CONTENT Message from The National President Facts about Hong Kong Global Goals Survey Results SDG Projects Local Chapter Representative Projects SDG Advocacy Grants Overseas SDG Conference 1 2-4 5 6-9 10-21 22-23 24 Partnership Summit Editor Team Leo Li National Executive Vice President Kacy Yu National Sustainable Development Goals Commission Chairman Cecilia Ho National Sustainable Development Goals Commission Vice Chairman Jonathan Chan National Sustainable Development Goals Commission Vice Chairman Chris Lai National Sustainable Development Goals Commission Commissioner Frankie Tang National Sustainable Development Goals Commission Commissioner www.jcihk.org
2017 JCI HONG KONG SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALSREPORT Message from the National President of JCI Hong Kong Dear -activists and JCI members, Next Stage: Be Goal Keepers Since the launching of campaign in JCI Hong Kong in 2016, right after world leaders gathered at the United Nations to pledge their commitment to another 15 years of comprehensively addressing global challenges, we have been gathering in Hong Kong hundreds of local determined leaders and givers, to share ideas and take action to help achieve the Global Goals targets by 2030. Ensuring the community is explicitly included in the and impact is well measured, another crucial step has been initiated in 2017 in JCI Hong Kong, to continuously educate our members and partners what are and collect important data of our work in the projects of 21 affiliated local chapters. In this report, JCI Hong Kong members effort to "Be the Goal Keeper" is fully demonstrated through sustainable project and the focus on collecting important data for the future measurement of the impact. We wish to collaborate with different Goal Keepers and determined individuals to make the good things spread faster and wider. Under the two pages of facts about Hong Kong, we try to find out the root of the problem in Hong Kong and continue to focus on the work to alleviate poverty, for the fact that the number of impoverished Hongkongers surged to 1.34 million, reaching a six-year high record. We also continue to conduct the survey to keep track on the progress of activists after their work done in 2016. We live in a world of human suffering, environmental destruction, violence, and inequality. In helping to heal all the wounds, we, as active citizen and caring beings, have something to give, be it time, money, wisdom, love and many other things. We believe giving is a beautiful experience and will add more meaning to our life and help build a better world. With 533 local projects and over 6 million target audiences and 1190 partners engaged, I want to dedicate our achievement in 2017 to all those who give of time, of wisdom, of wealth and of love. Best Work of Life, Teresa Poon National President JCI Hong Kong 1
This is Our Home, Hong Kong Hong Kong, Pearl of the Orient, is one of the world s most significant financial centres. Her land area covers 1,106 km 2, consists of Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories, and over 200 offshore islands. It has a very high human development index ranking and the world s longest life expectancy. Over 90% of the population makes use of well-developed public transportation system. Hong Kong is a prosperous city in the world s view, but many people are still living in poor condition and stressful life under work or study. How could we give our helping hands to our beloved city? Population 7,346,700 (+0.8% from 2015) 54.1% 45.9% Age Group 16 % 47 % 11 % 25 % Under 15 15-34 35-64 65 over Ethnic Composition South Asians 29% Whites 22% Southeast Asians 14% Others 35% Ethnic Minorities 580,000 an annual average Incremental rate of 3.6% over past 15 years Information from: Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong SAR (2017 February) Poverty of ethnic minorities in Hong Kong, Research Office Legislative Council Secretariat 2 www.jcihk.org
2017 JCI HONG KONG SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALSREPORT Poverty Situation Living Space for Poor 1.34 Million (+20,000 from 2015) Information from: The Hong Kong Poverty Situation Report 2015, Commission on Poverty 不適切居所及租金壓力對基層租戶的情緒壓力 2017, Cari Community Development Service 70% people live less than 7.6 M 2 (The highest number since 2009) The poverty line is drawn at half the median household income according to household size. Those living below it are considered poor. Youth Youth Depression 53% (The highest since 2011) 66% South Asians and 55% of Other Minorities have Depression Symptom 62.5 50 37.5 25 12.5 Information from: Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong SAR (2017 February) 中學生抑鬱焦慮狀況調查 2017, Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service 0 Distribution of Education Attainmen Primary& below 19% Seconda ry 50% Diploma & Sub-degree 5.5% Degree 23.5% 3
