Program Overview
The 2014 "Life and Hope: Human Value Exploration Series" is a youth development program organized by the Macao Community Youth Volunteer Development Association and sponsored by the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEDJ). The program aims to enhance young people's life values through practical activities, promote environmental awareness, and broaden personal horizons through an international service visit.
Objectives
- To elevate youth life values and provide life experience through participation.
- To promote environmental protection, teaching participants to cherish Earth's resources and conserve energy.
- To encourage local youth to engage with the world, expand their perspectives, and experience different cultures through a cross-border visit.
Target Participants
- Macao youth aged 18 to 35.
Registration & Contact
- Registration Venue: Macao Community Youth Volunteer Development Association (2D, Edificio Palacio, 50 Avenida de Horta e Costa)
- Registration Process: Submit the completed application form with the fee to the association. (If applications exceed the quota, the organizer will conduct a selection.)
- Inquiry Phone: 28525153 (Office Hours: 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM)
- Fax: 28581244
- Email: [email protected]
Fees & Deposit
- Fee: MOP 90 (Members) / MOP 150 (Non-members)
- Deposit: MOP 200 (Refundable upon completion of Activities 1 to 3)
Activity Schedule
Activity 1: Hope Ambassador Launch Ceremony
- Date: February 22
- Location: To be confirmed
Activity 2: Igniting Hope – Human Exploration Workshop
- Date: Late March
- Location: To be confirmed
Activity 3: Social Service Participation
- Environmental Promotion Day – Resource Recycling
- Date: March
- Location: Various districts in Macao
- Social Service by You (Group activity involving self-organization, planning, and sharing)
- Date: Late March to Mid-May
Activity 4: Cambodia Visit & Experience Mission
- Date: Mid-August (To be confirmed)
- Content: Selected outstanding Hope Ambassadors will visit Cambodia to participate in building houses for local communities, experience local life, and visit the "World Cultural Heritage – Angkor Wat."
- Additional Cost: Participants are required to pay approximately HKD 3,500 for the Cambodia visit (excluding visa and airport taxes).
Note: The association reserves the right of final interpretation and decision regarding this program.