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First Round Result Announcement

2025-04-24

The Wofoo 3A Project 2020 has received very encouraging response despite the pandemic outbreak, with a total of 30 submissions covering a wide range of topics from 4 countries/regions including Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan. The Screening Committee has gone through the vetting process of high quality entries with 16 projects shortlisted to enter the Second Round Adjudication.

Shortlisted projects are required to submit the second round submission to the CIFA Secretariat according to the set guideline either by mail or courier not later than 5:00pm on 29 January, 2021 (according to postal chop date). An interview will be arranged either on 18 or 19 March 2021. Project presenters will be interviewed either in person or via Zoom for further elaboration of their projects and clarify adjudicators’ queries. Eight projects will be selected for the Final Round Adjudication to be held during the 6th CIFA Regional Symposium in Taiwan on 10 June 2021, to be followed by the Award Presentation Ceremony at the Gala Dinner that evening.

The first round result is listed as following:

Region/Country	Organisation	Project Name
Hong Kong	People On Board Social Enterprise Limited	People On Board
Hong Kong	Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre	Grains of Soul: Community Support Programme on Psychological Wounds
Hong Kong	Caritas Personal Growth Centre for Men	“Friendly Times” – Men’s Social Support Service
Hong Kong	Caritas School Social Work Team	Brightening Family with Virtues
Taiwan	Child Welfare League Foundation R.O.C.	“Change—Starts from Me” Anti-Bullying Education Promotion Program
Hong Kong	The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Tsuen Wan and Kwai Chung Outreaching Social Work Team	Project “Begin from Family”
Hong Kong	Hong Kong Family Welfare Society Parent-child Connect Specialised Co-parenting Support Centre	Parent-child Connect – Pilot Project on Children Contact Service in Hong Kong
Taiwan	International Council on Social Welfare, Taiwan	Hsinchu City Community Care Center Innovation Plan Introduction: Old Fashion Sports Program
Taiwan	World Vision Taiwan	Youth Ready – Equipping Taiwan Indigenous Adolescents through Vocational Empowerment
Hong Kong	The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong Central Service	BGCA Jockey Club Trauma Treatment Service for Children
Singapore	TOUCH Community Services	Upper Room – Mental Health Intervention Programme
Hong Kong	Caritas Dr. & Mrs. Olinto de Sousa Integrated Family Service Centre	Discovering the BLESSings in our Life
Malaysia	MySkills Foundation	Holistic Transformation Skills Training for Youth at Risk
Hong Kong	The Hong Kong Council of Social Service	Community Housing Project
Hong Kong	Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association Social Service	LinkAges Project
Hong Kong	Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service – Hong Kong Wong Choi Ming Joyful Family Nurturing Centre	“Happinese to Share”: A Project on Nurturing of Happy Families

*Note: Listing according to sequence of submission.

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Latest Announcement

2025-04-24

We have received requests for the extension of deadline for submission of initial applications. We fully understand that many of the potential organisations are still handling issues related to the Covid19 pandemic, and would like to have more time to submit their applications. CIFA has decided to adjust the deadline for of the Submission of Initial Application to 31 October 2020.

The rest of the time line remains unchanged as announced earlier as following:

a. Announcement of First Round Adjudication Results: 20 November, 2020
b. Deadline for Submission of Projects for Second Round Adjudication: 29 January, 202
c. Second Round Adjudication Interview: 18-19 March, 2021
d. Announcement of Second Round Adjudication Results: 16 April, 2021
e. Final Round Adjudication (in Taiwan): 10 June, 2021
f. Award Presentation Ceremony will be held at the Gala Dinner (in Taiwan): 10 June, 2021

We look forward to receiving your submission. Meanwhile, if you have any questions ,please feel free to contact Timothy Li of the CIFA Secretariat at cifasecretariat@gmail.com or 852-23630700.

For download:
Leaflet

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New Timeline

2025-04-24

In the light of the latest development of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 6th CIFA Regional Symposium, where the Final Round Adjudication and Award Presentation of the Wofoo 3A Project 2020 will be held at, will have to be rescheduled to 9-11 June, 2021. Under such circumstances, the adjudication procedures of Wofoo 3A Project 2020 will be adjusted to match with the schedule of the Symposium.