Economic and Labour Force Per capita GDP at current market prices Labour Force 3,945,000 (1.3% from 2015) USD 43,400 4.4% Increment from 2015 Information from Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong SAR (2017 February) Disability Disability Composition Restriction in body movement Seeing difficulty 5% Hearing difficulty Speech difficulty 17% Mental Disorder Others 6% 17% 20% 36% Disability Employment 52% under employment Office Assistant Clerk 22% Sanitary Service 15% Sales 9% Others 54% Information from: Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong SAR (2017 February) Persons with Disabilities and Chronic Diseases in Hong Kong 2015, Census and Statistics Department 殘疾人士與長期病患者就業情況調查 2017, Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service 4 www.jcihk.org
2017 JCI HONG KONG SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALSREPORT Global Goals Survey Results After countries adopted the set of goals to end poverty, protect planet and ensure prosperity for all as part of the new sustainable development agenda on September 25 th 2015, JCIHK has conducted a SDG survey among members in 2016 and 2017. The survey was conducted in September this year with 285 surveys collected. Will you be able to contribute to the attainment of the Global Goals? Yes Somewhat 2016 2% No 22% 35% 63% 78% 2017 2016 53% 47% 2017 52% 48% 15% increment in numbers of members think they would be able to contribute to the attainment of the Global Goals. Top Three Sustainable Development Goals Personally 1st 2nd 3rd In Hong Kong 1st 2nd 3rd Have the GREATEST Impact 1st 2nd 3rd 2017 2016 Do you know all 17 Goals? How do you measure impact of your projects? % of Respondents % of Respondents 0 20 40 60 80 0 15 30 45 60 all 17 goals 10-16 goals 5-10 goals 1-4 goals 0 goals By Project Sustainability By External Reports By Figures 5
JCIHK National SDG PROJECTS Hong Kong is a city full of diversified cultures. We have different races, nationalities and cultures in this small area. However, we can't avoid the fact that ethnic minorities are the vulnerable ones subject to discrimination and must face unfair treatment on a daily basis. Audience 500 Media 10 Fund Raise USD4,000 6 www.jcihk.org Run for Peace is a charity run that raises public awareness of ethnic minorities in the society. Through this event, we increased the mutual understanding of cultural differences, helping to minimize the gap between minorities and majorities in the local community. We engaged young people to promote mutual respect in public,creating harmonious society.
2017 JCI HONG KONG SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALSREPORT BECOME a LIFE ANGEL and YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE! There are over 2,000 patients waiting for organ transplant everyday. A donor can save up to 7 lives if they register for organ donation. However, only 3% of Hong Kong population has registered in the organ donation centralized data base. LIFE ANGEL ~ UNSDG Organ Donation Incentive Program. We initiate it to encourage individuals, organizations, and companies to promote organ donation and successful referees will be awarded. Appreciation Day will be launched in December to give incentives to those who support this campaign 7
Hosting Chapter: P OVERTY SIMULATION SER IES There are number of types of poverty in Hong Kong- working poor, poverty among women and elderly, poverty among ethnic minorities and intergenerational poverty. In order to offer hope to the people in need, JCI Hong Kong is committed to analyze the issue from all aspects and ease problem with sustainable solutions. Poverty simulation is a tool to raise awareness of local poverty problems and educate young people to show care to those in needs. We have launched a series workshops from students to adults. April 2 Advocator Training Day & Sustainable Development Goals Forum June 15 Poverty Simulation Workshop 1 July 28 Community Service Day with visit underprivileged families. August 13 Poverty Simulation Workshop 2 SDG Experience Program: Living Like a Dwarf? In 2015, approximately 200,000 people were living in 88,000 subdivided units. About 2.6 people shared an average of 132 square feet of area. Each person shares an average of 60 square feet living space, which is smaller than the minimum average living space-75 square feet. JCIHK has organized program for members to experience sleeping in subdivided unit and think of the grass-roots difficulty. 8 www.jcihk.org
2017 JCI HONG KONG SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALSREPORT 17 2000 Media 5 Fund Raise USD18,000 NOTHING BUT NETS 2017 SEND A NET SAVE A LIFE! JCI Hong Kong has continuously supported this charity campaign for five years. We have committed to raise public awareness and funds to purchase, transport and distribute mosquito nets in Africa to families as well as to educate communities on the proper use of nets for best protection. We are happy to witness the progress on how the campaign can help to save the life. In collaboration with UN foundation and other global partners, the malaria mortality rate in young children fell by estimated 35% between 2010-2015. In 2017, JCI Hong Kong continuously support Nothing But Nets campaign. The total of raised fund, US$18,000 will be donated to support African families and children in needs. 9
