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HYAB Funding Scheme for Youth Adventure Training Activities (2025-27) Adventure Discovery Under the “HYAB Funding Scheme for Youth Adventure Training Activities (2025-27)” funded by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Youth Development Commission, the Hong Kong Award for Young People is launching the “Adventure Discovery” programme and it is now open for application. The programme includes diverse elements such as adventure training, emerging sports, environmental protection, innovative technology, volunteer service and etc. Programme objectives: In line with the “Youth Development Blueprint,” the programme targets to provide adventure training activities of quality and scale for young people in a structured manner. Through taking part in adventure training and a series of experiential activities under the progressive guidance and involvement of instructors, the programme aims to improve young people’s physical and mental well-being, and foster their positive thinking, resilience, sense of discipline and team spirit. Programme contents: Team rope course, innovative challenge competition, emerging sports game, outdoor orienteering, team building challenges, night adventure, wild cooking, low event adventure activities etc. Target: (1) Hong Kong residents aged between 12 and 18, or (2) Secondary 1 to 6 students in Hong Kong Types of Camps: One-day day camp (with a briefing…
Supported by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, the Youth Development Commission, and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, The Hong Kong Award for Young People will organise the three-year HYAB JC Scheme for Youth Life Planning (2025–28) – Career Tailor from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028. Background: At the end of 2022, the Government launched the Youth Development Blueprint, which outlined the overall vision and guiding principles for its long-term youth development efforts. The Blueprint emphasises the importance of encouraging young people to explore their potential and develop their talents to prepare for future pursuits in society. To strengthen support for youth in unlocking their potential, the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Youth Development Commission have jointly launched the enhanced HYAB JC Scheme for Youth Life Planning. This initiative aims to assist secondary school students in realising their life planning goals and seizing opportunities presented by national development. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust will provide funding support for this round (2025–28) of the Scheme. Objectives: The Scheme aims to support non-governmental organisations (NGOs), in collaboration with secondary schools, in organising various life planning activities. These activities are designed to enhance awareness of…
AOA is going to organize Adventurous Journey Training Courses (Hiking) 2025-26 from October 2025 to April 2026. They aim to encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery by having a challenging journey with an agreed purpose in the countryside. Chinese Courses： Courses Details (Gold Level) Courses Details (Silver Level) Courses Details (Bronze Level) Online Application
The Silver Award Presentation 2026 Recipients’ List is uploaded now. Should you have any inquiries, please call Ms. Chan of the Award Office at 2157 8654. List of Recipients >>
The Hong Kong Award for Young People(AYP) is committed to providing young people with a variety of Adventurous Journey Courses to encourage them to explore new experiences and challenge themselves. To celebrate the 65th anniversary of AYP next year, the Headquarters has launched the “Gold Level Hiking x Canoeing Adventurous Journey Training Course 2025/26” in June 2025, marking the first time that combining journey modes of hiking and canoeing. 24 Gold level participants will travel across the Greater Bay Area cities – Hong Kong and Shenzhen to complete their Assessment Journey after several months of hiking and canoeing training in Hong Kong. Participants will undergo a Canoe Journey in Shenzhen waters on the first two days of Assessment Journey. Therefore, we are now recruiting “Journey Companion” – whether you are an Award Holder, a dedicated Instructor or Award Volunteer, we sincerely invite you to join this exciting Gold Level Challenge Journey that represents “the past, present and future with AYP”, creating a historic moment for the 65 th anniversary together! After the first day of Canoe Journey, there will be a Dinner Gathering for all “Journey Companion” to relive and share the unforgettable memories and moments with AYP. For more…
AYP Heritage Adventure Camp 2025-2026 | Explore Culture · Challenge Yourself Step beyond textbooks and learn history through immersive experiences! AYP’s carefully designed “Heritage Adventure Camp” combines adventure-based activities and cultural exploration to deepen students’ understanding of China’s outstanding traditions and strengthen their sense of national pride. Through team challenges, participants will put civic values into practice, fostering future leaders with cultural awareness and positive character. This holistic development journey is tailor-made for upper primary to secondary school students! Highlights – Cultural Immersion: Stroll through Lam Tsuen’s centuries-old history, handcraft traditional Hakka tea cakes, and experience intangible cultural heritage. – Interactive Learning: Engage in interactive Chinese cultural orientation games, decode national achievements, and enhance your sense of national identity. – Adventure Training: Take on high-low structure adventure training activities challenges to develop leadership, problem-solving skills, and resilience. – Values in Action: Embrace core values of “Respect × Responsibility × Inclusivity” to cultivate teamwork and social responsibility. Date: August 2025 – August 2026 Location: HKAYP Jockey Club Duke of Edinburgh Training Camp and Lam Tsuen Wishing Square Target Participants: Primary 5 to Secondary 6 students (School Registration only. Min. no. of participants is 40) Inquiry: 2627 2062 (Mr. Lo) Event Details…
