The Zubin Foundation(TZF) in partnership with Centre for Comparative and Public Law (CCPL) at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) launches the findings and recommendations of its youth project - #HongKonger, the first initiative of its kind to engage with 253 ethnic minority youth on their aspirations, challenges and notions of identity. The research is part of an 18-month project (including a mentorship program) which is a collaboration between the Zubin Foundation and MWYO, a youth-oriented think tank founded by Mr Ming Wai Lau.
Details of the event:
Date: Thursday 20th September 2018
Registration: Starts at 4:00pm (Tripod (with camera) will ONLY be allowed to set up before 4:30pm, please confirm your attendance in advance)
Place: Yuet Ming Auditorium, 5/F Chong Yuet Ming Cultural Centre, The University of Hong Kong
Honorable Guest: Mrs. Carrie Lam, Chief Executive, HKSAR
Programme:
4:30pm – 5:30pm Judging of Social Innovation Projects initiated by youth mentees
5:40pm – 6:05pm Welcoming Remarks and Presentation of Research Findings
- Mr Ming Wai Lau, Vice Chairman of the Youth Development Commission, HKSAR, and Founder & Director of MWYO
- Professor Puja Kapai, Convenor, Women’s Studies Research Centre, CCPL, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong
- Ms Shalini Mahtani, Founder and Chair of The Zubin Foundation
6:05pm – 6:30pm TZF Presents #HONGKONGER, a Play (the cast is listed below) followed by a speech by Mrs Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the HKSAR
#HONGKONGER, a Play, starring:
1. Ming Wai Lau: Vice Chairman of the Youth Development Commission, HKSAR, and Founder & Director of MWYO
2. Vivek Mahbubani: Hong Kong-bred stand-up comedian who performs in both Cantonese and English
3. Clara Lee: Singer
4. Jamie Wong: Full-time cyclist, Gold Medalist, 2008 Track Cycling World Cup.
5. Tim Law: member of the Hong Kong Triathlon team, Gold Medalist for the Male Elite Junior Category at the Singapore ITU Triathlon Premium Asian Cup (2013)
6. Angie Lau: an award-winning global journalist and business thought leader and formerly, anchor for Bloomberg Television
7. Gary Wong: Founder of InspiringHK Sports Foundation, Director of Public Affairs and Marketing at Gaw Capital, and Co-convenor of Path of Democracy, non-official member of Commission on Children
8. Capiendo Wincel Sagana: Hong Kong born-and-raised Filipino, studying at the University of Hong Kong
9. Uzma Khan (Nisa): Hong Kong born Pakistani, student at the University of Hong Kong
10. Mubashar Hussain: Hong Kong born Pakistani, student at the City University of Hong Kong
11. Balwinder Singh: Hong Kong born Indian, wealth management advisor
Attendance confirmations / Enquiries:
Sandy Chan
Tel: +852 6421 2677
sandy@zubinfoundation.org
