Podcasters (Podcast MasterClass)

Social Inclusion

The programme brings together 20 participants from diverse racial backgrounds to produce a 10-episode podcast series with a focus on exploring cultural diversity, cross-cultural understanding, as well as the experiences of marginalised and underprivileged groups.

The programme aims to assist people of diverse races overcome the language barrier of lacking the confidence to speak despite the capability to understand. It also helps them improve their communication skills at work and their job opportunities. It also aims to let the public understand the experiences of different members of society, eliminating preconceived stereotypes. It seeks to raise awareness about the situations and needs of various vulnerable groups, as well as the challenges and struggles they face in their daily lives. The ultimate goal is to promote mutual understanding between people of diverse backgrounds.

Brainy Training Kit

Aging, Health Care

Dementia is an irreversible condition. By 2040, one in three people will be elderly. In 2039, more than 330,000 people in Hong Kong are expected to be diagnosed with dementia. With a team of registered occupational therapists, Brainy Training Kits uses their professional knowledge to design a training kit for people with dementia. The goal is to slow the progression of the disease and alleviate the burden on caregivers and medical staff.

Ms. Angie Zhou

Education Specialist

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Angie Zhou is an Education Specialist at MIT App Inventor. She was the founder and CEO of Dreams Come True in Shenzhen, where she developed online coding courses for kids. She also has previous curriculum development, teaching and staff training experience at First Code Academy in Hong Kong.