Oxfam Young Trailwalker Training Program 2025/26
"Oxfam Trailwalker" is the largest hiking event in Hong Kong. To pass on the spirit of Perseverance, Unity, Challenge, and Empowerment to the new generation, and in alignment with the Education Bureau's 4Rs Mental Health Charter, Oxfam Hong Kong launches the "Oxfam Young Trailwalker Training Program 2025/26" now. This program is fully supported by Growth Partner and Funder, The D.H. Chen Foundation, in response to societal concerns about students' physical and mental health.
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Latest Update - "Oxfam Young Trailwalker Training Program 2025/26" is now recruiting for Supporters! If you are interested in becoming a Supporter, please sign up by Wednesday, April 8.
We sincerely invite all "Oxfam Trailwalkers," teachers, and volunteers to become supporters of the "Oxfam Youth Trailwalker Training Program." Join us in accompanying and encouraging young students to complete their training, while also engaging and sharing with the students, and expanding social circles! Each training session has a quota of 2 supporters. Supporters can fill out the form and select their availabilities. We will arrange it on a first-come, first-served basis, giving priority to those who have never participated as supporters before. After completing the form, if successful, Oxfam staff will contact you to confirm the activity arrangements.
2025 Group and Individual Supporters
Mandarin Oriental Team
Teacher and Graduates of Hong Chi Lions Morninghill School
Fearless Dragon Hiking Team
Teachers of C.C.C. Mong Man Wai College
Individual Supporters
Individual Supporters
2025 Program Highlights
The “Oxfam Young Trailwalker Training Program 2025” has successfully come to a close! After nearly a year of training and Challenge Days, our youth participants not only carried forward the Trailwalker spirit, but also experienced significant changes in their mindset, physical fitness, and interpersonal relationships — becoming true YoungTrailwalkers! Watch the video below to hear directly from past participants about their experiences and insights!
Program Features
- Nurture 12-21 years old youths to become "Oxfam Young Trailwalker"
- Full guidance from Oxfam Trailwalker and professional trail running coaches
- Suitable for youths with limited exercise or hiking experience
- Each training session will take place on various trails in Hong Kong, including some sections of the MacLehose Trail, to enjoy the unique natural scenery of Hong Kong
- Training will include specific themes such as hiking knowledge, map reading, and basic first aid
- Participants are encouraged to complete the program at their own pace and according to their physical conditions, learning to enjoy nature and the joys of hiking
- Youth will be divided into teams of four, learning to collaborate and support one another to complete challenges together
- Participants who meet the attendance requirement will receive a program certificate
- Students may have the opportunity to participate in the "Oxfam Trailwalker 25km Youth Edition" in November 2026
- The program includes insurance coverage to ensure participant safety
Program Details
| Date | From January to August 2026 |
| Time | Weekends and Public Holidays (Morning Session) |
| Location | All major trails in Hong Kong, including part of the MacLehose Trail |
Application Details
| Application Period | The 2025/26 Program registration has closed. Students interested in participating may contact Oxfam Development Education Team Miss Chui (Phone: 3120-5149／Email:[email protected] to pre-register for the next program period! |
| Target Participants | Youth aged 12-21 |
| Application Process | Independent Students Registration Please fill out the online "Participant Application Form"（https://forms.office.com/r/MAkNKqExwf） After submitting the application form, students will receive a confirmation email and the "Participant Declaration and Parent/Guardian Consent Form". Once the declaration and consent form are completed, email to [email protected] Registration through Schools/Teachers Please have the responsible teacher at the school complete the "School Application Form" and email it to [email protected] Participating Students should fill out the "Participant Application Form" (PDF), which should be collected by the school and emailed to [email protected]； Alternatively, students can fill out the online Form（https://forms.office.com/r/Kmr0qmGaZL）and submit the "Participant Declaration and Parent/Guardian Consent Form", then email it to [email protected] *Please include in the email subject line: Application for the "Oxfam Young Trailwalker Training Program 2025/26" |
Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and teachers are only required to complete the school enrollment form to reserve a spot for students. For more information about the program and application, please refer to the following documents.
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Program Partners
Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact Oxfam Development Education Team
Miss Chui Phone:3120-5149／Email:[email protected] OR
Mr Chiu Phone:3120-5131／Email: [email protected]