“Smoke-free Teens Programme” (formerly known as “Smoke-free Youth Ambassador Leadership Training Programme”) organized by Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health, aims to nurture teenagers to become future leaders in the society and to promote smoke-free culture. The programme is co-organized by Education Bureau and consists of the “Smoke-free Academy”, "Smoke-free Training Camp" and "Smoke-free Programmes in Schools and Community" during October 2020 to February 2021.
Participating schools/organizations can register the programme as Education Bureau’s “Other Learning Experience” (OLE) activities under “Moral and Civic Education” area. Participants who join the programme via schools may count as OLE lesson time.
Smoke-free Teens Programme was first launched in 2012 by COSH. With the support of various secondary schools, youth centres and uniform groups, over 2,400 teenagers have been trained as young leaders on tobacco control. Participants are equipped with knowledge on smoking hazards and tobacco control through the programme and act as ambassadors to disseminate the message of smoke-free lifestyle in their schools and the community.