The Inaugural “Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program” Empowers Female University Students to Soar

Sustainability | Jun 30, 2023
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Government officials, Hang Lung executives, industry guests and program mentors, gathered together in Hong Kong and mainland China to witness the female university students emerge as new social leaders

The inaugural “Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program” graduation ceremony was held separately in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Government officials, Hang Lung executives, industry guests, Program mentors and students, gathered together to witness the female university students from across the nation emerge as new social leaders.

 

Since the program launched last October in Hong Kong and mainland China, around 180 female university students from across the nation have participated and received over 6,300 hours of leadership training and mentorship. Mentees of the “Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program” agree that the program has been crucial in broadening their horizons, encouraging them to be better prepared to face the future.

 

Aligned with the Hong Kong SAR government’s efforts to promote and foster exchange and cooperation between Hong Kong and the Mainland, the three top performers among around 70 Hong Kong students were selected to meet with Mainland students and mentors in Shanghai. They also visited Hang Lung projects in Shanghai to learn more about opportunities on the Mainland.

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Outstanding participants of the program from Hong Kong and the Mainland hosted a Shanghai-Hong Kong Inspirational Talk at the graduation ceremony to exchange views

Guests’ Words of Wisdom

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Young people should first have realistic ideals and goals, then formulate a clear and feasible plan to achieve them, and utilize time wisely for self-improvement.

Ms. Louise Ho, Commissioner of Customs and Excise

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The ‘Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program’ advocates the spirit of giving full play to one’s talents and building a society that values diversity and inclusion. This spirit will be widely promoted as these students exercise their leadership and influence in their careers.

Mr. Weber Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Hang Lung Properties

Mentees’ Sharing

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After the series of activities in the program, my self-assurance has been notably augmented, leading me to firmly believe that women can join forces with other females in the community so as to innovate and create constructive societal impacts.

Jane Wong, The University of Hong Kong

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I had the opportunity to connect with diverse groups of people from different fields. These connections not only empowered me, but also confirmed that the future holds infinite possibilities.

Li Meijun, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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