The Home & Youth Affairs Bureau today invited eligible non-profit-making organisations to apply to operate youth facilities at Sham Shui Po and at Youth Square in Chai Wan.

The Sham Shui Po facilities are located at the Nam Cheong District Community Centre and the Tung Chau Street Temporary Market. Those in Chai Wan are located at the new interactive space on the 1/F and 4/F of Youth Square.

It was announced in the 2024 Policy Address that the bureau would set up a physical platform for Youth Link members in the Nam Cheong District Community Centre and the adjacent Tung Chau Street Temporary Market. Facilities will include multifunction areas, a youth culture and creativity bazaar, and small-scale performance spaces.

The goal is to provide a gathering place for ongoing interaction among Youth Link members and establish a base for the implementation of Youth Development Blueprint measures. This includes facilitating communication and collaboration among the Government, the Youth Development Commission and young people participating in various youth development programmes.

Meanwhile, in order to strengthen support for young people, the bureau will convert part of Youth Square. This will provide a new interactive space for young people to gather, develop their potential and participate in different activities.

In addition, the bureau will also roll out the “Good Stories of Hong Kong Youth Programme” by establishing a video studio at Youth Square for young people to produce video content promoting “good stories of Hong Kong youths”. Relevant training on video production will be provided.

Operating organisations will be required to organise on-site events such as workshops, cultural performances, collaborative projects, seminars and youth-led initiatives. They will also be required to manage the facilities, including food and beverage corners.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on August 19.