The Hong Kong-America Center (HKAC) invites applications for this unique program, designed to empower

young leaders working for women’s education and equality. Ten promising young leaders from Hong Kong

and the Pearl River Delta will undergo a four month leadership development program from May to

September 2013 which will include training workshops, exposure to business and civic leaders, and financial

support and guidance for projects to enhance women’s education and equality. The program also seeks to

strengthen the network of young leaders who are championing gender equality in the Pearl River Delta region

and Hong Kong. Trainings and support provided are designed to increase leadership skills and assist in the

development and implementation of the participants’ projects. Applicants will be selected on the merits of

their project proposal by a selection committee comprising HKAC representatives and other subject matter

experts.

Enquiries: | Phone: 852-39438100 Email: ginnytam@cuhk.edu.hk

Website: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/hkac/

Young Leaders for Women’s Education & Equality

Empowerment Program (Hong Kong and Guangdong)

Organized by:

Initiative includes:

3 days opening workshop: 23-25 May, 2013

3 days concluding workshop: 26-28 Sept, 2013

(The workshops will be conducted in Hong

Kong)

Project implementation from May to Sept, 2013

The program offers:

Leadership skills building and networking

opportunities

Continuous guidance for the participants’

projects in between the two workshops

Access to online communities of young leaders

promoting women’s advancement in the Asia

Pacific region

A mini-grant for project implementation

(each around HK$10,000, based on proposals)

Housing and meals during two workshops will

be covered

Two-way transportation for participants from

Guangdong to Hong Kong

Note: Participants from Guangdong are

required to responsible for the visa to HK

(including visa fee and application)

Eligibility:

Participants are likely to be in an early/

mid-career position with an NGO or have

some work/volunteer experience relating to

women’s causes

They should be 20-35 years old

They can be male OR female

They should speak Cantonese or Mandarin

They should demonstrate a commitment to

staying and working in the Pearl Delta

Region/ Hong Kong

They should be interested in cross-cultural

exchange and strengthening HK-

Guangdong ties

Intake target:

5 participants from Hong Kong &

5 participants from the Guangdong area

Project criteria:

The project should be designed for

implementation largely during the period

between the two workshops

The project should focus on educating

and/or empowering women

A final report and budget will be due by

early October, 2013

Apply at: www.cuhk.edu.hk/hkac/2013.html

Submit application by 12 April, 2013