AFS Global Citizenship Education (GCE) Project is designed for the secondary school students of F.1 to F.3 which empowers young people to gain positive knowledge, skills and values to act as active global citizens to create a more equitable, peaceful and sustainable world.
The Global Citizenship Education (GCE) Project will run from September 2024 to August 2026, providing a total of 900 spots to 30 secondary schools.
To nurture young global citizens who are equipped to contribute positively towards a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world.
To enable teachers to become GCE educators in action
To inspire school principals on their commitment in GCE
To make the learning process a major milestone in GCE in the participating schools and beyond
4 hours class learning through incorporating elements of educational drama, the initiative was more participatory and interesting
6 hours interactive workshop through experiential learning, students internalized rational knowledge they gained
6 hours project learning where students are enabled to build up knowledge themselves
4 hours extended learning opportunities through competition and sharing where students become more interested to deepen their learning
A complimentary study tour will be offered to the winners of the competition which focused on sustainability and culture in Egypt or other Belt and Road countries. (*A total of 10 winners of the competition)
Assessment and Measurement of Student Learning – Interactive quizzes, research, project and competitions
Participating Schools
NGO Partners:
2025-26 AFS Global Citizenship Education (GCE) Project
| Date | Activity |
| 18 April 2026, 8:45-13:00 | GCE competition (SKH Tang Shiu Kin Secondary School, Wan Chai) |
| 20 April 2026 | Winners announcement |
| 8 May 2026, 16:00-18:30 | GCE Award Ceremony (Salesians of Don Bosco Ng Siu Mui Secondary School, Kwai Chung) |
| 19-30 July 2026 | Czech Study Tour |
We are proud to announce the 22 finalists advancing to the GCE Final Competition. These outstanding young leaders represent schools and organizations across Hong Kong, showcasing creativity, vision, and commitment to global citizenship.
The GCE Competition empowers young people to think globally, act locally, and inspire change. We look forward to seeing these finalists shine on stage and beyond!
Remarks:
Self-Financed Participation: Non-winners may self-finance to join the Czech Study Tour with the winners. Orientation will be held on May 2, 2026, at the AFS office.
The GCE Competition 2026 was successfully held on April 18, 2026. A heartfelt thank you to SKH Tang Shiu Kin Secondary School for providing the venue. We also extend our gratitude to the panelists for their invaluable insights and guidance throughout the competition. Your expertise greatly enriched the discussions and inspired the students.
Panel:
The 5 Excellence Awardees
We are with pleasure to announce that five remarkable students have earned a distinguished opportunity to travel to the Czech Republic sustainability exchange tour this summer for 2 weeks!
Their dedication, perseverance, and exceptional achievements have secured them this once-in-a-lifetime journey. They will explore the Czech Republic, with its rich history, architecture, and nature, as one of the most beautiful places to visit. This program combines insights into history and Czech culture with exploring nature and engaging in local life. Take the unique opportunity to travel through architecturally valuable cities and places and get the feeling of traveling across centuries.
5 Excellence Awardees are organized alphabetically by their last name:
The 2 Merit Award Students:
To endorse students’ hard work, dedication and outstanding presentation in the Competition, we would like to extend the recognition to two students for the Merit Award.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or WhatsApp/phone: 9257 2383
The GCE Award Ceremony on 23 May, 2025, was an inspiring and unforgettable event, uniting nearly 90 participants from 10 distinguished GCE schools. The gathering included GCE assessors, trainers, staff, volunteers, school principals, teachers, fellow students, and proud parents, all showcasing their enthusiasm and dedication to Global Citizenship Education.
These students showcased visionary proposals, captivating the audience with their creativity and dedication. As a reward, they earned an exclusive two-week Egypt Study Tour in Summer 2025!
The five award-winning students from the GCE Project have successfully completed their study tour in Egypt. Under the arrangement of AFS Egypt, they not only gained a deep understanding of Egypt’s historical culture but also explored local ecological villages, visited sustainable development farms, and learned about solar energy regeneration, taking an important step towards achieving the SDGs. This experience will definitely benefit their learning and development!
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