Experiential Learning Project Profile
EXPLORE OUR
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES!
GH02-001
Community Building Project In Rural Tsuen Wan
Our Social Mission:
To enhance the community
building work in the rural area of
Tsuen Wan District.
Student Learning:
Students will learn about the
environmental resources of the
rural area of Tsuen Wan and the
sustainable use of local resources.
They will acquire research skills,
as well as polish the soft
skills in engagement exercise, communication and relationship building
with local community through this project.
Project Opportunities:
• Study and identify the local natural and cultural resources that may
be utilized for community development.
• Do site studies and conduct survey to obtain information and
opinions from the local community stakeholders.
• Suggest the best means of using local resources for ecotourism and
green life education.
• Set up activity platforms to arouse the interest of villagers on the
discovery of resources and advocate to them the importance of
using their resources for local social and economic development.
• Liaise with local villagers to promote the virtue of sustainability and
efficient use of local resources.
• Strengthens the sense of belongings and cohesiveness among
members of the community through preserving, cultivating and
inheriting the local resources.
• Facilitate the core group of community stakeholders to organize
activities by themselves to share their
experiences with others.
• Assist in organizing, promoting and
documenting activities, such as festivals,
exhibitions, workshops and eco-tours.
PROJECT LOCATION
Tsuen Wan,
Hong Kong
COMMUNITY PARTNER
H.K.S.K.H.
Lady MacLehose
Centre
KEY AREAS
Environmental Resources, Local
Resources, Rural Economy,
Community Building, Ecotourism,
Research, Community Engagement,
Communication, Relationship
Building
Interested faculty members are
welcome to contact Dr. Dennis Cheung,
Lecturer of GHELC
Phone: 2219 4828
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://ghelc.hku.hk