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HSBC nurtures next generation at different stages of their growth
HSBC nurtures next generation at different stages of their growth
Young people are our future, and it is a responsibility of society to nurture and support the next generation at different stages of their lives.
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Through The Hongkong Bank Foundation, HSBC offers a range of initiatives, supported by volunteers from the bank, that are aimed at empowering young people by helping equip them with the skills, knowledge and resources they need to reach their full potential.
Instilling empathy and a sense of mission
The teenage years are an important life stage – a time that shapes one’s world view, values and dreams. Anson Yung, like other 15-year-old students, is still finding his way. Besides facing academic pressure, Yung also struggles to navigate a path where his dreams might take him in the future.
He became more confident about his ambitions and talents after joining the Hong Kong government-led Strive and Rise Programme, which helps students in Form One to Four who are from underprivileged families broaden their horizons and create a brighter future.
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He was paired with an HSBC volunteer, Cyrus Chu, who is a senior wealth planning consultant at the bank. “My mentor is very passionate. He often invites me to participate in various activities and genuinely wants to help shape my future,” Yung explains. “He is like a brother to me.”