Local Chapter REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS Together with 21 Local Chapters, JCI Hong Kong brought 533 impactful projects benefiting the community in 2017, engaging total over 6 million target audiences, USD 180,000 sponsorship and connecting to 1,190 partners. Each local chapter has selected its most representative project in 2017, and most of them are sustainable projects, which have been continuously hosted for more than three years. SDG#1 No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere Shelter Dreams - JCI Kowloon "Shelter Dreams" is one of the signature flagship projects in JCI Kowloon. It aims to raise awareness on poverty, housing and different social issues in Hong Kong and worldwide. Participants got to know more about different social problems by participating in experiential activities such as the in-depth tour in Sham Shui Po, one of the poorest districts in Hong Kong; card board house building, and financial planning game. 1,000 Sponsors 30 30 10 www.jcihk.org
2017 JCI HONG KONG SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALSREPORT 50 5 Sponsors 2 O Love Tour JCI Island "O! Love Tour" is a project fulfilling the dreams of flying for singleton elderlies from the grass-root levels. 2017 marks the 4 th consecutive year for this project. This year's destinations were Taichung and Taipei for a 4-day- 3-night trip. 20 elderlies and 20 university students joined the project each year. By participating in this project, university students were provided with opportunities to learn from the elderlies and spread the social harmony within the community through the one-on-one pairing in the trip. Light for Life - JCI Harbour It is estimated that 200,000 of Hong Kong's poorest populations live in poor housing environments such as sub-divided flats, coffin cubicles and caged homes. Problems such as insufficient lighting, cramped spaces, and poor hygiene have had negative impact on residents physical and emotional health. The "Light for Life" project aims at raising public awareness on Hong Kong's poor housing issues through home visits, seminars, exhibitions, and large-scale workshop, as well as improving the living environments of 500 individuals from 200 poor housing families through the provision of DIY care packages and solar-powered lamps assembled by project participants. Media 3 900 23 By 2030, Nobody will Live in Extreme Poverty, Anywhere in the World 11
SDG#3 Good Health And Well-Being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages By 2017 Women Participated +300,000 Sponsors +20 +50 Circle Care - JCI Bauhinia Women's affairs is one of JCI Bauhinia's main focuses being a lady chapter. Our "Circle Care" project identified the worklife imbalance issues of women in society and built partnerships across Government Sectors, Corporations, Social Organizations and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) ultimately developing an effective plan to take concrete actions. Activities included Women's Training Programs and inviting Corporations to sign the "Circle Care" Global Declaration:- 1. Let women get a real work-life-balance and enjoy various elements of life including: career, family, hobbies, learning and contributions. 2. Empower women to join or re-enter into the workforce, release the women labor power for society, promote economic growth; to achieve our vision of "Diversified- Active-Joyful Women". Impact More than 600 Corporations from 82 Countries signed the "Circle Care" Global Declaration which promises to launch the appropriate measures assisting women to achieve work-life balance. 12 www.jcihk.org
2017 JCI HONG KONG SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALSREPORT Love is All Around - JCI City As of now, over 8,000 types of rare diseases have been identified by the medical industry. Despite a population size of around 10,000 people diagnosed with rare diseases in Hong Kong, they have always been de-prioritized in the government's medical subsidy budget and are often off the radar of the community and charity organizations support. JCI City launched the "Love is All Around" project series with an aim to elevate the overall community awareness and facilitate involvement in supporting these families. One rare disease would be selected as the focal point each year, and Rett Syndrome was the theme for 2017. 1 Million 18 Media 19 Your Smartphone Needs a Rest! - JCI City Lady "Your Smartphone Needs a Rest!" is a brand new Community Development flagship project, which aims to raise the awareness of improving interpersonal communication and care in the generation where everybody is obsessed with their smartphones. We encouraged the community to give their smartphones a BREAK. 10,000 30 Media 15 Impact 7,000 Phone-Bags were distributed at 30 touchpoints, serving as an invitation and reminder to the public, encouraging them to put their phones into the bags, and talk instead of text. By 2030, No More Children Will Die From Preventable Causes 13
