Po Leung Kuk Lee Shau Kee Youth Oasis is one of the projects under the government’s Youth Hostel Scheme, an initiative that focuses on addressing youth accommodation challenges. The Youth Oasis not only gives its young tenants a roof over their heads, however; it also promotes community engagement through involving them in a variety of volunteering activities.
Pleasant accommodation: The units at the Youth Oasis include both single and double rooms, ranging in size from approximately 179 to 240 sq ft.
Cosy nest
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Po Leung Kuk Lee Shau Kee Youth Oasis is one of the projects under the government’s Youth Hostel Scheme, an initiative that focuses on addressing youth accommodation challenges. The Youth Oasis not only gives its young tenants a roof over their heads, however; it also promotes community engagement through involving them in a variety of volunteering activities.
Cosy nest
Monthly rents at the Youth Oasis range from $2,950 to $4,200, offering affordability comparable to half of the market rates. Applications are subject to an income cap and residents can stay for a maximum of five years. The hostel commenced leasing in March last year, with tenants moving in gradually from May onwards.
Tenant Wong Ka-hei’s experience underscores the profound connections he and others have established through volunteer work, in particular with elderly individuals facing mobility challenges.
In a similarly heart-warming vein, a group of Youth Oasis residents recently participated in activities at a kindergarten in Yuen Long, where their interactions helped to spread joy and foster inclusion.
Describing the diverse amenities available to tenants, including library resources and games facilities such as snooker and ping-pong tables, Cheung highlighted the hostel's commitment to fostering a sense of community and catering to varied interests.
Having been developed with comprehensive governmental support, the hostel – located on Tai Shu Ha Road West in Yuen Long – is operated by the Po Leung Kuk.
Providing about 1,680 places for employed individuals between the ages of 18 and 30, its accommodation includes both single and double rooms, all equipped with a private bathroom. Shared facilities, such as laundry spaces, kitchens and a basketball court help to create a communal living experience.
Ample amenities: The communal areas in the hostel are equipped with cooking facilities for the convenience of tenants.
Monthly rents at the Youth Oasis range from $2,950 to $4,200, offering affordability comparable to half of the market rates. Applications are subject to an income cap and residents can stay for a maximum of five years. The hostel commenced leasing in March last year, with tenants moving in gradually from May onwards.
Personal growth
As a community-focused project, the Youth Oasis is set up to support the personal and social development of its inhabitants.
Learning experience: Tenant Wong Ka-hei (second left) participates in a free hand drip coffee workshop organised by the Youth Oasis.
Tenant Wong Ka-hei’s experience underscores the profound connections he and others have established through volunteer work, in particular with elderly individuals facing mobility challenges.
Wong recounted an instance where collective encouragement resulted in an elderly lady overcoming tremors to complete a collaborative artwork, illustrating the power of empathy and co-operation.
Giving generously: Youth Oasis tenants participating in the hostel’s volunteering scheme distribute gifts to excited kindergarten students.
In a similarly heart-warming vein, a group of Youth Oasis residents recently participated in activities at a kindergarten in Yuen Long, where their interactions helped to spread joy and foster inclusion.
Kendith Cheung, Service Manager at Po Leung Kuk Lee Shau Kee Youth Oasis, reiterated the initiative’s primary objective of providing a nurturing environment for young people to flourish personally and contribute positively to society.
Caring citizens: Kendith Cheung believes volunteering can nurture empathy among tenants and instil a spirit of contributing to society.
Describing the diverse amenities available to tenants, including library resources and games facilities such as snooker and ping-pong tables, Cheung highlighted the hostel's commitment to fostering a sense of community and catering to varied interests.
For his part, Ka-hei affirmed that the range of recreations available to tenants, from sports and art activities to cooking and music, make the Youth Oasis a hub for unwinding and building meaningful friendships.
Net gains: The Youth Oasis has sports facilities on-site, encouraging tenants to try out a variety of sports and games and enhance their interpersonal networks.
