The Phase 9 of the Eastern District - Optimistic View Of Life Programme was kicked off last month to encourage young people to adopt a healthy, morally upright and socially acceptable lifestyle.

The programme was organised by the Eastern Police District, Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong Chai Wan Centre, and Eastern District Fight Crime Committee.

Officiating at the opening ceremony, Eastern District Commander Peter Morgan said that the programme was first set up in 1998 promote and encourage young people to adopt a healthy, morally upright and socially acceptable lifestyle.

"Since the project was first introduced, a total of 320 students have joined the scheme and currently 50 students are participating in this year's programme. Students taking part in the project have developed a better understanding of civic responsibility within the community and have even become more patient and caring towards their families, teachers and classmates. We very much feel that the project has been very useful in teaching young people to lead responsible and meaningful lives," he added.

Eastern District is running a programme to encourage youngsters to adopt a healthy, morally upright and socially acceptable lifestyle