Network Building Award

Effectively build sustainable cross-sectoral mutual support network of reciprocity, to promote a closely knitted relationship among community organisations of different backgrounds so as to enhance the community capacity.

Organisation	:	Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association Social Service
Funding Period	:	July 2009 to June 2012
Amount Granted	:	$1,500,000
Targeted District	:	Southern District
Key Collaborators	:	HKU SPACE- College of Business and Finance, Ocean Park Hong Kong, Hong Kong Young Chefs Club, Police Volunteer Services Corp(Wanchai), H.K.U. Master of Social Sciences (Counselling) Alumni Association, Kiwi Sweets, Housing Department, Shek Pai Wan Residents’ Association
Project Objectives	:	Mobilise the resources and leverage on various expertise of the partners in the "Community-Business-Government" collaboration model, to provide one-stop ‘Life Navigation’ and ‘Job Training and Employment’ services for the youth. Motivate cross-sectoral volunteers to be "Life Mentor" of the youth, and assist them in life plan through the "Mentor-Mentee" networking developed.

Critical Success Factor

The project teams have promoted collaboration among the community, business, the Government and schools, and successfully built a mutual support network with assistance from the Ocean Park, HKU Space, Hong Kong Young Chefs Club, Police Volunteer Services Corp(Wanchai) and H.K.U Master of Social Sciences (Counselling) Alumni Association to provide non-engaged youths with all-round training and development. This has created a strong base for supporting the youth to reintegrate into the society.