What We Do
A.C.E. School Program
What is the A.C.E. program?
Active Body, Active Minds, Commitment and Enjoyment
A.C.E. is our signature school-based program for teenage girls in Hong Kong. Since 2023, we have partnered with local secondary schools to deliver a series of sessions for Form 2 to Form 5 students — journeying with them across multiple school years as they build confidence, discover their strengths, and grow. We prioritize under-resourced schools so that support reaches the girls who need it most.
How does a session work?
By engaging in sport and physical activity, we provide students with a safe and inclusive space to make sense of life-altering topics beyond the confines of the traditional classroom. The program aims to enhance students’ self-confidence, self-image, self-agency, and resilience through games, exercises, and group discussions on a wide range of life topics. We believe that sports and movement help dispel many myths about women's bodies and help students understand the importance of having a healthy body and a confident mindset, which are lifelong tools for breaking boundaries and thriving in life.
Why it matters for girls in Hong Kong
A.C.E. matters to girls in Hong Kong because it addresses the physical and mental challenges of adolescence while fostering lifelong sports participation, promoting a positive body image, and supporting mental health and social wellbeing. According to the Department of Health’s 2026 report, 95.8% of Hong Kong secondary students do not meet the WHO baseline for daily physical activity. Research from Women in Sport also indicates that teenage girls are more likely than boys to disengage from sports during adolescence. Furthermore, for many young girls in Hong Kong, the biggest barrier to sports is often an unspoken cultural expectation that they are not encouraged to be physically active. Together, these findings highlight the need for targeted support to help girls in Hong Kong remain active and continue participating in sports.
Our Impact Over The Years
At WISE, we harness the joy and transformative power of sport to create safe, inclusive environments where girls in Hong Kong stay physically active, strengthen their wellbeing, and develop lifelong transferable skills in teamwork, leadership, and communication.
2,417 students served
135 workshops delivered
22 schools partnered
How you can support
You can support girls in Hong Kong by donating HK$800 to sponsor one student’s participation in a multi-session A.C.E. school program. The program combines sport, physical activity, confidence-building, and honest conversations to empower the next generation of leaders. Make a donation today to help more girls take part and grow our impact.
Interested in bringing The A.C.E. Program To Your School?
Are you a school interested in bringing the A.C.E. Program to your students? Contact us to learn more about the program, partnership opportunities, and how it can support girls’ confidence, well-being, and development through sport in Hong Kong.