HKYWCA has endeavored to strive for women’s rights since our inception. Although the Association has developed diversified services, we never forget the needs of women. HKYWCA has celebrated 3.8 YWCA Day with a series of activities in every March since 2014, to show our determination in serving the female sector in the community.
The theme for this year’s 3.8 YWCA Day is “Simple‧Just”, a programme that promotes volunteer services. It targets to bring justice and care to the society by emphasising the environment and poverty alleviation. An award presentation ceremony was held on March 5 at Plaza Hollywood to review the progress of the programme. Ms. Florence HUI Hiu-fai, SBS, JP, Under Secretary for Home Affairs was invited to be the officiating guest, and presented certificates of appreciation to the representatives from different supporting organisations. Volunteers and past HKYWCA awardees of Hong Kong Outstanding Women Volunteers also shared how environmentally friendly concepts can be incorporated in poverty alleviation. The ceremony concluded successfully with all participants promising to actively take part in volunteer services and serve the society.
Except through the existing networks of the Association, HKYWCA tried to raise public’s awareness on the holistic development of women through roving show. Various booths were set up in Plaza Hollywood during March 7 and 8, promoting healthy lifestyle and encouraging people to love oneself and care for one’s body. Body check and meeting with Chinese medicine practitioner were possible. At the same time, professional trainers from Y Fitness of the Association provided physical fitness assessment. People also enjoyed exercise and dancing performances, and DIY workshops, that cared for one’s mental health.
The Women Affairs Department of HKYWCA has long been at the forefront of women movement, with family wellness, support to women in martial adversity and young women leadership training as the core missions. We will continue to facilitate women to play their role to the greatest potentials in families and in the community.
Supporting organisations of “Simple‧Just” Programme (in alphabetical order)
A.S. Watson Group
AMC (EXHIBITS) LTD
AMOREPACIFIC Hong Kong Co., Ltd
Aon Hong Kong Limited
AXA General Insurance Hong Kong Limited
ŸGreeners Action
Hang Lung Properties Limited
Hang Seng Bank
Hip Hing Construction Company Limited
HKR International Limited
Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited
Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association
Hongkong Storage
Linkz Industries Limited
Maria's Bakery Company Limited
Ocean Park Hong Kong
PARKnSHOP
Shell Hong Kong Limited
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
TIME Interconnect Limited
TRAINX Charity Foundation
VIBRO (H.K.) LIMITED
WebOrganic
Well Synergy International Limited
ŸYoshinoya Fast Food (Hong Kong) Limited