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Thursday, July 19, 1973
IMPORTANCE OF DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD SCHEME STRESSED
The Director of Social Welfare, Mr. F.K. Li, believes the Duke of
Edinburgh Award Scheme has an important role to play in the ever expanding
development of youth services in Hong Kong.
Mr. Li said that in recent years youth work in Hong Kong had been
expanding rapidly.
"The expansion of various youth activities is included in the Social
Welfare Five Year Plan and its ultimate aim to set up a children and youth
centre for every 20,000 people," he said.
It is in this context then that the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
can assist by organising more activities for these centres. The scheme's
activities are a challenge drawn up for youth.
"It encourages young people to acquire more knowledge, to develop
their confidence and persistence, to make good use of their leisure time
and to serve the community," he said.
Mr. Li added that in its work the scheme contributes a great deal
towards helping youth and society understand each other.
The Director was speaking at the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme
presentation ceremony of Silver Awards held at the Mariner's Club in Middle
Road, Kowloon, Mrs. Li presented the certificates to the successful candidates.
Note to Editors:
Copies of Mr. Li's speech, in Chinese only,
are boxed this evening.
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