next generation of socially conscious and responsible leaders for Hong Kong. Target Group Local students from Form 3 to Form 5 (Year 10 – Year 12) Programme Rundown 1. Orientation and Delegate Training Day Date: 1st March, 2015 (Sun) Time: 09:30 – 18:15 Venue: CPD-LG.18, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong 2. Interviews and Excursions Date: 1st March, 2015 – 13th March, 2015 Venue: Various 3. Forum 1 Date: 14th March, 2015 (Sat) Time: 09:30 – 18:30 Venue: CPD-LG.09, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong 4. Forum 2 Date: 15th March, 2015 (Sun) Time: 09:30 – 18:30 Venue: CBA, Chow Yei Ching Building, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong 5. Forum 3 Date: 22nd March, 2015 (Sun) Time: 08:00 – 18:15 Venue: CPD-3.04, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong 6. Final Summit and Closing Banquet Date: 4th April, 2015 (Sat) Time: 09:30 – 22:00 Venue: CPD-3.04, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong Working Language All discussions shall be conducted in English (mostly) or Cantonese. All written documents shall be presented in English. Other Learning Experience Hours Local secondary school participants may receive certified OLE hours through Hong Kong Youth Summit 15 provided that they attain 100% participation rate throughout event days. With the consent of their school authorities, full participation in HKYS 15 leads to the award of 45 OLE hours. The Association will provide certificates to participants if they attain full participation rate. Best Speaker Award A best speaker will be selected in each Commission. The Award will be presented at the Closing Banquet. Further details will be released during HKYS 15. #3 Project Resonance 2015 Introduction Project Resonance 2015 – “Summer Lagoon” (PR 15) will be held from 29th June, 2015 to 26th July, 2015. Participants shall dive into a wide range of minority subcultures in Hong Kong. Often unfairly stigmatised or ignored and hence denied their rightful opportunity to flourish, our minorities bear the brunt of the not-so-friendly side of the city. We would like to grasp the opportunity to take a closer look at our minorities which, after all, when added up, constitutes an indispensable part of society, both in terms of number and its contribution towards diversifying the colourful social fabric of Hong Kong. Why “Summer Lagoon”??!?! Literally, a lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by carrier islands or reefs. Metaphorically, a lagoon surrounded by mesmerising natural scenery – the placid waters of a lagoon under a blue sky fringed by towering palm trees, for example – evokes feelings of bliss, peace and harmony. This echoes the harmonious relationships maintained between Hong Kong citizens and the minorities within them as a single community. By naming Project Resonance 2015 “Summer Lagoon”, we express our aim to gather students into an inclusive circle where different personalities are enclosed together to form harmonious relationships like the calm waters of a summer lagoon. This playful title also contains our hope to provide a fun summer experience for our participants, as well as taking them on an exploration of the relatively unknown “carrier islands or reefs” around us. Together we shall walk into uncharted territory, expand our horizons and return with a greater breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding towards our minority communities to build “one community” in Hong Kong. Programme details Participants will be divided into 6 groups under the same number of chosen minority communities (see below for details). Project Resonance 2015 shall be divided into three Phases. Phase I Phase One is designed to enhance participants’ knowledge and understanding of minorities in Hong Kong. It shall include site visits, interviews with minority communities and affiliated persons and cultural experience interest classes. Phase II Phase Two sets out to consolidate participants’ improved understanding of minorities from Phase One. Participants shall produce a pre-camp promotional video on a topic related to their chosen minorities. The video shall be uploaded online to the public domain. It will hopefully prove to be an effective medium to disseminate information on minority issues and share the participants’ reflection from Phase One with the secondary school community and beyond. Moreover, the active learning process involved shall hopefully further enhance their appreciation of the facts and opinion related to minority issues. In addition, the video will be used as to promote the Carnival Showcase in Phase Three. Phase III Phase Three includes our Association’s flagship Interflow Camp ends with a Carnival Showcase. In the Interflow Camp, participants