Pilot Scheme on Thematic Sponsorship to Support Family-related Initiatives (2017-18) open for application
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The following is issued on behalf of the Family Council:

     The Pilot Scheme on Thematic Sponsorship to Support Family-related Initiatives (2017-18), launched by the Home Affairs Bureau and the Family Council, opened for applications today (March 24) and the deadline is May 15 (Monday).

     The two-year Pilot Scheme, launched in 2016-17, aims to provide one-off sponsorship to support non-profit-making and worthwhile family-related initiatives, which are able to meet the objectives of raising community awareness of family core values and the importance of families; creating and promoting a pro-family environment; and promoting family well-being. The themes for the 2017-18 Pilot Scheme are "Parent Education - Parenting Stress" and "Step and Split Families".

     Interested parties are welcome to join the briefing session to be held in the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, Kowloon Park, Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, on April 7 (Friday) to learn more about the scope of the Pilot Scheme. Prior reservation is required.

     Please visit the website of the Family Council (www.familycouncil.gov.hk) for details of the Pilot Scheme and enrolment for the briefing session. For enquiries, please contact the Secretariat of the Family Council at 3509 7045.

Ends/Friday, March 24, 2017
Issued at HKT 16:30

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