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Content
Annual General Meeting cum
GAP Orientation Day

3-5

GAP Workshop I

GAP Workshop II

World Congress

8-9

GAP Closing Ceremony

10-11

GAP recollection

12-17

Compass

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Exoplosion
Altanium
Sonorous
Phos-FOURus
Cerchio
Delta

2 Leadership is not a title or a position,

Annual General Meeting cum

Global Awareness Project (GAP)
Orientation Day

#1

The Annual General Meeting was successfully held on 15th November,
2015 at St. Pauls College. Joined by esteemed guests and alumni, the
Meeting marked the official commencement of the 24th Hong Kong Union
for Young Leaders, where both Campers and Committee Board members
embarked upon their year-long journeys.

Apart from gaining thorough insights from the exchange between the
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23 and the 24th HKUYL Chairpersons, our Honorary Advisors, The Honourable
Mr. Alan Leong Kah-kit, S.C. and The Honourable Dr. Kenneth Chan Ka-lok
also joined us to speak about the qualities of a leader and the importance of
courage and perseverance. The Chairperson of the 19th HKUYL and HKUYL
Alumni Association, Mr. William Leung, shared his thoughts on leadership
and inspiring stories about dream-chasing with us. Their speeches gave us
great inspiration and motivation to delineate our orbits in the coming year.

The Meeting was followed by the Global Awareness Project Orientation
Day. For the first time, 52 Campers changed into their Outstanding T-shirts
and were introduced to the Outstanding Cheer, marking the start of their
once-in-a-lifetime endeavour. After several rounds of ice-breaking games,
Campers found their companions in the Global Awareness Project for
subsequent activities and tasks, the first one being the city-tracing later in
the afternoon.

Soon after lunch, Campers headed to their first programme with their
newly-met companions, following coded clues and completing checkpoint
tasks in various parts of the city. The city-tracing was a precious opportunity
for Campers to familiarise themselves with their groupmates, paving the paths
for further cooperation and irreplaceable friendships along their journey.

The Orientation Day ended with the distribution of the first task to
Campers giving a brief introduction and identifying two existing problems
of their assigned countries in the role of an Ambassador. This acted as a
brief introduction and prepared them for the related global topics discussed
in later events.

it is an action and example.

-Donald McGannon, former President of Westinghouse Broadcasting Company

Annual General Meeting

4 When confronted with a challenge, the committed heart will search for a solution;

GAP Orientation Day

the undecided heart searches for an escape.

-Andy Andrews, author of The Travellers Gift

GAP Workshop I

#15

The first GAP workshop took place on 29th November, 2015 at TWGHs Wong Fut Nam
College. Having been invigorated by energetic cheers, Campers engaged in a presentation
session in the morning. They were required to present their findings on basic information and
two major domestic problems of a country they had been assigned, including China, India,
South Korea, Venezuela, Russia, and Germany. Giving a brief overview of the countries and
analysing thoroughly the causes and consequences of the problems, Campers neatly exhibited
their hard work to their fellows and Committee members. They also had to respond immediately
to challenges and enquiries in the question-and-answer session that followed. All conducting
sufficient research and having fundamental knowledge towards the issues, Campers were
able to improve their presentation and communication skills especially when required to give
spontaneous responses to questions.

In the afternoon, Campers were given the opportunity to know more about different nongovernmental organisations through the campus-tracing session. Checkpoints representing
different organisations, including Mdecins Sans Frontires, Fairtrade Foundation, World
Health Organization, and etc., were set up at every corner of the site. By completing various
tasks, Campers gained knowledge about the background, mission and target groups of the
organisations. They also understood the situation that faced the needy in society. Through
the session, Campers broadened their horizons and became more knowledgeable on what has
been happening around the globe.

6 Jump, and you will find out

GAP Workshop II

#28

Campers gathered early on 12th December, 2015 at Belilios Public School to welcome
the second Workshop of GAP. In the morning, Campers were divided into three classes in the
Hunger Banquet, representing the grassroots, the middle class, and the upper class in society.

Campers in the grassroots, who received particularly harsh instructions, had to complete
tasks that required great amount of physical involvement; those in the middle class less
demanding tasks relying heavily on the use of knowledge; and those in the upper class barely
burdensome tasks with ample time to relax. After hours of labour, Campers were given food
for lunch, the amount of which was scarcely thought deserved, with respect to their social
classes. For instance, the grassroots were given biscuits and bread, while the upper class
enjoyed luxurious meals like pizzas. Seeking to simulate social inequality, the Banquet aimed
to juxtapose the intensity of work on both a physical and intelligent level of different social
classes with their respective earnings, urging Campers to reflect whether members of society
can gain what they deserve and to appreciate the hard work of the less advantaged.

Despite an exhausting morning, Campers indulged in a joyful atmosphere in the afternoon
during the Cultural Convergence, where they showcased unique features of the countries they
represented. Featuring folk songs, dances, and even foreign languages, the performances
gave all Campers a refreshing understanding on different cultures. They also learnt to accept
and respect divergent cultures from all around the globe.

