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Hidden Gems of Youth: Unveiling the Future

Gratia Christian College, in partnership with the Asia Pacific Youth Development Foundation (AYF), recently organised the “Hidden Gems of Youth” exhibition, attracting over 80 attendees. This event highlighted preliminary research on the future trajectories of young people who have experienced life in residential homes or children’s shelters. …

Transforming Failure into Growth: Insights from the Museum of Epic Failures 2025

The “Museum of Epic Failures” , one of the community initiatives under the AYF, recently concluded its presence in the “S+ Summit cum Expo 2025,” organised by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), and announced the launch of the “Museum of Epic Failures: Growth Support Program.” This programme combines training, mentor matching, and themed workshops to help young people learn from failures through shared experiences, promoting understanding, acceptance, and encouragement among individuals in society, and encouraging a rethinking of the value of failure to support youth development. …

BNP Youth Fellowship 2024

The Business and Philanthropy Forum (BNP) stands as the premier gathering for thought leaders and innovators in Asia, addressing cutting-edge topics such as global philanthropy, family succession, social innovation, sustainability, and the integration of technology ventures with business and philanthropic perspectives. With an ambition to establish itself as the “Davos East” of Asia, the Forum is deeply rooted in Asian values and perspectives, fostering meaningful connections through value-based conversations. …

AYF secures support from ReThink Foundation for youth development initiatives

The Asia Pacific Youth Development Foundation (AYF) is proud to announce its recent partnership with the ReThink Foundation, which recognise our commitment to youth development and sustainable talent cultivation in the social impact sector through the development of the D-Generation Impact Novice programme (DGen programme).

DGen Impact Career Programme: Bridging the school-to-work transition gap for young students

Organised by the Asia-Pacific Youth Development Foundation (AYF), the “DGen Impact Career Programme” (the DGen Programme) has successfully completed the first phase of its community internship program this year. The program successfully recruited and trained 25 students from nearly 100 applicants to participate in the training and community development experience, enabling them to exert a positive impact and build a promising future. …