Diverse Governance For Empowerment, organized by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) and funded by the HKEX Foundation, aims to support NGOs and social enterprises in developing diverse and resilient governance structures. Building on the achievements of Phase 1, Phase 2 transforms cross-sector networks into actionable partnerships to broaden board perspectives and cultivate a sustainable ecosystem for governance excellence. Featuring guest speakers from The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI) alongside seasoned practitioners, the seminar "Building Future-Ready Governance: From Board Effectiveness to Governance Excellence" explores transformative approaches to enhancing institutional capacity and long-term sustainability for NGOs. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to learn from governance leaders and engage in meaningful dialogue on governance excellence. Event Highlights: *Leveraging board assessments to enhance governance effectiveness *Unlocking the strategic value of board skills matrices *Utilizing governance manuals to clarify roles, responsibilities, and decision-making authority *Building an organizational culture of continuous improvement and governance excellence Event Details: Date: 30 October 2026 (Friday) Time: 15:00 - 17:30 Venue: HKEX Connect Hall (1/F, One and Two Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central) Panelists: Representatives from HKCGI Moderator: Ms. Alana Lam (Chief Executive, HKCGI) Rundown: 15:00 - 15:45 Panel Discussion 1 15:46 - 16:15 Mingling 16:16 - 17:00 Panel Discussion ...

We are pleased to invite small-to-medium NGOs and social enterprises (SEs) to apply for the new "Customized Support for Small-to-Medium NGOs/SEs" program. Designed to reinforce organizational governance frameworks and enhance operational resilience, this initiative provides one year of tailored governance support to address core development needs, including board effectiveness, succession planning, policy formulation, and the establishment of governance committees. Due to limited capacity, the review committee will evaluate applications based on the organizational governance profile, board composition, key governance challenges, and anticipated strategic shifts outlined in the submission. Selected participants must demonstrate institutional commitment and actively engage in the program's assessments, consultations, and training modules. Details are as follows: Quota: 5 small-to-medium NGOs / SEs Eligibility: i) Small-to-Medium NGOs: Annual expenditure for the previous financial year must not exceed HKD 10 million. ii) SEs that are: Listed on the Social Enterprise Directory (SED) managed by the HKCSS; or Accredited under the Social Enterprise Endorsement (SEE) Mark administered by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Social Enterprises (HKGCSE); or SEs with Tree Mark; or Previously or currently supported by the government’s SE funding schemes, such as The Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (SIE Fund), Enhancing Self-Reliance Through District Partnership Programme (ESR) and ...

Diverse Governance For Empowerment, organized by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) and funded by the HKEX Foundation, aims to support NGOs and social enterprises in enriching board diversity. This initiative cultivates resilient and adaptable governance structures, enabling organizations to thrive in dynamic environments. This program also offers corporations a gateway to gain insights into social needs, ultimately creating meaningful social impact. Excellent governance transcends mere compliance checklists; it embodies an institution’s genuine commitment to its core mission and its wider societal impact. Building on in-depth discussions of key governance themes from previous sessions, we sincerely invite cross-sector stakeholders to co-create and jointly shape the agenda, turning the event into a meaningful catalyst for ongoing, practical collaboration across the sector to advance governance excellence. “Governance Symposium 2026: Co-creating the Future of Governance” unites leaders from diverse organizations as well as experts in law, accounting, compliance, and related fields to translate macro trends into actionable indicators and collectively shape a new vision for governance excellence and sustainability across Hong Kong’s welfare sector. Event Highlights *Understanding global governance trends to sharpen strategic thinking *Unpacking different governance dimensions to co-create actionable indicators Event Details: Date: 19 March 2026 (Thursday) Time: 14:30 ...

Diverse Governance For Empowerment, organized by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) and funded by the HKEX Foundation, aims to support NGOs and social enterprises in enriching board diversity. This initiative cultivates resilient and adaptable governance structures, enabling organizations to thrive in dynamic environments. This program also offers corporations a gateway to gain insights into social needs, ultimately creating meaningful social impact. “Resilient Governance: Building Sustainable Financial Resources” seminar will be held on 29 January, 2026 (Thur). We are honored to welcome Mr. Yam Tak Fai, Ronald, Partner of Audit and Assurance at RSM Hong Kong to share key strategies for strengthening financial governance. Mr. Yam currently serves as Deputy President of the World YMCA and Honorary Treasurer of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong. He previously served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Treasurer of the Hong Kong Children’s Choir,  bringing extensive knowledge in financial governance and rich experience in NGO governance. His professional insights will equip NGOs and SEs leaders with core strategies in financial governance and resource diversification, further consolidating their financial foundation, and enhancing their stability and appeal as reliable partners for corporate investment. Extending the discussion on resilient governance, Mr. Yam will ...

The seminar “Sustainable Futures: ESG Mastery for NGOs and SEs” is designed to empower NGOs and Social Enterprises with the knowledge and tools to excel in ESG practices, aligning with global standards to drive meaningful impact. We are delighted to have EY lead a keynote presentation, leveraging their globally recognized expertise in ESG strategy and technology-driven reporting to provide NGOs and SEs with practical frameworks for transparency and impact. Building on the theme of sustainable, a panel featuring representatives from various sectors with share insights on ESG trends, practical applications, and real-world partnership cases to address the opportunities and challenges in ESG implementation. Enroll Now  ...