Question : What are the differences between old and young people?

Answer : The differences are that old people have wisdom and maturity.

The proportion of retirees in Hong Kong will increase in the coming years. However, it is commonly perceived that the retired population no longer adds value to society. We often forget that they are experienced and insightful. Therefore, to rectify the misconception and enhance inter-generational communication, maGAPzine would like to introduce a platform for the elderly to exchange their insights and values with the next generation.

Our core product is a mini magazine called maGAPzine. It provides perspectives on social issues from different generations. Each installment will discuss current affairs and provide viewpoints on social issues and topics of public interest. Both young and old people can write articles and their opinions will be compared side-by-side.

Another key service we intend to provide is the “Work-GAP-out” programme. Retired people might have traditional skills, crafts or knowledge that can be passed on to the younger generation. These special techniques and knowledge will be packaged as workshops and sold to schools or tourists. Packages can be tailor-made, but the initial package will be about Hong Kong culture.

Our ultimate goal is to increase the social exposure of retirees and the value they can add back to society. Rather than continue to isolate, we want to bridge the generation GAP that divides us. We believe that bringing society closer together will be good for all of us.

組長
Team Leader
李家利
LEE Ka Lee (HKUST)

組員
Team Member
陳晋登
CHAN Jin Deng Keith (HKUST)

鄭彥彤
CHENG Yin Tung Cecilia (HKUST)

李悅忻
LI Yuet Yan (HKUST)

曾晴
TSANG Ching (HKUST)

院校顧問
Faculty Advisor
劉啟漢教授
Prof. Alexis LAU (HKUST)

Website
www.magapzine.hk