SEN Student Services
In Hong Kong, about 8% of school-aged youth have special educational needs (SEN), and they face challenges in daily tasks, which include learning and socializing. These students are often being misunderstood and labeled as “uncooperative” or “troublesome.” Meanwhile, families and caregivers bear a heavy burden in caring for them.
“Run To Transform” is the guiding belief of RunOurCity. We aspire to inspire lives through running! Our aim is to create a platform to support SEN students. Through systematic running training, focused group activities and the provision of a caring and inclusive environment, SEN students can learn self-regulation skills, improving their execution, learning, social, and emotional management abilities. These benefits of running training alleviate symptoms and potentially reduce dependence on medication. More importantly, we help them build confidence and realize their potential.
The program will collect data on participants before and after training to assess its effectiveness. We hope that professional analysis and academic research will help us further optimize and develop future running and sports-related programs for SEN students, benefiting more youth and families.
SEN students can also be “overlooked treasures.” By paying attention to their strengths, we discover that each of them has unique shining qualities! Even starting from different points, they can still embark on a fulfilling life journey.
Tencent Foundation - Youth.ALL
Tencent Foundation - Youth.ALL
RunOurCity has been dedicated to actively promoting a healthy lifestyle through running and helping young people build resilience.
Jointly funded by Tencent Foundation and People’s Place by Gaw Capital, Youth.ALL is a long-distance training program that promotes inclusion and is a part of Tencent Foundation’s charity sports initiatives. This program aims to bring together adolescents from diverse backgrounds and abilities to participate in street running competitions, thereby breaking down barriers and fostering an inclusive spirit.
Youth.ALL also hosts a street running challenge day, providing participants with a platform for mutual learning, showcasing teamwork, and fostering communication. Through running competitions and group games, participants can build connections, demonstrate team spirit, and promote an inclusive environment. Awards are presented to recognize students’ growth, encouraging participants to persevere and achieve their sporting dreams.
The program includes:
◉ Long-distance training
◉ Regular running classes
◉ Elite training sessions
◉ Street running challenge day
Results of the one-year program:
Funding Support/Partner Fund
The Wind x Youth.ONE 2022
The Wind x Youth.ONE 2022
RunOurCity has launched the Youth.ONE long-distance coach training program to assist young people in planning their career paths in sports field. YOUTH.ONE employs a highly practical training system to teach participants, allowing them to discover their interest in long-distance running and personal potential while learning skills in running training, communication, and leadership development.
In addition, YOUTH.ONE educates participants to share social responsibilities with RunOurCity to explore community needs, receive volunteer training, and serve disadvantaged groups with empathy, thereby creating social benefits and becoming unique, exceptional long-distance coaches. Upon successful completion of the training and assessments, participants will automatically become part of the Youth.ONE coaching staff, starting as assistant coaches to gain practical experience.
The curriculum consists of five modules (approximately 130 hours of in-person class and practical training).
The Wing X Youth.ONE 2022 is a key project under ‘’The Wind’’ of K&K Charity.
This program targets adolescents with special learning needs, providing them with skills in long-distance running, with the aim of helping them rebuild confidence, enhance problem-solving abilities, improve communication skills and unlock their potential.
Funding Support/Partner Fund
Laureus- ADHD Students Running Program
Laureus- ADHD Students Running Program
RunOurCity Foundation is honored to receive funding from Laureus to launch a short-term pilot program, “ADHD Students Running Program,” aimed at helping SEN youth improve focus and enhance self-care skills through running.
The goals of the program include building confidence in SEN youth, helping them connect with society. Additionally, the objective of the program is to provide parents with a supportive environment while equipping them with more knowledge related to SEN, thereby strengthening family relationships.
Our program is supported by The Chinese University of Hong Kong, which provides academic analysis and research on the physical and mental benefits of running for SEN students. In addition, our program is led by running coaches experienced in teaching SEN students.
Program Objectives
❖ To enhance physical health, endurance, and resilience in SEN students through systematic running practices and trainings.
❖ To offer a respite space for parents of SEN students and equip caregivers with more knowledge related to SEN.
❖ To train more running coaches to provide effective running and exercise programs for SEN students.
❖ To establish an evidence-based running training program that can serve as best practices for SEN service organizations and schools in the long run.
❖ To set a future blueprint for SEN education and services through empirical research published by university professors.
Academic Professor Team
Funding Support/Partner Fund
Lee Hysan Foundation - SEN Students Running Program
Lee Hysan Foundation - SEN Students Running Program
RunOurCity Foundation is honored to receive funding from the Lee Hysan Foundation to launch a short-term pilot program, “Running Program for SEN,” aimed at helping SEN youth improve focus and enhance self-care skills through running.
The goals of the program include building confidence in SEN youth, helping them connect with society. Additionally, the objective of the program is to provide parents with a supportive environment while equipping them with more knowledge related to SEN, thereby strengthening family relationships.
The running curriculum of this program is designed by three local universities: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and is led by running coaches experienced in teaching SEN students.
We aim to analyze data collected from the program, with insights from academic professors, to provide a long-term, simple, and effective solution for SEN students.
Program Objectives
❖ To enhance physical health, endurance, and resilience in SEN students through systematic running practices and trainings
❖ To offer a respite space for parents of SEN students and equip caregivers with more knowledge related to SEN.
❖ To train more running coaches to provide effective running and exercise programs for SEN students.
❖ To establish an evidence-based running training program that can serve as best practices for SEN service organizations and schools in the long run.
❖ To set a future blueprint for SEN education and services through empirical research published by university professors.
Academic Professor Team
Funding Support/Partner Fund
