Changemaker Gear Up Training Series (GUTS)

Everyone can be a changemaker. But making real change you need courage and determination. Changemaker GUTS will build up your changemaking muscles by developing your mindset and skills to make positive impact.
A series of activities, talks and workshops will be offered to support you to become a changemaker. These will include some practical tools and approaches that you can apply in your projects. Changemaker GUTS will also bring together civic-minded students where you meet potential teammates with aligned values to take on the Connect for Change together. We are here to empower you to lead and inspire change!
You will be able to:
- Cultivate changemaker qualities and mindset
- Equip with knowledge and skills to develop ideas to address societal needs
- Understand the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global connectedness on the larger societal problems
Feel free to join any events that interest you:
Period |
Sep 2022 - Apr 2023 |
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Certificate of Participation |
Participate in any 3 activities, events or workshops |
CORE1905 |
Upon completion of recognized talks, activities or workshops, CORE1905 course participants can attain course hours under "Self-Directed Experience". Refer to respective program for the arrangement. Participants who are away from the session for 10 minutes or more may not be able to attain the CORE1905 course hours. |
Financial Subsidy
Mrs Choi Ma Oi Kuen Students’ Holistic Development Scheme
The Scheme is designed to encourage students to participate in endorsed co-curricular programs to learn outside classroom and contribute to the community. It provides a source of financial support to ensure that students who seek personal growth, community engagement and experiential learning opportunities can participate fully in the programs and are not disadvantage by financial reason.
Participants of Changemaker GUTS can apply for the Scheme to receive a subsidy, with priority given to Tertiary Student Finance Scheme (TSFS) government grant & loan recipients:
TSFS grant awarded |
Subsidy amount |
>50% of grant |
HK$900 |
<=50% of grant |
HK$450 |
Application: Complete the online application form on or before 30 April 2023.
Successful applicants will receive the subsidy upon satisfactory completion of 3 Changemaker GUTS events and submission of a reflective journal.
Events and Workshops
Changemaker Pathway
Follow the Changemaker Pathway to understand community needs, develop your skills and changemaker qualities, then turn your ideas into actions for the good of all.