The Hong Kong charity using a Catholic priest’s approach to help city’s young boost their self confidence
- FHL Adventure Education Centre takes lesson from 19th century to help youth thrive and survive in modern day
Brian Chan Tsun-hin, 20, no longer shies away from people after taking part in a programme aimed at boosting language skills and self-confidence in the young.
“I was quite a reserved person.” he said. “Now I have more confidence in myself. I am also a better communicator.”
The former participant benefited from the 2016 Rainbow Project designed by the charitable organisation FHL Adventure Education Centre, which combined English tutoring with games and activities to give teenagers an opportunity to improve their language skills.
The charity follows the teaching methods developed by 19th century Catholic priest Don Bosco, and seeks to educate the young through loving kindness. Apart from organising activities to help young people build their confidence and self-esteem, it also trains individuals to serve the community.
Chan, who now works full-time at the education centre, said he was delighted he could put his new skills into practice by running activities for younger children.
Fellow worker Tin Kwan-lung, 25, was also a participant in the training programme.