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“Invest
in Youth by building Partnerships.” Welcome to the second
issue of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups’ e-newsletter.
Aimed at all those who are interested in young people, their
problems and concerns, hopes and aspirations, Invest in Youth,
share stories, information and news. We welcome you your suggestions
and comments, but ask you also to take the time and see how
you might be able to join us building up partnerships. Please
show your support by joining our mailing list to receive Invest
in Youth every week.
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Dr. Rosanna Wong, DBE, JP
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The Challenge of Youth
Unemployment
Once more the unemployment figures for young people are worrying. At an all time
high, the figures in Hong Kong reflect a global phenomenon.….
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Discount
Offers for the Federation’s u21.youthnet
With the enthusiastic support of sponsoring stores and businesses,
young people will receive a wide range of exciting benefits
once they are registered as members of the Federation's u21.youthnet...more
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Well
Renowned Personalities to Share their Expertise and Experiences
The Federation is very grateful to individual members, who take
time out of their very busy schedules to share their expertise
and experiences as partners to young people…more
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Unlock
the Sporting Potential of Young People
Swire Coca-Cola HK joined hands with the Federation
to unlock the sporting potential of young people by
sponsoring the Bonaqua Youth Challenge this year…more
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Federation
assisted in Mental Health Promotion
The Federation
assisted the Health InfoWorld of the Hospital
Authority, “MINDSET”
and Jardine Ambassadors in the “Health in Mind” programme…more
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Teenage
Researchers Share Interesting Findings
Learn more about how innovative teenagers can be in their research
projects...more
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Social
Anxiety in Teenagers
Have
you ever noticed that some teenagers become nervous when
they have to give answers in class, or feel shy when they
meet new people? Do not ignore these signs! These youngsters
may be suffering from social anxiety...more
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Youth
Unemployment Rate hits Record High
Despite the slight drop in the overall unemployment
rate, the unemployment rate for 15 to 19 years
old surged to a record high of 37.6% this quarter…more
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Youth
Forum on APEC 2003
More
than 60 Asia-Pacific young leaders were given a rare
opportunity to present their recommendations on children
and youth issues to world leaders including American
President George W. Bush…more
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The
Internet as a Tool to Reduce Youth Suicides
Student
suicides are an alarming issue for universities in the
U.S.A. It is estimated that 9.9 out of every 100,000
15-to 24-year-old will commit suicide. Some universities
have now turned to the Internet to combat this growing
trend …more
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Gender
Difference in Cigarette Smoking Rates
The
gender difference in the rate of student cigarette smoking
is disappearing all over the world… more
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Impact
of the Internet on Youth
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The Influence of Parenting
While surfing the web has become a favourite pastime
for many youngsters in Hong Kong, pornography and
crime on the Internet causes a great deal of worry
for a lot of parents. How much influence do parents
have on the behaviour of youth with regards to the
Internet…more
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Youth and Internet Addiction
In the United States, a scholar has developed a self-test for parents
to evaluate their child's level of Internet addiction...more
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