Oxfam Young Trailwalker Training Program
"Oxfam Trailwalker" is the largest hiking event in Hong Kong, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. 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 is launching the "Oxfam Young Trailwalker Training Program" in 2025. 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 - Now recruiting for Oxfam Young Trailwalker Supporters (May to June)
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.
Program Features
- Nurture a new generation to become "Oxfam Young Trailwalker" with full guidance from Oxfam Trailwalker and professional trail running coaches
- 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
- Special activities like trail photography workshops and night hikes will be organized to enhance the experience
- Suitable for youths with limited exercise or hiking experience
- 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
- Transportation subsidies, hiking gear sponsorship, and rewards will be provided to encourage participation and achievement of challenge goals
Program Incentives
Program Details
| Target Participants | Youth aged 12 to 21 |
| Date | From February to November 2025 |
| Time | Weekends and Public Holidays (Morning/Afternoon Session) |
| Location | All major trails in Hong Kong, including part of the MacLehose Trail |
Application Details
| Application Deadline | Application for the first phase of the program has been closed. Interested schools may contact Oxfam Development Education Team for further arrangements. |
| Application Process | 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 Google Form（https://forms.gle/VYREXr2BYQSFnPgh7）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." |
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
Organiser Growth Partner and Funder
| Program Consultant | Professor LAU Ka Wai, Maggie Research Associate Professor, School of Graduate Studies Lingnam University Hong Kong |
| Illustrator | Leung Ha |
| Supporting Organisations | THE SKYLINER LIMITED FATESPORT HK LIMITED |
Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact Oxfam Development Education Team
Ms Wu phone：3120-5131／email：[email protected] or
Ms Chui phone：3120-5149／email：[email protected]