shall take part in team-building activities in their own groups and also together with all other participants. This shall enhance the sense of camaraderie shared by all participants in preparation for the finale of the Project – Carnival Showcase. In the Showcase, participants shall set up stalls in a Carnival open to the public. They shall share the knowledge that they have gathered and their reflections triggered by the exciting series of experiences hitherto in the Project to promote greater public concern for the interests of local minorities. Ultimately, the Showcase shall be a key stage in realising the overarching goal of Project Resonance 2015: promoting the inclusion of stigmatised/underprivileged minority communities to widen their access to the opportunities available in Hong Kong’s mainstream culture.  The minority communities up for consideration include: 1. Sexual and gender minorities; 2. Ethnic minorities; 3. The disabled; 4. Religious minorities; 5. Tree huggers; 6. Japanophiles； 7. Heritage Conservationists; 8. Street Artists. Aims Project Resonance 2015 seeks to understand the lives and experiences of minority communities in Hong Kong as a step towards promoting cohesion in this socially and culturally eclectic city. Through cultural experience sessions, Interflow camp (I-camp) and our Carnival Showcase – a public carnival where participants exhibit the product of their learning journey throughout the Project – we aim to guide participants to develop a comprehensive and sympathetic understanding of the minorities’ life and culture. Bearing in mind the utmost importance of presenting a balanced point of view on this potentially controversial topic, Project Resonance 2015 shall emphasise on constructing factual accounts of minority issues and developing understanding towards minorities through simulating personal experiences of the challenges confronted by minorities in Hong Kong. Target Group Local students from Form 3 to Form 6 (Year 9 – Year 12) Programme Rundown 1. Orientation Day (Phase I) Date: 28th June, 2015 (Sunday) 2. Cultural Experience Session 1 (Phase I) Date: 29th June, 2015 (Monday) – 3rd July, 2015 (Friday) Venue: Various Time: Various 3. Pre-camp Week (Phase II) Date: 4th July, 2015 (Saturday) – 9th July, 2015 (Thursday) 4. Interflow Camp (Phase III) Date: 10th July, 2015 (Friday) – 13th July, 2015 (Monday) Venue: Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups - The Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp Time: TBC 5. Cultural Experience Session 2 (Phase I) Date: 14th July, 2015 (Tuesday) – 22nd July, 2015 (Wednesday) Venue: Various Time: Various 6. Carnival Preparation (Phase III) Date: 23rd July, 2015 (Thursday) – 25th July, 2015 (Saturday) 7. Carnival Showcase (Phase III) Date: 26th July, 2015 (Sunday) Venue: TBC Time: TBC Working Language A mix of Cantonese and English (but mostly Cantonese) will be used in PR 15. Application Eligibility & Selection Criteria All local students from Form 3 to Form 6 (Year 9 – Year 12) are welcome to apply as either a participant or a member of the Organising Committee. The ideal applicant should: Display a keen interest in local minorities; Be able to think critically and creatively; Be conversationally fluent in both Cantonese and English. OLE Hours Certificates will be issued to all organising committee members and participants with their completion of the programme with satisfying attendance rate. OLE hours will also be awarded. Previous Year Next Year

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< Back 2009-2010 23rd ExCo Year Last Updated: 10 Apr 2022 Tags: International Convergence, Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp #1 International Convergence 2009 Introduction The theme of this year’s International Convergence is ‘ Around the World in 30 Days ’. The focus of this year’s project is “Cultural Sparks”. Hong Kong is a multi-cultured cosmopolitan city. With various cultures, conflicts sometimes happen due to misunderstandings. However, we believe that a mixture of diverse cultures can create positive sparks and allow different cultures to appreciate each others’ uniqueness. Through looking at a country from a native’s perspective, participants’ understanding of a culture will be deeply fostered. The scheme will last for approximately four weeks, during which the participants will learn about the culture, history, language and current affairs related to an assigned country. They will partake in activities as well as experience the cultural practices of their respective countries to cultivate their interest and to deepen their knowledge. The project will conclude with a day in which participants set up booths to display what they have learnt about culture and their respective