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Youth Empowerment Service Youth Empowerment Service YES, is a comprehensive English speaking community-based transition program YES focuses on individual needs for growth.

Youth Empowerment Service (YES) is a community-based transition programme launched by the Methodist Study Trust (MST) in April 2014 to provide comprehensive life skills training for English-speaking adults with special needs. Involvement of the young adult, the guardians and YES staff team is YES’s key of success. As a community-based transition programme, our trainees will learn skills they need to enter their adulthood and the community such as social and communications skills, independent living skills, functional skills and understanding of relationships with others, through various activities and community and vocational experiences. Equals ‘Moving On’ Literacy and Numeracy, Functional Skills and Sex and Relationships Education, as well as resources from latest research are adopted on a daily basis.

[🌕 Warmest wishes for a joyful Mid-Autumn Festival!]Festivals are more than just traditions — they are opportunities to ...
25/09/2026

[🌕 Warmest wishes for a joyful Mid-Autumn Festival!]

Festivals are more than just traditions — they are opportunities to learn about different cultures, connect with others🫱🏻‍🫲🏼, and create meaningful experiences together😉.

This Mid-Autumn Festival🥮🌕, we had lots of fun celebrating together! We started by watching a video and learning about the stories and traditions behind the festival. Then, we put our thinking caps on to solve tricky riddles and played Mid-Autumn Bingo, spotting the moon, mooncakes, the Jade Rabbit and Chang’e. 🌕🥮🐇

And of course, no Mid-Autumn celebration is complete without sharing delicious mooncakes with our friends!
How did you celebrate this year? Let us know below! 👇

[Mission Accomplished: Different Ways to Make a Difference❤️]It’s always such a joy😃 to return and volunteer with Ronald...
23/09/2026

[Mission Accomplished: Different Ways to Make a Difference❤️]

It’s always such a joy😃 to return and volunteer with Ronald McDonald House Charities! Standing for three hours to encourage customers to buy raffle tickets is truly one of our most meaningful experiences each year💪🏻🫱🏻‍🫲🏼.

Approaching people to ask for donations can sometimes be intimidating, but remembering the cause — helping sick children 👧🏻👦🏻and their families 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦stay together in a “home away from home” 🏠— makes it all worthwhile. Seeing people donate so willingly and without hesitation is incredibly fulfilling💵🪙. It motivates us to step out of our comfort zones, connect with others and do our part to support as many families as possible💪🏻🫱🏻‍🫲🏼.

At the same time, we know that making a difference can look different for everyone. While some friends took on the challenge of approaching customers and selling raffle tickets🎟️, others contributed to the community through recycling activities♻️. Some may feel comfortable meeting new people🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 and speaking up🗣️, while others may need more time to adjust to a new environment or find a different way to contribute😉👏🏻.

Different strengths, different ways to participate💪🏻🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 — but the same meaningful purpose. 🌱❤️

Join SNNHK and SENIA Hong Kong for “Beyond Secondary School” event! This session is designed to help families support yo...
11/09/2026

Join SNNHK and SENIA Hong Kong for “Beyond Secondary School” event! This session is designed to help families support young people with diverse learning needs as they prepare for life beyond secondary school.

We are proud to share that Melody will be joining the panel on Education and Training Pathways, sharing insights on the emotional and practical challenges of transition, navigating alternative pathways, and building the skills and confidence young people need for their next stage.

Following the panel, don’t miss the ‘Chat Zone’ — a great opportunity to meet the speakers, connect with us, and learn more about our programmes!

🗓️ When: Saturday, 19th September 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: EY wavespace, 22/F, CITIC Tower, 1 Tim Mei Avenue, Admiralty

Spaces are limited — register now to reserve your place!
https://www.snnhk.org/event-details/beyond-secondary-school-pathways-opportunities-employment-for-sen-students

[ Bringing Lessons to Life: From DIY Crafts to Massive Museum Models! 🦖]Our theme learning sessions got a major creative...
04/09/2026

[ Bringing Lessons to Life: From DIY Crafts to Massive Museum Models! 🦖]

Our theme learning sessions got a major creative upgrade! Alongside learning about biodiversity, we started building our own animal🐊🐸🦁 and plant models🌴🌾🌱 using recycled tissue rolls🧻 and cardboard📦. We loved choosing our favourite creatures to design, and after weeks of crafting, we’ve created an entire mini-forest🌳 that we’re proudly displaying here at the centre! 🏢✨

The excitement went even further during our recent museum outing. We got to see jaw-dropping, life-sized models of dinosaurs🦖, zebras🦓 and giraffes🦒! Seeing these animals on such a massive scale brought our classroom lessons — and even our tissue roll models — to life in the coolest way possible. 🦓🦒

It’s amazing how a simple craft project can connect us to the giant wonders of the natural world! 🌍💚

[Leveling Up Our Summer Adventure]Getting ingredients at the local supermarket is usually part of our cooking sessions🍎🍆...
20/08/2026

[Leveling Up Our Summer Adventure]

Getting ingredients at the local supermarket is usually part of our cooking sessions🍎🍆🥕🍖🥩, but this summer, we decided to step out of our usual routine and explore the vibrant wet markets of Wan Chai and Wong Tai Sin💪🏻🤓.

