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When 19-year-old Belle* handed an elderly woman a box of poached chicken with rice, she was struck by the recipient’s joy.
“She even did a little jump, saying it was her favourite food,” said the teen, who preferred not to give her full name. “[She] said she usually only buys one meal a day ... So getting a free one meant a lot to her. She was genuinely grateful.”
Last January, Belle launched her “free meals” initiative, distributing about 30 lunchboxes at a time to elderly people in need across Hong Kong. Her meals reach some of the city’s most vulnerable residents.
“I just want them to know that people do care – that they’re seen and appreciated,” she said. She spoke to Young Post about why she was inspired to start her project and how she uses social media to encourage others to follow in her footsteps.
Teacher tip: Ask your class what they think about Belle's work. How do they feel about people posting their good deeds on social media? What are the arguments for and against these types of posts? Check out an easier version of the story on Spark!
It's not uncommon to get into arguments with friends, but it doesn't make them any easier to face. Katie Leung Pui-yan, a child and family therapist at Therapy Partners in Hong Kong, said that conflicts can arise when friends have different values.
She emphasised the significance of developing resilience in friendships, explaining how it can help teens overcome disagreements and maintain healthy relationships.
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