Tackling Language with
Kadoorie Foundation

This program aims to foster social inclusion and improve second language skills among ethnic minority and underprivileged local students in the Yuen Long and Kwai Tsing Districts. By engaging students through rugby, the program promotes understanding and acceptance among diverse backgrounds while enhancing their language proficiency. Activities include demonstration rugby sessions that incorporate play-based learning, in-school training to develop teamwork and leadership skills, and joint training sessions to facilitate interactions among students from different backgrounds. Additionally, we emphasize parental engagement to support children's development, creating a holistic approach to language learning and social inclusion. The program also provides job training opportunities for non-Chinese speaking youth, paving the way for their future employment in the sports industry. Overall, this initiative not only builds language skills but also strengthens community bonds, fostering a more inclusive environment for all participants.

Key Objectives

To promote social inclusion and integration among students from different ethnicity.
To increase the value participants place on second language learning and develop their confidence levels utilising these language skills to enable them to thrive within and outside of the school environment.
To raise parents’ awareness to their children development and facilitate a more supportive environment for their continued participation
To provide job and capacity building opportunities to non-Chinese speaking youth