Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong

A number of awards were presented to our Scout Leaders at the Hong Kong Scout Rally 2023 held on 29 October. In particular, Mr. Chan Ho-lok, Group Scout Leader of the 9th Tsuen Wan Group and Mr. Chau Chi-leung, Member of the Group Council of the 21st Kowloon Group, were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, while Mr. Ho Kin-chung, Rover Scout Leader of the 21st Kowloon Group was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. In addition, a number of YMCA Scouts were awarded with the Section's highest awards, including the Baden Powell Award (4), the Dragon Scout Award (3), the Chief Scout's Award (8) and the Golden Bauhinia Award (62). We extend our congratulations to all the above Scout Leaders and members for their commendations.

 

 

Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Youth Comparative Research Exchange Conference on "Survey on the Impact of Family on Adolescent Self-Efficacy"

 

In collaboration with YMCA Macau, Guangzhou-Hong Kong-Macao Youth Research Institute and Taiwan's Teacher Chang Foundation, YMCA jointly organised the Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Youth Comparative Research Exchange Conference on "Survey on the Impact of Family on Adolescent Self-Efficacy", under which a total of 1,745 young people aged between 12 and 16 in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan were interviewed through questionnaires in the summer of this year, of which 808 were from Hong Kong.

 

Three types of parental family leadership styles were identified through a self-assessment questionnaire, some of which were found to lead to higher self-efficacy among the teenagers:

"Democratic": Children are involved in family decision-making and are encouraged to share ideas with each other. Families with a higher degree of "democratic" leadership styles also score higher in self-efficacy among their children, and more families in Hong Kong tend to favour democratic leadership styles.

"Affiliative": Children's strengths and weaknesses are recognised and guidance is given to them. Families with a higher degree of "affinity" also tend to have higher self-efficacy among their children.

"Visionary: Families have a clear, long-term vision and are able to inspire and motivate others. However, the data did not show a significant relationship between the "Visionary" leadership style and children's self-efficacy.

 

In addition, young people with higher self-efficacy were more effective in achieving their goals and felt happier in life when facing challenges and difficulties. The survey also revealed that young people had a higher sense of self-identity when growing up in a family with a high level of intimacy and where parents invited them to join in the family decision-making process at times.

 

We suggest that parents can adopt the three leadership styles as appropriate, encouraging family members to participate in decision-making while respecting everyone's views and giving children appropriate autonomy to discuss solutions together.

 

For more information, see our press release

 

 

Jockey Club “Pawsitive” Youth Sports Project

 

The 12-month Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong – Jockey Club “Pawsitive” Youth Sports Project is a series of recreational and sports activities with dogs' participation in Hong Kong, manifesting the YMCA's vision of caring for the physical and mental development of young people and its willingness to listen to the voices of our youths.

 

PET-YOU-YOUTH Volunteer Training's "Animal-assisted Therapy Seminar" was successfully held on 18 November. Presented by registered animal-assisted therapists and professional dog trainers, the seminar attracted an overwhelming number of animal lovers to attend. As part of the programme, an interactive session with therapy dogs was introduced and demonstrated by the instructors on tips for positive dog training, while the audience was also invited to practice the proper way of greeting a dog, which was very much enjoyed by the audience.

 

 

 

 

 

Free Download WhatsApp Stickers for Plastic-Free Life

In an effort to promote environmental protection, YMCA organised the "Plastic-Free Hong Kong 2023" themed event "Plastic-Free Life WhatsApp Sticker Design Competition" this year, encouraging participants to design unique WhatsApp Stickers calling on the public to stop using disposable plastic items. Over 400 entries were received with enthusiastic response from the participants. The results of the competition were announced, and awards were presented on 26 November. Links to the competition are available on our Facebook and Instagram, where you are welcome to download the winning entries of the student and open categories for free and share the message of "Plastic-Free Life" with family and friends to protect the environment and the ecology together.

 

Welcome to download WhatsApp Stickers for "Plastic-Free Life” 

https://whatsticker.online/p/703941lvECK9s/HK/zh

 

 

 

Youth Voice - World Youth Survey

World Youth Survey, Your Participation Needed!

In response to the YMCA 2030 vision, World YMCA is currently conducting an online survey called the "Youth Meaningful Work Survey" to reach out to the world. If you are aged between 18 and 35, please take a moment to fill out the survey: https://youthmeaningfulwork.com/

 

It will take approximately 10 minutes of your time to answer around 20 questions (available in English or Simplified Chinese) and collect the voices of young people. Help us by sharing it with your peers!

 

Deadline: 15 December