All the selected Young Advocates in Hong Kong had received training in the following areas:

1.Paralympic Knowledge and Disability Awareness Training
2.Enhanced English Language / Generic Language skills
3.Leadership and Organisation skills
4.Communication skills

Communication training: Creativity through Dance [13 July 2008]
(conducted by Royal Ballet)

The Royal Ballet conducted the communication skills training workshops with the Young Advocates in Hong Kong at the Dance Studio of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.  All the Young Advocates enjoyed the workshop and agreed that it was a high quality event that met their expectations on learning more non-verbal communication skills. They thought that the content was both useful and stimulating, and most of them particularly liked the final group performance. One of the Young Advocates said, 'The workshop made me think that ballet isn't just a kind of dance, but also a way for people to communicate with each other.'

Leadership and Organisation training [20-22 July 2008]
(Conducted by Youth Sports Trust)

The leadership and organisation skills training were conducted through a three-day workshop led by Carol Hawman, an experienced UK trainer. During the training, the Young Advocates learnt what it takes to be a good leader, sports management skills, what to note when organising different sports games for both able-bodied and disabled children, and event management skills. These skills have equipped them to become Young Advocates ready to spread the Paralympic spirit and promote social inclusion in their communities.