Join this meaningful 4-day service-learning journey to Northern Guangdong and immerse yourself in Hakka village culture, connect with local students, and create a positive impact in the community.

Dates: 7 – 10 January 2027 (Thu to Sun)

Language: English

Eligibility:

✔ Local and non-local students who are holders of Hong Kong Identity Cards
✔ Studying full-time
✔ Aged 18-34
✔ Passionate about service and community engagement
✔ Responsible and committed
✔ Open-minded and culturally curious
✔ Proactive and adaptable
✔ Strong team players and effective communicators

Programme Commitment

Selected participants are required to attend all activities listed below and guarantee FULL COMMITMENT and PARTICIPATION in the programme. They should also be punctual and maintain a high standard of self-discipline and mutual support with other members of the programme.

 Your Gains:

• Enrich your university experience with a unique journey that combines learning, cultural exploration, and community engagement
• Make a meaningful impact by serving the local communities
• Gain firsthand insights into the social, economic, and educational development of Northern Guangdong
• Immerse yourself in Hakka culture, traditions and heritage
• Develop essential transferable skills, including leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving

Programme Fee: HK$700 (HK$500 for eligible grassroots youth*)
(Covering round-trip transportation, accommodation, meals, travel insurance, local transportation, and costs for scheduled activities)

* Grassroots youth refer to students receiving full grant under the means-tested financial assistance schemes administered by the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency (WFSFAA).

Deposit: HK$500 (returned upon successful completion of the trip and all required learning activities; non-refundable in case of withdrawal or cancellation under any circumstances)

Quota: 20

Application:

If you are interested, please apply at: https://wp3.cedars.hku.hk/form/web/form/trip2027 before 18 October 2026 (Sun). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview on 22 or 23 October 2026.

Important Information for Applicants:

1. Participants must guarantee FULL COMMITMENT AND PARTICIPANTS in the programme. They should also be punctual and maintain a high standard of self-discipline and mutual support with other members of the programme.
2. Successful applicants must confirm their offers with payment and sign the acceptance letter by the deadline in the offer email and provide the proof to CEDARS.
3. Participants must have a valid travel document, such as: A Home Return Permit (for HK citizens), OR An Exit-Entry Permit and/or passport with a valid visa (for non-HK citizens).
4. Participants are responsible for their own travel document preparation. Chinse Visa Application Centre (for non-HK citizens): https://www.visaforchina.cn or CTS Entry Permit Service HK Ltd (for HK citizens): https://www.ctshk.com/mep/zh

Enquiries 
Student Engagement and Leadership, CEDARS 
Email: cedars-seal@hku.hk 

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This tour is sponsored by the Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland. The Funding Scheme is jointly organised by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) and Youth Development Commission (YDC). Successful applicants must agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Each participant is limited to a maximum of two Mainland exchange programmes funded by YDC during June, 2026 to May, 2027, regardless of the organising group;
2. Your personal data may be utilised by the government for opinion surveys, evaluation research, training/sharing sessions, and other related purposes;
3. By participating in the programme, you will automatically become a member of the “Youth Network” established under the HYAB and consent to receiving information on youth activities and government youth development measures (with an opt-out option);
4. Applicants must download the HKYouth+ app and register as members.

The English version of the information below is provided for reference only. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the English and Chinese versions, the Chinese version shall prevail.

About Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB)

The HYAB is dedicated to promoting youth development by:

• Nurturing a new generation of Hong Kong young people equipped with an affection for the country and for Hong Kong, global perspectives, professional skills, a mindset of lifelong learning and positive thinking;
• Creating opportunities for young people’s upward mobility and comprehensively raise their all-roundedness and competitiveness through providing a wider array of development opportunities and support measures; and
• Establishing more effective channels to listen to young people with different backgrounds and provide a platform for young people to participate in public affairs.

The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau released the Youth Development Blueprint, outlining the overall vision, concrete actions, measures, and guiding principles for the Government’s long-term youth development work in the future, and take the lead to co-ordinate with the relevant policy bureaux/departments for the implementation of the Blueprint. For more information about the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and Youth Development Commission, please visit www.hyab.gov.hk.

民政及青年事務局

民政及青年事務局致力推動青年發展工作－

• 培育香港青年成為愛國愛港、具備世界視野和專業技能、積極終身學習，並具有正向思維的新一代；
• 為青年創造上流機遇，透過提供更多不同類型的發展機會和支援，全方位提升青年人的綜合能力和競爭力；以及
• 建立更有效的渠道，聆聽不同背景青年人的心聲，並為青年參與社會事務提供平台。

民政及青年事務局負責統籌制訂《青年發展藍圖》，勾劃了香港整體青年發展工作的目標和具體行動、措施和成效指標等，並推動和協調相關政策局共同落實。有關民政及青年事務局的詳細資料，載於https://www.hyab.gov.hk/tc/home/index.htm。

About Youth Development Commission (YDC)

YDC is chaired the Chief Secretary for Administration. It enhances policy coordination within the Government and enable a more holistic and effective examination of and discussion on issues of concern to young people. Through these activities, I hope that we can unleash the potential of our young people, better meet their needs in various aspects such as education, career pursuit and upward mobility, and nurture their positive thinking to help them develop positive values, and enable them to become a new generation with national pride, a sense of ownership and responsibility, and with an aspiration and willingness to strive for the future of our country and of Hong Kong.

青年發展委員會

青年發展委員會由政務司司長擔任主席，負責加強政府內部的政策統籌工作，從而更全面和有效地研究和討論青年人關注的議題。

青年發展委員會通過舉辦或資助不同類型的青年發展活動讓青年人各展所長，更適切地滿足青年在學業、就業和創業等不同方面的需求，以及培育青年的正向思維，讓他們建立正面的價值觀，增強民族自豪感和主人翁意識，成為有擔當、有理想、願意為國家、為香港未來奮鬥的新一代。有關青年發展委員會的詳細資料，載於https://www.ydc.gov.hk/tc/。

This publicity material represents the position of the organising institution only.