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 effects of the current government's initiatives in assisting ethnic minorities. During a speech at the Carnival of Care and Harmony, Chan revealed that two additional support service centers were established in 2024, bringing the total to 10 across the country. Each center operates a dedicated care team, headed by a social worker and bolstered by program workers and volunteers well-versed in the languages and customs of the communities they assist.
These teams employ proactive outreach methods, including home visits and community events, to engage with ethnic minorities who require help, addressing routine difficulties and delivering timely aid during crises or unforeseen events. The impact of these dedicated teams has been significant, with over 18,000 ethnic minority households receiving support within just two years.
Chan expressed the government's commitment to furthering efforts aimed at facilitating ethnic minorities' smoother integration into society.
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