Strive and Rise Programme
Empowering Hong Kong's youth through mentorship, personal development, and financial literacy with a comprehensive digital platform connecting mentees, mentors, and programme coordinators.
CLIENT
Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG)
Hong Kong's leading youth service organization, supported by the Hong Kong SAR Government to empower young people through mentorship and personal development.
SERVICES PROVIDED
The Challenge
The Hong Kong SAR Government launched the Strive and Rise Programme to support youth from underprivileged backgrounds in broadening their horizons and achieving upward mobility. The programme needed a comprehensive digital platform to:
- Coordinate Complex Mentorship Relationships: Connect mentees with volunteer mentors and facilitate meaningful interactions through scheduled meet-ups and progress tracking
- Manage Personal Development Plans: Enable mentors to guide mentees in setting and achieving personal goals with structured planning and monitoring tools
- Track Financial Support: Monitor the distribution and usage of start-up funds and scholarships awarded to mentees throughout the programme
- Facilitate Programme Activities: Provide a centralized directory of workshops, events, and learning opportunities for mentees to explore and participate in
- Enable Multi-Platform Access: Deliver a seamless experience across web and mobile platforms for mentees, mentors, and programme coordinators
Our Solution
IT Consultancy
Designed a comprehensive digital ecosystem architecture to support complex mentorship workflows, multi-role access control, and scalable infrastructure for programme growth across multiple cohorts.
UX/UI Design
Created intuitive interfaces tailored for three distinct user groups (mentees, mentors, coordinators) with youth-friendly design patterns and accessible navigation for users of all technical backgrounds.
Web Platform Development
Built a comprehensive web portal for programme coordinators to manage cohorts, monitor progress, generate reports, and oversee the entire mentorship ecosystem with powerful administrative tools.
Mobile App Development
Developed native iOS and Android applications for mentees and mentors with offline support, push notifications, and seamless synchronization across devices for on-the-go access.
Cloud Application Development
Implemented a robust cloud infrastructure with secure data storage, real-time synchronization, automated backups, and scalable architecture to support programme expansion and data integrity.
Key Features
Meet-up Scheduler & Calendar
Streamlined scheduling system enabling mentees and mentors to coordinate meetings, set reminders, and track their mentorship journey. Integrated calendar view displays all upcoming activities, workshops, and personal development milestones in one place.
- •Flexible scheduling with availability matching
- •Automated reminders and notifications
- •Integrated calendar with activity sync
- •Meeting history and notes tracking
Activity Directory & Events
Comprehensive directory of workshops, seminars, networking events, and learning opportunities curated for programme participants. Mentees can browse, register, and track their participation in various activities to broaden their horizons and develop new skills.
- •Curated workshops and seminars
- •Easy registration and RSVP system
- •Activity recommendations based on interests
- •Participation tracking and certificates
Progress Tracking & Development Plans
Powerful progress monitoring tools enabling mentors to track mentees' personal development journey, set goals, record achievements, and provide guidance. Visual dashboards display milestones, completed activities, and areas for growth, fostering accountability and motivation.
- •Personal development goal setting
- •Visual progress dashboards and charts
- •Milestone tracking and achievements
- •Mentor feedback and guidance notes
QR Code Attendance System
Streamlined attendance tracking using QR code technology for workshops, events, and mentor meetings. Instant check-in process eliminates manual record-keeping and provides real-time attendance data for programme coordinators to monitor participation and engagement.
- •Quick QR code scanning for check-in
- •Real-time attendance tracking
- •Automated attendance reports
- •Participation analytics and insights
Technical Implementation
Multi-Platform Architecture
Developed native iOS and Android applications alongside a comprehensive web platform, ensuring seamless data synchronization and consistent user experience across all devices.
- ✓Native iOS app (iOS 13.0+)
- ✓Native Android app
- ✓Responsive web platform
- ✓Real-time data synchronization
Cloud Infrastructure
Implemented robust cloud infrastructure with secure data storage, automated backups, and scalable architecture to support programme growth and ensure data integrity across multiple cohorts.
- ✓Secure cloud data storage
- ✓Automated backup systems
- ✓Scalable infrastructure
- ✓High availability and reliability
Role-Based Access Control
Designed sophisticated access control system with distinct interfaces and permissions for mentees, mentors, and programme coordinators, ensuring appropriate data visibility and functionality for each user role.
- ✓Mentee interface and features
- ✓Mentor dashboard and tools
- ✓Coordinator admin panel
- ✓Granular permission management
Multi-Language Support
Implemented comprehensive internationalization supporting English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese to ensure accessibility for all programme participants and stakeholders across Hong Kong.
- ✓English interface
- ✓Traditional Chinese support
- ✓Simplified Chinese support
- ✓Dynamic language switching
Impact & Results
Transforming Youth Development
The Strive and Rise Programme platform has successfully empowered over 1,000 young people from underprivileged backgrounds to broaden their horizons and strive for upward mobility. Through seamless digital coordination of mentorship relationships, personal development planning, and activity participation, the platform has:
- Enhanced Mentorship Effectiveness: Streamlined communication and scheduling between mentees and mentors, resulting in 95% meeting completion rate and stronger mentorship bonds
- Improved Programme Participation: Increased activity attendance by 40% through easy discovery, registration, and QR code check-in system
- Empowered Personal Development: Enabled structured goal setting and progress tracking, with 85% of mentees achieving their personal development milestones
- Facilitated Financial Literacy: Supported transparent tracking of start-up funds and scholarship distribution, fostering responsible financial planning concepts
- Scaled Programme Impact: Successfully supported three cohorts with seamless onboarding and management, demonstrating platform scalability for future growth
The platform's intuitive design and comprehensive features have received positive feedback from mentees, mentors, and programme coordinators alike, with a 4.5+ star rating on the App Store and high user satisfaction scores. By digitizing and streamlining programme operations, the platform has enabled HKFYG to focus on what matters most: empowering Hong Kong's youth to achieve their full potential.