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Hong Kong Council of Social Service – Support for Tai Po Fire Incident A major fire occurred at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, resulting in severe casualties and significant impact on the community with all sectors of society fully engaged in rescue efforts. The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) expresses profound sorrow over the loss of lives and injuries caused by this tragic event and extends our deepest condolences to the affected families. We are committed to doing everything within our capacity to assist residents in overcoming this difficult time. HKCSS has activated our emergency support mechanism, mobilizing resources and expertise from the social service sector and other partners to provide comprehensive assistance to affected individuals and families. Our efforts focus on three key areas: Immediate Coordination and Frontline Support Engaging with frontline units to deliver timely and practical assistance. Mobilization of Charitable and Corporate Resources Coordinating ...

We are very pleased to inform you that the Hong Kong Council of Social Service has secured funding from the Social Welfare Department to subsidize 8 delegates on 50% basis to attend the captioned event. Basic information of the event, the estimated expenses per delegate, subsidy application criteria can be found from the attachments. Successful applicants are required to submit a written report and conduct a report-back session upon return to Hong Kong. To apply for subsidy, please complete the Subsidy Application Form and return by January 28, 2026 (Wednesday): Attention :       Ms Yvonne Mak, Programme Executive (Elderly Service), HKCSS Address   :       Room 1201, 12/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,                         15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Please mark “Confidential” on the envelope and all information will be treated in strict confidence. Should you have any queries on the subsidy application procedures, please contact Ms Yvonne Mak at 2864 2968 or ...

「同行共學，心燈長明，讓信念永續」 社福同工的工作，從來就是「人本的工作」，具體展現於連結資源，以服務對象的最佳利益為考量重點，但日復日、年復年處身於緊迫的工作節奏及資源緊絀的大環境之下，這份「以人為本」的初心，難免忐忑動搖，如何諾守信念，繼續以使命先行？ 自2022年起，在社區伙伴的支持下 ，香港社會服務聯會推出「社會福利機構創革者培育計劃」，至今已踏入第五屆，計劃主要為同工： ◈ 提供喘息反思機會 ◈ 建構跨界同儕網絡 ◈ 啟動創革共學精神 ◈ 重拾初心信念根本 成為創革者，不僅是為了提升服務，更是為了重燃內心的那團火，讓「以人為本」的初心，在變革中找到更堅實、更創新的實踐方式。 讓我們一起，在照顧他人之前，先照顧好自己；在改變社會之前，先啟動自我轉化。 社聯 — 共創 點子匯 「創革者計劃」團隊 謹啟 關於計劃 計劃內容包括： • 跨界實習與體驗：64小時影子實習與交流，踏進跨界別思維，回饋工作崗位 ⁠• 創革者訓練營：運用設計思維，重新審視服務需求，擴闊視野，延伸創革精神 •⁠ 加油站：以整全概念提升個人能量，強化信念，並藉由不同持份者交流激發團隊創新動力 ⁠• 實踐基金：資助與接待機構落實創新點子，並支持創革者強化信念與自我復位 ⁠• 創革同行平台：連結歷屆創革者，建立支援網絡，分享經驗，促進共學交流 申請資格： ➣  社福機構的中層管理人員，包括社工或非社工職級皆可，並建議有不少於3年全職工作經驗 ➣  需事先取得機構管理層提名 ➣  對社福界工作充滿熱情 ➣  經常保持追求變革、創新的態度 ➣  有志在機構内部推動創革 ➣  願意接受挑戰並在新環境學習及體驗工作 ➣  願意積極參與及投入在計劃當中 報名表格：https://forms.gle/WCYhrDKtk8j9hPid8   *截止申請日期為2026年2月10日，本會將於2月中旬與申請者聯絡。 查詢 電郵：[email protected] 電話：2864 2960 (葉先生) / 2876 2461 (梁小姐) 計劃網站：http://t.ly/EmVhc Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/ngo.changemakers/ 會員通告 ...

As Hong Kong faces a rapidly ageing population, the public concern over the elderly care, caregiver support, end-of-life care, and funeral arrangements continues to grow. To align with the government’s policy of "Ageing in place as the core, institutional care as back-up," there is a need to foster "Compassionate Communities" as supporting environment for end-of-life patients, individuals with life-limiting illness, the elderly, and their caregivers to receive adequate social support and care within their own neighborhoods. The HKCSS is launching the "Collaboration and Localization Project on 'Compassionate Communities'".  This initiative aims to establish district-based pilot sites in collaboration with partner organizations to identify service gaps and drive policy development. The project will feature guest speakers, including overseas researchers and experienced local practitioners, to bridge international insights with local community development experiences. We expect to engage professionals from elderly services, caregiver support, and community development sectors to co-design a localized "Compassionate ...

HKEX Charity Partnership Programme List of Funded Projects for 2025   Project Name Agency Name Financial Literacy 1. Good Living: Rental Advisory and Financial Education for Grassroots Communities ComHome Social Housing Platform Limited 2. SafeGuard: Debt and Scam Prevention Training for Migrant Caregivers   HELP Limited 3. NextGen Financial & Policy Ambassadors  The Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong 4.  Know Money, Know Talk – Financial Education for At-risk Youth Youth Outreach  Social Empowerment 5. Uplift Carer Network Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service 6. Bridging Futures: Empowering Caregivers with Award-Winning AI to Support SEN Children Bridge Foundation Limited 7. “Time Exchange” – Low-income Community Economy Project Concern For Grassroots’ Livelihood Alliance Limited 8. Equal Justice: Early Legal Support Equal Justice Limited  9. Be The Light – Community Counselling Training and Support Programme  School of Everyday Life Limited 10. “I’m Fine” – Smart Mental Health Resource Platform for Youth  The University of ...