Youth Empowerment Project

Funded by the Richard Charles Lee Charitable Foundation and AFS Intercultural Exchanges

Competition Result

Develop intercultural competence through Learn, Practice and Connect

At AFS, we define Intercultural Learning as a study and application of knowledge about different cultures, their differences and similarities. And we define Global Citizen as someone who is aware of and understands the wider world – and their place in it. They take an active role in their community and work with others to create a more just and peaceful world.

Chung Wai Ha

Goals / Impacts

The goals and impacts of the Project are:

  • To build on the assets of young people through intercultural knowledge/participation, experiences & positive connections
  • To develop young people’s sense of self-worth & identity
  • To empower them to make decisions and plan for their future
  • To empower them to become global citizens
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Beneficiaries

Secondary school to university students in Hong Kong

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Benefits to students

Through the programs and activities in this Project, students will raise their intercultural sensitivity, enhance their global issues awareness and equip themselves with a positive outlook on life and a commitment to society. They will be empowered to become global citizens in the long run.

Students will also have the chance to win scholarships to go on one-year exchange programs or to attend the AFS Youth Assembly.

YEP Part I

Project Outline

Program Overview

Learn YEP Program

Competition Result

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YEP Part II

Due to the generous funding by the Richard Charles and Esther Yewpick Lee Charitable Foundation, we were able to provide the “Intercultural Learning Programs”, “THINK BIG Competitions”, “Intercultural Exchange Program/Youth Assembly” and “Mentoring Program” over the past years.

We received positive feedback and requests from students of YEP about the continuity of the above activities. In view of continuing the enhancement of individuals’ personal development, academic and professional development and global awareness, we are thrilled and excited to announce the AFS Youth Empowerment Project Part II.

Programs and Important Dates:

Phase I. Virtual Global Program

Phase II. Mentoring Program

  • April 1 to 30 June 2026
  • 1 mentor to 2 mentees
  • Chance to join a field trip to Foshan to learn more about the manufacturing industry

Phase III. Youth Assembly

  • August 2026
  • Selected 5 students who completed Phase I and II
  • Full scholarship to attend the Youth Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland

Phase IV. Award Ceremony

  • September 2026

Acknowledgement

The AFS Youth Empowerment Project is generously funded by the Richard Charles Lee Charitable Foundation and AFS Intercultural Exchanges.