https://www.scmp.com/rss/524235/feed The latest news and top stories on Chen Yimin. She is an award-winning journalist and founder of Ginger Innovation, Hong Kong's first creative social enterprise for ageing education. As a finalist in the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, she trains older adults to be storytellers and mentors, helping them regain confidence and redefine ageing. Over 500 seniors have completed her programme. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Jimmy Chow Jimmy Chow Hongkonger Wong Yiu-ming was once uncertain about his role in society after retirement, but he has regained confidence after sharing his personal stories with students. “We thought we were teaching the young. But in truth, they helped us see ourselves differently,” said Wong, 71, who was deputy executive vice-chairman of a listed company in Hong Kong before he retired. Wong is one of about 60 elderly people who have shared their stories in classrooms, community centres and shopping centres... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3329202/spirit-hong-kong-awards-enterprise-bridges-generations-through-stories-elderly?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3329202/spirit-hong-kong-awards-enterprise-bridges-generations-through-stories-elderly?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:10 +0000 Jimmy Chow Jimmy Chow An award-winning journalist turned educator is teaching Hong Kong how to age well – not through textbooks, but through life stories. At Ginger Innovation, founder Chen Yimin trains older adults to become storytellers and mentors, helping them rebuild confidence and inviting society to redefine ageing as a form of continued learning. When Chen left journalism in 2020 after more than a decade covering social and ageing issues, she carried with her a realisation that would change her career: no one... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3329060/spirit-hong-kong-awards-educator-helps-seniors-unleash-their-hidden-potential?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3329060/spirit-hong-kong-awards-educator-helps-seniors-unleash-their-hidden-potential?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Oct 2025 03:35:13 +0000