| Invited Session 4 |
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| The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
(HKCSS) |
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| Introduction |
| The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (hereinafter called "the Council"), is an umbrella
organization over 400 Agency Members, that provide over 90% of the social welfare
services for those in need through their 3,000 service units all over Hong Kong. |
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| Our Position |
| The Council represents, with clear vision and professional expertise, non-governmental
welfare agencies committed to sustain and develop social welfare in Hong Kong. |
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| Our Values |
| The Council and its member agencies believe in social justice and equality, and the intrinsic
rights of every individual. While society is obliged to provide individuals with the basic
social and economic resources to develop their potentials, individuals in turn should carry
out their responsibilities towards their families and society, to be self-reliant and to achieve
self-actualization. |
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| Our Vision |
| To build a welfare sector that is highly accountable, efficient, effective and responsive to social
needs, upholding the long-term sustainable development of society and the well-being of our
citizens. |
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| Our Mission |
To promote the development of social welfare together with its member agencies, through:
• Enhancing accountability of social welfare service agencies;
• Promoting improvement of social welfare services;
• Facilitating agencies to better serve the community;
• Advocating equality, justice, social integration and a caring society;
• Setting the local welfare sector as a model of excellence in the international community |
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| CORE BUSINESSES |
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“Service Development” |
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to promote service excellence and innovation to address social needs |
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“Policy Research & Advocacy” |
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to advocate for social justice and social development |
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“Sector & Capacity Development” |
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to build strong NGO sector, promote international and regional collaboration |
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“Public Engagement & Partnership” |
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to promote caring society, CSR and philanthropy |
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