CIFA has decided to adjust the timeline of the Wofoo 3A Project 2020 as following:

a. Deadline for Submission of Initial Application: To be extended to 30 September, 2020
b. Announcement of First Round Adjudication Results: To be postponed to 20 November, 2020
c. Deadline for Submission of Projects for Second Round Adjudication: To be postponed to 29 January, 2021
d. Second Round Adjudication Interview: To be postponed to 18-19 March, 2021
e. Announcement of Second Round Adjudication Results: To be postponed to 16 April, 2021
f. Final Round Adjudication (in Taiwan): To be postponed to 10 June, 2021
g. Award Presentation Ceremony will be held at the Gala Dinner (in Taiwan): To be postponed to 10 June, 2021

To encourage more teams to participate and feel more at ease to present themselves at the Second Round Interview Session in March 2021, we would allow someone from the team to do the translation from their national language to English if needed.

Please refer to the promotional pamphlet to remind you the details about the Project, which include its objectives, eligibility, selection criteria, award and procedures of application. Support and participation from your organisation will be much required and appreciated.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we would also like to encourage projects that include services/ practices related to coping with the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on families to join the Wofoo 3A Project 2020. You may refer to the attached pamphlet under “Project Scope”.

Below please find the related promotional pamphlet to remind you the details about the Project, which include its objectives, eligibility, selection criteria, award and procedures of application. Support and participation from your organisation will be much required and appreciated.

This is a golden opportunity for your organisation to demonstrate your innovative project(s) that can improve the quality of family life and enhance the well-being of families. So, ACTION NOW! Please complete the Submission Form below, together with a brief description of your projects in 500 words in English, on or before the deadline of 30 September, 2020. Please access our website at http://www.cifa-net.org or contact the Secretariat at (852) 2363 0700 or cifasecretariat@gmail.com if you need more information.

For download:
Leaflet
Project Submission Form

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Exchange Programme on Wofoo 3A Project 2020 cum Launching Ceremony of Wofoo 3A Project 2022

2025-04-24

The Exchange Programme on Wofoo 3A Project 2020 cum Launching Ceremony of Wofoo 3A Project 2022 to be co-organised with the Family Council to be held online via Zoom on 10 December, 2021 (Friday) at 9:30 am – 5:00 pm. Simultaneous Interpretation in English/ Putonghua will be provided.

The Exchange Programme cum Launching Ceremony aims to provide the platform for sharing knowledge and wisdom practice on projects covering a wide variety of topics including 6 and 3 award winning projects in 2020 and 2018 respectively. This event will give an opportunity to report on progress of the projects and to explore the possibility of replication to benefit more families in Asian region, as well as to appeal for submission for the upcoming Wofoo 3A Project 2022.

Please return the registration form by email (at cifasecretariat@gmail.com) on or before 30 November, 2021. Zoom link for the Exchange Programme will be provided upon registration.

Date: 10 December, 2021 (Friday)
Time: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Format: Zoom (Zoom link will be provided upon registration.)
Video Recording:
https://youtu.be/TE5dltq7Img

For download:
Invitation letter
Poster
Project Description (2020 teams)
Project Description (2018 teams)

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Call for Abstracts

2025-04-23

We would like to invite you to submit abstracts for presentation at the symposium, either at concurrent sessions or poster presentation. For more details, please refer to the below Guidelines and Abstract Submission Form and send your submission to both cifasecretariat@gmail.com and Yuvaranjini_MATHIAZAKAN@msf.gov.sg.

Timeline (Extended)
New Abstract submission deadline: 30 June 2022
New Abstract acceptance notification: 15 July 2022

In case of enquiries, please contact Mr. Timothy Li of CIFA Secretariat or Ms. Yuva Mathiazakan of MSF.