SDG#4 Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Over 11,000 Students Annually By 2017 Sponsors +50 +8 We Love Schooling - JCI Peninsula "We Love Schooling" is a 18-years-old flagship project that has built 15 schools serving over 11,000 students in Yijiang, Guizhou. We raise funds from Hong Kong and collaborate with the Education Bureau of Guizhou to build or rebuild schools to improve safety and quality of education. Impact 15 academic schools and buildings were built to serve more than 11,000 underprivileged students annually. 14 www.jcihk.org
2017 JCI HONG KONG SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALSREPORT SDG Junior Ambassador Programme 2017 - JCI Hong Kong Jayceettes To join JCI concerted effort to promote United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN ), the Project primarily responds to 6 - SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life below Water) and SDG 15 (Life on Land). The Project has put great emphasis to initiate these concepts to enrich students with knowledge and to encourage them to develop sustainable and practical solutions to the issues raised by the locally and internationally. Impact Extensive Public Awareness of Sustainability with 3 Promotion Videos, free advertisement promotion at 81 MTR Stations and all Star Ferry Terminals. It also have significant endorsement by Government Officials and Supporting Partners and have positive Media Exposure. 3,000 30 Media 5 Dragon Volunteer Seeding Program - JCI Dragon The "Dragon Volunteer Seeding Program" aims to provide a platform for young people to learn, appreciate, and develop their own strengths through hosting a volunteer service. Students organized 5 volunteer services with different Sustainable Development Goals to serve different vulnerable groups (children, elderly, homeless, physically disabled and the visually impaired) The program also helps schools to set up a core volunteer team on campus and supports young volunteer leaders to promote and organize volunteer work in schools. It promotes volunteering so that students can pay more attention to and understand the community environment in which they live in. Impact To refresh the atmosphere of the community through the empowerment of young people. The audience included low-income families, homeless, elderlies and visually or physically disabled. 720 Sponsors 3 5 By 2030, Every Child Will Have Access to an Inclusive and Quality Education 15
Small Change.Big Difference "Listen.Connect.Accept " - JCI Queensway "Listen.Connect.Accept" aims to enhance well-being and positive communication between parents and children. International family surveys were conducted in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore, and their results were released to media in the press conference. Furthermore, celebrities like Simon Lo and Griselda Yeung were invited to share their skills in maintaining positive family relationships Impact The Press Conference cum Celebrity Forum participated by more than 100 guests obtained widespread media coverage on family relationship concerns and positive family communication methods. 300 20 Media 10 26th Hong Kong Silver Tongue Contest - JCI North District Impact Broke the Guinness World Record 200 Sponsors 5 10 The "26th Hong Kong Silver Tongue Contest" involved an all round biliterate and trilingual writing and speaking contest through 3 event days. We tested primary students biliterate and trilingual abilities on reading, speaking, listening and writing. 16 www.jcihk.org SDG #4 Quality Education
2017 JCI HONG KONG SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALSREPORT Stories of an Entrepreneur - JCI Apex "Stories of an Entrepreneur" is a filming competition co-organized with the Education Bureau of Hong Kong, where students build up their own values and gain the knowledge in running businesses through interviewing entrepreneurs. A lecture was organized for the students on interviewing and filming techniques, and a mentor (our member) was assigned to guide each team. Submitted interviews were shared on social media platforms to compete and further broadcast the project message "Define Your Story, Share Your Inspiration" +500 Students +100% Sponsors +27% By 2017 Children's Play Rights - JCI Tsuen Wan "Children's Play Rights", a new flagship project organized by JCI Tsuen Wan, was created to promote play time amongst children, as well as their parents. Children in Hong Kong seldom enjoy such play time since their parents always would like them to win even starting from being in their Mother's womb. According to the Campaign - Convention on the Right of Child (CRC) launched by the United Nations, children should have the right to play, and learn to make sense of the world around them through play. Thereby, JCI Tsuen Wan organized this meaningful flagship project, which included a carnival for kids to play freely and a Music Festival, with the purpose to encourage parents to spare free play time for their children. 820 35 By 2030, Every Child Will Have Access to an Inclusive and Quality Education 17
