• Every year, we collaborate with overseas parties or local organization to serve in deprived regions for about 2-3 weeks.
• Four students, coming from different departments, are grouped according to their interests in different service targets. 
• In the pre-service stage, with guidance from the course instructor and the collaboration party, the groups draft service proposals according to the service targets described. During the service stage, the course instructor and collaboration party provide supervision and advice to students. In the post-service period, students submit individual and group reports and oral presentation is required.
• The service emphasizes the application of academic knowledge and skills as well as the reflection of self and social issues.

2026/2027 Service-Learning Programme (Non-Local)

Briefing Session

Date: 23 January (Friday) | Time: 5:30-6:30 pm

Venue: CK Tse Room (G/F) (Chung Chi Library)

The Briefing Session will be conducted in Cantonese.

Please register via the online form: https://cuhk.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_38ENAB8idD5jLMy

Course Information

Course Information

Couse Information

Application

Joint Application for Summer Programme

Application Period: 23/1 - 6/2 (2:30PM)

Application Form: Webform [click here]

Group: A1

By improving the ecological environment and caring for the community’s elderly and children, we gained deeper insight into Yongan community’s “three-in-one” concept of ecology, livelihood, and production.

Group: A2

From learning woodworking to embracing nature, and from business thinking to understanding sustainable community industries, each step broadened our vision. Beyond skills, we cherished connections with children and elders, built bonds across age and distance.

Group: B1

We explored two revitalized markets in Taitung—Tiehua Village Market and 2626 Market—on their differences in sustainable development and community impact. Though positioned differently, both demonstrate possibilities of sustainability and mutual prosperity, serving as models for future local development.

Group: B2

Yongan community is vibrant, fostering residents’ sense of belonging and a positive image. We hope to analyze the factors behind its success to understand how to promote long-term sustainable development in economic, social, and cultural dimensions.

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During nine days at La Casa Esperanza, we learned that service is not one-way giving but a shared journey. We offered time and effort, yet gained strength and inspiration from the girls’ resilience and smiles. Service means “being with others,” not just “doing for them,” and learning goes beyond knowledge—we faced real situations, adapted with flexibility, solved problems creatively, and responded with empathy. This experience became more than a course requirement; it shaped a lasting attitude: to embrace humility and gratitude through service, nurture responsibility through learning, and sustain hope through meaningful interactions, even amid complexity and limitations.

From Ankie Lo, Felicity Pan, Yannes Wong and Yu Ting: 💪 Even the smallest actions can bring light to someone’s life. 💡

At Dumaguete City Youth Home, we brought knowledge, activities, and companionship. But we left with something greater: humility, understanding, and the reminder that true connection needs no perfect language — only open hearts. What we call “help” is often mutual healing. As we tried to light their paths, ours were illuminated too. Service is a seed — it may not become a tree overnight, but it takes root and blossoms into compassion. These 14 days weren’t an end, but a beginning: to step toward a kinder world. 🌈

From Ryan Chu and Hiu Ki: 🫴 Service learning is not just about giving — it’s about growing together. 🌱

Service in Casa Miani was a transformative and enriching experience that allowed us to interact with the boys, engage with local issues, and grow as individuals. Through games, culinary and cultural exchanges, and service activities, we helped foster a sense of community and mutual understanding. While we faced challenges such as fatigue, initial social barriers, and cultural differences, these were far outweighed by the joy of building friendships and witnessing the boys’ perseverance and creativity.

From Ivan Hui and Joshua Lau: 💡This journey deepened our gratitude for what we have and strengthened our commitment to service and cultural understanding. 💕

This experience taught us so much from those we served. Stepping out of our comfort zone showed us that instead of worrying too much, we should look forward to the joy and growth that challenges bring. Passion is the first step in building relationships—and finding satisfaction in the little things around us. Our team came from different majors, and through the service process, we learned to support one another and share responsibilities. More importantly, we discovered how to understand our own roles and serve others with sincerity and humility. 🌱

From Kathy Chow, Percy Yan, Keona Kwok, Tim So and Jason Ho: 💡Service Learning = 1️⃣ Learning and growing through service.2️⃣ Learning how to serve others.

During our Service-Learning experience in Boloc Boloc, we gained valuable insights into the essence of service learning. We learned that service goes beyond meeting targets; it involves building relationships, understanding diverse cultures, and addressing the real needs of the local community. Through services like blood pressure checks and health education for teenagers, we raised residents’ awareness of important health issues, such as hypertension, thereby positively impacting the community's health. This trip deepened our understanding of the connection between service, education, and community engagement.

From Michael Tam & Ryan Hung:💡Service learning is a reciprocal process that benefits both the community and the volunteers.

Group 6: Gawad Kalinga Jamalipayon Village | A Community in Valencia, Negroes Oriental of the Philippines | Villagers (aged 1 and above) 🌟

Our service-learning experience at GK transformed theory into real human connections. Living in the village taught us that true service is not about giving, but walking alongside communities as partners. We grew by facing unexpected challenges and learning from the community’s resilience and joy. Working as a team, we adapted activities to local needs and learned that meaningful service requires humility, flexibility, and cultural sensitivity. While we shared knowledge, we received even more—cultural insights, new perspectives, and lasting relationships. The spirit of the village will continue to inspire how we serve and live.

From Joy Ho and Samantha Chan: 💡Service-Learning is about “Give and Take.” 🫶

Group 7: Bantay Komunidad Dumandan Association | A Community in Zamboanguita (Women and Children) 🌟

Our 9-day stay in Bantay Komunidad was transformative, immersing us in Filipino culture while serving and learning alongside the community. We stepped out of our comfort zones, embraced challenges, and built meaningful cross-cultural bonds through shared meals, stories, and activities. Service learning, we realised, is about partnership—walking with communities, learning from them, and growing together. While we offered workshops, we gained even more: cultural insights, new perspectives, and deep human connections. Daily interactions revealed resilience, creativity, and warmth. Their care and solidarity contrasted with Hong Kong’s independence, reminding us how small acts create ripple effects that strengthen society.

From Hennie Ng, Aisling Lee, and Valerie Chang: 💡 This journey was not just service — it was mutual learning, cultural exchange, and a lesson in humility and gratitude. 💞

Acknowledgement: Office of Community Engagement and Service-Learning, Silliman University, Philippines

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Genuine service-learning is a reciprocal exchange. It's not about doing things for a community, but building something with them.

Group 2

Learning isn't about passively taking things in. It happens through challenge and failure—just as we learned patience and perseverance in sewing, moving from our initial failed attempts to finally completing our work.

Group 3

The nine-day service-learning journey in Shunde was a cross-regional exploration and a profound dialogue on cultural heritage and sense of community. By serving local elders and engaging with Lingnan bonsai culture, we translated knowledge into practice and gained a multidimensional understanding of society, culture, and self.

Group 4

The nine-day service-learning program in Shunde was far more than a simple cultural immersion or community visit. Rather, it acted as a crucible, melting down our existing knowledge frameworks, skill sets, and value systems, and through intense practice, dialogue, and reflection, reforging us into more whole and integrated individuals.