For download:
Guidelines for Abstract Submission
Abstract Submission Form

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CIFA Regional Symposium & MSF Asian Family Conference 2022

2024-08-07

🗓2022-11-08 - 2022-11-10

Co-organisers: CIFA, Singapore Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), National University of Singapore (NUS) Social Work Department
Date: 8 to 10 November 2022
Venue: Hilton Singapore Orchard Hotel, Singapore
Theme: Empowering Asian Families: Embracing Challenges & Building a Better Future

Programme:
• Opening Ceremony
• Keynote Speeches
• Plenary Sessions
• Concurrent Sessions & Poster Presentation
• Final Round Adjudication of Wofoo 3A Project 2022
• Gala Dinner & Award Presentation Ceremony of Wofoo 3A Project 2022
• Closing Ceremony

Categories: Symposiums/Family Summits

Wofoo 3A Project 2024

2024-03-25

🗓2024-03-01 - 2024-04-26

Wofoo Asian Award For Advancing Family Well-Being

(Wofoo 3A Project) 2024

Aspiration for Sustainability, Innovation & Applicability (ASIA)

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Wofoo 3A Project 2022: Final Round Result Announcement

2024-03-25

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1st CIFA Webinar on Skills of Helping Asian Families under Stress on 15 June 2022 (Wed) at 9:30am – 12:00pm (Hong Kong time)

2024-03-25

CIFA is organising quarterly Webinars with the view to provide opportunities for professional learning and exchange among family practitioners, researchers, policy makers and University students from the Asian regions and beyond! The Webinars will be hosted by Vice Chairpersons from various regions/countries in Asia, together with invited speakers to cover family related issues and stimulate our thoughts on how we can provide evidence-based practice and formulate policies for the well-being of families. You are cordially invited to attend the 1st CIFA Webinar with the theme on Skills of Helping Asian Families under Stress to be held on 15th June 2022 (Wednesday) at 9:30am – 12:00pm (Hong Kong time).

Program rundown of the Webinar
9:30 am – 9:35 am Welcoming remark by CIFA Chairperson, Mrs. Patricia CHU
9:35 am – 9:45 am A short video introducing CIFA
9:45 am – 10:30 am 1st Presentation
“Couples Communication”
Ms. Bawany CHINAPAN
Vice-chairperson of Malaysia & Singapore, CIFA
Senior Lecturer, Psychology Department
HELP University, Malaysia
10:30 am -10:45 am Q & A
10:45 am – 11:00 am Break
11:00 am -11:45 am 2nd Presentation

“Application of Mindfulness-based Intervention in Supporting Families Across Family Life Cycle”
Dr. Herman Hay-Ming LO
Associate Professor
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
11:45 am – 12 :00 noon Q & A
12:00 noon End

Registration Fee: Free
Please register by filling the Google Form at https://forms.gle/M9vRn5oFs96PV4Cx6.
Zoom link will be provided upon successful registration. Please contact CIFA Secretariat at cifasecretariat@gmail.com for any enquiries.

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Grief and Bereavement Conference 2021 organised by Singapore Hospice Council

2024-03-24

Organised by the Singapore Hospice Council and following the success of the inaugural local Grief and Bereavement Conference (GBC) in 2018, the 2nd conference is back. The virtual conference will start with a 2-day pre-conference workshop on 20 and 21 September 2021 and followed by the main conference from 22 to 24 September. The theme Tapestries of Grief reflects the uniqueness and universality of individual and collective grief of the local community, and rallies multiple stakeholders from relevant sectors who interface with those touched by death to share, learn and explore how bereavement care can be better woven to form a compassionate network to hold the space for grief. There will be 3 workshop tracks on Healthcare, Community, Practice.

Learning Outcomes:

• Consider the repertoire of appropriate responses to the needs of the grieving and bereaved

• Build knowledge on grief and bereavement work

• Increase their capability to deliver grief and bereavement care

• Expand their network of service partners across the care continuum in delivering grief, bereavement and death-related services

For more information, please visit GBC website at https://gbc.singaporehospice.org.sg.

Register from now until 20 August 2021 to enjoy early bird pricing!

Grief and Bereavement Conference 2021 organised by Singapore Hospice Council

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