As the world becomes more connected and technology continues to advance, remote work is becoming an increasingly popular option for both employers and employees. With the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating this trend, remote work has become the new norm for many organizations, leading to a rise in remote internships. …
Preparing for the Future of Work: Developing Key Skills from Remote InternshipsRead More »
The Asia Pacific region and the Balkan Peninsula are home to a diverse range of cultures, languages, and traditions. As such, it presents a unique opportunity for young people to connect with peers from different backgrounds, develop new skills, and gain valuable insights into regional development. …
Regional Partnership between AYF and Komunikimi on Youth Exchange ProjectRead More »
With less than 8 years left to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the potential of young people to contribute to a sustainable future cannot be overlooked. …
Want to build up your social innovation project and co-create something meaningful for our community? AYF rolled out the Young Influencer Lab earlier this year as a pre-incubation and innovation training programme designed for aspirational changemakers to build up their project portfolio and accelerate their impact journey. …
AYF Influencer Dialogue: Learn about Mental Health in Hong KongRead More »
In regard of providing quality education and promoting multi-cultural experiences, Young Influencer Lab of the Asia Pacific Youth Development Foundation has funded the “D-Generation Learning Support Scheme”, which provides ethnic minority tertiary students with the opportunity to use their strengths and participate in the community. …
Empowering ethnic minority youths for local kids!Read More »
According to a study by the World Economic Forum and The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the education gap is widening during the pandemic, as students in grassroots households are not getting adequate support. Inequality in education is becoming critical. …
“Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome.” – Brené Brown …
[Event Review] Builds Resilience – Museum of Epic FailuresRead More »
Failure builds resilience. To equip youngsters with greater resilience in adversity, the AYF will feature five professionals to share their experiences of facing challenges in their respective industries and their wisdoms against the odds. …
As students stay at home during the pandemic, they need adequate supplies to continue their studies away from schools. Thanks to the generous donations from kind hearted individuals and organisations, the AYF received and delivered some tablets and SIM cards to students of Lok Sin Tong Yeung Chung Ming Primary School. We hope this will help students keep pace with their studies and wish them a Merry Christmas. …
Amid the third wave of the Covid-19 outbreak in Hong Kong, the government had initially announced that schools could start the new academic year with online learning only, with face-to-face classes and physical interactions suspended. Earlier this week, it allowed a return to on-site classes in two phases from September 23. However, given that the pandemic may take months or even years to be fully contained, schools must remain prepared for any future class suspensions. …
[Insights] Covid-19 warning for Hong Kong schools on digital divideRead More »
