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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.

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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.

Join us, send us an email!

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