There is a significant increase in Ethnic Minority (EM) population in recent years. Between 2006 and 2016, the population has a 70% increase accounting for 8% of Hong Kong’s total population. Among the EM, it is not uncommon that they are born and raised in Hong Kong. Yet they still face difficulties integrating into society, some even end up in family violence, youth gangs, and elderly’s lack of care issues.
In view of the multicultural background and the pragmatic needs of Ethnic Minorites, welfare services shoulder important responsibilities. Among the 26,669 Registered Social Workers, there is only 18 EM. Yet the need for these ethnically diverse professionals is keen with the communities’ surging demand for social services.
We must reimagine the multiculturalism in Social Service – Ethnically Diverse Professionals and initiate the Professional Traineeship Programme for the Ethnic Minorities. And the event details are as follows:
Reimagine the multiculturalism in Social Service – Ethnically Diverse Professionals
Date: May 12, 2022 (Thursday)
Time: 10:00-12:00
Venue: Zoom
Target: Agency members and other interested stakeholders
Guest Speakers:
Mr. Raymond Lai
Business Director
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Mr. Ronald LI
Chief Programme Officer – China and Hong Kong
The Kadoorie Charitable Foundation
Moderator:
Ms. Fariha Salma Deiya Bakar
P.R.A.I.S.E Coordinating Committee member
Briefing Session on Professional Traineeship Programme for the Ethnic Minorities
Date: May 12, 2022 (Thursday)
Time: 12:00-13:00
Venue: Zoom
Language: English
Target: Agencies interested to join the Traineeship Program
If you are interested in the events, please do online registration by May 12, 2022. For inquiry, please contact Ms. Eva Lam at 2876 2421 or email [email protected]. We are looking forward to your participation. Thank you!
Attachment:
1. Memorandum
3. Event Poster