countries in the programme. Apart from that, the participants will experience the rituals and daily lives of different cultures in which the participants will demonstrate and exchange their knowledge of their assigned countries with guests who have assisted in the organisation of the project. Countries Germany, India, Iran, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Thailand Programme Schedule Freshman Day Date : 1st November 2009 (Sunday) Time : 13:30 - 18:00 Junior Day Date : 14th November 2009 (Saturday) Time : 14:00 - 18:00 Senior Day Date : 28th November 2009 (Saturday) Time : 9:30 - 18:00 Cultural Experience Sessions 2nd November 2009 – 20th November 2009 Cultural Project Week 21st November 2009 – 27th November 2009 Acknowledgement Student Advisors Germany: Miss Cornelia BAUER India: Mr Taha SHAH, Miss Aarti REDDY, and Miss Rea ARA Iran: Mr. Habibullah Rezai Israel: Miss Stephanie GOLAN Mexico: Mr Cristobal MARTINEZ YANES Spain: Mr Rafael SAIZ GARCIA South Africa: Miss Angela AMOAKO Thailand: Mr Bam LEARTPRAPUN Supporting Consulates in Hong Kong Mr Achim SCHKADE Deputy Consul-General German Consulate General in Hong Kong Mr. Andres PENA Acting Consul-General Consulate General of Mexico in Hong Kong Mr L.D. RALTE Consul-General Consulate General of India in Hong Kong Mr Juan Luis Flores ARROYUELO Consul-General Spanish Consulate General in Hong Kong Mr Abdollah NEKOUNAM Consul-General Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of IRAN Miss Tembi TAMBO Consul-General South African Consulate-General Mrs Emanuelle AMAR Consul (Administrative & Consular) Consulate General of Israel in Hong Kong Mr Jitti SUWANNIK Consul-General Royal Thai Consulate-General, Hong Kong Supporting Cultural Societies and Schools in Hong Kong Mr. Sven SALZMANN & Ms. Ute RECKZEH German Speaking Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Hong Kong Mr. Gurmel SINGH Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre General Education Unit, University of Hong Kong School of Modern Languages and Cultures, University of Hong Kong Mr. Rabbi Sinai BURNS & Miss Pauline NGAN Ohel Leah Synagogue The United Jewish Congregation of Hong Kong Wat Bhavana Hong Kong,The Dhammakaya International Society of Hong Kong Ltd. Carmel School of Hong Kong Other Supporting Parties German Swiss International School Renaissance College Wah Yan College, Kowloon Maryknoll Convent School (Secondary Section) Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong #2 Youth Summit 2010 Introduction With a well-established reputation as a world-class cosmopolitan city, Hong Kong faces the inevitable question of sustainability and continual progression of her present status. Bearing the theme “ Beyond Boundaries, Project Prosperity – the Six Industries ”, investigating the six industries as proposed in the Policy Address 2009-2010. As Hong Kong faces an increasing competition with neighbouring regions such as Shanghai, Singapore and Taipei, alternatives have to be arrived at in the development of Hong Kong, propelling her towards a knowledge-based economy and increasing her competitiveness. The emphasis of this year’s Youth Summit will be on the possibilities and potentials of these six industries as an alternative to the traditional industries in the development of Hong Kong, as well as the prospects in specific fields, such as education services, innovation and technology and cultural and creative industries. Objectives - To enhance participants’ awareness of social issues - To inspire participants to think critically and analytically - To encourage the exchange of ideas among participants - To provide a channel for them to express their ideas in public - To develop a sense of belonging to Hong Kong - To develop the creative potentials of participants through providing solutions to existing problems Target Group 120 Secondary 4 and Secondary 6 students in Hong Kong The participants should: - Display an interest in current affairs - Be able to think critically - Be outspoken - Have an active engagement in school activities and volunteering services - Be conversationally fluent in Cantonese and English Details of the Summit Leadership Groups • Low-income Group • Middle-income Group • Small and Medium Enterprises in Hong Kong • Big Companies • Professional • Environmental Activists • Foreign Companies in Hong Kong • Government 1 (Land Use) • Government 2 (Education, Health & Home Affairs) • Youth Commission Groups • Education Services • Medical Services • Testing and Certification Services • Environmental Services • Innovation and Technology • Cultural and Creative Industries Interviews and Excursions Participants will visit or interview organisations or guests that are related to their Leadership Groups. Dates for these visits