People & Purpose Theatre
Empowering Local Leaders: Building Social Change
Day 1 : 11:30 – 12:20
To explore how empowering young leaders can drive movements for social change, discussing strategies for training, supporting, and amplifying their voices. Participants will gain insights on fostering community-driven initiatives that address local issues effectively, with a focus on the importance of cross-sector collaboration.
Learnings
- Why is empowering young leaders essential for social change?
- What training and support systems can effectively empower young leaders?
- How can these challenges be overcome to ensure meaningful youth participation and leadership?
- What role does cross-sector collaboration play in empowering young leaders?
- What trends are shaping the future of youth leadership in social movements?
Post-Event Actions
- Identify and overcome barriers by conducting surveys and community forums to address challenges faced by youth in participating in social initiatives.
- Foster cross-sector collaboration by establishing partnerships with NGOs, government, and private sectors to enhance support for youth-led initiatives.
- Monitor emerging trends in youth leadership and social movements to inform future initiatives and training programs.
Supported by
BESGO, CUHK
BESGO, a program backed by CUHK Business School, aims to educate and inspire the next generation of change-makers on how social good, social innovation, and sustainable practices can shape businesses and society’s future. With activities like training workshops, talks, and real-world projects, BESGO helps deepen students’ understanding of social needs and sustainability issues. By connecting educators, business professionals, social innovators, and future change-makers, BESGO fosters collaboration and creates shared value towards building a better future for all.
Our sustainability goals for 2024:
- Increase the awareness and understanding of social and environmental issues among students and participants by providing educational resources, workshops, and field visits.
- Foster partnerships and collaborations with local and international organizations that align with BESGO’s mission and values, and promote sustainability and social good.
- Engage and empower students to take action and create positive social and environmental impacts through BESGO’s programs and activities, and provide opportunities for them to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world projects.
Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:
BESGO has organized various activities to promote social innovation, social good, and sustainable practices. In the past, we have designed and produced teaching and learning materials, conducted seminars and workshops, and facilitated visits to community and social enterprises. We also published feature articles and teaching cases, and presented at local and international conferences. These initiatives aim to raise awareness, deepen understanding, and provide opportunities for students to create real impact and foster collaboration for a better future.