Meet Hemyar

Hamyar — “My dream is to make a difference which brings justice, equality and freedom everywhere.”

Tell us about an object you care about

The Youth Spirit of Hong Kong Award 2020! I won this award dedicated to young people who have demonstrated a commitment to the community shown courage, or inspired others to persevere and to innovate.

Tell us about a place in Hong Kong

Star Ferry

This is the first place I went when I first arrived in Hong Kong. When I got over there I was really seeing something very new to me and that was the first view I have in Hong Kong. It stays in my mind until now. It was the feeling of ‘Wow I am entering a new life, a new chapter and adventure.’ Whenever I go there, I will think of my first day in Hong Kong. This place means a lot to me.

Tell us about yourself

I am the co-founder of a charity named Learning Together, which provides assistance to disadvantaged communities, by offering English classes, mentorship program to the young people and scholarships. I am also leading a team of ethnic minorities of 30 people to feed the homeless people around the city. I am a public speaker graduated from Resolve Foundation Hong Kong, and I have given speeches in various schools and organizations to raise awareness about racial equality.

Furthermore, I won the Youth Spirit of Hong Kong Award 2020 and I was also awarded the 2019 Loop Hong Kong 30 under 30, which recognizes me as one of the 30 people under the age of 30 who made an impact to Hong Kong. I am also the ambassador representing ethnic minorities in Hong Kong. I also provide Arabic translation services to non-profit organizations in Hong Kong. I have strong leadership skills and am an active member of my community.  

I want others to know about me that I am an ambassador of Ethnic minorities in HK and with the limitations that I had in my life I was able to achieve many things which is incredible to see. However, I want others to see me as an example of someone who did not give up. In whatever circumstances I face, I try my best to move forward with actions. 



Tell us about your work at Learning together

What projects were you involved in at Learning Together?

Managing English program, computer classes and summer workshops.

What would you like to tell future members of Learning Together?

To keep fighting kindly, legally for their rights at the same time contributing to the community with their limitations to prove that we are heroes in this city.