or interviews will be confirmed at a later date. Working Language All discussions will be conducted in either English or Cantonese, and all written documents will be in English. Resolutions All the resolutions passed will be followed up by our Association to ensure that the voice of the youths is heard and that responses may be given. As our past practice, the resolutions will be sent to the relevant government departments, the Legislative Council and the press. Programme Rundown Orientation Day Date: 30th January 2010 (Saturday) Time: 13:30 - 18:00 Day 1 Date: 31st January 2010 (Sunday) Time: 09:30 - 18:00 Day 2 Date: 6th February 2010 (Saturday) Time: 09:30 - 18:00 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Day 3 Date: 20th February 2010 (Saturday) Time: 09:30 - 18:00 Hong Kong Youth Summit Date: 28th February 2010 (Sunday) Time: 09:30 - 21:00 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Interviews and Excursions Dates: 1st February 2010 - 19th February 2010 #3 Volunteer Training Scheme 2010 Introduction Bearing the theme ‘ EXPLORE: EXPerience the earth, LOve the living, REach to reality ’ for this session, our association hope that our activities could inspire teenagers of Hong Kong to devote themselves to serving the community and raising their awareness about global issues. We also hope that students would discover their dreams and aspirations through our projects throughout the year. Through workshops and service programmes, participants will be provided the opportunity to ‘Experience the earth” by learning about the needy in Hong Kong and serving the community. We hope to instil in our participants “Love for the Living” by assisting them in designing their own service programmes to serve two target groups, elderly and ethnic minority children. Geared with experience, skills and a passion to serve, it is hoped that participants will be able to “Reach to reality” and continue to contribute to social services in the future. Similar to other projects organised by our Association, this scheme will offer educational programmes such as training workshops and seminars to well-equip the participants with practical skills and specific knowledge in dealing with different clients. In addition to these sessions, a four-week Service Project will be held. Participants will focus on two different targets, namely the elderly and ethnic minority children. Half of the participants will be encouraged to interact with young clients of ethnic minority groups. Meanwhile, the other half of the participants will be focusing on serving the elderly. In order to achieve a long-term dedication in our participants, we would like to emphasise the continuity of passion in service in our participants. Most of the service projects offer one-time service sessions and lack continuity. In view of this, we would like to build up the idea of continual service – that their passion should not extinguish after the service programme.In order to achieve this goal, participants will engage in bi-monthly visits after the scheme. Apart from continuity, our hope this year is to cultivate a sense of global citizenship in our participants through INGO visits and experience sharing by international volunteers. Visits will be organised to international organisations serving ethnic minority children and the elderly during the project. Participants can interview volunteers who have engaged in services overseas and learn from their dedication and experience. Lastly, it is our sincerest hope that through the Volunteer Training Scheme 2010, participants will not only recognise their obligation, but also realise their own strengths and weaknesses in the course of interacting with like-minded peers. The theme of this year’s project is ‘ Helping Hearts, Linking Lands ’. Through the Volunteer Training Scheme 2010, we hope that our participants can traverse both land and culture with their passion to serve. Apart from gaining local experience of service, we would like to give participants a global perspective so that they may apply the experience gained to doing international voluntary work. The principle of continuity will be put into practice. Programme Rundown Orientation Day Date: 13th March 2010 (Saturday) Time: 14.00 – 18.00 Service Project (Stage 1) Date: 14th March 2010 (Sunday) - 26th March 2010 (Friday) Volunteer Day Date: 20th March 2010 (Saturday) Time: 12.00 - 16.15 Adventure Day Date: 21st March 2010 (Saturday) Time: 08.00 - 18.00 Pledge Day Date: 27th March 2010 (Saturday) Time: 14.00 - 17.00 Service Project (Stage 2 to Stage 4) Date: 2nd April 2010 (Friday) - 24th May April (Saturday) Organisation Visits Date: 8th April 2010 (Thursday) - 21st April 2010 (Wednesday) Evaluation Meetings Date: 25th April 2010 (Sunday) - 7th