IPO
BE MY BUDDY
PROGRAM

Interact on Whatsapp, WeChat, Signal, FB, IG or other channels mutually agreed with the matched buddies

Mingle with other buddies as well on “Mighty Network”

Socialize and have fun in f2f or online large gatherings

The IPO “Be My Buddy” Program provides opportunities for participants to socialize with matched buddies, to get support and feel being respected through informal interactions and social gatherings with the matched buddies.

• To enhance students’ psychological and social wellbeing through human-animal interaction.
• To raise community awareness on animal care, protection and welfare.
• To nurture students’ love in animals and train passionate students to host animal-assisted activities.

Please watch out for announcement from ipojob@ust.hk about enrolment details of the program near study breaks.

IPO collaborates with DSTO to offer therapy dog sessions to IPO students, once every semester.