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The Council has put much effort 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 frequent Hong Kong-Mainland exchange activities over these years have confirmed the role of Hong Kong Social Welfare sector as one of the professional knowledge hub in China. The Council maintains itself as the first point of contact in Hong Kong for Mainland social welfare bodies or concerned Government Departments through various interactive activities and training programmes.The Council's international affiliation:
Asian Federation for the Mentally Retarded
(June 2009)
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