The bustling stalls had so much to discover — things we would rarely find in a supermarket aisle, from fresh seafood, live fish and crabs moving around in the water to authentic butcher cuts! 🦐🐟🦀

We enjoyed looking around, spotting the differences and
experiencing a different side of everyday life in Hong Kong. Sometimes, the best adventures begin by going somewhere new and simply being curious about what we might find! 🤔🤩🤓

Have you explored your local wet market lately? What is your favourite hidden gem to buy there?🤔😛😜

[Small Group, Focused Training!]With a smaller training group🏋🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️, everyone had more opportunities to focus on the...
05/08/2026

[Small Group, Focused Training!]

With a smaller training group🏋🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️, everyone had more opportunities to focus on their skills💪🏻, practise at their own pace, and receive individual guidance from Coach Zaki😉.

We took things step by step👣, starting with the basics and focusing on building the correct movements and body posture💪🏻. After a full head-to-toe stretching routine💆🏻‍♀️🦵🏻 and warm-up🏋🏻‍♀️, we challenged ourselves with an obstacle course🏁, moving through the cones🔺🔺 while practising our speed🏁, coordination💪🏻, and control.

With more space to practise and more focused support, everyone enjoyed the training experience and encouraged each other throughout the session.😉🤩🫱🏻‍🫲🏼👏🏻

[Celebrating the little things]The real magic🪄✨ of a growing family lies in becoming each other's biggest cheerleaders🥳🎊...
20/07/2026

[Celebrating the little things]

The real magic🪄✨ of a growing family lies in becoming each other's biggest cheerleaders🥳🎊👏🏻. We make it a point to find joy not only in major milestones, such as birthdays🎂, but also in everyday victories🏁🏆.

Whether it's welcoming new friends into our circle🫱🏻‍🫲🏼, celebrating the completion of a challenging task💪🏻, or simply recognising one another's quiet achievements👏🏻, every success matters😉.

🥳🎊👏🏻Cheering each other on helps us stay connected🫱🏻‍🫲🏼, because it's often the little things that make life feel so big🤩🏆.

[Riding the Waves Together | July 2026 Newsletter]In our latest YES & CONNECT newsletter, we invite you to go behind the...
10/07/2026

[Riding the Waves Together | July 2026 Newsletter]

In our latest YES & CONNECT newsletter, we invite you to go behind the scenes and discover how we ride the waves of growth together as a community.
📖 Read our July 2026 newsletter here:
https://mailchi.mp/fb802e66dac7/youth-empowerment-service-newsletter-for-yes-connect-july-2026

As our community continues to grow and our needs become more diverse, we thoughtfully set our sails through everyday sessions—supporting learning🤓, communication🗣️, and friendship🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 in ways that meet each person where they are. Sometimes that means celebrating progress🎉🥳; other times it means slowing down⏸️, staying flexible💪🏻, and responding with understanding🙇🏻🙇🏼‍♀️.

Through community experiences, life skills, friendships, and supportive routines, we create a steady environment where people can pause⏸️, reflect🤔, and respond with care🫡.

We hope you enjoy this glimpse into how we support one another, celebrate our growth, and continue our journey together😉🫱🏻‍🫲🏼🙏🏻.

[Independent Living: Exploring New Ingredients in the Kitchen 🍳🦑🍆]In our cooking lessons👨🏼‍🍳👩🏼‍🍳, we take turns handling...
15/06/2026

[Independent Living: Exploring New Ingredients in the Kitchen 🍳🦑🍆]

In our cooking lessons👨🏼‍🍳👩🏼‍🍳, we take turns handling different ingredients🥒🥕, giving everyone the opportunity to practise new skills and build confidence💪🏻 in the kitchen.

Recently, we’ve been exploring healthier and less familiar foods, such as eggplants🍆 and squid🦑. We learned how to wash, prepare and cook them safely while discussing their texture🖐🏻, taste😋 and nutritional benefits💪🏻.

Some of us felt unsure🤔 about trying these ingredients at first, but after tasting the finished dishes, we discovered new foods we enjoyed😋😻. It was a great reminder that being open to new foods is an important part of healthy eating💪🏻.

Step by step, we are building cooking skills, confidence, independence and healthy habits for everyday life🙌🏻🤩.

[Mental Health Matters]Mental Health Awareness Month🧠🤓 reminds us that well-being is closely connected to our relationsh...
28/05/2026

[Mental Health Matters]

Mental Health Awareness Month🧠🤓 reminds us that well-being is closely connected to our relationships🫱🏻‍🫲🏼, daily experiences💪🏻, and how we understand one another🥰🫶🏻.

Through our activities and community outings, we experience many moments of connection🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 — such as spending time with elderly friends⏰👵🏼👴🏼, sharing smiles🤩, having heartfelt conversations💬, and simply being present together. These small human connections help us feel part of a community where we are supported and not alone🫶🏻👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏼.

As we build these connections, we also learn that everyone experiences emotions differently. Sometimes, the most supportive thing we can do is to understand one another🫱🏻‍🫲🏼, respect how we feel🙇🏼‍♀️🙇🏻‍♂️, and give space when needed. Allowing time to process emotions is also a form of care🫶🏻👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏼.

Address

Room 109-110, G/F, Lung Tat House, Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate
Hong Kong

Opening Hours

Monday 09:30 - 15:30
Tuesday 09:30 - 15:30
Wednesday 09:30 - 15:30
Thursday 09:30 - 15:30
Friday 09:30 - 15:30

Telephone

+85223517393

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