About

Last updated: 11/04/2010

Raleigh Hong Kong

Objectives

Headquartered in UK, Raleigh Hong Kong (RHK) is a locally registered youth charity committed to inspiring Hong Kong youth to explore their full potential through participation in worldwide and local community services, environmental conservation, scientific research and adventurous projects. Founded by the HRH Prince Charles in 1984, Raleigh has completed 250 service projects in 43 countries, inspiring over 30,000 volunteers from all walks of life and nationalities,
Our selected members, namely Venturers, by GETTING OUT THERE up to 10 weeks in remote areas like India, Malaysia Borneo, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, they will work with people of different races and cultures, stretch their limits, and build up self confidence.

Our Values

  • DISCOVERY
  • COURAGE
  • INTEGRITY
  • DRIVE

Raleigh Challenge - Wilson Trail

The Raleigh Challenge - Wilson Trail (RCWT) was first launched as an internal event in 2000, which aims to raise funds for Raleigh Hong Kong. Due to the good response from the participants, the event has been opened to the public since 2003. The theme of the competition this year is "You Walk the Trail. Youth Change the World" which means each of your step on Wilson Trail will contribute to supporting more youth in serving the worldwide community! 

Fundraising Objectives

All donations from RCWT2010 are used to support the overseas and local youth development projects organized by Raleigh Hong Kong.

Local Voluntary Services

Organizing and participating in local community services such as Reef Check and Marine Park Cleanup organized by Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, adventure weekends for deprived youth, city orienteering activities, "City Chaser" for low-income families, renovation of village schools, recruiting volunteers for Matilda Sedan Chair Race, etc. 

Overseas Voluntary Services

Venturers from Hong Kong will take part in 4- to 10-week overseas voluntary services and adventure projects. Through completing sustainable projects in remote areas with participants from different countries, races and backgrounds under limited resources and time, the venturers have the opportunities to explore the world as well as themselves.

Regions served include:

  • Overseas ventures: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, India, Malaysia (Sabah)
  • Remote villages in mainland China: Liannan, Gong Shan, Sichuan 

Projects include:

  • Community
  • Environmental Conservation & Scientific Researches
  • Adventure Projects