Monitors' report submitted to CS
The monitors appointed to observe the Orderly Repatriation Programme operation this (Tuesday) morning have submitted their report to the Chief Secretary.
The two monitors comprised a non-official Justice of the Peace, Mr Charles Chan Sing-chuk; and representative from a non-government organisation, Ms Helene Curran from Christian Action.
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Youth Exchange Programme delegates report on visits
The observations of two groups of young people made during their three-week visits to Britain and Germany were reported to the Commission on youth at a meeting today (Tuesday).
The youths, aged between 18 and 24, were selected from more than 100 candidates for the trips in the summer under the International Youth Exchange Programme.
The two groups, comprising six and 10 youths respectively, paid separate visits to Britain from June 29 to July 20 and to Germany from July 13 to 31.
A spokesman for the Commission said the objectives of the Exchange Programme, organised jointly by the Commission and the Home Affairs Branch, were to broaden the outlook and international vision of young people, and to enable them to exchange ideas and experience with their overseas counterparts.
"The visits serve also to enrich their experience and enhance their critical faculties," the spokesman said.
The itinerary in Britain included visiting local youth organisations, schools and universities, and participation in recreational activities. In Germany, individual home- stays were arranged to give young people a better insight into German culture and way of life.