Govt help for ethnic minorities has 'real impact': CS
Chief Secretary Eric Chan said efforts by the current-term government in helping ethnic minorities, such as the setting up of dedicated care teams, have brought "real impact". Speaking at the Carnival of Care and Harmony on Sunday, Chan said two more support service centres were established in 2024, raising the total to 10, with ethnic minority care teams operating at each centre. "Each team is…
Chief Secretary Eric Chan highlighted the tangible impact of the current government's assistance to ethnic minorities. Speaking at the Carnival of Care and Harmony, Chan announced the establishment of two additional support service centers in 2024, bringing the total to ten. Each center is staffed by an ethnic minority care team led by a social worker, with support from program workers and volunteers fluent in the communities' languages and cultures.
Through proactive outreach, including home visits and community activities, these teams connect with ethnic minority households in need, aiding them with daily challenges and providing timely assistance during emergencies or unexpected incidents. In less than two years, these teams have reached approximately 18,000 ethnic minority households, demonstrating a significant impact.
Looking forward, Chan pledged the government's ongoing efforts to help ethnic minorities integrate more seamlessly into society.
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