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Hong Kong students find purpose in global volunteer programs for children

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Dream Compassioneers, an organization founded in 2020, facilitates volunteer programs for Hong Kong students to assist children in need. The initiative has seen a significant increase in student applications, with approximately 300 students applying for around 30 spots this year, a substantial rise from the previous year's 50 applicants. These programs have extended to international locations including Cambodia, the Philippines, Nepal, and Zambia, fostering a spirit of purpose and responsibility among young volunteers. AI

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Hong Kong students find purpose in global volunteer programs for children

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jimmy Chow ·

    Small acts, shared dreams: students find purpose in helping children in need

    About 300 Hong Kong students applied this year for roughly 30 places on an overseas programme to help children in need, up from about 50 applicants last year. Dream Compassioneers co-founder Chan Yik-yeung said the response also showed what students could achieve when trusted wit…

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