May 2010 (Friday) Closing Ceremony Date: 8th May 2010 (Saturday) Time: 13.30 - 18.00 Continuity Around 1 session will be arranged monthly or bi-monthly to maintain the continuity of the projects. Details will be given after the Scheme is completed. Target Group Participants should: - be Form 2 or Form 3 secondary school students in Hong Kong; - have a high degree of social awareness; - demonstrate initiative in taking up social responsibilities; - have a passion for serving the community; and - be enthusiastic, responsible and prompt. #4 Interflow Camp 2010 Entitled “ Ecovation ”, Interflow Camp 2010 will focus on the theme of sustainable green lifestyle. The term “Ecovation” is the amalgamation of sustainability and a concern for ecological processes. Its inspiration often follows a desire to live a lower impact lifestyle and a higher environmental conscience. The camp will simulate a United Nations Climate Change Conference (Copenhagen 2009), where scientists and climatologists from 8 different countries (here represented by the participants) meet to discuss the roadmap for a sustainable lifestyle, as well as brainstorm new ideas of how the idea of ‘green’ can be incorporated into the lives of people. The ‘conference’ will be chaired by politicians, hereby represented by members of the Executive Committee and the Organising committee, each of whom pursuit different agendas. Amongst them will be some who wishes to promote profit over environment and are hindering the world’s well-being. During the meeting process, the participants, playing the role of youth scientists, will have to perform creative and challenging tasks which require creative thinking, team cooperation, presentation, communication, and other inter-personal skills. One of the key highlights of the camp would be a "Cap and Trade" game, where the widely proposed model of carbon trading is played out with different countries having different levels of production, resources, and thus a difference in carbon production. The theme game aims to inform participants the core of the principles of our climate change development on a global perspective. It is hoped that through this simulation, participants will be given ample opportunities to let their ideas and imagination soar and potentials to be unleashed. The Camp also aims at helping participants to overcome their self-limitations, develop their original thinking and problem-solving skills. Through enjoyable workshops and educational games, participants will be able to exchange their ideas with and learn from their peers. Target Group 80 Secondary 3 to Secondary 5 students from local secondary schools and international schools Participants should: • Be Secondary 3 to Secondary 5 • Be responsible and prompt • Be able to think critically • Be active and creative Tentative Programme Rundown Orientation Day Date: 10th July 2010 (Saturday) Time: 13:00 - 17:30 Venue: Kwun Tong Maryknoll College (100 Tsui Ping Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon) Interflow Camp Date: 27th July - 29th July 2010 (Tuesday - Thursday) Venue: Po Leung Kuk Pak Tam Chung Holiday Camp Visitations to Organisations Date: Between 10th July 2010 and 27th July 2010 Venue: EcoHome and EcoPark Previous Year Next Year

< Back Hong Kong Youth Summit 2022 - "Anti-Apocalypse" concluded on a high note! Date posted: 18/4/22, 4:00 pm Last updated: 30/5/22, 1:44 pm The 35th Executive Committee would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our guest speakers, judges, Organising Committee members, and participants. Thank you for making HKYS 2022 possible! ExCos and OCs - we definitely made a brilliant team! Hong Kong Youth Summit 2022: “ Anti-Apocalypse ” was successfully held from April 12 - 14. In the three-day virtual event, our guest speakers: Mr. Jason Yip, Prof. Jonathan Choi, and Ms. Benita Chick gave inspiring and informative keynote speeches as participants drew inspiration from their talks and explored pressing global issues threatening humanity. The speeches were interspersed with group activities , such as a friendly debate, a trivia, and a session for participants to design their future planet. On the last day of the event, participants gave creative presentations followed by a Q&A session on a wide range of topics that were chosen based on their interests, including the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, the impact of artificial intelligence on social media, and plastic pollution. Each group also proposed solutions to tackle the challenges, responding to the theme “ Anti-Apocalypse ” of the event. While humanity faces many challenges in these uncertain times, the Hong Kong Youth Summit 2022 is a reminder that the world is not beyond saving and highlights the importance of engaging the youth in addressing global problems . Snapshots from HKYS 2022- With Mr Jason Yip With Prof Jonathan Choi With Ms Benita Chick The ExCo team <3 📢📢 We are glad to announce that all participants will be awarded a certificate and a set of souvenirs, and the winning groups can receive more gifts - so please stay tuned to our further announcements! #AntiApocalypse#YouthSummit#hkosa#末世啟示 Previous Next

