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DEIJB Lab Academy 2025
The DEIJB Lab Academy is a flagship summer programme designed to cultivate the next generation of socially conscious leaders in Hong Kong.
Let's dive in.
Over five immersive weeks, senior secondary and university students engage in a hands-on learning experience that blends education, innovation, and action. Last summer, our participants co-created a powerful children’s book that brings DEIJB values to life through storytelling—proving that youth voices can lead creative change. This year, we’re building on that momentum. Graduates of the Academy become certified DEIJB Lab Ambassadors, and outstanding project teams receive the title of DEIJB Lab Champions.
Why join?
Hands-on Training
in diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging
Mentorship from Experts
including Dr. Puja Kapai, award-winning scholar and advocate
Team-Based Challenge
to develop real-world solutions to pressing DEIJB issues to develop real-world solutions to pressing DEIJB issues
Certificate Recognition
portfolio support, and pathways to further engagement
Fellowship Opportunities
for promising projects beyond the program
DEIJB Impact Challenge.
At the heart of the Academy is the Impact Challenge—a high-energy, team-based competition where participants identify a real-world DEIJB issue, design an innovative solution, and present it to a panel of community and industry leaders. Winning teams will be named DEIJB Impact Champions and receive mentorship, recognition, and ongoing support to bring their projects to life.
One step ahead
Our Objectives.
Empowering young changemakers with the mindset, skills, and community to lead inclusive and impactful change.
Build Critical Awareness
of DEIJB issues in local and global contexts.
Develop Essential Skills
like leadership, public speaking, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Promote Real-World Action
through project-based learning and design thinking.
Nurture a Network
of like-minded peers, mentors, and role models.
Recognize Excellence
through certification, fellowships, and public recognition.
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Program Overview.
A dynamic 5-week journey that empowers youth with DEIJB leadership, real-world skills, and project development through mentorship, collaboration, and impact-driven learning.
DEIJB Foundations & Leadership
Orientation, DEIJB history & concepts, identity work, advocacy & public speaking
Power, Privilege & Systemic Inequality
Case studies, bias awareness, youth activism, guest speakers
Innovation Labs & Project Ideation
Design thinking, team formation, theme selection, pitch training
Mentorship & Project Development
Toolkit building, action planning, expert feedback
Final Showcase & Pitch
Team presentations, judging, certificate ceremony, networking
Post-Academy Support.
Project development mentorship
Receive expert guidance to shape and scale your initiative.
Support for real-world piloting
Test and refine your project in real-world settings with hands-on support.
Visibility through DEIJB Lab platforms
Gain exposure through features on our digital and event platforms.
Connections to grants and partnerships
Access funding opportunities and strategic collaborators.
Speaking opportunities at future events
Share your story and insights on prominent DEIJB stages.
Partners & Supporters.
Schools & Universities
to nominate outstanding students.
Nonprofits & Organizations
to mentor and support projects.
Professionals & Experts
to judge, guide, and co-create.
