The Dragon Foundation was set up in Hong Kong by the Home Affairs Bureau, Home Affairs Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups in 2000; it is managed by a Board of Directors. The Dragon Foundation was established as a non-profit, charitable organization with a long-term commitment to nurturing young people of Chinese origin worldwide as leaders of tomorrow. Young Chinese leaders from around the world are provided with opportunities to meet, explore topical global issues and exchange ideas, thereby building a network among themselves.