JCI Kowloon
Background
Established in 1965, JCI Kowloon stands as the second oldest chapter in JCI Hong Kong, China, with a distinguished history of empowering young people through impactful community projects and leadership development. Building on a legacy of initiatives such as “Shelter Dreams,” “MC in the House,” and “Y(outh)-Soul-Serious,” we continue our mission to foster personal growth and create positive change. In 2026, our chapter embraces the theme "Seize Your Journey." We recognize that every member’s path to leadership is unique. This year, JCI Kowloon is dedicated to serving as your Compass, providing the direction, support, and diverse opportunities you need to navigate your own journey with confidence. We will guide you through transformative experiences in leadership development, business affairs, community development, and international affairs—empowering you to grow, connect, and lead with purpose. Together with our 7 sister chapters across Asia, we are committed to nurturing a new generation of active citizens ready to seize their potential and craft a lasting impact.
Projects
- Y(outh)-Soul-Serious 2026: Youth "Paw"er Up
- Super Communicator
First half of 2026
This year, JCI Kowloon will launch three flagship projects covering all four areas of development.
1. Community Development - “Y(outh) Soul Serious”
In 2025, “Y(outh) Soul Serious” successfully supported 10–15-year-olds with mental health support, resilience training, and mental health first-aid, developing 60 student ambassadors.
Building on this achievement, Y(outh)-Soul-Serious 2026: Youth Soul "PAW"ER Up, will focus on youth emotional resilience. It addresses Asian families’ unique open-dialogue deficits amid youth mental health declines via Nonviolent Communication + Animal-Assisted Therapy (Paws as Ambassadors).
The 3-phase project includes a territory-wide survey, family service days, and a community communication campaign, aiming to foster empathetic family communication and supportive home environments.
Key date: 2 May 2026 The first kick-off event will include a featured suicide prevention talk and interactive session conducted by the Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong , as well as services by 30 police volunteers and volunteer dogs.
2. Leadership Development – MC (Master of Communication) in the house
MC in the House”, launched in 2022 as JCI Kowloon’s flagship individual development project, addresses Hong Kong’s rising demand for professional MCs by empowering young adults via hands-on training, mentorship and professional workshops.
This year, JCI Kowloon will elevate MC in the House—our flagship individual development project launched in 2022 that equips young adults with professional Master of Ceremony to MC (Master of Communication) in the House: Super Communicator.
Tailored for university students and fresh graduates, the programme responds to real workplace needs and highlights irreplaceable human communication skills in the AI age. It offers a structured four-tier curriculum covering MC techniques, facilitation, conflict mediation, and event stakeholder management to boost personal expression, teamwork, and emotional intelligence.
With expert mentorship, professional certification, industry support, and job-shadowing opportunities, the programme enhances employability, aligns with global development goals, and cultivates confident, versatile leaders for diverse careers.
Key dates: Workshops on June 22, 25, 29 and July 2. Closing on July 12
Participants will take part in four professional workshops covering master of ceremony skills, facilitation, mediation, and event management. Outstanding participants will also be awarded exclusive job-shadowing opportunities.
3. Business Affairs and International Affairs – JCI Kowloon & JCI Pan Mac 35th Twinning Anniversary Celebration Banquet cum GBA Business Tour
In 2025, JCI Kowloon’s Business Affairs launched Business to the Power N, a flagship programme empowering young entrepreneurs. Aligned with SDG 8, the project strengthened practical skills, expanded networks, and connected youth with regional opportunities.
Business to the Power N 2026: Seize Beyond Boundaries, empowering future leaders. Launching locally, it features a Kowloon Mosque tour, Chungking Mansions networking lunch, and a Belt and Road and Halal market keynote, highlighting Hong Kong’s diversity and inclusion as a global business gateway. The series expands regionally with a Greater Bay Area (Zhuhai) business visit, including company tours, a Quadpartite MOU signing with GBA partners, and a grand banquet marking JCI Kowloon and JCI Pan Mac’s 35th Twinning Anniversary. This platform fosters tangible growth in the new global economy.
Key dates: 18-19July 35th Twinning Anniversary Celebration Banquet cum GBA Business Tour
Second half of 2026
Harbour Light July
1. Y(outh) Soul Serious Y(outh) Soul “Paw”er Up 2026 focuses on youth mental health optimisation and family relationship enhancement. Addressing prevalent adolescent stress and ineffective parent-child communication among Hong Kong grassroots families, the project upholds JCI’s youth empowerment spirit. Breaking from traditional material-based welfare, it innovatively integrates companion animals’ healing effects and professional psychological guidance. The low-pressure interactive environment effectively breaks communication barriers, relieves youth anxiety, improves parent-child interaction and safeguards adolescent mental well-being, while offering JCI Kowloon members valuable hands-on social service opportunities to practise social responsibility.
Held on 2 May, the event attracted over 200 teenagers and families. Partnering with the Hong Kong Police Volunteer Service Corps and psychologist Prof. Paul Wong, JCI Kowloon adopted a dual-service model of animal-assisted interaction and psychological sharing. A total of 30 well-trained companion pets eased on-site tension, while Prof. Wong delivered tailored family communication guidance. Supported by rigorous volunteer training and safety arrangements, warm pet interactions bridged family gaps and strengthened parent-child bonding. The professional session also taught practical communication skills, helping families resolve daily conflicts and build harmonious relationships.
The project received outstanding feedback from participants, fully embodying JCI Kowloon’s mission of empowering youth and serving community wellness. It fills grassroots mental health service gaps with innovative emotional intervention, upgrading conventional welfare from material support to in-depth psychological care. Professional partnerships showcase JCI Kowloon’s forward-thinking social care vision and public service capabilities, enhancing public recognition of its dedication to youth development and community building.
2. Business and International Affairs Project: JCI Kowloon and JCI Pan Mac 35th Twinning Celebration cum Greater Bay Area Business Tour
The JCI Kowloon and JCI Pan Mac 35th Twinning Celebration cum Greater Bay Area Business Tour was held on 18–19 July, highlight cross-border initiative, featured Zhuhai enterprise tours, youth exchange roundtables and a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing banquet witnessed by members from JCI Kowloon and JCI Pan Mac with over around 100 participants attended. The MOU was co-signed by four parties: JCI Kowloon, JCI Pan Mac, Zhuhai Young Entrepreneurs Association and One Belt One Road International Exchange Association. This event stood out as an impactful business activity as it established formal long-term multi-city collaborative ties through the joint agreement.
3. Leadership Development Flagship Project: Super Communicator 2026
Super Communicator is KJC’s flagship 2026 leadership training programme tailored for modern workplace communication skills. Four themed workshops ran from June to July with four veteran industry trainers covering emceeing, corporate pitching, event management and conflict mediation. A graduation ceremony hosted career coach to discuss AI-era career advantages, issuing official certificates and arranging cross-industry networking for all attendees. Top graduates will receive exclusive real-world job shadowing opportunities to translate classroom communication theories into practical on-site experience. Total project participants around 50, including internal organising crew and cross-chapter JCIHK members.
Projects
 Y(outh)-Soul-Serious 2026: Youth "Paw"er Up |  Super Communicator |