Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility and strengthening cross-sectoral partnership between corporate and charitable organisations has always been the mission embraced by the Caring Company Scheme. 3 information and sharing sessions were organized on 5 Jun, 25 Jun u0026amp; 6 Aug respectively. Speakers from different industries were invited to share their inspirations. Over 300 participants joined the event.

The highlight of the event goes to participation of the business sector in developing Social Inclusion initiatives, partnership opportunity with the NGOs to tackle the social needs of community and the tips for creating barrier-free environment and culture. Please click the link below for reference.

– Outstanding Partnership Project Award
– Tips for creating barrier-free environment and culture

Acknowledgement to the following guest speakers:

– Mr Martin Ting, Manager, Vocational Rehabilitation u0026amp; Retraining Centre, The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation
– Mr Ming Lam, Vocational Rehabilitation u0026amp; Retraining Centre, The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation
– Ms Peggy Lee, Marketing Director, Fairwood Fast Food Limited
– Mr Victor Kung, Operation Manager, Fairwood Fast Food Limited
– Mr LO kai-chung, Unit-in-charge, Services for Ethnic Minorities Unit, HKSKH Lady MacLehose Centre
– Mr Jackie Cheung, Customer Service Planning Manager, MTR Corporation
– Ms Sandra Ng, Director of Human Resources, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
– Ms Nicole Li, Services Supervisor, Hong Chi Association
– Ms Joanna Chan, Assistant Systems Manager (Digital Inclusion), Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
– Mr. Leo Lee, Convener, Access and Built Environment Group, Rehabilitation Alliance Hong Kong
– Ms Wong Sau Ying, Head of Corporate Communications, Towngas
– Ms Anita Lee, Administration Manager, 4M Industrial Development Ltd
– Ms Sharon Hui, Corporate Communication Manager, GTC, Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service – Hong Kong
– Mr. Billy Leung, Hong Kong Federation of Handicapped Youth
– Ms. Catherine Sing, Senior Manager (Corporate u0026amp; Community Affairs) HK Electric
– Mr Wayne Fong, Head of Corporate Affairs, Citi
– Mr Henry Chan, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Healthy Budgeting Family Debt Counselling Centre

Caring Company Scheme 2014/15 Information and Sharing Session – 25 June 2014

Caring Company Scheme 2014/15 Information and Sharing Session – 5 June 2014

Caring Company Scheme 2014/15 Information and Sharing Session – 6 August 2014

Creating a barrier-free Community depends on support and cooperation among different sectors, including business corporations. The Caring Company Scheme added a new special category namely u0022List of Barrier-free Companies/Organisationsu0022 last year. Companies could support proactively to create a barrier-free environment and culture by understanding the needs of disabled people in accessibility.

The Caring Company Scheme organised a community visit with around 20 company representatives to The Hong Kong Society of Rehabilitation (HKSR) on 25 July 2014. The visit enabled participants to understand the needs of people with disabilities and the possible additional facilities for them in workplace and /or public area. At the same time, participants also had the opportunity to learn a series of vocational rehabilitation, job training and the ongoing community support services to the members provided by HKSR.

During the visit, we experienced its Easy-Access Transport Services – Easy-Access Coach’s facilities and visited its rehabilitation services – Centre on Health and Wellness. Participants were eager to interact with HKSR’s representatives and gained a lot from their sharing.

With over 50 years of experience, HKSR have provided various responsive and quality rehabilitation services for people with disability, chronic illness or problem of aging.

– Click here to view photo album of the Community Visit 2014.
– Click here to view more on The Hong Kong Society of Rehabilitation (HKSR).

Participants experienced the facilities of Easy-Access Transport Services.

Community Visit 2014 group photo.

To echo the call from the United Nations to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of IYF in 2014, the Family Summit 2014 was co-organized by the Family Council, Social Welfare Department, Hong Kong Council of Social Service and the Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region (CIFA) on 15th May, 2014 the International Day of the Family in Hong Kong.

The Acting Chief Executive of the HKSAR, Mrs. Carrie Lam was the Guest of Honor who delivered a keynote on u0022Reflection on policy, development and practices for families in Hong Kongu0022. It was followed by 4 plenary sessions, covering a wide range of topics, including u0022Insights from the findings of Family Survey 2013u0022, u0022Family impact assessment frameworku0022, u0022Singapore experience in building a family friendly societyu0022 and u0022Cross sectors efforts in building a family friendly society in Community Health, Food and Nutrition, Living and Environment, Travel and Leisureu0022.

8 concurrent sessions on various topics, including u0022Financial education for familiesu0022, u0022Post-separation and co-parentingu0022, u0022Family play and reading through community partnershipu0022, u0022Parent education in school settingu0022, u0022What media can do in building family resilienceu0022, u0022Adopting positive psychologyu0022, u0022Cross generational solidarity and positive caregivingu0022 and u0022Smart use of IT in facilitating family cohesionu0022 were conducted in two batches in the morning and afternoon sessions. The Family Summit provided a golden opportunity for many professionals of different disciplines to come together to address the many issues facing families.

With the concerted efforts of all, the Summit was a great success with an attendance of around 450 from various sectors, including the public, private, NGOs, tertiary institutes, professional bodies as well as charitable foundations. Most of the participants found the Summit a useful platform to converge professional wisdom in contributing to the well being of families and providing concrete solutions in addressing the challenges faced by families. Participants were particularly impressed by the innovative and creative u0022think-out-of-the-boxu0022 approach adopted in the Summit. Links have been established and there are already discussions on future collaborations and exchange.

PPT and more photos of Family Summit 2014 can be found at the links below:
– Speakers’ PPT
– Photo album

(Source from the 5th issue CIFA-NET.)

On-stage group photo

The Acting Chief Executive of the HKSAR, Mrs. Carrie Lam was the Guest of Honor

Guest of the Family Summit 2014

The seminar on u0022Understanding CSR in our Communityu0022 was successfully held on 30 April 2014 with over 80 participants. Speakers included Mrs Brenda LEE, Hon. Advisor, Caring Company Scheme, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), and Mr. Thierry Chan, Manager of Environmental Management, Business Environment Council (BEC). They shared about worldwide and local trend issues of Corporate Social Responsibility and best practices in managing carbon footprint and environmental management in workplace. Through this seminar, the participants understood more about CSR trends and the current social issues in Hong Kong.

Over 80 participants from Business and Social sectors

Mr Thierry Chan shared best practices in improving energy and carbon efficiency in workplaces

Mrs Brenda Lee shared about worldwide and local trend issues of Corporate Social Responsibility