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YWCA garnered various awards in “Opportunities for the Elderly Project 2023/24”

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.

Trainee of YWCA was awarded “Most Improved Trainees” in The Youth Employment and Training Programme 2024

YWCA nominated outstanding young people of the Youth Employment and Training Programme (YETP) to run for the Most Improved Trainees 2024. Rinna Mok received the Most Improved Trainees Award, which recognised her effort and motivated her to advance career development. 

Swire Properties organised “Caring For Carers - Join Us For A Healing Journey”

The three-day “Caring For Carers - Join Us For A Healing Journey” by Swire Properties was held in Cityplaza last month, i.e. Carer Month. YWCA and The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation were invited to co-organise and demonstrate the power of nature-inspired healing retreat and relaxing five-sense experience. The exhibition received an enthusiastic response and nearly 5,000 visitors, including members of organisations serving carers, were recorded during the three days.

YWCA produced a micro movie to tell the grief of the bereaved parents

The Association produced "A Child Who Has Never Seen The World Before", the first local micro movie on perinatal bereavement, to reveal the struggles of bereaved parents and arouse public awareness on pregnancy and infant loss. YWCA’s President Ms. Helen Lee, Chief Executive Ms. Yvonne Yeung, Deputy Chief Executive Ms. Emily Li accompanied our guests, including Dr. Rex Hung from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust; Professor Cecilia Chan, JP, from the Department of Social Work and Social Administration, the University of Hong Kong; Dr.

"AS Watson Project LOL Elderly Visit" shared love with 2,000 elderly

The Association was glad to be invited to participate in AS Watson Project LOL Elderly Visit again, to share love with 2,000 elderly living across the territory. YWCA's Deputy Chief Executive Ms. Emily Lee joined Mr. Dominic Lai, Chairman of AS Watson Group, Dr. Malina Ngai, Group CEO of AS Watson Group and representatives from other participating companies and organisations, to kick off the visit and cheer for the volunteers.

Celebration of the 75th National Day to showcase Chinese traditional art

YWCA organised an event to celebrate the 75th National Day with traditional Chinese art performance. Mr. Zou Jian, representative of the Department of Social Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, and Miss Chan Lai Chu, Assistant Director (Youth & Corrections), Social Welfare Department officiated at the celebration event together with Ms. Yvonne Yeung, Chief Executive of YWCA.

Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre

Ellen Li District Elderly Community Centre has been serving the North District for 30 years, and held a carnival and a banquet for celebration. Apart from the participation from the elderly, the Association was grateful that representatives from the Labour and Welfare Bureau, various rural committees and community partners joined us in this joyful time.