Plan International Hong Kong – Be a Change-maker 2025
Empower young change-makers with awareness of global issues and the ability to lead positive change in the community
through training workshops, an overseas exposure trip, and awareness campaigns!
Apply now! Application deadline: 12 Feb 2025 (Wed)
Introduction
“Be a Change-maker” (BACM) is the flagship educational programme of Plan International Hong Kong. Since 2017, BACM has nurtured nearly 100 young individuals as change-makers, equipping them with knowledge, skills and international exposure through visits to the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia and Thailand.
From March to July 2025, participants will embark on a transformative journey, comprising training workshops, an overseas exposure trip, and youth-led awareness campaigns, to become empowered global citizens driving positive change in the community.
Our Transformative Journey Includes:
Eight-day Nepal Exposure Trip
With the support of Plan International Nepal, the programme facilitates in-depth exchange with local youth in Eastern Nepal. Participants will gain firsthand insights into various community issues, their root causes, and recent improvements:
- Visiting local schools with menstrual hygiene facilities, child-friendly spaces and climate-resilient learning environments
- Exploring sexual and reproductive health issues, and the challenges faced by out-of-school children and their re-enrollment processes
- Learning about anti-child, early and forced marriage initiatives, as well as youth-led awareness-raising activities
- Understanding the history and culture of Nepal
- Interacting with the local youth and community leaders, and participating in inclusive friendly matches with students with disabilities
Training Workshops and Awareness Campaign
A series of training workshops will cover topics such as Nepalese culture and visits to underprivileged communities, equipping participants with a global perspective on social issues and fostering their development as GLOBAL CITIZENS! Following the exposure trip, each group will initiate a small-scale awareness campaign or school talk, and all participants will showcase their outcomes through activities or performances at the Graduation Ceremony.
Target participants:
Full-time secondary and tertiary students, aged between 15 and 24
Youth of all abilities, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, and genders are welcome
Quota:
20 students
Applicants must be:
- Supported by their school throughout the programme, which includes:
– obtaining a signed endorsement form by a school teacher or social worker
– conducting in-school activities to raise awareness upon return from the exposure trip, e.g. talk, workshop, etc.; - Passionate in global citizenship, girls’ rights and other development issues; and committed to advocating for the rights of children and girls
Priority will be given to applicants who have:
- previously participated in youth programmes or activities organised by Plan International Hong Kong; and
- formed a group of five
Programme Schedule:
Please note the following important dates. All dates are tentative and subject to change.
| Programme Phase | Activity | Date |
| Application | Application Deadline | 12 February 2025 (Wednesday) |
| Interviews | 22 February 2025 (Saturday);
23 February 2025 (Sunday) |
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| Results Announcement | By 3 March 2025 (Monday) | |
| Training and Exposure Trip | Orientation Day Camp | 16 March 2025 (Sunday) |
| Training Workshop (1) | 29 March 2025 (Saturday) | |
| Pre-trip Briefing* | 12 April 2025 (Saturday) | |
| Exposure Trip (Tentative) | 20 – 27 April 2025 (Arrival in Hong Kong on 28 April 2025) | |
| Training Workshop (2) | 10 May 2025 (Saturday) | |
| Training Workshop (3) | 1 June 2025 (Sunday) | |
| Implementation | Awareness Campaign | Before Final Exams; or Early – Mid-July 2025 |
| Graduation | Graduation Ceremony | 20 July 2025 (Sunday) |
* Parents / Guardians of participants under 18 are required to attend the pre-trip briefing
Important Notes:
- Attendance Requirement: Full attendance is required for all activities listed in the above Programme Schedule, unless an excused absence has been granted for legitimate reasons by Plan International Hong Kong (PIHK) staff.
- Deposit: HK$2,000 (Participants who have meet the attendance requirement will receive a full refund upon completing the programme. Applicants facing difficulties in paying the deposit should contact PIHK staff after being selected for the programme.)
Application:
Please complete the application form and email it to [email protected] and [email protected] on or before the application deadline of 12 February 2025 (Wed). Kindly note that late submissions will not be considered.
Download Application FormEnquiries
For enquiries, please contact Ivy Cheung (Phone: 3405-5325) or Mandy Lau (Phone: 3405-5353).
