The “S+ Summit and Expo”, organised by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, was held on May 20 & 21, attracting approximately 14,000 attendees. Located in the “No Poverty” Zone, YWCA focused on two services, “Jockey Club HERizon: Women’s Career Empowerment Hub” and “The Jockey Club Young Mom Neighbourhood Connection Project”, which shared the theme of “SHE Unlocks Infinite Possibilities”. The setting of a kitchen equipped with repair tools instead of cooking utensils symbolised women can break gender and role boundaries and are not confined to the role of a homemaker. Even when picking up repair tools, they can handle with flexibility and skills. YWCA's training courses and supportive services help women of different ages and identities unleash their potential in the workplace and pursue their dreams. The Association hopes to raise social awareness and create more employment opportunities for women.

In line with the theme of “No Poverty”, the Association introduced two key services to the visitors. “Jockey Club HERizon: Women’s Career Empowerment Hub” supports women of age 35-55 from Kwai Tsing district, by providing career readiness and skill-related training, one-on-one career consultation, peer support groups, job tasting, women-friendly recruitment opportunities and other networking activities. The programme aims at enhancing women’s capabilities and mental qualities to tackle the challenges of reintegrating into the society. 

“The Jockey Club Young Mom Neighbourhood Connection Project” aims to pilot a sustainable community operation model by promoting “community co-working spaces” and empowering young mothers aged 15-24 to serve their local communities. Jockey Club Neighbourhood Support Stations will be set up in five districts across Hong Kong, equipped with self-service machines for infants and toddlers products, providing access to free and quality resources for grassroots families with children under six. By promoting the sharing of childcare resources among neighbours, the initiative enhances community participation and fosters an eco-friendly environment. Young mothers not only give back to the community through recycling and resource sharing, but also strengthen their self-reliance and create a better future for the next generation.

The Association was delighted to connect with numerous corporate partners at S+. In addition to gaining valuable insights on our services, they also enjoy capturing memorable moments with the giant tools we prepared. We are excited to foster stronger collaborations across sectors, improving the welfare of women and unlocking their infinite possibilities.

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