U-Fit Project

Project Objectives:

The project provided Thai boxing training together with a personal growth program. 

The trainings were provided to underprivileged youths (U-youths) with 52 lessons throughout a year.  It aims to improve the well-being of youth and help them find the right direction in life. Classes at the market price will also be offered to other youths as non-underprivileged youths (Non U-youths) to improve their health.

11

NGOs Partners​

251

Underprivileged Youths​

245

Non-Underprivileged Youths​

There were 48 activities during the project period with a format from workshop, seminars to site visiting.

The personal growth program consisted of 4 themes: 

Personal Growth  – Learn about goal setting, nutrition, well-being, character building, etc.

Social Studies – Learn about financial literacy, personal branding, social enterprise, etc.

Job Shadowing  – Provide them job exposure opportunities, showcase their talents

Evaluation & preparation  – Mentorship coaching, strategic planning for future

Impacts Generated:

1. Underprivileged youths – students

• Improved mental and physical health

• Acquired job skills and career development opportunities

• Achieved all-round development with our personal growth curriculum

• Understood themselves more, able to find a direction, set goals and plan for the future

2. Underprivileged youths – coach assistants

• Able to earn stable income and gain job opportunities as Thai Boxing training assistant

• Developed self-esteem and sense of achievement with valued contribution

• Became more self-assured and determined given a leading role as a coach/ training assistant

• Increased in social capital as they can interact with mainstreams

Through participating in the Life Development Programs, increased U-Youths potential future employability of other aspects besides being sports coaches

Quotes extracted from partial of the trained U-youths as coach assistants: 

Wai 阿偉

Coach Assistant

I think being a teaching assistant can increase self-confidence, communication between people and broaden social circles.

Kelvin 健仔

Coach Assistant

Being a coach can increase your work experience and also have the opportunity to equip yourself during your studies. In addition, this job can broaden the social circle and recognize friends of different age groups.

William

Coach Assistant

My greatest gain is that I can gain a work experience that adds to my knowledge of Muay Thai.

3.    Non-underprivileged students

• Improved their mental health & fitness through Thai boxing
• Boosted their confidence due to improvement in their fitness/ body shape
• Enriched their life experience as they bond with people with diverse backgrounds
• Built up sense of acceptance towards people of other sectors

Collaborating Partners :

 1. Recruitment of U-youths

• Lions College
• Wing Yin Hostel of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
• HKUST x YEH Family Philanthropy
• Sogang University
• Madam Lau Kam Lung Secondary School of MFBM
• PLK C W Chu College
• Hong Kong Baptist University Communication School
• YMCA
• SEnSE
• Rotaract Club of New Asia College, the CUHK
• Tang Shu-Wing Theatre Studio

Guest speakers/ Partnering Organizations for life-development programs:

• MindHK
• SEnSE
• Hong Kong Baptist University Communication School
• Hong Kong Federation of Women Limited HKFW
• WeConnect Consulting Ltd
• JF Beauty
• Hong Kong Children & Youth Services eSm^_^iley Cyber Youth Support Team
• WEDO GLOBAL