Co-President Message – Dr. Bill Tsang
Every Champion Needs a Village
Mrs. Hui joined the “Everyone is a Champion” programme with her son Ah Shan, who has autism. She was more nervous than her son. Ah Shan had dropped out of high school, struggled with studies, and had trouble making friends. “He’s very smart,” she said, “but he’s becoming more withdrawn.” She feared his future was closing in and worried about losing him.
Neurodiversity means people’s brains work differently in how they process information, emotions, learning, and social interactions. This includes autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. These young people often notice details others miss, think in pictures, and are deeply passionate about what they love. But school can feel like a small boat in a storm—hard to navigate.
An Unexpected Lesson: A Programmer’s Teaching Journey
Hi, I’m Isaac, a third-year student at the University of Hong Kong studying Applied Artificial Intelligence. This summer, I joined Youth Global Network (YGN) as a STEM development intern. In just three months, I learned not only more about coding and teaching, but also gained a broader view of the world.
At YGN, I helped create STEM and coding lessons through the YouCodia platform, and taught students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Before joining, I thought YGN was just about teaching coding and that the results of each lesson were the most important. But the mentors at YGN had a different approach.
Coffee’s Alternative: A Meaningful Journey
It’s hard to believe our coffee project started ten years ago. Back then, we only had a capsule coffee machine and a hand-drip kettle. Since then, we’ve brewed countless cups of coffee, hosted many workshops, and set up several “Coffee Corners.” At the beginning, we never imagined we’d grow into such a professional team — now we have five internationally certified coffee trainers and four professional coffee tasters.
I once dreamed of opening a coffee shop. I didn’t expect that dream to come true in such a different way. Our coffee team has had the chance to travel to parts of Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America to provide coffee training. Every step of this journey has been full of meaning and blessings.
A Wonderful Farewell to Youth Hub
On September 20, 2025, we celebrated the final day of operation at “A Few Moment Youth Hub” in the heart of Kam Tin. Over two nights, we invited more than 100 neighbours and friends to gather, say goodbye, and dream about the future together.
Our last community dinner, called “Maybe Not Full”, was themed around an early Mid-Autumn Festival celebration. Over 60 guests came, each bringing a dish to share. The table was filled with delicious food: braised tofu, stir-fried peppers, Homemade lasagna, fresh local jicama and cucumber, grilled chicken wings, and pan-fried rice cakes.
From Manila to Nairobi: A Journey of Kindness and Dreams
A young boy sat in a corner of the Aroma slum in Manila. I handed him a hamburger-shaped candy I brought from Hong Kong and said, “This is for you!” He looked unsure and hesitated to take it. After carefully opening the wrapper, he did something unexpected — he tore the candy in half and gave a piece to his little sister, who was completely naked. As he chewed the candy, his eyes lit up with a joy that was hard to hide. That moment became one of my most unforgettable memories from the Project Just-Comp volunteer trip in Manila.
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