This Hong Kong Life
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -This podcast by KELY Support Group (KELY) highlights stories and conversations with a variety of Hong Kong’s youths all from different backgrounds and provides a medium for young people to connect and understand each other. Each season consists of new stories by different youth discussing a new topic. There are episodes from Cantonese speakers and English speakers. Every person featured experiences our home differently, so we hope that you listen to each episode, connect with these youths, and learn about how they are adding to Hong Kong’s busy days and continuous story. KELY is a Hong Kong-based nonprofit organisation whose mission is to equip young people with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to support themselves and each other. http://kely.org
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Abraham
October 22, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBAlways labelled as the "difficult" and "troublesome" child, Abraham shares honestly with us on this week's episode on how being diagnosed as a high functioning autistic individual has helped him come to terms with being different. Tune in to hear his daily struggle in adjusting his thinking to fit social norms, interactions with people and how he embraces life as young adult today in a healthy and positive way. If you are based in HK and you'd like to learn more about autism and similar men...
Hyning & Nyassa
October 14, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBHave you ever thought of starting your own initiative or campaign at your school? This episode is a deep dive into Nyassa and Hyning's story of how raising awareness about mental health issues for their peers went from being a personal encounter to a whole school project, making room for youth to speak up and have positive conversations about mental health within their own school community. Check out Peace of Mind in HK and be inspired for your own initiatives! Happy World Mental Health Day...
Alex
October 07, 2020 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBSeason 3 kicks off with a personal story from 22-year-old Alex, who has found strength and positivity in the most difficult of times. From being cyberbullied to now pursuing a career in counselling, Alex shares her 10-year journey in finding herself, her voice and her passion in helping others. We understand that conversations around mental health can be encouraging, but sometimes, also difficult. If you would like to find out more resources for help in Hong Kong please check out our Cool...
John Joseph
September 30, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBWe're wrapping up our summer 2020 season with 3rd generation Filipino Hong Konger John Joseph, aka JJ. We first met JJ when he was 17 and now as a 2nd year architectural student. He shares his journey in holding onto his dreams and how to pursue it, playing sports and being surrounded by mentors and friends who've made a difference in his life. Support the show
Claire
September 22, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBClaire has always dreamed of living in Hong Kong since she was young. Having grown up in Jilin Province in Mainland China, she shares her personal journey in pursuing her passions and how each summer was spent prioritizing her activities and finding ways among her peer groups to stay focused on achieving their dreams. Claire has also been interning with KELY this summer, tune in to hear her reflections on her experience as an intern. Support the show
Ankita
August 25, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBBeing a Third Culture is never easy especially when you are in so many countries. Sixteen-year-old Ankita reflects on her experiences having lived all over the world and how these have shaped her to the person she is today. This episode highlights Ankita's personal journey in discovering her passions in sustainability from choosing to being a vegan to her summer projects this year to help with the environment. Tune in to hear about more! Support the show
Niki
August 11, 2020 02:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBFourteen year old Niki calls Hong Kong home, but she has moved and lived in multiple countries and school communities. From celebrating milestones and favourite summer plans, in this episode, listen to Niki share the highs and lows of being part of a generation that is growing up global, and how she has found ways to cope with the changes as well as adapt during COVID 19. Support the show
Sumi
August 04, 2020 02:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBSeason 2 kicks off with Sumi's story. She is an ethnically-Nepalese youth who was born, raised in Hong Kong and the first in her family to go to University! Listen to Sumi reflect on her experiences growing up in HK, how transitioning into adulthood has affected her and what her summer plans are during this time of the coronavirus. Check out the student organisation Sumi & her friends started for the next generation of Nepalese youth in HK - https://www.facebook.com/junshk/. More in the pod...
Shannon and Miriam
June 04, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBWe love a good besties story! Shannon and Miriam have known each other for a number of years now, and although they are in different schools, they have found ways to keep up their friendship and support one another, even during COVID-19! We caught up with these two just after schools restarted in Hong Kong after 3 months of school suspension - tune in to hear how they are re-adjusting during this time. (Thanks to www.bensound.com for their royalty free soundtrack "Hey" used in our intro and...
Phoebe
June 04, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBCurrently studying her Masters degree in Data Science from the City University of Hong Kong, Phoebe was first diagnosed with mental illness due to academic stress when she was in university. She now lives with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and shares her journey of going through this change and overcoming difficulties. Social interaction is the biggest challenge for many SEN youth and they often face negative labelling in the community. Hear Phoebe's story of hope for equal learning opport...
Nathaniel
May 14, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBBorn and raised in Hong Kong, Nathaniel shares his unique perspective growing up in a mixed family attending both the international and local school systems. Tune in to hear about his perspective on what skills youth need today to be resilient and ready for the future. Relationships with family are never easy, but Nathaniel shares how he has worked on his relationship with family, especially during covid-19! (Thanks to www.bensound.com for their royalty free soundtrack "Hey" used in our i...
Nathaniel
May 14, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBBorn and raised in Hong Kong, Nathaniel shares his unique perspective growing up in a mixed family attending both the international and local school systems. Tune in to hear about his perspective on what skills youth need today to be resilient and ready for the future. Relationships with family are never easy, but Nathaniel shares how he has worked on his relationship with family, especially during covid-19! (Thanks to www.bensound.com for their royalty free soundtrack "Hey" used in our i...
Mehek
April 28, 2020 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBMehek is a secondary school student who was born in Singapore, raised in Venezuela, Chile and returned to Hong Kong 3 years ago. Being a third-culture kid, Mehek is exposed to a variety of cultural influences: What does she consider home? How does she look at things? She also talks about her relationship with her parents and sister as well as teen relationship. While going through the current COVID-19 pandemic, Mehek shares her reflection on the situation on a personal and general perspect...
Kawal
April 21, 2020 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBKawal, ethnically Indian, born and raised in Hong Kong joins us for this week’s latest episode. As the first in her family to get into University, she shares on overcoming generational and communication gaps with her parents, travel experiences to India, summer internships and volunteer projects and her own vulnerability on the stress she feels from the uncertainties under the impact of COVID-19. Check in with how Kawal is adjusting her plans and passions during this time to choose positivit...
Ricky
April 16, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBAs a postgraduate student in HKU, Ricky is getting ready to join the education sector! As a young person himself, he shares his experiences working with younger youth, including stories as an ecotour guide and how it has shaped his choices today. Ricky also describes his daily life under Covid-19 and encourages his peers to take this time to enrich oneself including picking up hobbies. (Thanks to www.bensound.com for their royalty free soundtrack "Hey" used in our intro and outro jingle!) ...
Louis
April 14, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBBorn and having grown up in Hong Kong, Louis shares his relationship with his family, from sibling rivalry (and love!) to the push and pull interaction with his Chinese parents when choosing what to study in university and where to go. As a law student today, he talks about considerations for anyone thinking about studying law and how he’s been coping with his own worries with Covid-19 with school work, social media and the needs around our city at this time. (Thanks to www.bensound.com f...
Abby
April 09, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBAbby, a University student in Hong Kong, who grew up in India shares her childhood in Bangladesh and school life at boarding school in India. She talks about her decision of returning to Hong Kong for University. Globally, as we are all under the effect of coronavirus, Abby shares the condition of her family and friends who live across the world and her perspectives to get through this tough time. (Thanks to www.bensound.com for their royalty free soundtrack "Hey" used in our intro and out...