The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (the Council) has ever committed through policy research and advocacy to the co-discovery of social needs and the promotion of service and policy development within the social service sector. In the past years, the Council has organized conferences and workshops related to policy research and advocacy, aiming to encourage the social service sector to share relevant frontline experiences, thereby fostering learning and knowledge exchange. Hong Kong is undergoing various changes, including an aging population, shifts in demographics and family structures, awareness-rising on physical, mental, and social well-being, and challenges brought by new technologies and data. The social service sector is also adjusting its scope and target groups in response to these new environments and needs. More importantly, it strives to maintain optimism and vibrancy amidst societal changes while caring for families and individuals in need. The social service sector primarily collects data from service users or scholars. Using those data, we tell interesting stories. Other sectors also offer varied perspectives on social development and issues. In this occasion, we aim to foster collaboration to understand the data and narratives from other sectors. We have conceptualized 6 areas in line with social development trends ...

Call for Applications for Link Together Initiatives 2025/26 Invitation to Hybrid Briefing Session Established in 2013 by Link REIT, Link Together Initiatives supports eligible charitable organisations to implement innovative projects across three focus areas: Environmental Sustainability, Inclusion and Active Ageing and Youth Empowerment in the communities near Link’s properties to advance sustainable development in society. Since its inception, the Initiatives has earmarked HK$158 million to support more than 190 community projects with 18 million target beneficiaries. For more details, please visit: https://www.linkreit.com/en/community/link-together-initiatives/ Link Together Initiatives 2025/26 projects will be open for eligible charitable organisations in March to April 2025. The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), appointed as project consultant by Link, will support by defining the scope of the funded areas, screening applications and conducting due diligence on applicant organisations. A hybrid briefing session jointly organised by Link and HKCSS to introduce the application details and selection criteria of the Link Together Initiatives 2025/26 will be held in March, details are as follows: Link Together Initiatives 2025/26 Briefing Session Date:  18 March 2025 (Tuesday) Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am Format: Hybrid meeting (online via Zoom or face-to-face meeting) Face-to-face meeting: Link Sustainability Lab Quota for face-to-face meeting: ...

【Enrollment Deadline 截止報名日期: 6 March 2025】   Date 19 March 2025 (Wednesday)   Time 14:30 – 17:30 (registration starts at 14:15)   Venue Auditorium, 1/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong   Target Participants ONLY for Management Staff and HR Professionals of NGOs Salary Survey 2024 Participating Agency Members  (Two complimentary seats are available for each Participating Agency Member)   Language Cantonese   Rundown 【Part 1】 14:30 - 16:00 Welcome Remarks Key Findings Highlight Sharing Session on "Future Workforce" by the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management Networking 【Part 2】 (Participants will be divided into groups to exchange thoughts) * 16:00 - 17:30 Group Discussion Session Wrap-up & Networking *Remarks: Group discussion session will be facilitated by our NGOs Salary Survey Advisory Committee Members. Participants will be divided into groups and are encouraged to participate actively to exchange thoughts on the above topic. Participants may choose to either enroll in “Part 1 Only" or “Both Part 1 and Part 2”. Participants who have successfully registered for the session will receive a confirmation email on or before 10 March 2025. If you don’t receive any email by the said date, please do not hesitate to contact us. Apply ...

The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (the Council) has ever committed through research and advocacy to the co-discovery of social needs and the promotion of service and policy development with the sector. In the past years, the Council has organized conferences and workshops related to research and advocacy, aiming to encourage the sector to share relevant frontline experiences, thereby fostering learning and knowledge exchange.  The topic of the annual conference on research and advocacy of the Council is “Co-discovery of the New Trend and Issues of Social Development”. It highlights the role of multi-sectors in shaping social realities and aims to collaboratively explore and construct social trends and issues through data and storytelling. Therefore, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) will organize the “5th Annual Conference on Policy Research and Advocacy” on 20th March 2025.  In the morning meeting, four guests from different sectors will be invited to share their methods for identifying new needs. Additionally, there will be two events in the afternoon, including a Social Agenda Discussion Forum “Is This An Issue That Needs Attention? Telling Data Stories and Constructing Questions” where guests will engage in discussions on six topics, and a workshop led by ...

Learning Platform on NGO Governance and Management Induction Training: Adaptive Intelligence Insightful induction training is crucial for NGO newcomers to navigate the complex landscape of governance. In response to the intricate nature of this field, the Council will host an induction training in March. This initiative will explore the intricacies of governance through a dual-focus lens, ensuring that emerging leaders in the sector are armed with essential hard and soft skills. The program's aim is to deliver compact yet potent training, providing participants with practical insights for application within their organizations. Register Here  ...