Hong Kong Watch launches Youth Initiative Program in Canada

To help Hong Kongers integrate into Canadian society through civic and political engagement, Hong Kong Watch has launched a Youth Initiative Program in Canada. Details of the program are as follows:

Goals

  • Integrating HongKongers into Canadian society through civic and political education and engagement 

  • Strengthening ‘Hong Konger’ identity and increasing Hong Kong Canadians’ social and political representation in Canada

  • To provide training and workshops, and offer volunteer/internship opportunities for young Hong Kongers who are ready to join international NGOs and political parties and work for the government and parliament.

Training and placements:

  1. Eight training sessions and workshops on the Canadian political system, public relations, advocacy skills, local social and political issues, ‘Hong Konger’ identity in Canada (detailed course outline and schedule will be provided upon successful application)

  2. Community participation: Volunteering with the HongKonger Community Centre

  3. Fees: Free

  4. Visit to Parliament in Ottawa and 2-day workshops in Parliament (Hong Kong Watch Canada covers lodging only)

  5. Hong Kong Watch Canada will assist participants with their applications for: 1. Volunteering opportunities at NGOs and politicians’ local offices; 2. Internships in Parliamentary and Constituency MPs’ offices

Who can apply? Hong Kongers living in Canada aged under 40 with high proficiency in English

Applications: 

Interested candidates should submit a full CV with a covering letter setting out why they are interested in this program by email to max@hongkongwatch.org by September 23, 2022.

If you want to learn more about the program, you can sign up for the in-person and virtual briefing session by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/KMri2rKMCruJTJ379

Briefing session: 

Date and time: August 27 Saturday 3pm EST

Venue: CFSO, 4051 Gordon Baker Rd, Unit A, Scarborough, Ontario M1W 2P3