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The vote counting of the Election of Specialized Committees for the term of 2024-2026 was completed on September 11, 2024.  The results of the Election and list of Elected Members are shown as follows.  Specialized Committee on Family and Community Service (2024-2026) Mr. CHEUNG Muk Yan Hong Kong Christian Service Mrs. CHIU Chui Yuen Fun, Angela Hong Kong Catholic Marriage Advisory Council, The Mr. FAN Man Tao, Frankie Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service - Hong Kong Ms. FONG So Pik, Fiona Heep Hong Society Ms. LAM Yick Man St. James' Settlement Ms. LEE Koon Mei Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention, Hong Kong, The Ms. LEE Shuk Yee, Charrix Hong Kong Family Welfare Society Miss LEUNG Tsui Wan Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited  Specialized Committee on Children and Youth Service (2024-2026) Mr. CHAN Hiu Fai Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service - Hong Kong Mr. CHEUNG Yiu Kei ...

創新科技的應用引領社會和經濟邁向新發展。為了增進社福界對新科技的認識和應用，並以此改善社會服務與管理，社聯將舉辦一系列「善用科技主題分享會」，邀請多位專家向社福業界介紹最新的科技成果，並探討如何將這些新技術融入社會服務，以創造更有效的服務模式，提升服務使用者的福祉。 「善用科技主題分享 (1)：於社會服務應用智慧物聯網技術 (AIoT) 技術」 日期：2024年9月20日（星期五） 時間：下午15：30-16：30 形式：線上Zoom會議 嘉賓講者：香港科技大學計算機科學及工程學系陳雙幸教援 內容簡介：AIoT（智慧物聯網）是將人工智能（AI）和物聯網（IoT）結合的新技術，目前愈來愈被廣泛採用以提升系統效率。陳教授及其團隊一直進行此範疇的專門研究，並與政府部門、非政府機構和私營機構合作，致力將技術應用於協助特別需要社群的項目上。陳教授將於是次分享會介紹目前運用AIoT技術應用於長者遠程監測、設立地理圍欄 (geofencing)、快速定位搜索(如協助搜索精神上無行為能力人士地理位置)、視障人士導航以及其他領域的經驗及其潛在的發展方向。 報名連結：https://form.jotform.com/242528091236455 如有興趣參與者，請於 2024 年 9 月 18 日（星期三）或之前於網上報名，以便 安排。如有查詢，歡迎致電與黃女士聯絡（電話: 3611 8311）。多謝垂注！ ...

The S+ Summit cum Expo 2024 organized by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) was successfully held on May 2 and 3, with over 140 exhibitors and more than 9,700 participants in attendance. The feedback of the event was positive, which 92% of participants expressed that S+ enabled them to meet people from different sectors, and 87% believed that there would be future collaboration opportunities; while the Expo also received nearly 90% satisfaction rate. The next S+ Summit cum Expo will be held on May 20 and 21, 2025, at 3/F and 4/F of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The S+ Expo will take place over two consecutive days, and we sincerely invite interested organizations to participate in the upcoming briefing sessions (Sept 20 and Oct 8) for this event. The expo aims to encourage cross-sectoral partnership with the theme of "Co-creation". It will continue to ...

Sponsored by: Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation Co-ordinated by: The Hong Kong Council of Social Service Aims: To encourage less privileged students from secondary schools who has good academic achievement.   Scholarship Amount：HK$6,000 for Each Student Ng Teng Fong Scholarship is for students with the following attributes: Nominated candidate must be Secondary 4 or 5 students studying full-time local secondary schools, and the school must be located in Tuen Mun, Kwun Tong, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon City, Yau Tsim Mong, North District or Kwai Tsing. Good conduct Good academic achievement Come from low income family* Actively participates in the extra-curricular activities and community activities The student didn’t receive any other scholarships from other institutions in the academic year 2024/25 By Nomination: Candidates for the scholarship should be nominated by their school principal or teachers Application： School submit Participation Form on or before 23rd September 2024, and submit student nomination through the scholarship online application ...

Launched in 2012, the HSBC Hong Kong Community Partnership Programme(“CPP”) has been supported by the Home Affairs Department, the Social Welfare Department and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS). CPP aims to inspire district-based community initiatives to foster a more inclusive society. Also, it encourages cross-sector collaboration to address the social needs of local districts and help charities and community organisations in Hong Kong build capacity. In 2024, HKD18 million is allocated for supporting 31 projects under CPP.  HSBC Hong Kong Community Partnership Programme 2024 funding projects: District Organisation Name Project Name Hong Kong Island MFMW Limited Harmony in Diversity: Bridging Generations and Cultures through understanding and collaboration Methodist Centre The most familiar parting moment Methodist Centre LOVERS Awareness Group The Warehouse Teenage Club Limited Creative Maker in Practice at Community Hong Kong PHAB Association Happy Ageing Lifelong Learning Scheme 2.0-Let's Fly High Methodist Centre Muscular Again Kowloon ...