Our Mission

"For students, by students" - Peer2Peer is a student-run, non-profit organization with community support that aims to bridge the educational disparity in Hong Kong by enhancing the education amongst underprivileged students from Primary P.3 to Secondary F.3 (grade 3 to grade 9) and ensuring inclusive access to quality education for all students. We hope to stimulate students’ full potential in academics, athletics, and performing arts while equipping them with the best learning methods and skills to take on all aspects of their educational journey.

Our Vision

Peer2Peer envisions a future where students, regardless of their backgrounds, can access high-quality education, empowered by a vibrant community that fosters lifelong learning and diversity. We aim to grow Peer2Peer into a sustainable organization that collaborates with schools, families, and local partners to make a long-term, meaningful difference in the lives of Hong Kong students, preparing them to become future leaders and changemakers.

Douglas Yang and Henry Yang returned to Hong Kong from boarding school during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. They found that many students in Hong Kong, especially those from ethnic minorities and new immigrants, were encountering significant challenges with the transition to online learning. Some schools did not have the resources for remote education, and many students lacked stable internet access or personal computers.

Realizing that the pandemic highlighted the existing educational disparities in Hong Kong, Douglas and Henry each volunteered to e-tutor 2-3 secondary school students introduced by the charity Kids4Kids for free. They soon discovered that these students were not only seeking academic support but also guidance on course selection and college planning. With a growing interest in mentorship, Douglas and Henry decided to expand their efforts by founding Peer2Peer Mentorships, aiming to encouraging students like themselves to provide free one-on-one educational support and academic assistance to their peers. Later, towards the end of 2020, Henry founded Peer2Peer Athletics "P2PA" with the same mission and ideology, to provide free peer-led exercise opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles and improving character development among students.

Douglas Yang and Henry Yang returned to Hong Kong from boarding school during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. They found that many students in Hong Kong, especially those from ethnic minorities and new immigrants, were encountering significant challenges with the transition to online learning. Some schools did not have the resources for remote education, and many students lacked stable internet access or personal computers.

Realizing that the pandemic highlighted the existing educational disparities in Hong Kong, Douglas and Henry each volunteered to e-tutor 2-3 secondary school students introduced by the charity Kids4Kids for free. They soon discovered that these students were not only seeking academic support but also guidance on course selection and college planning. With a growing interest in mentorship, Douglas and Henry decided to expand their efforts by founding Peer2Peer Mentorships, aiming to encouraging students like themselves to provide free one-on-one educational support and academic assistance to their peers. Later, towards the end of 2020, Henry founded Peer2Peer Athletics "P2PA" with the same mission and ideology, to provide free peer-led exercise opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles and improving character development among students.

Chair's Message

Connie Wei

Our initial hope was simply that the mentees would benefit academically. However, we discovered that giving has its own rewards: not only did the mentees gain, but the student mentors also learned more in preparing for their lessons and acquired valuable life skills such as listening, empathizing, problem-solving, planning, clear communication, teamwork, and leadership.

This experience reinforced our belief that empowering youth is one of the best ways to learn. It inspired us to establish Peer2Peer Foundation, a student-run charity dedicated to cultivating and nurturing both mentors and mentees through our free Mentorship Program.

The program recruits and trains top-quality mentors from high schools in Hong Kong and overseas. Our aim is not only to tutor mentees in specific academic and extracurricular subjects but also to assist those with particular learning needs, which is becoming increasingly common. By sharing experience-based ideas and programs to enhance study skills, our mentors will grow into self-confident leaders who embrace the spirit of giving.

Academics Mentoring Program

In our academics program, we aim to equip our mentees with not just suitable preparation for their schoolwork, but also with the skills to develop a meaningful depth of knowledge. This fosters healthy and effective habits, which form the foundation for future learning. We encourage students to share their opinions and personal perspectives, developing great speaking and comprehensive skills. At the same time, we challenge them by asking analytic questions, activating their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. This, along with our personally customizable mentorship curriculum, is what sets Peer2Peer apart.

Athletics "P2PA" Program

Peer2Peer Athletics is a non-profit initiative within the Peer2Peer organization that utilizes sports and athletic activities to support young students in Hong Kong in developing both their well-being and character. Through the P2PA program, students can develop perseverance, boost their physical health, and engage with a vibrant community. By uniting students to pursue a shared goal, we aim to instill the importance of teamwork and camaraderie, while promoting good sportsmanship throughout the journey.