YWCA is committed to enhancing the wellness of the elderly and promoting innovative services. The Association garnered a number of awards at the “Opportunities for the Elderly Project 2023/24” (OEP) organised by the Social Welfare Department lately. “Muppet Show - Healing with Pleasure” implemented by Wan Wah Care and Attention Home for the Elderly was the champion among the two-year projects. Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre’s "Abundant Life Project" won the second runner-up and a creative award in the same category. Last but not least, "Shiny Lives for the Elderly" project of Chi Po Neighbourhood Elderly Centre was awarded for utilising the potential of elderly. The awards recognised the Association’s effort in serving the elderly and helping them to develop their potential. The former two award-winning projects won the Best Award in their district before entering the finalists of the Best OEP Award for two-year projects.

Wan Wah Care and Attention Home for the Elderly was awarded the Championship of the Hong Kong Best OEP Award for two-year projects. “Muppet Show - Healing with Pleasure”, the award-winning project, which promoted active ageing, encouraged elderly to develop their potential by learning how to make puppets and volunteering for performing in puppet theatres for elderly persons living in residential homes.

Ming Yue District Elderly Community Centre won the second runner-up and a creative award with its "Abundant Life Project". The two-year project collected real stories of the elders and passed them to secondary school students in sharing sessions and carnivals. Through making preserved flowers in vase and three-dimensional thank you cards, the seniors can express love, gratitude, apology, forgiveness and farewell to themselves in order to achieve the meaning of life transition.

“Shiny Lives for the Elderly" project of Chi Po Neighbourhood Elderly Centre was awarded for utilising the potential of elderly. It was a great encouragement to the team. The project promoted active ageing with six categories of activities, groups and workshops, focusing on life education, community connection, keeping up with trends, volunteer services, etc., so that "50+" can find motivation in their second half of life.

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