“Family We-time at Home” Challenge:Colouring Form 2: We are a Family
2022-04-18
Wofoo 3A Project 2022: First Round Results
2022-04-16
We would like to announce the selection results of 3A Project 2022 competition. 16 projects have been shortlisted to enter the Second Round Adjudication as following:
The first round result is listed as following:
| Region/Country | Organisation | Project Name |
| Hong Kong | Heep Hong Society | Brain Challenge Intervention Program for ADHD Secondary Students in Hong Kong |
| Hong Kong | Caritas Personal Growth Centre for Men | PAPA Zone |
| Hong Kong | Caritas School Social Work Service – Kowloon | Dream Catcher (Support High Needs Students) |
| Hong Kong | Caritas Family Service & Hong Kong Christian Service Early Childhood Education | Jockey Club Interactive Wonder Box |
| Taiwan | Taiwan Fund for Children and Families | An Innovative Practice of Social Work: Parent Empowerment Program in Rural Communities of Nantou County |
| Taiwan | Child Welfare League Foundation, R.O.C. | “You Speak, We Listen” CRC Empowerment and Education Promotion Program |
| Singapore | Lutheran Community Care Services | Project Lift |
| Singapore | TOUCH Cyber Wellness | Digitally Ready Families |
| Singapore | TOUCH Mental Wellness | Do You M.I.N.D.? |
| Singapore | TOUCH Youth Intervention | SPARKX (Self-discover Potential & Aspirations, Re-define Kinship & Expectations) |
| Hong Kong | TWGHs Ho Yuk Ching Educational Psychology Service Centre | Brain-based Emotion Coaching Parenting Program |
| Hong Kong | Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service | Stand By U |
| Taiwan | Taiwan Fund for Children and Families Hsinchu Branch Office | The Empowerment and Reintegration Program for Impoverished Indigenous Youth—A Case Study of Taiwan Fund and Children and Families |
| China | Shenzhen Spring Breeze Stress Intervention Service Center | Spring Care Growing Up Happy Project—Comprehensive Prevention and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse in Rural Areas |
| Malaysia | Yayasan Health On World | Train-The-Trainer Healthy Mind & Psychological First Aid (PFA) for NON-Mental Health NGO |
| Hong Kong | The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong – “SMILE” On-site Pre-school Integrated Services | An Attachment-based Parenting Program with Language Facilitation Training for Parents of Preschoolers with Suspected Developmental Needs |
*Note: Listing according to sequence of submission.
Shortlisted projects are required to submit a 5000 words description, including appendix and references, of the project to the CIFA Secretariat according to the set guideline either by mail or courier not later than 5:00pm on 30 May, 2022 (according to postal chop date). An interview will be arranged either on 14 or 15 July 2022. Project presenters will be interviewed either in person or on 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 CIFA Regional Symposium & MSF Asian Family Conference 2022 in Singapore on 9 November 2022, to be followed by the Award Presentation Ceremony at the Gala Dinner that evening.
A resource person will be assigned to each shortlisted team for clarification and/or information on submission and second round arrangements.
For enquiries, please contact Mr. Timothy Li of the CIFA Secretariat at cifasecretariat@gmail.com.
Wofoo 3A Project 2022: Further Extension of Deadline for Initial Submission
2022-02-17
Upon request of many organisations, CIFA has decided to further extend the deadline for initial submission to 4 March, 2022. This decision aims to show our understanding of their work progress being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, please note that all other event dates remain unchanged as follows:
a. Announcement of First Round Adjudication Results on 25 March, 2022
b. Deadline for submission of Project for Second Round Adjudication on 30 May, 2022
c. Second Round Adjudication Interview on 14 – 15 July, 2022
d. Announcement of Second Round Adjudication Results on 1 August, 2022
e. Final Round Adjudication (in Singapore) to be held in the week of 7-12 November, 2022
f. Award Presentation Ceremony (in Singapore) to be held in the week of 7-12 November, 2022
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.
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 4 March, 2022. Please contact the Secretariat at (852) 2363 0700 or cifasecretariat@gmail.com if you need more information.
For download:
Leaflet
Project Submission Form
Changing Life Stories Conference Organised by Mother’s Choice
2022-02-07
The Changing Life Stories Conference which organised by Mother’s Choice in Feb 2022, is believed to be the first-ever teenage crisis pregnancy conference in Hong Kong, gathering academic experts, healthcare and legal professionals, social workers and NGO leaders who work in the prevention and intervention of youth crisis pregnancy. This virtual event will include keynote speakers, workshops, spotlight sessions and networking opportunities to share specialised knowledge and to explore possibilities for innovative service models. The agenda is themed & centered on three key protective factors that are central to breaking the vicious cycle of teenage pregnancy: Embrace, Equip and Empower.
Overview of the virtual conference
Date: 23rd – 25th February, 2022
Time: 09:00am – 12:30pm
Login link will be provided upon registration
Who Should Attend
This conference is for healthcare professional, social workers, child welfare workers, school personnel, juvenile justice workers, policymakers and program administrators and organisational leaders from private agencies and civil society that work with at-risk children and families.
Come join the conference to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the connection between the intergenerational cycle of trauma and teenage pregnancy
• Identify new tools, resources, and connections to build professional capacity
• Connect with other youth-experts to network and share resources, lessons learned, and innovative practices
Registration is now open!
• Registration Fee – HKD$200 per person; full-time student, HKD$100 per person.
• All registrations paid by 14th February will receive in the mail a fun Conference pack!
• Accreditations for CPD and CNE (Pending for approval)
• Visit https://www.changinglifestories.com/register for more details and register
Posters for the event:
Poster (Main)
Poster (Day 1)
Poster (Day 2)
Poster (Day 3)
Wofoo 3A Project 2022: Extension of Deadline for Initial Submission
2022-01-28
Upon request of many organisations, CIFA has decided to extend the deadline for initial submission from 28 January, 2022 to 18 February, 2022. This decision aims to show our understanding of their work progress being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, please note that all other event dates remain unchanged as follows:
a. Announcement of First Round Adjudication Results on 25 March, 2022
b. Deadline for submission of Project for Second Round Adjudication on 30 May, 2022
c. Second Round Adjudication Interview on 14 – 15 July, 2022
d. Announcement of Second Round Adjudication Results on 1 August, 2022
e. Final Round Adjudication (in Singapore) to be held in the week of 7-12 November, 2022
f. Award Presentation Ceremony (in Singapore) to be held in the week of 7-12 November, 2022
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.
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 18 February, 2022. Please contact the Secretariat at (852) 2363 0700 or cifasecretariat@gmail.com if you need more information.
For download:
Leaflet
Project Submission Form