With the changes in the population and family structure in Hong Kong, the number of single-person and two-person households has increased significantly, with single-person households showing a particularly notable rise. According to 2021 Census data, one-person households now exceed 500,000, representing 20.2% of all households in the city. As childbearing and family ties are no longer seen as inherently beneficial—and in some cases, can even be a source of distress—we must ask: Will this trend lead to greater social isolation, or prompt us to redefine how we build meaningful connections?
In response to these trends, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) has conducted case studies on solo living. Our goal is to move beyond the stigma of “loneliness” and view solo living as a “journey of self-empowerment and relationship building.” We believe that a singleton-friendly society should respect people’s right to live alone while providing robust, non-traditional support systems.
To deepen the professional discourse on solo living, 14 themed exchange sessions will be convened during the “Unlock: My Story of Solo-Connected-Living” exhibition from March 20–29, 2026. We have invited scholars, cross-sector representatives, and social service professionals to explore the challenges and future possibilities of support services for the singletons. All sessions will be held at 618 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon. The event schedule is as follows:
| | Date | Time & Venue | Session Title |
| 1 | March 21 (Sat) | 16:00-17:00 Ground Floor Activity Area |
The Solo Shift: How should Hong Kong Respond to this? |
| 2 | March 22 (Sun) | 18:00-19:00 Ground Floor Activity Area |
The Solo Hearth Café |
| 3 | March 24 (Tue) | 11:00-12:30 1st Floor Multi-Function Room |
Living Independently, Building Collectively:Rethinking Homes for Small Households |
| 4 | March 26 (Thu) | 14:30-16:00 1st Floor Multi-Function Room |
The late-life fate of Singleton |
| 5 | March 27 (Fri) | 14:00-15:00 1st Floor Multi-Function Room |
The Second life of Middle-Aged Single |
| 6 | March 27 (Fri) | 15:00-16:00 1st Floor Multi-Function Room |
Solo Preparedness: Planning for Our Adult Caregivers |
| 7 | March 28 (Sat) | 11:00-12:00 1st Floor Multi-Function Room |
Hard-to-Handle Relationships:Managing the Ties That Bind Us |
| 8 | March 28 (Sat) | 14:00-15:00 Ground Floor Activity Area |
Solo Starter: Creating Livable and Lovable Communities |
| 9 | March 28 (Sat) | 14:30-16:00 1st Floor Multi-Function Room |
About Relationships:Dialogue & Workshop on Living Solo |
| 10 | March 28 (Sat) | 15:00-16:00 Ground Floor Activity Area |
Draw Me Close: Artist Tour |
| 11 | March 28 (Sat) | 16:00-17:00 Ground Floor Activity Area |
Solo, Not Isolated: Enhancing Social Support for Single Tenants in Transitional Housing |
| 12 | March 28 (Sat) | 18:00-19:00 Ground Floor Activity Area |
The Solo Hearth Café |
| 13 | March 29 (Sun) | 14:00-15:00 Ground Floor Activity Area |
Draw Me Close: Artist Tour |
| 14 | March 29 (Sun) | 15:00-16:00 1st Floor Multi-Function Room |
The Secret World of Solo Men:Mental Health and Social Support |
Note: To optimize resources and ensure smooth participation, a HK$50 deposit is required per session upon registration. The deposit will be fully refunded after attendance; it will be forfeited for no-shows.
For details regarding the speakers and content of each session, please refer to the attached document. Interested parties are invited to register via this registration link on or before Friday, March 20, 2026. For any inquiries, please contact Ms. Alice Law, Officer, Policy Research and Advocacy, at 2864 2989 or [email protected].
Encl: “Unlock: My Story of Solo-Connected-Living” – Exhibition Series: Events Details (Chinese Version Only)