善導會 2024-2025年報

7 | 2024-2025 | 年報 ANNUAL REPORT / CHAIRPERSON’S MESSAGE 主 Equally encouraging is “CLAP@JC” , a collaboration with six major non-governmental organisations, which received the “Excellence in Impact Award” (Platinum Award) and the “The Grand Prix Award in Driving Change” from HKCSS “Champions for Good Awards.” These accolades affirm the project’s significant contributions to youth development. Looking back, the program has benefited 100,000 students, 30,000 youth awaiting education or employment, connected with 3,700 employers, and provided professional training to over 13,000 teachers and social workers. Promoting Mental Health: From Individual Recovery to Holistic Care for Caregivers Mental health is the cornerstone of a harmonious and stable society. According to the 2021 Census by the Census and Statistics Department, an estimated 250,000 individuals in Hong Kong suffer from mental or emotional disorders, supported by at least 450,000 caregivers, often family members, who bear significant physical and emotional burdens yet are frequently overlooked. Accepting individuals with diverse mental health conditions and caring for their caregivers is a vital part of realising “Enriched by Diversity”. Over the past year, SideBySide has actively promoted mental health public education, participating in and co-organising several large- scale community events. From the “MAKE IT POSSIBLE! Caregivers’ Day” to the “celebration of 75th anniversary of founding of People's Republic of China: 2024 Mental Health Month and Carnival” and the Social Welfare Department’s “Care the Carers Campaign – Walk with Carers” sharing session and carnival, we have engaged directly with the community. These events aim to reduce stigma, promote public understanding, acceptance, and tangible support for person in recovery from mental health challenges and their caregivers, fostering a caring environment. 同樣令人鼓舞的是 , 善導會與六大社福機構 協作的 「 賽馬會鼓掌 • 創你程計劃 」 , 榮獲 -「 卓 越績效獎 」 白金獎及 「 卓越革新領航獎 」。 這 兩項殊榮是對計劃與青年發展工作的極大肯 定 。 回首來路 , 計劃已惠及十萬名學生 、 三萬 名待學待業青年 , 連繫 3,700 名僱主 , 並為超 過 13,000 名教師及社工提供專業培訓 。 不畏復不憂 , 是除老病藥︰促進精 神健康 : 從個人復元到照顧者的全 人關懷 市民的精神健康是社會和諧穩定的基石 。 根 據政府統計處二零二一年人口普查 , 全港估 計有超過 25 萬名精神病或情緒病患者 , 其背 後是至少 45 萬名默默付出的照顧者 。 這些照 顧者 , 大多是患者的親屬 , 他們長期承受著身 心壓力 , 卻往往成為被遺忘的一群 。 接納不同 精神健康狀況的人士 , 關懷背後的照顧者 , 正 是實現 「 因不同而豐盛 」 理念的重要一環 。 過去一年 , 善導會積極推動 精神健康公眾教 育 , 參與並協辦了多項大型社區活動 。 從首個 大型社區活動 「 MAKE IT POSSIBLE! 照顧者關 懷日 」, 到 「 齊賀國慶 75 周年 . 2024 精神健康 月暨嘉年華 」, 再到社會福利署 「 齊撐照顧者 行動 -『 撐得起 因有你 』」 分享會暨嘉年華 , 我們持續走進社區 , 與市民面對面交流 。 這些 活動的核心目的就是消除標籤 , 推動公眾對 精神復元人士及其照顧者的理解 、 接納與實 質支持 , 致力締造關懷環境 。

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