The day concluded with the Mini Conference, where all Campers were divided into three
parties, each consisting of Campers from all groups. The Conference started with Campers
presenting information about their assigned countries. Each party of Campers then had to
discuss and formulate policies regarding one of the three topics, namely child labour, carbon
emission, and education opportunities. They were required to consider the issues from multiple
perspectives and collaborate to work out a feasible plan. The Conference allowed thorough
information exchange between countries, broadening the scope of Campers to not only within
their designated countries.

how to unfold your wings as you fall.

-Ray Bradbury, author of Fahrenheit 451

World Congress

#43 #44

The two-day World Congress, the pinnacle of the Global Awareness Project, took place
from 27th to 28th December, 2015 at the University of Hong Kong. Campers, as Ambassadors
of their countries, were required to deliver a presentation on their domestic problems, together
with five feasible solutions and a budget plan. The problems were food safety in China, water
pollution in India, study stress in South Korea, poor economy in Venezuela, energy problem in
Russia, and migrant and resources problem in Germany.

Each presentation was followed by a 25-minute question-and-answer session, in which
Campers were asked to make immediate responses to the questions raised by representatives
from other countries as well as Council members. After all groups had presented their proposal,
Campers then needed to persuade members of different non-governmental organisations to
fund and support their proposed solutions. Their performances were taken into consideration
by Council members and various non-governmental organisations, from which they gained
information that could enrich the original proposal.

However, after the previous session, the Congress was hijacked by Novulux, a Hong Kongbased underground organisation, by kidnapping one of the Council members. Representatives
of each country were then demanded to prepare an action plan and a timeline for solving
an assigned local problem, and present the plan to Novulux on the second day of the World
Congress. The Congress was temporarily under Novuluxs control and Campers were dismissed
in the dark conference room to prepare for the presentation for the next morning.

The Congress resumed under a solemn atmosphere after Campers had a rather tough
night preparing for Novuluxs demands, which were announced at the end of the first day of the
Congress. Harshly controlled by members of Novulux, the original smoothness of the Congress
was interrupted by an additional presentation session, where a 15-minute presentation session
regarding local problems and a subsequent 10-minute enquiry session were held for each
group. After introducing their action plans, Ambassadors of each country were questioned
by members of Novulux for a deeper discussion on each local issue. The hijack was finally
resolved after Novulux showed its satisfaction towards the proposals.

After the retreat of Novulux, Council members eventually regained possession and took
up the Congress. In the afternoon, a lobbying session took place. Campers were required
to explore the University campus to look for checkpoints and complete their tasks. Each
checkpoint represented a particular stakeholder for Campers to gain support from for their
proposals. The lobbying session provided a light-mood opportunity for Campers to ease off
from pressure after the nerve-wrecking presentations while contributing to their proposals
benefit at the same time.

Each country was then given the chance to vote for the proposals they supported.
With their efforts in persuading different parties also taken into consideration, a total of four
countries had their proposals approved. The voting session ringed the curtain down on the
two-day World Congress.

8 Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens

can change world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.
-Margaret Mead , American anthropologist

GAP Closing Ceremony

#70

The Closing Ceremony of the Global Awareness Project took place on a
chilly day at Queens College on 23rd January, 2016. In the morning, Campers
engaged in checkpoint games in which they had to obtain as many points
as possible in exchange for various types of food. They were then required
to utilise their creativity to make a sandwich out of their obtained resources.
After the making of the sandwiches, a twist was revealed that another group
was to eat their sandwiches instead of themselves. Having borne in mind a
sense of empathy, Campers understood that they were blessed to have the
ability and responsibility to help others lead a better life.

We were also very honoured to be joined by our Honorary Advisor, Dr.
Lo Chi Kin, JP, former Chairperson of the Oxfam Hong Kong. He shared his
own experiences in serving the community and offered invaluable insights
into helping alleviate local social problems. His inspirational speech had
provided a platform for Campers and Committee members to reflect on
themselves and on society.

In the afternoon, Campers were brought to the Victoria Park in groups
and walked along a designated path for several times. Not being informed
clearly of their task, Campers had to observe the surroundings as they walked
and answer related questions afterwards. This session reminded Campers
of the importance of being an active observer to discover the treasures
that lie beyond their step, to overcome uncertainties and challenges with
their strength and determination, to seize every opportunity and to learn with
an open heart.

The Project was rounded up with the Backwriting session that allowed
Campers to write and express their thoughts and appreciation towards
their groupmates, and the last Family Time with companions that had
companied them since November. The Global Awareness Project cheerfully
came to an end in the midst of the Union Song and the Outstanding Cheer.

16 If you want to go fast, go alone;

Every End Is A New Beginning.

if you want to go far, go together.
-Afrikaans Proverb

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An orbit is a path

Like a star, each of us has a path that we travel down

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The end, is where we begin again.

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h a star travels by.

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determine who we will become.
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Your Orbit? :)

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