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, Sai Kung, and Sham Shui Po) to observe how community assets and development can build as an example of “Compassionate Communities” |
| | 4 Mar 2026 (1:30pm – 5:00pm) |
Sai Kung District Community Centre (8, Mei Yuen Street, Sai Kung) Caritas Sai Kung Community Development Project |
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| | 5 Mar 2026 (2:30pm – 5:30pm) |
Christian Concern for the Homeless Association “Home” (G/F, 186 Tai Nan Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon) Jockey Club Carer Space (Sham Shui Po) |
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| Global Perspectives – Belgium Practice Online Sharing | 11 Mar 2026 (4:00pm – 5:30pm) |
Zoom | Belgian scholar Steven Vanderstichelen shares research and practical experience in implementing “Compassionate Communities”. |
| Co-Creation Lab – Design Thinking Workshop | 13 Mar 2026 (2:00pm – 6:00pm) |
Room 201, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai | A workshop to synthesize insights and past experiences to design feasible “Compassionate Community” models for different districts.
Additionally, we have invited Dr. Chan Wing-sun, a UK-based scholar with extensive experience in Hong Kong’s community development, to share his recommendations on the practical implementation of “Compassionate Communities”. |
If you are interested in this event, please register online before the application deadline. For any inquiries, please contact Ms. Kelly Chong, Officer (Tel: 2876 2445; email: [email protected]) or Mr. Norman Kwan, Officer (Tel: 2876 2435; email: [email protected]).
We look forward to your active participation. Thank you!
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Rundown of Co-Creation Lab – Design Thinking Workshop
