Changemaker 30
Changemaker Actions List
Changemaking is needed in every shape and size. Take action in any of the changemaking efforts below to improve our communities and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Each activity/attempt = 3 Points
(unless otherwise stated)
6 Points will be awarded upon completion.
6 Points will be awarded upon endorsement by HKUST Connect.
9 Points will be awarded upon implementing the endorsed project plan.
Send your service record to connect@ust.hk for verification.
Send your tax deductible receipt to connect@ust.hk for verification.
Send a photo of changemaking action you have taken with a description to connect@ust.hk for verification. Repeated actions will only be counted as 1 attempt.
Examples: buying fair-trade products, donating sanitizing products to the elderly in need, etc.
Important notes
- Community GO participants will be enrolled to Changemaker 30 automatically. Points for joining Changemaker 30 will be given to them accordingly.
- For participation in community services/experiences organized by HKUST Connect or external organizers, Points will be awarded on program basis i.e. if there are multiple direct service sessions within one program, Points will only be awarded once.
- For external services and donations, service records / tax deductible receipts need to be provided for verification. Only services/donations to the tax-exempt charitable organizations filed under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance will be counted towards the campaign. You can refer to the list of organizations here.
Hints for getting 30 points
Feeling lost about how to start your Changemaker actions? You can start by completing components in the Changemaker Pathway offered by us. Click here to check out about the meaningful programs - Community GO, Changemaker Gear Up Training Series (GUTS) and Social Good Action. You will get bonus Points for completing each of the programs.
Here are some scenarios that how you may get 30 or more Points in Changermaker 30.
| Student A | Make a pledge to be a Changemaker (3 Points) + Follow HKUST Connect on Instagram (3 Points) + Join 2 community services/experiences - HKUST Connect (6 Points) + Complete Community GO (6 Points) + Join 3 Changemaker Gear Up Training Series (GUTS) event (9 Points) + Complete 3 Changemaker Gear Up Training Series (GUTS) events (3 Points) = 30 Points |
| Student B | Make a pledge to be a Changemaker (3 Points) + Follow HKUST Connect on Instagram (3 Points) + Join 3 Changemaker Gear Up Training Series (GUTS) event (9 Points) + Complete 3 Changemaker Gear Up Training Series (GUTS) events (3 Points) + Submit a proposal for Social Good Action (6 Points) + Implement your proposal submitted for Social Good Action (9 Points) = 33 Points |
| Student C | Make a pledge to be a Changemaker (3 Points) + Join 2 community services/experiences - HKUST Connect (6 Points) + Join 1 community services - external organizations (3 Points) + Join 2 Changemaker Gear Up Training Series (GUTS) event (6 Points) + Take 2 individual change-making actions (6 Points) + Submit a proposal for Social Good Action (6 Points) = 30 Points |
These are only some scenarios for your reference. You are always welcome to explore your own way collecting 30 Points. Be a Changemaker - Think bigger, aim higher!