





Scheme Details
Introduction
Objectives
- To enhance the knowledge and experiences of equal opportunities among the Youth Ambassadors through participation in the experiential learning activities arranged under the Scheme.
- To engage students from tertiary education institutions to support equal opportunities and increase their sense of connection and belonging with the EOC.
- To foster spirits of inclusion and diversity among the young generation and establish a team of Youth Ambassadors to help spread the messages of equal opportunities within their peer groups.
Programmes
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Orientation gathering
Through games and interaction, Youth Ambassadors will get to know each other. They can also learn about the work of the EOC and the anti-discrimination ordinances.
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Sporting activity with athletes with disabilities
Youth Ambassadors will experience running with a blind-fold and learn how to be a guide runner for runners with visual and hearing impairment during a training session.
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Training on anti-sexual harassment
Youth Ambassadors will attend a workshop on anti-sexual harassment hosted by the EOC’s Anti-Sexual Harassment Unit. Apart from enriching their knowledge on sexual harassment, they can also learn to be active bystanders and help prevent sexual harassment incidents or assist the victims.
Following the workshop, the Youth Ambassadors will be required to complete an online course on the prevention of sexual harassment on campus and launch a promotional project to spread anti-sexual harassment messages on campus.
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Community multicultural tour
Youth Ambassadors will experience the culture of local and ethnic minority communities through visits to religious establishments and famous landmarks, and tasting of traditional foods of different cultures.
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Company visit
Youth Ambassadors will understand the advantages of implementing diverse, equal and inclusive policy in the workplace through the visit.
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Experience of a barrier-free community
Youth Ambassadors will be arranged to take up the roles of wheelchair users and their carers, so that they can understand the difficulties faced by people with disabilities and their carers, and the importance of a barrier-free environment.
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Recognition Ceremony
At the ceremony, Youth Ambassadors will be presented with certificates to signify their successful completion. Those who organise outstanding projects on promoting anti-sexual harassment will be invited to present their projects at the event.
Recognition
- Attain at least a 70% attendance rate (i.e. attend at least 5 out of 7 activities of the Scheme);
- Complete and submit the certificate of the online course on preventing sexual harassment on campus; and
- Complete the promotional project on anti-sexual harassment and submit a report on the project.
- A certificate issued by the EOC;
- A written reference letter signed by EOC Chairperson; and
- Online credential on Youth Ambassadors’ LinkedIn.
Assessment Panel
- Ms Linda LAM Mei-sau (EOC Chairperson) - Panel Chairperson
- Ms CHAN Lai-kwan, Queenie (EOC Member)
- Miss CHOW Lily (EOC Member)
- Dr WU Kit-ying, Kitty (EOC Member)
- Dr CHU Chung-man, Ferrick (EOC Executive Director (Operations))