Upper-Year General Education Elective | 3 Units
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In 2023, students provide service to the following nine groups:
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2024/2025 Service-Learning Programme (Local) | |
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Community Bridging | Acknowledgment: Citizens Organization Alliance The Yau Ma Tei community encompasses diverse age groups, ethnicities, and social classes, forming a vibrant tapestry of lifestyles. However, these "circles" sometimes create invisible barriers that hinder the participation of both residents and outsiders, preventing true "inclusiveness". Therefore, our service focuses on the theme of "Vibe", aiming to foster a sense of community and enhance interactions among neighbors through community activities. By breaking societal stereotypes and promoting social connections, we strive to create a welcoming community atmosphere. |
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Ethnic Minorities | Acknowledgment: Ultimate United Hong Kong Based on our service experiences in Ultimate United and other organizations, we have noticed Ethnic Minority Children’s difficulties in learning and speaking Cantonese. Also, we hope to improve their logical thinking, cooperation, and communication, and let them could step out of their community and explore more. Therefore, we organized 4 types of activities for participants: Boardgame Day, Cantonese Class, Game Day, and CU Outing Day. |
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Community Farming and Urban-Rural Symbiosis: CU Farmers | Acknowledgment: Beng-gon Farm & CC Student Hostels While engaging with farming activities, we also held four diverse themed workshops that took participants from the city to the countryside. These workshops included the "Mosquito Repellent and Sweet Soup Making Workshop" to explore local agricultural products, the "Leaf Flute and Straw Coaster Workshop" to delve into the relationship between humans and nature, the "Cook and Share Winter Melon Feast" to discuss the concept of eating in accordance with the rhythm of the seasons and the potential value of agricultural products, and the distribution of Chrysanthemum Tea to promote local cultivation among Chung Chi students. |
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Community Farming and Urban-Rural Symbiosis: Eco Farming | Acknowledgment: Beng-gon Farm & CC Hostels The theme of our project is "circularity" focusing on understanding food origins and food waste recycling. For example, we organize guided tours to introduce campus plants to participants, conduct Farm to Table workshop where participants can have hands-on experience in farming, and conclude with a soap-making using food waste workshop to educate participants about methods of food waste management and the challenges of food waste disposal and recycling in Hong Kong. |
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Students with Hearing Disability | Acknowledgment: SLCO Community Resources Limited | |
Our project aims to cultivate participants' holistic development, to enhance participants' communication skills, practical abilities, and teamwork for better adaptation to life's challenges. Additionally, by introducing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to the participants, we aim to foster their concern for society and a sense of responsibility. | |
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Cleaners: Group A | Acknowledgment: Mission to New Arrivals Limited | |
Our group conducted firsthand communication with street cleaners, and interviewed churches and non-profit organizations within the Mong Kok district. We understood the working and dining conditions of the workers in less-than-ideal environments, as well as the limitations of providing dining spaces to the cleaners by the institutions. Our group focused on exploring the feasibility of the government and the community providing dining spaces for the street cleaners. |
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Cleaners: Group B | Acknowledgment: Mission to New Arrivals Limited | |
During this summer, we accompanied the street cleaners in rural areas, urban districts, and old buildings to experience the difficulties they face in their work. Additionally, we interviewed the archetype of the movie characters of "The Narrow Road" and the officials of labor unions to understand the perspectives of various stakeholders. We also visited refuse rooms in several districts to observe the working environment and rest spaces of street cleaners. Based on our observations of the six major issues in these rest spaces—odor, noise, dampness, heat, confinement, and crowding—we created an exhibition to share with the public on the streets of Mong Kok. |
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Scavengers: Group A | Acknowledgment: Mission to New Arrivals Limited | |
Through firsthand experiences, community observations, and various interviews, we have made contact with and gained an understanding of scavengers. We have noticed that scavengers currently face different challenges, such as frequent forced evictions by law enforcement agencies, personal belongings being stolen, and disrespect from citizens. Our group explores the feasibility of establishing "recycling spaces" in different locations for the scavengers. |
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Scavengers: Group B | Acknowledgment: Mission to New Arrivals Limited |
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In the activities, we personally experienced and contemplated what the identity of a scavenger represents. We often tend to categorize scavengers as individuals in need of assistance, living in poverty, and marginalized... However, by breaking free from stereotypes and engaging with scavengers and those around them, we have come to understand that the issue of scavenging is not simple and there is no such thing as a "one-size-fits-all solution." |