The Council has put much efforts in developing international exchange
and enhancing communication between local and overseas organizations.
We seek financial support from the Government, the Hong Kong Jockey
Club and the Community Chest to subsidize welfare personnel of
Agency Members to participate in overseas conferences and study
tours, so as to enrich their understanding of overseas experiences
in social welfare development. The Council also facilitates our
overseas counterparts to visit local social welfare organizations
and hosts international and regional conferences related to social
welfare.
To enhance Hong Kong's active participation
in the international welfare field, the Council joined the International
Council on Social Welfare in 1952, after which the Council also
joined 10 other international welfare organizations. The Council
actively participates in the conferences organized by these organizations,
through presenting papers, introducing service development in
Hong Kong and participating in the promotion of their work and
planning. The Council has further contributed to these organizations'
work and development through joining their Executive Committees
and higher management level.
The Council's international affiliation:
Asian Federation for the Mentally Retarded
Association for Sustainable & Responsible Investment in Asia
Conference of Asian Foundations and Organizations (CAFO)
International Abilympic Federation
International Council on Social Welfare
International Federation of Non-governmental Organisations for
the Prevention of Drug and Substance Abuse
International Federation on Ageing
Rehabilitation International
CIVICUS World Alliance for Citizen Participation
April /2007