Annual District Highlights
District Highlights 2023-24
Major Programmes under the “Care the Carers Campaign 2023”
To raise public awareness of carers’ needs and foster a carer-friendly community, the Yuen Long District Social Welfare Office (DSWO) collaborated with 11 social service units to organise the signature programme, “My Delightful Day – Journeyed by Light Rail”, on 4 November 2023. Through cooperation with the MTR Corporation Limited, carers and their family members were invited to board the “ME-Time Train” (Light Rail) from Yuen Long to enjoy a “Take-a-Break Mini-Concert” in Tin Shui Wai. A series of pop-up promotional activities were carried out at various district hotspots and Light Rail carriages. Over 4 500 individuals participated in these fun and meaningful activities.
Continuous Strengthening of Urban-rural Collaboration Network to Better Address the Needs of the Elderly
A wide range of tailor-made services for the elderly living in rural areas were implemented in active collaboration with Yuen Long’s six rural committees. In addition, the DSWO continuously collaborated with a local charity organisation to implement the “Love and Care Escort Service Scheme”, which encouraged frail elderly persons with financial difficulties to attend medical follow-ups by sponsoring their taxi rides. Over 4 000 individuals benefited from these services.
Promoting Volunteerism to Build a Harmonious and Caring Community
The annual “Yuen Long District Outstanding Volunteer Election” has been a signature event in our community for 22 years, significantly contributing to the development of volunteer services in Yuen Long. It draws support from various local stakeholders and volunteers and boasts a heavyweight judging panel comprising 16 academics from tertiary education institutions in Hong Kong and representatives from the district’s primary and secondary school heads associations. The award ceremony, held on 23 March 2024, was a testament to the diversity and inclusivity of our community, with approximately 270 volunteers and nominators in attendance, honouring 36 individual volunteers and 12 volunteer groups out of over 150 nominations.