Third-term Partners' Board under Strive and Rise Programme briefed on programme progress (with photos)
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Mr Chan expressed his gratitude to the enterprises and organisations serving as strategic partners of the Partners' Board. He pointed out that they have given full play to the synergies of the Government, the business sector and the community, offering staunch support to the current term Government's targeted poverty alleviation strategy to help young people from underprivileged families achieve personal growth and development. Since its launch, the Programme has benefited over 10 000 students in total across three cohorts, demonstrating remarkable results.
Members were pleased to learn that the third cohort of the Programme has received multifaceted support from over 400 enterprises and organisations, including donations, nominations of mentors and arrangements of group activities. In addition, 50 Star Mentors of various professions shared their personal experiences and insights, inspiring mentees to establish their own personal development goals. The Programme continued to provide mentees with diversified learning opportunities, including enterprise visits and special experience activities. Through participating in Mainland study tours, mentees were also given the opportunity to interact with local youths, experience different cultures, as well as deepen their understanding of the country's history and recent developments. Moreover, graduates of the Programme have been actively engaging in activities of the Strive and Rise Alumni Club, such as participating in Youth Committees and various representative teams, to further develop their strengths for self-enhancement and thus sustaining the Programme's impact.
Mr Chan added that mentee enrolment for the Programme's fourth cohort commenced on October 27, with a recruitment target of 4 000. In the coming year, Strive and Rise Alumni Club activities will be enriched to include training and experience integrating elements of Hong Kong pop culture and traditional Chinese arts. Mr Chan called on various sectors of society to continue supporting the Programme through sponsorship and donations, nomination of mentors, organisation of group activities and Mainland study tours, as well as provision of job-sampling opportunities for mentees. He expressed the hope that the concerted efforts of all parties will help uplift more underprivileged youths, supporting them in broadening their horizons and reinforcing self-confidence, thereby collectively witnessing their growth and development.
At the meeting, Mr Chan also encouraged all Partners' Board members to encourage their staff and associated personnel to cast their votes on the polling day of the Legislative Council General Election on December 7. He further called upon employers to offer various convenient arrangements on polling day to enable staff to fulfil their civic duty by electing aspiring and capable Legislative Council Members, thereby working together to build a better community.
The membership of the Board comprises the Chief Secretary for Administration, representatives of relevant government departments, and strategic partners providing the Programme with key support. Regular meetings will be held for the Government to report on the Programme's progress and to tap into the collective wisdom of the members to enhance the Programme.
Ends/Thursday, November 6, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:35
Issued at HKT 17:35
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