Lost Child Project Hong Kong

Originated as an artistic project curated for young people and children by O Theatre Workshop founded by seasoned theatre artist Olivia Yan, Lost Child Project Hong Kong was officially registered as a charitable organisation in 2021, aiming to promote art to bring impact and transformation to society and young people.

In 2018, moved by the alarming youth and children suicide rates, Olivia Yan invited internationally renowned physical theatre director and educator David Glass to collaboratively launch the “Lost Child Project in HK” initiative. Drawing inspiration from the Lost Child Project, designed by David Glass in 1996, implemented in over 22 countries and utilised in United Nations leadership training, the initiative uses performing arts as a tool to address the mental health of young people and children, and rebuild their spiritual values and happiness.

With support from Tai Kwun, the project was presented in a larger scale in 2020 as "ÉLAN Lost Child Project HK", bringing together professionals from the arts, social welfare, and education sectors to introduce 15 different art projects held physically and online. As Hong Kong's first large-scale art event running in both online and offline formats, the innovative project overcame challenges brought by the pandemic, and successfully conveyed the core concept of "We do not solve problems, We play problems", and was granted the "2021 Hong Kong Arts Development Awards – Award for Arts Promotion".

In 2022, with continuous support from Tai Kwun, the project hosted the second edition with a theme of "YES AND!...", offering 16 different art projects in which participants could explore more possibilities with creativity, and breaking free from negative and pessimistic emotions, to rebuild the confidence and hope of every Lost Child and the young generation.

Source: Lost Child Project Hong Kong