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in young people, their problems and concerns, hopes and aspirations,
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Positive
Life Attitudes
Having a positive attitude towards life is, in many ways, half
the battle won. This is
especially so for young people, who will face increased challenges
and pressures in
this competitive world...more
Please also refer to our Weekly
Focus.
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Successful Entrepreneurs shared Business Insights with Young
People
Around 200 young people spent a wonderful afternoon learning
more about the
business opportunities opened up by the resurgent service and
retail industries…more
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Leaving Overseas Visitors with a Good Impression
With music and gifts, youth volunteers ensure that overseas
visitors leave Hong Kong
with a smile on their faces…more
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A
Book Encouraging Youth to Appreciate Life Just Released
The words of wisdom and observations on life of 12 prominent
people in Hong Kong
are now captured in a new book entitled "Sharing Sessions
for Young People on
Appreciating Life"…more
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Secondary
Students disturbed by Emotional Problems
A recent survey indicates an alarming trend in our society – many secondary
students are experiencing some sort of emotional problems. We need to encourage
students to develop a positive attitude towards life…more
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Diabetes among Young People in Hong Kong is Increasing
As stated by Diabetes Hong Kong in November 2003, diabetes
situation has been
worsening in Hong Kong. There is an alarming trend showing
increasing number of
young diabetes patients…more
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Youth Unemployment Rate Improved
After five straight months of surging youth unemployment rate,
the situation has
improved marginally this quarter (July through September) –
slipping to
36.1%…more
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A Grooming Ground for Budding Entrepreneurs
Young budding entrepreneurs will have valuable opportunities
to learn from and be
inspired by their counterparts in the Young Entrepreneurs Congress
2003… more
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National
Youth Roundtable in Australia
Young people in Australia are empowered to participate in the
national policy-making
process through the National Youth Roundtable established by
the Federal
Government of Australia…more
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Youth Suicide Rate
The 4 successive cases of student suicide in a Tin Shui
Wai secondary school drew
public attention once again to young people's pessimistic attitude
towards life. In fact,
Hong Kong is not alone in having an alarming problem of youth
suicide…more
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***Encouraging
a Positive Attitude towards Life*** |
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Special Athletes Lead by Example
Sometimes, unfortunate events can make us rethink our own lives
and even bring
about positive personal change…more
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The
Federation's Education Kit about Teenagers Overcoming Adversity
Teenagers are confronted with different challenges of growing up every day.
They need our support and encouragement to maintain a positive attitude towards
life.
An education kit aiming to do so has just been developed by the Federation…more
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