In a bid to encourage more young people to participate in public service, the Hong Kong government will offer a prize of up to HK$10,000 for those who submit innovative ideas to set up an Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme in Hong Kong. The competition was launched by the Government Information Office and is open to all students and members of the public who have completed tertiary education. The aim is to gather ideas that can make Hong Kong a world-class global city by 2050.
The eightth annual Inter-school Competition of Study Projects on Hong Kong History and Culture has come to a close, with the winning teams collecting their prizes today. The competition is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Museum of History and the Hong Kong Institute for Promotion of Chinese Culture, with the aims of enhancing students’ knowledge of Hong Kong history, and encouraging them to learn outside class through thorough research.
Among the winners was a team from Diocesan Girls’ School for their work, The Trembling Ground. Another was a project by Lui Cheung Kwong Lutheran College on the relationship between China and Hong Kong, and the third was a work by Carmel Pak U Secondary School on the seamen’s strike.
Pakistani artist Noormah Jamal also made the shortlist with her piece Did the Seed Grow? The acrylic-on-canvas painting depicts two women with vacant expressions, a stark contrast to the lush green of the surrounding garden. Proceeds from the auction will go to a fund for expressive arts workshops for children from disadvantaged communities.
In addition, the HK$3 million prize money for the BMW Hong Kong Derby has been increased by eight percent, and the total prize money for the domestic racing season will rise by HK$1.38 billion. The increase reflects the Club’s commitment to offering an attractive bonus structure and prize money to Owners, who invest significant financial resources in top quality Derby contenders that go on to become Hong Kong’s leading racehorses.
A demographer, Wolfgang Lutz, and members of the War Child Alliance have been awarded the Yidan Prize in Education Development this year. They were recognised for their efforts to improve the physical and mental health of children in conflict-affected areas. Founded in 2016, the Yidan Prize seeks to “create a better world through education” and recognises individuals, organisations and institutions that have contributed to global education development.
Those who are interested in applying for the prize should visit the website of Generocity and fill out an application form before November 23. There will be a panel of judges who will select the winner. The winner will receive a grant of up to HK$50,000 and the opportunity to meet the judging panel at an event in Hong Kong. The judging process will be conducted by an independent expert panel. The results will be announced in December. The judging panel will take into account the submissions that best demonstrate an idea that will contribute to a global, sustainable future.