The Hong Kong Award for Young People

published

NGO

(Joined in 2018)

Registration number 166951

Background

AYP is a full license member of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation. The Award is the world's leading achievement award for young people, bringing together practical experiences and life skills to create committed global citizens and equipping young people for life. The Award is: - Open to all young people aged 14 - 24, regardless of their background and circumstances. - About personal development: it is a non-competitive, enjoyable, voluntary and balanced programmes, which requires sustained effort over time. - A non-formal education framework which a complement formal education or offer a substitute where formal opportunities are not available. - A programme that enables young people to demonstrate self-development within an internationally recognized framework. - Comprised of 3 levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold - each progressively more challenging. - Comprised of 4 Sections: Service, Skills, Physical Recreation and Expeditions, and includes a Residential Project at Gold level.

Mission & Vision

We provide opportunities for young people to challenge themselves and explore about themselves through engaging in leisure activities and voluntary services. We are fascinated by witnessing young people well-equipped in the society; discovering their hidden abilities and achieving both physically achievement and mental satisfaction.

Sustainable development goal