Annual District Highlights
District Highlights 2023-24
Dare to Think‧dare to Act: Be Adventurous & Creative to Act in Concert to Build a Caring Community
To support needy families and strengthen family relationships, the “Add-oil, Family!” and “Parents’ Day Off” Projects were implemented, under which 15 diverse programmes were conducted, with 870 beneficiaries. The “Share & Care: Back You Up” Project connected 35 local merchants and social service units (SSUs) to promote mutual assistance and relieve the financial/emotional burdens of those in need, with 600 beneficiaries. Moreover, the “Project A.I. - Accommodation‧Inclusion” was extended to primary/secondary/tertiary education institutions in the district, providing a wide range of support to more than 4 800 students with special needs to enhance their social competence and mental wellness. The ‘‘Youth Got Talent Carnival’’ was held in January 2024 to showcase youth talent and art, with 30 SSUs organising 28 performances and 20 stalls, attracting about 1 500 participants.
Building Resilience & Promoting Mental Well-being After the Pandemic
8 000 mirror sets, produced under the “Walk Together - Look & Smile” Project and printed with words of encouragement, were distributed in the community to promote self-appreciation and smiling confidently upon being mask-free. Besides, a slogan competition was jointly organised with SSUs to encourage people to pay extra attention to their physical/psychological needs, learn to take good care of themselves, and cheer for others. 30 quality entries were selected and awarded. Moreover, the “Unlock the Smartphone - Cross Generation Connect” Project was implemented to have youth volunteers help equip the elderly with skills for using/managing smartphones to strengthen their support networks, promote mental wellness, and achieve inter-generational harmony, with the number of participants reaching 400.
Strengthening Support for Carers & Promoting “Mutual Assistance Among Carers”
To enhance support for carers in various aspects and echo the “Care the Carers Campaign”, the “Walk Together with Carers” Project was implemented, featuring a variety of “MeMe MoreMore” activities designed to enhance carers’ and frontline workers’ caregiving abilities, expand their social circles, and alleviate their stress, benefiting over 1 700 participants. In addition to two large-scale publicity campaigns and street counters promoting care for carers and disseminating information about community support services, a local tour and award presentation ceremony was organised for about 300 carers and their families/friends to relieve their stress and convey gratitude and appreciation.