《Experiential Learning Trip to Taiwan with Fellow Travellers》 – Our Youth

The growth of a child is like cultivating seedlings. To thrive strongly, it requires careful irrigation, soil loosening, and fertilization.

Thanks to the Rotary Club of Kowloon Tong for giving the seven youngsters from ECH the opportunity to broaden their horizons. In December 2019, they went to Taiwan for a 5-day tour of the “Experiential Learning Trip to Taiwan with Fellow Travellers”. They learned to cooperate with the Rotary Club of North City, Taiwan, and organized activities for the Elderly Center, which aimed to bring joy to the elderly.  For this trip, all these youth had to take up the role of preparation by themselves.  The entire itinerary consists of booking air tickets, transportation and accommodation, itinerary routes, travel budgets, etc., all are planned by the youngsters.  This allowed them to learn plans and develop a spirit of cooperation. This ever first trip to other country in their life did bring them the most memorable experience.

“I am very brave today.  I am brave enough to go out and interact with the elderly in the class. This is a big breakthrough for me!  Everyone has more communication, and many events are going smoothly, so I appreciate everyone’s effort and hope to keep the momentum in the next few days.”

Hei

“I can offer help to hold this meaningful service, I feel so satisfied because I can have opportunity to serve other people in need during the trip, so it is not just fun but also let me learn how to take care of the elderly.”

Fung

“I am so happy today, especially everyone is trying his/her best to perform own part and create a wonderful atmosphere for the elderly. Those elderly are very happy.  We feel very grateful.”」

Kwan

 “At last, we have to say big thanks to Pik Yu and Max for their valuable comments.  Also, they provide the opportunities to us and let us try to arrange all the itineraries by ourselves.  Of course, we must thank for the sponsorship from Rotary club of Kowloon Tong for having this chance of being one of the participants.  In the Graduation ceremony, you can see our development and growth during this trip.  Again, big thank you to all our companions!”

Man