Community GO - Struggle for Survival Poverty Simulation & Service「『窮』途末路」貧民體驗活動及服務
Billions of people around the world live in extreme poverty. Nearly 10% of the world's population are living below the World Bank poverty line of US$1.90 per day. This poverty simulation designed by Crossroads Foundation will help you experience the hopelessness and intricacy of the poverty web. After that, you can make a difference to the lives of people living in vulnerable circumstances through volunteering at Crossroads.
全球十分一人口只靠著每日1.9美元收入掙扎求存，為了讓科大同學有更深入了解冰冷數字背後的貧窮問題，科大侍學行現邀請同學參與國際十字路會設計的貧窮模擬體驗活動，讓大家感受貧窮帶來的絕望及惡性循環。體驗活動後，義工將會身體力行幫忙整理、包裝和搬運商業或獨立人士捐贈的物資，為香港和世界各地貧窮人口送上所需物資。
Date: 29 Oct 2022 (Sat)
Time: 9:45am - 5pm
Venue: Crossroads Foundation, Tuen Mun
Gathering Time & Venue: TBC
Sign up by 16 Oct: https://connect.hkust.edu.hk/get-involved/opportunities/221029-struggleforsurvivalexp
Remarks:
1. [Transportation arrangement] Transportation from HKUST and Kowloon Tong to Crossroads Foundation will be arranged. No return trip from Crossroads Foundation will be provided.
2. [Lunch arrangement] Lunch is not included. Participants need to pay for their lunch.
3.[Penalty for withdrawal after 16 Oct and/or absence] The Poverty simulation experience (Struggle for Survival) is fully subsidized by HKUST Connect. If you are unable to participate in the program as scheduled, you should withdraw your application before 16 Oct 2022 (Sun). Students who withdrawn from the Program after the deadline or absent from the Program will be charged a HKD 140 program fee.
4. [CORE1905] This is a recognized event in the "Self-directed Experience" component of CORE1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. You need to attend the event in full to get 5.5 hours.
5. [Changemaker 30] 6 Points will be awarded upon complete attendance of the session for Changemaker 30 registrants