After Crying Leaf, the Association’s Emotion Education Picture Book Series has received another Publishing Award in the Children and Youth category at the Hong Kong Publishing Biennial Awards. The winning titles, Disgusting Hair and Worrying Otter, have helped parents and children navigate emotional challenges through heartfelt storytelling grounded in professional psychological theory.

“Redefine: The First Lesson of Awakening” (“Redefine”) was an immersive experience designed to showcase the achievements of YWCA’s community innovation initiative, 21C@JC. On Aug 3, Ms. Chan Lai Chu, Assistant Director (Youth & Corrections), Social Welfare Department; Ms. Winnie Ying, Head of Charities, The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Ms. Yvonne Yeung, YWCA’s Chief Executive and youth representatives took part in a series of activities that challenged conventional boundaries and witnessed the transformation of social services.

YWCA Jockey Club “Speech Up” is a support initiative for young children with speech impairment, offering targeted assistance to families with children aged 1-6 in New Territories West. It aims to help those in need of speech development interventions while they await government services. A multi-disciplinary team - comprising social workers, speech therapists, special childcare workers, and child ambassadors - delivers a 10-month intensive programme. It includes speech training for children, contextual teaching workshops for parents and parent-child activities.

YWCA and DBS Bank (Hong Kong) have teamed up to launch a series of volunteer initiatives, weaving a mutual support network that connects corporate volunteers with diverse groups in society. These journeys of community care go far beyond one-off services, but form a complete cycle - from preparation to implementation, learning to teaching – cultivating a culture of compassion within the community.

The “CLAP@JC” initiative, co-organised by YWCA, received the “Grand Prix Award in Driving Change” and Platinum Award, “Excellence in Impact Award” at “the Champions for Good Awards” organised by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS). Officiating guest Mr. Chris Sun, JP, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, joined the Revd. Canon The Honourable Peter Douglas Koon Ho-ming, BBS, JP, Chairman of HKCSS and Ms.

The “S+ Summit and Expo”, organised by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, was held on May 20 & 21, attracting approximately 14,000 attendees. Located in the “No Poverty” Zone, YWCA focused on two services, “Jockey Club HERizon: Women’s Career Empowerment Hub” and “The Jockey Club Young Mom Neighbourhood Connection Project”, which shared the theme of “SHE Unlocks Infinite Possibilities”.

YWCA organised “Pre-employment Training and Internship Programme for Event Coordinators” for young mothers from January to May, sponsored by Zonta Club of The New Territories. Trainees shared their reflections on personal growth with representatives from the sponsoring organisation and fellow participants at the graduation ceremony, creating a warm and touching vibe.

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.

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.