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.

YWCA has been committed to providing quality services together with the support of latest technology. The “Hong Kong Jockey Club e-Platform to Achieve Smart Service for On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Service” (e-PASS OPRS), jointly developed by the Association and other social welfare organisations, received recognition in Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024, namely Grand Award, Smart People Award and Gold Award in the Smart Transformation (Solution for Charitable Sector) category.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Opening ceremony of Mr. & Mrs. C.F. Tao Neighbourhood Elderly Centre was held on Oct 4. The Most Revd Andrew Chan, Archbishop and Primate of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui and Ms. Tsang Sau Fong, Mable, Chief Social Work Officer (Elderly)1, Social Welfare Department officiated at the opening ceremony together with Mrs. Tao Poon Lai Yew, Nancy, the benefactor of the centre, Mr. Hampton Tao, Ms. Helen Lee, President of YWCA and Ms. Yvonne Yeung, Chief Executive of YWCA.