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GLOBAL YOUTH MINISTERS 2 012

Memories. Created. Solidied.

Global Youth Ministers 2 012 List of Participants

AU Long Ting CHAN Chun Wing Jason CHAN Ka Wai Kelly CHAN Tsz Man CHAN Ying Tung CHAU Tsz Wing CHENG Hiu Fung CHENG Hui Kiu CHENG Yui Cheong CHEUNG Hoi Mei CHEUNG Hoi Nga CHEUNG Lik Hang CHIU Chi Long CHIU Hoi Ching Jasmine CHONG Ka Yan CHOW Sharon CHUNG Wing Tung FAN Chi Mei Judy FUNG Wai Lam William HO Chak Hin HO Ka Fuk HO Pui Shuen Cherry HUANG Ruyi JUAN Ching Hillary KAM On Wing KWOK Jason LAM Cheuk Ying LAU Chun Pong LAU Hiu Wah LAU Hiu Ying LAU Jimmy LEE Car Kin Bosco LEE Cheuk Yiu LEE Chun Fai LEE Man Lai LEE Wing Chi Grace LEUNG Ho Chit Cavin LEUNG Shing Hei LI Ka Yan Catherine LI Man Wai LI Po Hsien Valentina LU Yan Wen LUI Oi Ki LUNG Wing Kwan MA Sin Hang MA Yu Ling MARK Yuen Ting NG Chi Yui NG Ka Hei Michelle NG Phoebe NG Pui Ho NG Ting Yuk NG Wing Yee NG Yan Yee NG Yee Tung NG Yu Yan Kate NG Yuen Ki Kieo SIT Ka Ming SO Ching SUEN Althea TANG Ming Hei TANG Pak Hin TANG Tsz Hong TANG Wai Laam TIN Wai Ho TONG Cheuk Hang TSANG Ling Ting TSANG Yee Wai TSUI Sin Chi Niki WANG Joshua WON Hok Ching WONG Hazel WONG Ho Lam Gavin WONG Po Ling WONG Sz Ching WONG Wing Hin Daniel WONG Yuen Sum YIM Wing Suet YIP Hiu Ching YIP Wing Ching

Executive COmmittee
Advisor President Vice President and Treasurer Vice President Secretary Member Member Member Member Member Onson Poon Inez Wong Elaine Chow Jeffery Tang Dorothy Lui Lim Kar Yee Timothy Chau Kel Chan Vincent Au Johnny Chan

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CHAIRPERSONS ADDRESS

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

As human beings, we proudly claim to be the most sophisticated on Earth. Yet, when we are faced with problems and disasters affecting Mother Nature, we seem less conscientious and tend to leave questions aside until it gets too late. Since we were rst told that some fossil fuels would run out in less than a century, we did little to change our consumption habits. Even when we witnessed unfortunate nuclear power plant explosions that took away lives of many, we did little to ensure high levels of stability and preparation in times of emergencies. We insanely expected things to improve by themselves over time. Nonetheless, we all know that effort is needed to bring about changes, or else the situation will only worsen over time, until it gets beyond control and becomes irreversible. We, as future pillars of the

society, are bestowed with the mission of contributing to both future development and environmental conservation; the mission of preserving the Earth the way she used to be, and return to our future generation the very Earth we borrowed from them. Global Youth Ministers 2012 has provided a fun and exciting platform for young leaders to exchange views on the international issue of nuclear energy. I sincerely hope that GYM 2012 has been an enjoyable experience for everyone, and that memories as well as lessons learnt will linger on, beyond this neat collection of the happy moments.

Inez Wong President of GYM 2012

Opening Ceremony & Workshop

Feb 11, 2012 Duke of windsor social service building
The opening ceremony was launched by the inspiring speeches of our honorable guests, who encouraged participants to broaden their horizon and conserve our environment, followed by sharing by past participants of GYM 2011. The kick-off ceremony marked the climax of the Opening, where pictures showing polluted scenes were removed, revealing a pair of hands holding the Earth, representing our hope for the future of the Earth. After the end of the Opening Ceremony, Dr. William Yu delivered a lecture on Hong Kong Energy Index and Demand Side Management. Through this workshop and the subsequent discussion session, participants deepened their knowledge on Hong Kongs current energy consumption status and related problems.

Training Camp

Feb 18 &19 , 2012

Youth Square

The training camp began with a series of ice-breaking games, followed by the exciting Detective Game. Scenes of one-policeman press conference, mistress starred by out best-actress, and creative ideas raised by participants in their discussion made up the excitement and fun!

Cultural Night at the Camp was yet another highlight. Participants were dressed up for Country Performances and social dance, Feb 18 , 2012 Dance studio, Youth SquarE followed by a great performance by the humorous guest magician.

CULTURAL NIGHT

WORKSHOPs & Presentation SessioN

Feb 25 , 2012 LT6, Lady Shaw Building, CUHK
Workshops by Distinguished Guest Speakers In preparation of the Summit, participants were given the chance to attend talks by distinguished guests, Dr. Kenneth Chan and Dr. A. L. Roy Vellaisamy. Dr. Chan focused on how energy crisis could be related to international relations and cross-country conicts. Dr. Vellaisamy, on the other hand gave our participants basic physics knowledge related to energy usage, in particular nuclear energy.

Presentation Session by GYM Diplomats Participants were also asked to conduct research and work on position paper of their representative countries. Delegates from each country were given time to present their ndings such as basic information of a country, her interesting facts and customs, as well as energy resources and its usage within the territory. Most of the teams actually did a great job that day. The presentation session gave delegates a great opportunity to learn more about different countries, where they gained preliminary understanding of other countries and controversial energy issues before the Summit.

Summit & Closing Ceremony

Mar 3 & 4 , 2012 COUNCIL CHAMBER & LE1, HKU
After intensive and comprehensive training in previous weeks, participants were equipped with the skills and basic knowledge about international relations, which facilitated their discussion in the 2-day Summit. Participants acted as delegates of the 16 representative countries. Co-operating with other countries while protecting the rights of their countries proved to be a real challenge for them. At first, the balancing exercise was difficult for the young delegates, but soon they adapted to the rules and procedures and maximized opportunities to speak. After two days of in-depth discussion, delegates were able to come up with a final resolution and concluded the summit. GYM 2012 Summit ended in a round of applause, and delegates were left with broadened horizon and invaluable friendships.

Joshua Wang (North Korea)

The GYM experience was one unsurpassed in my 'book of experiences'. It was a most interesting month of weeke nds even thoug h by the end of it, I needed a lot of sleep. Through the experience I clearly learned to recogn ise my personal value and ability. I got the experience to learn from the most varying range of capabilities in differ ent areas, in a huge range of positions. Some deserved, others undeserved. Some went to the extent to surprising me with t h e m o s t u n ex p e ct e d ca p a b i l i t i e s d e s p i t e their background. I appreciate the leaders who worked with the sole aim of making GYM and fun learning experience and justly put their personal wants and desires aside. The activity was led most of the participants to a new realis atio n of t he g lobal s tage. Attem pts of t he participants were to be much applau ded. Definitely a recommendable activity for those who want new experiences.

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