I am a native Hongkonger, no different from other young people born in the 1990s. We are living at a time that allows us to talk about dreams. Our society is willing to provide more room to nurture the youth which is how I got access to quality education. The learning opportunities also helped me understand the value of peer support and mentorship. This is why I have been actively involved in working for the youth. I am on the advisory council of Hong Kong's biggest youth organisation, Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups. I'm hoping that the next generation will grow up with richer experiences.
On the tenet 'we should give back to society where we have benefited from,' I drove Hong Kong 200 Association to train 200 school leaders a year. I mobilise more than ten cohorts of youth leaders to give back to society in various sectors, motivated by the 'willingness to serve Hong Kong.' In order for society to have a more youthful perspective when discussing issues affecting young people, I also encourage the younger generation to care about society through Youth IDEAS, to offer advice and suggestions based on evidence, and change the norm of political discourse that puts a person's stance first.
I believe that whole-person development is the main direction of cultivating young people. Preparing students for the next academic level should not be regarded as the sole objective of education. They possess a wider range of untapped talents and potential for exploration. Aside from playing a part as a judge at non-academic competitions and events, I collaborate with like-minded friends to organise the Hong Kong Inter-School Choral Festival to promote popular art. Even if students can't afford to learn musical instruments, they can start from appreciating their own voices, thus raising their self-worth. Our ultimate goal is to eventually inspire young people to create their own achievements and enjoy a fulfilling life.