< Back Volunteers needed: Social Service Series - "Voyage Beyond" Date posted: 3/11/21, 4:00 pm Last updated: 30/5/22, 1:43 pm Good with kids? Eager to serve the community? Now is the chance for you to help out! Calling for F3 (Y9) or above students! ​ The theme of this year’s social service series is “ Voyage Beyond ”. Volunteers in the programme will have the chance to organise fun English-learning activities for Primary 1-3 children to learn about the cultures and tales all around the world. Training workshops will be provided before service sessions. Time and Date: Training workshops | 13/11, 20/11 (Saturdays) 10am-12nn Service sessions | 4/12, 11/12, 18/12 (Saturdays) 11:30am-1pm Service Venue: Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association Social Service Centre (Jockey Club Integrated Service Centre, No. 1 Podium Floor, Pik Ngan House, Shek Pai Wan Estate, Aberdeen, Hong Kong) Workshop 1 Venue: HKOSA Office (Wan Chai Commercial Centre Room 1501) Workshop 2 Venue: Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association Social Service Centre Application deadline: Extended to 19/11 (Friday) Sign up! We welcome all applicants who are in Secondary 3 (Year 9) or above . The event is free of charge for all volunteers. So what are you waiting for? Sign up with the application form, and you can make a difference to the lives of underprivileged children in our city. HKOSA members will be given priority in their application and successful applicants will be notified by email by 12/11. More information can be found in the application form. If you have any questions, please send us a direct message on Instagram or email us at publicrelations@osa.org.hk. We look forward to seeing you at the event! #SocialService#VoyageBeyond#Volunteer#hkosa35#義工 Previous Next

< Back Calling for Future Leaders: Youth Summit 2022 Participants' Application Open! Date posted: 12/3/22, 7:00 am Last updated: 30/5/22, 1:44 pm What would you do if an apocalypse is underway and the world is on the brink of collapse? Form 3-5 students, here is your chance to save humanity, once and for all. ​ Thinking of ways to spend your early ‘summer’ break? Being interested in discussing issues that matter the most to humanity? Then here’s the perfect opportunity for you! About the Youth Summit This year, the theme of Youth Summit 2022 is “Anti-Apocalypse”. Participants will have the precious opportunity to interact with distinguished scientists , industry leaders and professors about the existential risks that humanity is facing - from climate change to cyber warfare , and many more. We will unveil the list of speakers shortly. Please stay tuned. In view of the latest summer holiday announcements and COVID-19 situation, we have also changed the dates of Youth Summit 2022. Instead of lasting for two days, the event will now be held during 12 - 14/4 , lasting for three half-days . We are sorry for any inconvenience caused and we kindly hope for your understanding. Details Date: 12 - 14/4 (Tue - Thu) Time: 09:00 - 13:00 (Day 1 will end at 13:30) Eligibility: F.3 to F.6 students, or equivalent Mode: Online Application Deadline: 31/3 Fee: FREE! Why join? Youth Summit is a great chance for you to meet like-minded people , train your communication skills , and make your voice heard . Sign up with the Google form here to join our adventure as a participant now! At the same time, we are also recruiting organising committee members to help us run the programme. If you are a F.5 to Year 2 student and interested in organising activities, you may learn more about being an OC member here. Previous Next

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< Back 2001-2002 15th ExCo Year Last Updated: 6 Apr 2022 Tags: 15thAnniversary #1 15th Anniversary Products In order to celebrate our 15th Anniversary, a series of products with the logo of the cute HKOSA mascot was made. In addition to this 15th-Anniversary Mascot, we invited Mr. Tommy Chan (0302), the designer of the current official logo of HKOSA, to design a 15th anniversary logo for the Association. Three types of products were produced, namely mobile phone strips, stuff toy and diary paper. #2 15th Anniversary Dinner Date: 8th August 2002 Time: 7:00 Open Room for Cocktail, Cash Bar, 8:00 Dinner Venue: World Trade Centre Club (38/F, World Trade Centre) Previous Year Next Year