Diverse Governance For Empowerment, organized by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) and funded by the HKEX Foundation, aims to support NGOs and social enterprises in enriching board diversity. This initiative cultivates resilient and adaptable governance structures, enabling organizations to thrive in dynamic environments. This program also offers corporations a gateway to gain insights into social needs, ultimately creating meaningful social impact. “Resilient Governance: Building Sustainable Financial Resources” seminar will be held on 29 January, 2026 (Thur). We are honored to welcome Mr. Yam Tak Fai, Ronald, Partner of Audit and Assurance at RSM Hong Kong to share key strategies for strengthening financial governance. Mr. Yam currently serves as Deputy President of the World YMCA and Honorary Treasurer of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong. He previously served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Treasurer of the Hong Kong Children’s Choir,  bringing extensive knowledge in financial governance and rich experience in NGO governance. His professional insights will equip NGOs and SEs leaders with core strategies in financial governance and resource diversification, further consolidating their financial foundation, and enhancing their stability and appeal as reliable partners for corporate investment. Extending the discussion on resilient governance, Mr. Yam will ...

The seminar “Sustainable Futures: ESG Mastery for NGOs and SEs” is designed to empower NGOs and Social Enterprises with the knowledge and tools to excel in ESG practices, aligning with global standards to drive meaningful impact. We are delighted to have EY lead a keynote presentation, leveraging their globally recognized expertise in ESG strategy and technology-driven reporting to provide NGOs and SEs with practical frameworks for transparency and impact. Building on the theme of sustainable, a panel featuring representatives from various sectors with share insights on ESG trends, practical applications, and real-world partnership cases to address the opportunities and challenges in ESG implementation. Enroll Now  ...

Anti-money Laundering/Counter-financing of Terrorism Due Diligence Toolkit for Hong Kong NGOs developed by Johnson Stokes & Master and BNP Paribas in collaboration with the NGO Governance Team of HKCSS, is purposed to provide a risk assessment framework that addresses the latest anti-money laundering/counter-financing of terrorism requirements. The Toolkit includes information on implementing an AML/CFT risk management framework that is commensurate to the scale and scope of the NGO’s operation, guidelines on due diligence according to different types of donations, a non-exhaustive checklist for identifying and detecting ML/TF risks, a due diligence checklist on donors, partners and beneficiaries, and a segregation of duties checklist ...

Diverse Governance For Empowerment, organized by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) and funded by the HKEX Foundation, aims to support NGOs and social enterprises in enriching board diversity. This initiative cultivates resilient and adaptable governance structures, enabling organizations to thrive in dynamic environments. This program also offers corporations a gateway to gain insights into social needs, ultimately creating meaningful social impact. “Navigating the Governance Challenge in the Digital Era” seminar will be held on Tuesday, 30 September. We are honored to welcome Ms. Ada Chung, SBS, Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, to deliver a thematic presentation on the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD)’s newly released “Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI by Employees”, presenting a framework for responsible AI implementation.  Building on the theme of AI governance, the panel discussion will feature Mr. Kenny Chien, Chairman of Fu Hong Society; Ms. Joyce Liu, Senior Legal Counsel (Global Affairs & Research) at PCPD; and Mr. Fred Sheu, National Technology Officer at Microsoft Hong Kong. They will examine strategies to enhance governance effectiveness in the evolving digital era. Whether you seek to apply AI according to best practice recommendations or explore digital initiatives for better ...

In response to the latest social developments and challenges, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), together with JSM and BNP Paribas, has jointly launched the revised edition of the "Anti-money Laundering/Counter-financing of Terrorism Due Diligence Toolkit for Hong Kong NGOs". This event features Mr. Terence Tung, Senior Partner and Ms. Sara Or, Partner from JSM, alongside representatives from BNP Paribas, who will explain the updates and practical applications of the guidelines. Topics include leveraging the revised edition for risk assessment, strengthening institutional compliance governance, and improving internal management systems. Enroll Now ...