Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) released a survey on women's exercise habits and health awareness ahead of International Women's Day on March 8th. The survey found that 95% of women do not meet the World Health Organization's recommended physical activity levels. Additionally, the survey found that women have insufficient health concern, with few undergoing regular gynecological check-ups, especially among grassroots women.

Every handicraft product comes with a heartwarming story! A group of old ladies enriched their retirement and found satisfaction in sharing their stories with handmade products. “Online Handmade Market” was then hosted to show people the talents of the old ladies and to raise fund for YWCA Jockey Club Y Evergreen Learning Centre. 

After a year of struggle to fight against COVID-19, people start to flock to the countryside to enjoy fresh air and relax. The hiking trail on Fu Shan is famous for its beautiful landscape and nicely preserved path, which make it an attractive option for a family day out. However, the environment has been spoiled by rubbish hikers left behind. To make the trail nice again, YWCA Y Eco Tour Tai O Cultural and Ecological Integrated Resource Centre recruited a few youth volunteers for a clean-up activity.

YWCA has been working with Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association (HKEAA) for years to organise "Together We Care", sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, to visit and bring gifts to the underprivileged. Although the event has been postponed by the unexpected pandemic, we are still keen to send love and care to the elders and grassroots.

YouTuber has been an emerging occupation among the younger generation. It also attracts attention from certain elderly groups, e.g. the grandparents who joined the new programme organised by the Association’s Sai Wan Social Centre for the Elderly. Sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the programme invited a young YouTuber to instruct the participants to write scripts, compose the frames, design sets etc.

Class suspension upsets the routine of the students, and more importantly restricts children with special educational needs (SEN) from regular trainings. “Maker Education Programme” trainees therefore tailored a set of games by applying the creativity and technical skills they learned in the programme to help students keep up with the trainings. 

People had to stay at home during Christmas because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To bring joy to the community, YWCA Y Eco Tour Tai O Cultural and Ecological Integrated Resource Centre launched online day tours during the festive occasion and led people who love to travel to explore Tai O through the online application Zoom. 

The Association was pleased to be one of the NGO partners in PARKnSHOP Cash Food Coupon Charity Programme in a bid to reduce the financial burden of the underprivileged under COVID-19 pandemic. 

YWCA hosted an international conference in December with the theme “Solidarity for a Better World” to inherit the past and usher in the future and celebrate her 100th anniversary. The conference invited representatives from the United Nations and World YWCA, scholars, women leaders, social welfare leaders to speak about gender equality, women empowerment, evangelical work, social innovation and technology etc., in order to build a better world.  

To celebrate the centenary of YWCA, the Association hosted a Thanksgiving Celebration with the theme “A Century of Grace, Passing on with Love” to thank God for his unceasing grace and unwavering support over the past century. Over 700 participants joined the event online, witnessing God's grace and power, and prayed for His guidance in the future, so that the Association can provide timely social services for the society.