The Association signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tung Wah College (TWC) on Sep 3, establishing a powerful alliance to drive long-term community impact. This partnership will comprehensively deepen synergy across social service initiatives, professional training, clinical and field placements opportunities for students, and collaborative academic research. Both parties are dedicated to setting new benchmarks for high-quality, comprehensive social services in Hong Kong, providing frontline internship and learning opportunities for Tung Wah College students.

Following the ceremony, the Association’s delegation was invited to an exclusive tour of TWC’s state-of-the-art campus, including the Medical Imaging Laboratory, the Virtual Reality Laboratory, the Nursing Clinical Simulation Training Laboratory and the Physiotherapy Laboratory. This exploratory tour vividly showcased the immense potential for future co-operation in nurturing the next generation of healthcare and social work practitioners through cutting-edge technology and frontline field experiences.

The MOU was signed by Ms. Yvonne Yeung, Chief Executive of YWCA, and Professor Sally Chan, President of TWC, and witnessed by Dr. David Lai, Senior Director (Primary and Community Health Service) of YWCA, and Professor David Man, Vice-President (Academic) of TWC.

Capitalising on the Association's solid foundation and extensive network in serving women, youth, children, families, and seniors, alongside TWC’s academic excellence in nursing and healthcare education, the two parties are set to transform community health services. Ahead of the formal alliance, three joint research initiatives in primary care and AI-driven smart health innovation are already underway, aiming to enhance service standards, amplify research impact, and foster professional development.

Looking ahead, as the Northern Metropolis will be a new engine for the future development of Hong Kong, the Association envisions deepening its collaboration with TWC to spearhead primary healthcare and community support initiatives in the region. Together, both organisations will champion the sustainable development of community services for the benefit of the wider public.