SDG#8 Decent Work & Economic Growth Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all 300 Sponsors 5 30 2017 Long March FinTech New Century - JCI Ocean "Long March" is JCI Ocean's flagship project which aims to address social issues through increasing the awareness. "2017 Long March FinTech New Century", aimed to promote e-money in Hong Kong and bridge the communication between Hong Kong and China. In total, two e-money forums were conducted with field experts, one survey conducted in six areas of Asia, and one e-money marketing proposal contest. Throughout the project, participants gained better knowledge of security technology and functions about e-money. Global Startup Mission - JCI Lantau "Global Startup Mission" is a series of events including a startup competition from August 12-13 2017. The series included the forum and a startup competition for local startups. Throughout the series of events during our competition, we hoped to provide an interactive platform for successful global businesses, potential customers around the globe and entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses globally to share their experiences. We had these entrepreneurs pitch their ideas in front of judges whom have experiences with the global market. By 2017 +42% +150% Contestants +100% By 2030, Everyone will Receive Equal Pay For Work of Equal Value 18 www.jcihk.org
2017 JCI HONG KONG SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALSREPORT Love and Dreambird JCI Tai Ping Shan SDG#10 Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries This is the sixth year running 'Love and Dreambird' campaign which enhances employment opportunities and interactive skills with an intellectual disability program. Hong Kong Caritas Rehabilitation Service, the leading organization in providing services to intellectually disabled people was invited to leverage the strengths of over 200 businesses to multiply the impact. We achieved the UN SDG Goals 8, 10, 11 for the betterment of society and implemented UN Global Compact - Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. Impact We have united all sectors of society (Business, Government, Civil Society) in order to create sustainable impact to this community. Direct benefits to 558,000 people with disabilities and their family, over 200 commercial and social service companies, NGOs +7 Sponsors By 2017 +170 By 2030, Everybody will have Equal Opportunities & No One will be Left Behind SDG#11 Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Let s Do It - JCI East Kowloon "Let's Do It World Clean Up Day" in 2018 is on September 15 and we also want to do our part to keep Hong Kong as a nice and clean community to live in. We are ready to join the world's largest civil led movement that will mobilise 5% of our population to do the clean up together with people all around the world on the same day. As JCI is the largest official partner of "Let's Do It World to make it happen", JCI East Kowloon is organising a series of "Let's Do It" events, including seminar and beach clean up, to help people to have a better preparation for the World Clean Up Day. Impact Lined up local environmental concern groups as partners to achieve the objective 200 7 Media 2 By 2030, Everyone will Live in Adequate, Safe & Affordable Housing 19
SDG#12 Responsible Consumption & Production Ensure Sustainable Consumption & Production Patterns No Food Waste - JCI Yuen Long Poon choi is a traditional Chinese dish once common throughout China. It first spread to the walled villages in New Territories, Hong Kong, and then to the rest of the territory. It is a Cantonese cuisine served in large wooden, porcelain or metal basins due to the communal style of consumption. The Chinese name, transliterated as Poon choi, has been variously translated as "big bowl feast", "basin cuisine" or "Chinese casserole". Poon choi gatherings are popular not only in the JC circle but also in Hong Kong traditional culture. This year, over 300 participants attended JCI Yuen Long's No Food Wastage banquet which demonstrated UNSDG #12 - Responsible Consumption and Production. Participants 300 By 2030, All Companies around the World will Adopt Sustainable Practices SDG#13 Climate Action Take Urgent Action to Combat Climate Change and its Impacts Reduce Paper Towel, One is Enough - JCI Lion Rock 20 'Reduce Paper Towel, One is enough" is our 2017 Community Development flagship project. It is our 2nd year to hold this project. Last year, we raised HK citizens awareness that Paper Towels are non-recyclable which over 60% of HK citizens are not aware of this fact. This year, we kept reminding our citizens to be aware of this issue. Also, we co-organized with a well-known NGO which was World Green Organization (WGO) in order to broaden our exposure and impact. We successfully invited 300 restaurants to post our stickers about reducing paper towel usage in their toilets. We recruited over 15 volunteers on the crowded streets of Causeway Bay to complete a survey about the paper towel habits of HK citizens. The results of the survey were announced in August and attracted over 55 media including newspaper, radio and online platforms to report on our project. www.jcihk.org Sponsors 16 1,750,000 25
