Community Participation

Youth Link is a key initiative of the Government’s Youth Development Blueprint, and the Youth Link · Nam Cheong is a physical youth interactive platform proposed by the Chief Executive in the 2024 Policy Address. It aims to provide a continuous interactive gathering point for members of the HYAB's Youth Link. Serving as a practice base for initiatives under the Youth Development Blueprint, it seeks to strengthen the Government's communication and collaboration with the Youth Development Commission and young people following their participation in various youth development projects. Youth Link · Nam Cheong is located at the Nam Cheong District Community Centre and adjoining Tung Chau Street Temporary Market. The first-phase facilities have been in soft operation since December 2025, including multipurpose activity areas, a co-working space and quiet pods. The second‑phase facilities were completed in April this year, providing a cozy performance space, a music room, and a dance room. The third phase of the works is expected to be completed by the end of this year, which will provide more flexible indoor spaces, a dining area, and an outdoor multipurpose activity area.Youth Link · Nam Cheong has organised a variety of activities since its soft opening, including workshops, cultural experiences, volunteer services, and exchange programmes, with the aim of expanding the social networks of Youth Link members. Youth Link members may also make use of the co-working space, quiet pods, and other facilities at Youth Link · Nam Cheong, offering young people an additional place to gather and connect.Operation Details of Youth Link · Nam CheongOpening Hours: (Mondays to Sundays) 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.Address: G/F, Low Block, Nam Cheong District Community Centre, 1 Cheong San Lane, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon2/F, High Block, Nam Cheong District Community Centre, 1 Cheong San Lane, Sham Shui Po, KowloonWish to enjoy the above facilities? If you are between 12 and 39 years old, you may register as a Youth Link member through the "HKYouth+" App! You can also stay tuned on the latest news about Youth Link・Nam Cheongvia the "HKYouth+" App, or the Facebook and Instagram pages of Youth Link · Nam Cheong.

The Chief Executive announced in the 2025 Policy Address that a new interactive space at Youth Square will be launched, and the first phase of works has now been successfully completed. The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) has created the new space "HYAB JC Y Cube" on the 4th floor of Youth Square in Chai Wan, which commenced trial operation on 18 December 2025.The new interactive space offers a comfortable environment designed especially for young people. It serves not only as a place for rest and relaxation, but also as an ideal venue for interaction, personal development, and participation in diverse activities!Trial Operation DetailsDate:From 18 December 2025 (Thursday)Location:4/F, Youth Square, Chai WanOpening Hours:12:00 noon – 8:00 pmWelcome everyone to invite friends and come experience it first!About the Youth SquareYouth Square is a government venue, and a youth development initiative launched by HYAB. Facilities include Y Theatre, Y Studio, Y Platform, multi-purpose area, office, retail shop and youth hostel. Youth Square invites everyone who has an aspiration for art. Whether you are a young artist looking for a space to showcase and perform, or an onlooker simply exploring, Youth Square welcomes you.