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YDC Youth Ambassadors Programme 2026

The YDC Youth Ambassadors Programme (the YA Programme) is a flagship youth talent development programme co-organised by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau of the Government of the HKSAR and the Youth Development Commission (YDC). First introduced in 2017 and regularised in 2019, the YA Programme aims at identifying and grooming a cadre of young talent who see themselves as future leaders in various fields, who are passionate to serve society, and who are willing to strive for the betterment of the country and Hong Kong.

Theme of the Year 2026: “Youth Leading the Future”

The YA Programme 2026 is centered around the theme of “Youth Leading the Future”. Through comprehensive training and unique exposure opportunities, the programme aims at enhancing young people’s understanding of trends and developments in various sectors, empowering them to cultivate a holistic outlook and seize the future development opportunities of Hong Kong. The programme also encourages young people to engage in public affairs to understand community needs, offers them opportunities to participate in local and non-local exchange and sharing activities to strengthen their interpersonal networks, broaden their international perspectives and promote the positive image of Hong Kong’s young people.

Programme Features

Unparalleled exposure opportunities under the programme include:

• Team Building
  • Through team challenge activities, participants are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones, unleash their potential and strengthen team cohesion while learning effective teamwork skills.
• Core Training Module (1): Digital Training Workshop
  • Led by industry professionals, the workshop aims at enhancing participants’ advanced skills in short video filming and editing. Participants will be given opportunities to promote the positive image of Hong Kong’s young people on social media.
• Core Training Module (2): Thematic Sharing/Experience Series
  • Engage in direct and in-depth exchanges with government officials, industry experts/leaders to understand the trends and developments in various sectors and seize the future development opportunities of the country and Hong Kong.
• Core Training Module (3): Community Building Activities
  • Through district service projects, participants will deepen their understanding of community stakeholders, gain insights into the actual needs of the community, and extend care to those in need to foster social inclusiveness and harmony.

Other exposures:

• Mainland and Overseas Exchange Visits
  • Embark on journeys and conduct exchanges with youths outside Hong Kong. Gain international perspectives and better understand the latest developments in the Mainland and the world.
• Volunteering at Government Events/Conferences

Target Participants

Young people who are:

• aged between 18 and 30 (as at 1 January 2026);
• permanent residents of Hong Kong or Hong Kong identity cardholders who are currently registered as full-time students in Hong Kong;
• possess excellent communication, problem-solving, leadership and teamwork skills;
• demonstrate the passion to serve the Hong Kong community and strive for the future of our country and Hong Kong; and
• willing to demonstrate unwavering commitment to participating in the entire programme.

How to Participate

• Prospective participants should complete the online application form with project proposal on or before 20 January 2026 (Tuesday).

Topic and detail of project proposal:

• In the face of the increasing wide spread use of artificial intelligence (AI) and the challenges posed by rapid technological advancements, AI is transforming human communication, work and daily living patterns of our society. Please propose ideas and suggestions under one of the following topics – "Promoting Youth Development", "Enhancing Care Team Services" or "Promoting Hong Kong's Culture, Sports, and Tourism Development”, and discuss how we can leverage AI technology in that specific area. Please propose ideas and suggestions (e.g., themes to be covered by the activities/schemes, types of activities and mode of implementation) in writing (within 400 words in Chinese or 600 words in English) or by video recording (within 1 minute in mp4 format).
• Applicants are not guaranteed nomination, as the School retains the sole discretion to make the final decision.

Selection and Results Announcement

Shortlisted candidates will receive an e-mail invitation to attend a comprehensive selection exercise to be held in early to mid-March 2026 (tentative). Results will be announced in early April 2026 (tentative) by e-mail.

Enquiry

Email: lipace_sao@hkmu.edu.hk

Tel: (852) 3120 9838

YDC青年大使計劃2026

YDC青年大使計劃（以下簡稱「計劃」）是一個由香港特區政府民政及青年事務局和青年發展委員會合辦的重點青年人才發展計劃。計劃於2017年推出並於2019年恆常化，旨在物色和培養一批有志在未來成為不同界別的領袖、熱衷服務社會和願意為國家和香港的未來而奮鬥的青年人才。

2026年度主題「青年引領未來」

YDC 青年大使計劃2026以「青年引領未來」為主題，透過全面的培訓課程及獨特體驗機會，加強青年人對不同範疇的宏觀趨勢與發展的認識，協助青年人建立大局觀並掌握香港未來發展機遇。計劃同時鼓勵青年人參與公共事務以了解社區所需，提供不同機會讓青年人參與本地和境外的交流分享活動以加强人際網絡，擴闊國際視野，宣揚香港青年的積極正面形象。

計劃內容

計劃下的獨特體驗機會包括：

• 團隊建立活動
  • 透過團隊挑戰活動，鼓勵參加者走出舒適圈，通過創新挑戰和協作活動，激發潛能並強化團隊凝聚力，學習有效的團隊合作技巧。
• 核心培訓（1）：數碼培訓工作坊
  • 參與由業界資深人士帶領的工作坊，提升參加者的短片拍攝和編輯的進階技巧。同時提供實踐機會，讓參加者在社交媒體上宣揚香港青年的積極正面形象。
• 核心培訓（2）: 專題分享／體驗系列
  • 與政府官員、行業專家／領袖作直接和深入的交流，了解不同範疇的宏觀趨勢與發展，掌握國家和香港未來的發展機遇。
• 核心培訓（3）: 共建社區活動
  • 透過參與地區服務，增加對社區持份者的認識，了解社區的實際需求，延展關愛，為社區共融和諧出一分力。

其他體驗包括：

• 內地及海外交流
  • 踏上旅程，與境外青年交流，擴闊國際視野，深入了解內地和世界的最新發展。
• 在大型政府活動或國際會議擔當義工

計劃對象

符合下列條件的青年：

• 年齡介乎18至30歲（以2026年1月1日當日計算）；
• 為香港永久居民 或 持有香港居民身份證並正在香港修讀全日制課程的學生；
• 具有優良的溝通和解難能力，並且具備領導才能及良好的團隊合作精神；
• 熱衷服務香港社會，並願意為國家和香港的未來奮鬥；及
• 願意承諾全程投入參與整個計劃。

如何參與

• 有興趣參加者，請於2026年1月20日(星期二)或之前，透過網上申請表格填妥個人資料及遞交計劃建議。

計劃建議的主題及詳情:

• 當面對人工智能 (AI) 逐漸廣泛應用與科技快速變化的挑戰時，AI 正改變人類社會的溝通、工作及生活的方式。請以「推動青年發展」、「提升關愛隊服務」或「推動香港文化、體育、旅遊發展」其中一項為主題，分享如何在該領域善用 AI 技術。 請在以下空格内以 書寫形式（不多於 中文 400 字 或 英文 600 字）或以短片形式（以 mp4 格式錄製並不多於 1 分鐘）提出構思和建議（例如：活動／計劃所涵蓋的主題、活動／計劃的類型及推行模式）。
• 申請者不一定會被提名，學校保留對提名作出最終決定的權利。

評選及結果公布

入圍的申請者將收到電郵邀請參加於2026年3月初至中旬（暫定）舉行的綜合遴選活動。結果將於2026年4月上旬（暫定）通過電郵公布。

查詢 

電郵︰lipace_sao@hkmu.edu.hk

電話︰(852) 3120 9838