2017 JCI HONG KONG SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALSREPORT Love of the Earth 2017 Show Your Love, No Insect Repellent - JCI Sha Tin Love of the Earth 2017 Show Your Love, No Insect Repellent was coorganized with Heung Yee Kuk, New Territories. We aimed at promoting the message of Go Green! Grow Green in order to save the Earth by protecting the ozone layer, such as to stop using chemical insect repellent. The project aligns with the direction of the government's District-led Actions Scheme of 18 Districts for creating an insect repellent-free society. 850 Sponsors 3 5 By 2030, All Countries will have Strengthened Resilience to Climate Related Disasters SDG#17 Partnerships for the Goals Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development 2017 GOOD SO Outstanding Award Presentation - JCI Victoria "2017 GOOD SO outstanding award" judging criteria included knowledge transfer, personal development, staff working environment, positive working space and case sharing. 8 social enterprises are awarded, they included: Health Massage and Treatment Centre (The Hong Kong Society for The Blind), City Cafe, Link Education Limited,Dazzle Entertainment Company Limited, Resource the Counselling Centre Ltd, hc:bakery, Y Silver Link (YWCA), and Gingko House.We had great pleasure to invite Dr. Darwin Chen as a speaker and Fiona Sit as the event ambassador. +10% Sponsors +10% +15% Students By 2017 By 2030, Every Person around the World will have Internet Access 21
National Sustainable Development Goals Advocacy Grant JCI Hong Kong initially launched the National Sustainable Development Goals Advocacy Grant. It aims to encourage members to implement different goals into their projects, and promote SDG by all means to raise public awareness. We call for actions to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. To end poverty, we must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth, address different social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities while tackling climate change and environment protection. Together We Care - JCI Kowloon O! LOVE TOUR 2017- JCI Island Project NextGen Initiative - JCI Peninsula Care & Dare 2017: FashionABLED JCI Hong Kong Jayceettes Get in Gear Volunteers 2017 - JCI Lion Rock Light for Life- JCI Harbour Dream Builder 2017 - JCI Tai Ping Shan 22 www.jcihk.org
2017 JCI HONG KONG SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALSREPORT 2017 Asia Youth Exchange Program JCI Bauhinia Let s Do it Clean Up Family Day JCI East Kowloon Shadow Entrepreneur 2017 - JCI City Listen, Connect, Accept- A Wellness Project JCI Queensway Eyes on Children- JCI North District Love of the Earth 2017 - JCI Sha Tin New Seeds of Hong Kong 2017- JCI Apex Your Smartphone needs a rest JCI City Lady Children s Play Rights - JCI Tsuen Wan Glocal Startup Mission- JCI Lantau 23
Overseas SDG Conferences 2017 JCI Kanazawa Conference and Asia Pacific National Presidents Meeting 7 delegates from JCI Hong Kong were invited to showcase and share the best practices of Hong Kong in the Action in Global Goals session. Delegates were asked to bring such valuable knowledge in mobilizing and advancing the Global Goals back to Hong Kong to share with NOM and their local Local chapters in order to create a larger sustainable impact. Delegates also received all-rounded, intensive and useful tips from our inspirational JCI leaders which included members recruitment and public speaking skills. JCI president Dawn Hetzel encouraged attendees to be the Best JCI Member, Best Leader, Best Mentor and continue to create sustainable impact in the world. 2017 JCI Global Partnership Summit Sustainable Development for a Peaceful Future JCI Members worldwide are working together to advance the Global Goals for Sustainable Development. The JCI Global Partnership Summit provided us with the opportunity to connect with and learn from members globally. 19 members from JCIHK actively participated in the program. Through 4 days, we not only built friendships and exchanged project knowledge throughout the world, but also broadened our horizons through 3 keynote speakers and 28 speakers. They provided us with a lot of latest news for the world in need, and motivated us to take initial actions to join hands to build a better future! 24 www.jcihk.org
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