The International Gold Event (IGE) is a transformative personal development opportunity designed to empower the next generation of Award ambassadors. Participants will engage in an intensive learning programme focused on influencing change, impactful communication, and driving strategic development at national and global levels. They will gain the skills and confidence to advocate for the Award, champion non-formal education, and lead initiatives on the issues that matter most to them and their peers. Uniquely, IGE 2025 participants will also attend Forum, allowing them to apply their learning in real-time discussions and contribute directly to shaping the future of the Award. For details please refer to the following document. Programme Details Application Form
The Hong Kong Award for Young People (AYP) Headquarters is committed to providing young people with a variety of Adventurous Journey Courses to encourage them to explore new experiences and challenge themselves. To celebrate the 65th anniversary of AYP next year, the Headquarters will launch the “Gold Level Hiking x Canoeing Adventurous Journey Training Course 2025/26” in June 2025, marking the first time that combining journey modes of hiking and canoeing. After completing basic hiking and canoeing training in Hong Kong, participants will then travel across Hong Kong and cities in the Greater Bay Area on the mainland, together with more than 40 volunteers and previous award recipients – representing the past, present and future. AYP also hopes that participants can learn more about the coastal environment and scenery of the Greater Bay Area cities in the Mainland, grow through interacting and communicating with others, and achieve self-improvement and giving back to society. Participants are required to be a Gold Level Award participant who achieved the Kayak Proficiency Bronze Award Training Certificate. Therefore, AYP will specially hold a four-day Canoeing Training Course (including 1, 2, and 3 Star and Proficiency Bronze) in early May to allow interested participants to get…
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Supported by the HYAB Funding Scheme for International Youth Exchange 2025-26, the AYP Germany Residential Project Programme 2025 was successfully concluded! During this 8 Days 7 Nights Residential Project programme, participants visited various historical landmarks in Germany, prominent mainland enterprises, famous overseas corporations, and local cultural sites. This immersive experience allowed participants to deeply explore German culture, history, and advancements in science and technology. They gained invaluable friendships and created unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime!
Organised by AYP and funded by the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation, the “Soar Beyond Limits” CAAC Civil Remote Pilot License Course has been successfully held from 17 to 20 June. Over four days and three nights, 40 youths from Hong Kong explored the development potential of the low-altitude economy through a comprehensive programme combining theory and hands-on practice. The participants visited two industry-leading companies in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and also assembled medium-sized drones which gained insights into cutting-edge industrial applications. Under the guidance of the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s (CAAC) certified instructors, they systematically learned drone operation techniques and completed practical missions such as route planning, reconnaissance and delivery. The course also fostered collaboration between participants from Guangdong and Hong Kong, challenging them with the figure-8 flight operations as required by the CAAC drone exam. Through simulated rescue exercises, they practised drone applications in fire detection, firefighting, and emergency response. We look forward to seeing these young talents apply their newfound skills in Hong Kong, soaring to new heights in the low-altitude economy.
The Hong Kong Award for Young People’s Kowloon District Flag Day, held on 7 June, concluded successfully! Mr. Victor PANG Wing Seng, MH, Vice- Chairman of the Award Council, and Ms. Grace YU Ho Wun, MH, Member of the Award Council attended to encourage our volunteers. We sincerely thank all sectors of society for their support and donations! Every contribution will become support for local youth development and growth, encouraging them to explore their dreams, opening up a world of infinite possibilities. The volunteers’ smiles, genuine enthusiasm, and dedication during the event were not only crucial factors in its success but also inspired inspire more people to participate in and understand our AYP youth work. AYP will continue to work hand in hand with all sectors of society, committed to helping young people discover their vast potential and nurturing them to become the next generation of contributors to our society! Photo Album
The Hong Kong Award for Young People Silver Award Presentation 2025 was successfully held at St. Catharine’s School for Girls on 21 May 2025. We were honoured to have The Hon. Mr. Chan Kwok Ki, GBS, IDSM, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration and our Guest of Honour, to officiate our presentation. Mr Joe Chow Yat Ming, PMSM, Commissioner of Police and Honorary Adviser of AYP, Mr. Andy Kwok Wing Leung, JP, Chairman of Award Council, Mr. Victor Pang Wing Seng, MH, Vice-Chairman of Award Council, Award Council Members and guests also came to witness the precious moments of our Awardees. During the ceremony, 2 Silver Award Recipients shared their Silver journey stories with the theme of “Trust the Process”. We also used a lot of photos from recipients taken during their Award Journey in our backdrop and booklet design to showcase their growth after their participation in the Award.
