APAC Development Manager,
Laureus Sport For Good Foundation
Moraine is currently engaged with the Laureus Sport For Good Foundation in partnerships, fundraising, and development for the Asia-Pacific region. Coming from a strong sporting heritage, her journey began in 2009 as a junior national track and field athlete, a key contributor to her passion for pursuing sustainable sport for development and youth empowerment.
Throughout her professional career, Moraine has extensive experience in commercial marketing and event management, giving her opportunities to collaborated with commercial brands and National Sports Associations in Hong Kong, including M-Mark events, and many other local and regional sports initiatives and events. Presently, she serves as a trusted advisor for several sports and youth development NGOs, including the Hong Kong Association of Athletics Affiliates, Hong Kong Water Sports Council, and The Hong Kong Award for Young People, actively contributing to development endeavours in Hong Kong. Fuelled by a profound passion for instigating positive transformations, Moraine strive to harness the unifying influence of sports to reshape communities.
Background
According to the World Health Organization,
• Globally, one in seven 10-19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder, accounting for 15% of the global burden of disease in this age group.
• Depression, anxiety and behavioural disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents.
• Suicide is the third leading cause of death among those aged 15–29 years old.
• The consequences of failing to address adolescent mental health conditions extend to adulthood, impairing both physical and mental health and limiting opportunities to lead fulfilling lives as adults
The situation is alarming which requires our immediate attention. Similar findings from research done by CUHK showed that 24.4 per cent of children and adolescents had experienced at least one mental health issue in 2022 in Hong Kong.
The strategies to deal with the phenomenon has been mainly on promotion and prevention, and early detection and treatment. The latest global trends in wellness education and learn how integrating emotional well-being into educational frameworks is transforming lives. Research shows that happiness is a key predictor of adult well-being, even more so than academic achievement.
The Panel
The approach to wellness education encompasses all dimensions of wellness—emotional, physical, social, spiritual, and mental health. By embedding these elements into the heart of educational environments, it is aimed to create supportive systems that benefit both students and educators. This holistic approach fosters growth mindsets and cultivates learning environments where everyone can thrive.