共創 Co-Creation - 2024年2月號         Keywords that come to your mind associated with "ESG" In the previous issue, we collected keywords that come to our readers' minds when people associate with "ESG". Some think of co-creation, while others think of investment and business considerations, and the majority associate it with Sustainability. In the previous ESG Trivia, we introduced these two concepts, ESG and Sustainability, and highlighted that while they are frequently used interchangeably, they have distinct differences in their core essence. Nonetheless, these concepts can bring new opportunities for companies. How would you seize these opportunities?       Connect the dots through Art Releasing Emotions and Stress Due to language barriers and cultural differences, elderlies from ethnic minority groups in Hong Kong have had limited access to emotional support services and life-and-death education. ‘The Art of Life Journey’ Expressive Arts Therapy Multi-Ethnics Active Aging Community Scheme by the Hong Kong Expressive Arts Therapy Service Center seeks to fill this gap for both ethnic minority and Chinese elderlies, as well as their caretakers, through the use of expressive arts therapies and life-and-death education. The project will collaborate with other NGOs, to encourage cultural exchange between ethnic minority and Chinese elderlies, creating an ...

Phase 3 (the last phase) of the New Inspection Regime of the Companies Register under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) has been implemented on 27 December 2023. The Council has invited a representative from the Companies Registry to explain the details of the New Inspection Regime and assist the board members and senior management of the NGOs to understand the procedures for applying for withholding from public inspection the relevant personal information contained in documents registered with the Companies Registry. Details of the event are as follows: Date: 26 March 2024 (Tuesday) Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Speaker: Mr. Terence Mok, Assistant Registry Manager (Public Search), Companies Registry Language: Cantonese (presentation materials in English) The webinar will be conducted online via Zoom. Target participants: Board / Committee Members, Agency Heads and Senior Management of HKCSS Agency Members Interested parties please register online on or before 18 March 2024. The limited quota will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful registrants will be notified by email on 19 March 2024. For enquiries, please contact the Project team at 2876 2440 ...

社聯籌劃的「非政府機構薪酬調查2023」現已完成，是次調查獲136間機構會員支持。該調查旨在為業界提供參考資訊，藉此幫助機構釐定薪酬及員工福利策略，在制定重要人力資源決策時，作出有基礎的決定。 現誠邀已參與調查的機構出席結果發佈會，詳情如下：   日期: 2024年3月5日 (星期二) 時間: 下午2時30分 至 5時30分 (下午2時15分開放登記) 地點: 香港灣仔軒尼詩道15號溫莎公爵社會服務大廈1樓禮堂 對象: 只限本年度參與調查的機構代表 (管理層、人力資源、人才管理相關職系) [每間機構有2個名額] 語言: 粵語 活動流程: 第一部分 14:30 - 14:35 歡迎辭 14:35 - 14:55 主要調查結果 14:55 - 15:45 分享環節 - 整體薪酬回報(total rewards)的概念 <由韋萊韜悅(Willis Towers Watson)的代表作分享> 15:45 - 16:00 小休 第二部分 16:00 - 17:00 分組討論 17:00 - 17:30 總結及自由交流 1) 按此報名 2) 活動詳情 如有任何查詢，請致電2876 2465或電郵至 [email protected] ...

HSBC Hong Kong Community Partnership Programme 2024 - Application will be open soon! Application period： From 1th March to 12th April 2024 With the funding HKD18 million from The Hongkong Bank Foundation in 2024, the HSBC Hong Kong Community Partnership Programme (CPP) continues to drive innovative district-based initiatives to disadvantaged groups, fostering community growth, cooperation with social inclusion and building a sustainable and resource-efficient future. Support innovative district-based community initiatives across 18 districts in Hong Kong, help disadvantaged communities build resilience and become future-ready and promote green thinking and sustainable living. Funding focuses: Youth or Elderly, and their carers. In addition, cross-generational inclusion initiatives are welcome. Innovative projects with the following characteristics will be prioritised: Enhancing direct service for disadvantaged groups Collaborating with social enterprises Promotion of volunteering (including volunteers from HSBC) Donation for each project ranging from HKD200,000 to HKD700,000; Project duration up to 12 months. Applicants must be non-profit organisations registered under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap112) for at least 3 years. Applications from individuals and commercial ventures will not be considered. For details, please visit: https://www.communitypartnership.org.hk For enquiries, please email: [email protected] * The Guideline for the Use of Personal Data is available on the Website and can be viewed at: https://www.communitypartnership.org.hk/privacy.php Capacity Building Workshop 2024 To inspire organisations to develop ...

Board directors and committee members are critical to organizational success. They play a leading role to steer and direct the organization to serve for the mission, vision and value. This induction workshop aims to equip new directors and committee members to gain a more comprehensive understanding of their roles and responsibilities as NGO governors and how to fulfill them effectively. Details of the event are as follows: Date: 11 March 2024 (Monday) Time: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Venue: Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai Themes of speakers: a) Governance: Roles of Directors Speaker: Mr. Kennedy Liu (Vice-Chairperson, Hong Kong Council of Social Service) - Functions and Roles of the Board of Directors - Accountability and Stakeholder Engagement - Roles of Board vs Management b) How to be a Good Director Speaker: Dr. Davy Wu (Programme Director of MSc in Corporate Governance and Compliance, cum Associate Director (Corporate Governance) of Centre for Corporate Governance and Financial Policy, Hong Kong Baptist University) - The “Nolan Principles” of Public Life - Preparation for Roles and Duties in a NGO Board - Typical Biases Seen in Boardroom Decision Making - Behaviors that Nurture Positive Board Dynamics - What Makes an Effective Director? Language: Cantonese (presentation ...