Expanding Horizons: NPO visit in Shenzhen
In 2024, HKU-UBS Sustainable and Social Innovation Leadership Programme (SSILP) began expanding its reach to other Greater Bay Area cities to broaden the horizons of local Hong Kong NGOs and foster cross-border collaborations. On July 5, 2024, the 2024 cohort of the HKU-UBS Sustainable and Social Innovation Leadership Programme (SSILP) traveled to Shenzhen to engage […]
Lesson 4 – Lesson 6: From Learning to Acting
In the ever more interconnected world, nonprofit organizations no longer operate in isolation. The surge in cross-sector collaborations requires nonprofit leaders to be open-minded to novel approaches. The HKU-UBS Sustainable and Social Innovation Programme (SSILP) serves as a platform for participants, exposing them to the latest trend in social innovation while nurturing a mindset towards […]
Lesson 1 – Lesson 3: SSILP Empowers Nonprofit Leaders
HKU-UBS Sustainable and Social Innovation Leadership Programme (SSILP) aims to equip current and future nonprofit leaders with essential leadership competencies to better serve society. Here are some moments and highlights of this programme. Lesson 1: Leadership Exploration & Adaptability The first step towards becoming an successful leader is understanding different leadership styles and identifying one’s […]
SSILP Annual Alumni Dinner Connects Old and New
On May 31st, the SSILP team organized the annual dinner gathering for the current 2024 cohort, alumni, mentors, and committee members. Over 30 alumni from various NGOs and mentors attended the event to show their support. Professor Cheryl Chui, the co-director of SSILP, welcomed the attendees and expressed her gratitude for everyone taking the time […]
Opening Ceremony 2024: a New Cohort of NPO Leaders
On 17th April, the HKU-UBS Sustainable and Social Innovation Leadership (SSILP) welcomed its second cohort of participants. Building on successful experiences from its inaugural year, the programme has expanded its reach to the Greater Bay Area (GBA), enhancing not only the local Hong Kong nonprofit sector but also nonprofit ecosystem in other GBA cities. SSILP […]
[Last few days to go- Apply now!] Hear from Dan our Champion
Dan Cheung, 2023 HKU-UBS Sustainable and Social Innovation Leadership Programme Champion on the Final Pitching Day, shared how the Programme has benefited him as the Chief Catalyst of Asia Pacific Youth Development Foundation Limited during the Information Session on 9 January. ‘One interesting thing about SSILP was that we could meet other social innovation […]
[Apply now!] Agnes from the 2023 cohort shares why
“Pitching day was the most memorable. I had the chance to learn more about public speaking — preparing precise slides and building narratives that can move the funders in five minutes,” 2023 SSILP alumnus, Agnes Hui shared at the information session of the HKU-UBS SSILP on January 9. Agnes Hui, Communications and Development Officer of […]
Alumni engagement activities
SSILP aims to keep empowering our alumni and the whole community active by organizing various knowledge exchange workshops. Here are 2 recent alumni activities in November 2023: Breakfast Roundtable with HKU Asia Global Institute fellows Paula Mosera and Maria Victoria Sardillo The fellows shared policies on advocacy, women empowerment, social enterprise legislation and social innovation in other countries, e.g. […]
Final Pitching Day 2023
The HKU-UBS SSILP 2023 Final Pitching Day was successfully held last Friday. 28 social projects by our 30 participants from local NGOs/social enterprises were presented. We are delighted to announce the following winners of the awards: 🏆 UBS Champion: Inès Gafsi from Inspiring Girls Hong Kong Project title: EmpowerHer Future: Girls Social Mobility 🏆 Wofoo Champion: Dan Cheung from Asia Pacific […]
Dinner Gathering 2023
Since 2015, the OSC/UBS/CUHK NGO leadership Programme has trained 186 participants from 144 organisations including NGOs, social enterprises, charitable foundations and the government sector. We also give opportunities to for-profit organisations that are interested in social service. The programme has been influencing about 5.5 million beneficiaries directly and indirectly.
Our programme welcomes passionate applicants who are in managerial positions in NGOs, social enterprises and charitable foundations. Corporate participants and government officers in Hong Kong who are enthusiastic about serving the community are also welcomed.
Opening Ceremony 2023
Since 2015, the OSC/UBS/CUHK NGO leadership Programme has trained 186 participants from 144 organisations including NGOs, social enterprises, charitable foundations and the government sector. We also give opportunities to for-profit organisations that are interested in social service. The programme has been influencing about 5.5 million beneficiaries directly and indirectly.
Our programme welcomes passionate applicants who are in managerial positions in NGOs, social enterprises and charitable foundations. Corporate participants and government officers in Hong Kong who are enthusiastic about serving the community are also welcomed.
Dinner Gathering 2023