香港社會服務聯會於2026年3月3日至3月6日組織了一個為期四天的考察，前往韓國首爾參訪不同的創新社區營造項目。團員分別來自香港路德會社會服務處、循道衛理觀塘社會服務處及香港社會服務聯會。 考察團在首爾探訪了八間支援不同社群的機構，包括基層醫療合作社、社創中心、支援性房屋營辦機構、蝸牛工會 (倡議住屋權利的公民團體)、房屋與照顧合作社、青年更新組織，以及單人戶社區支援中心，了解到首爾如何以不同形式重塑「空間」及服務，接觸及聯繫相關群體參與，提升市民的生活質素。 是次考察，激發團員重新思考香港的不同服務。我們希望透過上述活動分享首爾的創新服務及與參加者的對話，一起重新想像現時四種服務的實踐價值與營運模式。這四種服務包括1.地區康健中心 ; 2.社會房屋服務; 3.支援弱勢群體的服務與空間；4.一人住戶的社區客廳及住屋。 考察團將於4月15日舉辦分享會，整理與交流此次旅程的見聞。分享會資料如下: 日期 : 2026年4月15日 (星期三) 時間 : 下午2時30分至5時30分 (2時15分開始登記入座) 地點 :  香港灣仔軒尼詩道15號溫莎公爵社會服務大廈2樓201室 費用 :  全免 語言 :  韓國在社區營造下的支援服務考察團成員 對象 : 社會企業、從事社會房屋、基層健康服務及照顧者服務的同工 名額 : 40人 有意參加分享會的人士，請於2026年4月10日(星期五)或以前，透過網上報名。如有查詢，請致電2876 2425 或電郵 [email protected] 與本會政策研究及倡議(社會房屋)項目主任何小姐聯絡。 ...

Hong Kong is a global metropolis where the ethnic minority (EM) community, despite comprising a small portion of the total population, plays a vital role in the city’s social, economic, and cultural development. Nevertheless, EM continue to face significant employment challenges, including language barriers, cultural differences, workplace discrimination, and institutional hurdles. In recent years, both government and NGOs have introduced various support measures, significantly increasing career opportunities for EM. This seminar aims to bring together recruitment platform, government department, former public healthcare administrator, tertiary education, and member of EM communities to explore the opportunities and challenges arising from local policies. Special focus will be placed on racial inclusion within the public healthcare system and the career development of EM youth. By fostering cross-sector dialogue, we hope to advance policy implementation, optimize existing measures, and cultivate an equitable and inclusive employment ecosystem—realizing the vision of Hong Kong as a diverse and inclusive society. Here are the details of the seminar: Date         :       March 25th 2026 (Wed) Time        :       9:30am to 1:00pm Venue      :       201, Duke of Windsor Social Service Bldg, Wanchai Language :       Cantonese Please register online before March 20th 2026. For any problem, please contact our Project Manager Ms Tiffany Chan (28762414/ ...

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 ...

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 more people no longer see childbearing and family ties as necessary beneficial—and in some cases, family relationships could even become a source of distress. Since this, we must ask whether this trend will make modern individual more prone toward social isolation, or prompt them 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. Exhibition Highlights The “Unlock: My Story of Solo-Connected-Living” exhibition, held from March 20–29, 2026, translates our research into an interactive narrative based on in-depth interviews with 12 individuals from diverse backgrounds. Narratives & Data:. A deep dive into the drivers of singleton living—from ...

As Hong Kong faces a rapidly ageing population, the public concern over the elderly care, caregiver support, end-of-life care, and funeral arrangements continues to grow. To align with the government’s policy of "Ageing in place as the core, institutional care as back-up," there is a need to foster "Compassionate Communities" as supporting environment for end-of-life patients, individuals with life-limiting illness, the elderly, and their caregivers to receive adequate social support and care within their own neighborhoods. The HKCSS is launching the "Collaboration and Localization Project on 'Compassionate Communities'".  This initiative aims to establish district-based pilot sites in collaboration with partner organizations to identify service gaps and drive policy development. The project will feature guest speakers, including overseas researchers and experienced local practitioners, to bridge international insights with local community development experiences. We expect to engage professionals from elderly services, caregiver support, and community development sectors to co-design a localized "Compassionate Community" model that best fits the needs of Hong Kong. Name of Activity Date & Time Location Content Community Pathfinders – Field Observation 2 Mar 2026 (3:00pm – 5:00pm) Kowloon City Baptist Church Social Service (G/F, Low Block, Lok Tai House, Lok Fu Estate) Explore three distinct districts (Kowloon City, ...