Support us to amplify Hong Kongers’ voices in the US
As a US-based donor, your gift is fully tax deductible and makes a tangible impact. We are now working actively to extend our Youth Initiative Program to the US.
The Youth Initiative (YI) Program is a flagship civic education and leadership program, designed by Hong Kong Watch to empower young Hong Kongers in the diaspora to actively participate in democratic life.
Since its launch in Canada in 2022, the program has trained over 60 young participants and successfully placed interns in the Parliament of Canada, with several alumni progressing into full-time roles in federal, provincial, and municipal governments.
In 2026, the YI Program will expand into the US:
- A three-day training conference in Washington, DC (September 12-14) for selected candidates
- Visits to Congress and online seminars
- Additional in-person training sessions provided separately by the Bay Area HongKonger Community Center in California
More information can be found here.
Hong Kong Watch is starting strong in 2026. In February, we held a productive meeting with an official from the National Security Council at the White House. During a visit to Washington, DC in March, we engaged with six Members of Congress – including Representatives James McGovern, John Moolenaar, Young Kim, Carlos Giménez, James Moylan and Nathaniel Moran – and three congressional offices.
In 2025, thanks to your generosity, Hong Kong Watch held high-level meetings at the White House. We also met in person with eight Members of Congress – including Senator Bill Hagerty, Representatives Rob Wittman, John Moolenaar, James McGovern, André Carson, Carlos Giménez, Ritchie Torres and Seth Moulton – and over 30 congressional offices to strengthen bipartisan support for Hong Kong’s freedom and democracy.
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