Plan International Hong Kong – Be a Change-maker 2026
Empower young change-makers by building their awareness of global issues and equipping them with the skills to lead positive change in their communities through training workshops, an overseas exposure trip, and awareness campaigns!
Apply now! Application deadline: 28 Jan 2026 (Wed)
Introduction
“Be a Change-maker” (BACM) is the flagship youth educational programme of Plan International Hong Kong. Since 2017, BACM has nurtured around 120 young people as change-makers with knowledge, skills and international exposure through visits to the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand and Nepal.
In 2026, from February to July, 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 Exposure Trip to Laos
With the support of Plan International Laos, the programme facilitates in-depth exchange with local youth in the community. Participants will gain firsthand insights into various community issues, their root causes, and recent improvements:
- Visiting local project schools with gender-responsive water, sanitation, and hygiene (G-WASH) facilities
- Exploring global development and girls’ rights issues, including climate change and climate resilience, youth economic empowerment, and sustainability
- Understanding the history and culture of Laos and interacting with the local youth and community leaders
Training Workshops and Awareness Campaign
A series of training workshops will cover topics such as Lao culture and leadership skills, 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 school students, aged 15 or above
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 four
Programme Schedule:
Please note the following important dates. All dates are tentative and subject to change.
| Programme Phase | Activity | Date |
| Application | Application Deadline | 28 January 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Interview | 7 February 2026 (Saturday);
Other dates to be mutually agreed upon between applicants and Plan HK |
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| Results Announcement | By 23 February 2026 (Monday) | |
| Training and Exposure Trip | Orientation Day Camp | 28 February 2026 (Saturday) |
| Training Workshop (1) | 14 March 2026 (Saturday) | |
| Pre-trip Briefing* | 21 March 2026 (Saturday) | |
| Exposure Trip (Tentative) | 29 March – 5 April 2026 | |
| Training Workshop (2) | 18 April 2026 (Saturday) | |
| Training Workshop (3) | 9 May 2026 (Saturday) | |
| Implementation | Awareness Campaign | Before Final Exams; or Early – Mid-July 2026 |
| Graduation | Graduation Ceremony Rehearsal | 4 July 2026 (Saturday) |
| Graduation Ceremony | 11 or 18 July 2026 (Saturday) |
* 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 met 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 28 January 2026 (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).
