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District Youth Development and Civic Education Committee

Terms of Reference

To advise on matters relating to youth development and civic education;
To organise or co-ordinate civic education activities to suit the needs of the district with a view to enhancing civic awareness of local residents and their participation in building a civil society;
To organise or co-ordinate youth activities to suit the needs of the district with a view to fostering national and civic awareness of young people, enhancing their development potential and promoting their active participation in community affairs;
To offer advice on the funding applications for district youth development and civic education activities from local organisations including schools as well as the implementation of funded activities and their effectiveness; and
To publicise and promote youth development and civic education activities in the district.

List of Member

1. Central and Western

10. Islands

2. Eastern

11. Kwai Tsing

3. Southern

12. North

4. Wan Chai

13. Sai Kung

5. Kowloon City

14. Sha Tin

6. Kwun Tong

15. Tai Po

7. Sham Shui Po

16. Tsuen Wan

8. Wong Tai Sin

17. Tuen Mun

9. Yau Tsim Mong

18. Yuen Long

Youth Development Programme

Introduction

The Youth Development Programme is a community building campaign implemented across the 18 districts. It aims to foster a culture of multi-faceted excellence and nurture young people with vision, creativity, leadership and a sense of commitment through structured, diversified and sustainable youth activities, with a view to empowering and equipping young people to realise their capabilities and potential, and pursue healthy interests; understand and experience interpersonal relationships; learn about their communities and develop a stronger sense of belonging and commitment to the community; and enhance their national and civic awareness. The series of activities held or to be held in each district for 2025-26 (available in Chinese only) are listed below: