On the eve of Mother's Day, YWCA organised a film screening of “Montages of a Modern Motherhood” followed by a sharing session featured director Oliver Chan, lead actress Hedwig Tam, and lead actor Siuyea Lo. They explored the challenges faced by new mothers, division of parental roles, women's empowerment, community support, etc.
“Pre-writing fun day for kids” took place at the end of April, attracting over 1,300 participants and filling Kowloon Park with children's laughter. The Association’s Early Childhood Education Department transformed traditional pre-school preparation into an immersive playground.
In celebration of its 60th anniversary, Waihong Services Group held a resin and mobile phone strap workshop, inviting three ladies from the Association’s "Career and life development supportive service for young mothers" to be instructors. The event combined skills transfer with social care, allowing young mothers to practice their skills through teaching while promoting interaction between the company and the community.
YWCA Warehouse Support was invited by Citybus to set up a charity booth in the “Best Bus Captain of the Year 2024”. Young people with ASD showcased their talents with a variety of products and quick drawing service. The booth received positive feedbacks from the guests and Citybus bus captains.
YWCA is grateful to participate in AEON "Happy Yellow Receipt Campaign" again this year. On every 11th from February to July, customers will receive an extra yellow receipt after purchasing at AEON stores. By placing the receipts into the boxes given to YWCA, you can help raise funds for the Association, as AEON will donate products equivalent to 1% of the total transaction amount to our service users.
YWCA continues to implement Strive and Rise Programme this year. The Association has successfully recruited more than 800 students, ranging from Form 1 to 4, coming from Kowloon City, Yau Tsim Mong District and Sham Shui Po. The programme allows them to enhance their abilities and build up their self-confidence. Through interaction, exchanges and sharing with the mentors, as well as participation in volunteer services and visits, participants are able to learn about themselves, broaden their horizons, develop their potentials and plan for their future.
We light up the lamp for illumination. Light also represents hope which leads you to the way out of darkness. Union Enterprises gave back to the community by organising visit to YWCA Mr. & Mrs. C.F. Tao Neighbourhood Elderly Centre. The volunteers and elderly worked together to make Turkish mosaic glass lamps with colourful glass pieces.
YWCA is delighted to announce the launch of a cushion, in which the drawing of Edmond, an autistic child, is used. Let’s enter the world of star children and you will be impressed by their creativity!
As the co-organiser, YWCA worked with Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association, the main sponsor The Hong Kong Jockey Club, and the supporting organisation Po Leung Kuk Riverain Primary School to launch the event, “Together We Care 2024”. Mr. Li Xiao-peng, previous national gymnast, and a group of retired elite athletes attended the event to spread love and care to 2,800 families in need.
If God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. (1 John 4:11)