AYP Spring Reception 2025 was held at The Cityview on 7 February. We were glad to have Miss Alice Mak Mei Kuen, SBS, JP, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, to attend our Spring Reception as the Guest of Honour. Mr. Andy Kwok Wing Leung, JP, Chairman of Award Council, Mr. Victor Pang Wing Seng, MH, Vice-Chairman of Award Council and Dr. Philip Ma Ching Yeung, BBS, Honorary Treasurer of Award Council, Ms. Fanny Cheung Ngan Ling, JP, District Officer (Wan Chai), Mr. Paul Wong Yan Yin, JP, District Officer (Sham Shui Po), and Mr. Johnny Kwok Chun Chai, Assistant District Officer (Tai Po), also shared the joy of Chinese New Year with around 150 guests and AYP supporters. This year, the theme of the Spring Reception was peach blossoms, representing the energy of young people, and the arrival of hope and happiness. We invited students from S.K.H. Tsang Shiu Tim Secondary School Dance Club to perform Chinese fan dance, leading guests into the Blossoms Utopia! In the coming year, AYP will continue to maintain close cooperation with different organisations and units to work hard for the development of young people! Photo Album>>
The Gold Award Presentation 2024 was successfully held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 9 December. We were honoured to have The Honourable John Lee Ka Chiu, GBM, SBS, PDSM, PMSM, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, to be our Guest of Honour. The event was attended by nearly 300 guests, including Mr. Siu Chak Yee, PDSM, PMSM, Commissioner of Police and Honorary Adviser, Mr. Clarence Leung Wang Ching, BBS, JP, Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Mr. Andy Kwok Wing Leung, JP, Chairman of Award Council, Mr. Victor Pang Wing Seng, MH, Vice-Chairman of Award Council, Award Council Members, and other guests for witnessing the wonderful moments of our awardees. This year, AYP has achieved a decade-high number of Gold Award recipients, with 75 young people. Two Gold Award recipients shared their stories of achieving the Gold Award during their secondary school years. They encouraged other recipients to set goals and take steps towards finding their own way of life and living the life they desire. We hope that all recipients will make good use of the knowledge they have gained in the future to help more young people! Photo Album>>
The first large-scale city orienteering competition, the “BOC Life Wild in the City Orienteering Challenge 2024” (Wild in the City), organised by The Hong Kong Award for Young People (AYP) and title sponsored by the BOC Group Life Assurance Company Limited, was successfully held on 24 November, 2024. The event had over 1,000 people involved, including 800 competitors, volunteers, and supporters such as family and friends. We invited Mr. Clarence Leung Wang Ching, BBS, JP, Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, and Mr. Eric Chan Sui Wai, JP, Commissioner for Youth to be the Guest of Honour of the Kick-off ceremony, accompanied by Mr. Andy Kwok Wing Leung, JP, Chairman of Award Council, The Hon Jimmy Ng Wing Ka, BBS, JP, Legislative Council member, Mr. Victor Pang Wing Seng, MH, Vice-Chairman of Award Council, Ms. Vivienne Chiu, Chief Brand and Communications Officer of BOC Life, members of the Awards Council and other guests. Together, they officiated the Kick-off ceremony to cheer on the participants. Wild in the City is a score city orienteering competition, covering popular checkpoints, historical landmarks, scenic spots, and cultural sites across four districts on Hong Kong Island (Wan Chai, Central and Western, Eastern, and Southern)….
Funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and organised by AYP, Row for Future Challenge Day was held successfully on 13 September, 2024. We were delighted to invite Ms. LAM I Ching, Assistant District Officer (Sai Kung), Mr. Chan To Pui, Principal of the Hong Kong Sea School to our HKAYP Jockey Club Expeditions Centre to cheer for nearly 150 students from the Hong Kong Sea School. Challenges include kayak orienteering, SUP catapult and board rowing relay. All participants played hard, worked up a sweat and learned the importance of teamwork. They also received finish medals and gifts after the race. What a fruitful sunny day!
Funded by the Dr. Irene Tang AYP International Exchange Fund, organised by AYP, “Dr. Irene Tang AYP Yunnan Residential Project Programme 2024” was held successfully on 17 August! Through a series of exploration and reflection, participants gained a comprehensive understanding of the history and culture of Yunnan. During the 6-Day-5-Night Residential Project Programme, participants visited two Ethnic Minority living place, the Bai and the Naxi, to experience their culture; also, they visited the Eastern and Western Pagodas, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and Yunnan Baiyao Group Co., Ltd. etc., to have a deeper understanding of the local tradition and business. Multiple unforgettable experiences have allowed participants to continually improve, becoming more mature and proactive.
AYP in Motion
84,065
2,999,460
Total Adventurous Journey distance = 75 times
round the earth
1961 – 2024
3,013,374
Donated to Community
1961 – 2024
Award Holders of each category
As of 2024
55,858
Bronze Award
24,580
Silver Award
3,627
Gold Award
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