She Inspires marks graduation and new cohort launch
Hkgov · 1 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong marked two milestones for the “She Inspires” Mentorship Programme on September 5, with the first cohort graduating and the second cohort officially launched. Speaking at the ceremony, Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki said the programme links more than 70 mentors with 120 mentees and is intended to carry experience and leadership aspirations across generations.
Key Points
- Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki spoke at the “She Inspires” Mentorship Programme First Cohort Graduation cum Second Cohort Kick-off Ceremony on September 5.
- The event celebrated the graduation of the programme’s first cohort and the start of its second cohort on the same day.
- Chan said this year’s programme brings together over 70 mentors and 120 mentees in a women-to-women cross-generational network.
- He described the initiative as one of continuity, with mentors passing on wisdom and mentees expanding their horizons toward future leadership.
- Chan thanked mentors, mentees, university partners and the organising team, and said the Government would keep working with the community on women’s empowerment.
Why It Matters
The programme is being presented as part of Hong Kong’s wider effort to expand opportunities for women through community and institutional support rather than one-off events. For participants, the official backing suggests the mentorship network is expected to continue growing and feeding future female leadership in the city.