The Singapore Good Soil Foundation's third Next Generation Philanthropy Leadership Program, held from July 20 to 24 at The University of Hong Kong./PHOTO ;The Good Soil Foundation's
Kenyan students were among young leaders representing Africa at the Singapore Good Soil Foundation’s third Next Generation Philanthropy Leadership Program, held from July 20 to 24 at The University of Hong Kong.
The five-day programme, themed “Art + AI for Social Good,” marked its first international edition, bringing together 58 in-person Student Fellows and 45 online participants from Kenya, Singapore, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, the United States, the United Kingdom and Thailand.
Through interdisciplinary learning, participants explored how artificial intelligence, leadership, social innovation and the arts can be applied to address real-world challenges and create lasting social impact.
Building on two previous editions held in Singapore, the programme has evolved into an international platform connecting young people interested in philanthropy, innovation and community leadership.
It seeks to equip participants with the knowledge, practical skills and global networks needed to drive positive change in their communities through purpose-driven leadership.
Participants attended sessions on artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, leadership, communication and social innovation, alongside experiential learning activities across Hong Kong.
The programme also featured a Charity Pitch Challenge, where interdisciplinary teams developed solutions to social issues by integrating artificial intelligence, art and human-centred design.
Community service activities and visits to civic and cultural institutions exposed participants to diverse approaches to inclusion, service and social impact.
The programme also welcomed scholarship recipients from remote rural communities in China, reinforcing its focus on expanding access to leadership opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds.
Alumni from previous cohorts returned as teaching assistants, mentoring participants and encouraging peer-to-peer learning throughout the programme.
The Singapore Good Soil Foundation says the initiative aims to nurture a new generation of leaders who combine innovation with compassion, preparing them to use technology responsibly while creating meaningful and lasting impact in their communities.
