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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

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

The Organising Committee is pleased to inform that the preparatory work on the event is underway, and the event website is being developed and will be launched soon. Please watch out for further details in due course and join this exciting event!

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

Call for Abstracts
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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Wofoo 3A Project 2024:Second Round Results

2025-04-11
Eight projects have been shortlisted to enter the Final Round Adjudication of Wofoo 3A Project 2024 to be held on 28 December 2024 at the Asian Family Summit 2024 in Hong Kong. The Award Presentation Ceremony will be held at the Gala Dinner on 29 December 2024.
 
Region/Country Organisation Project Name
Hong Kong TWGHs Ho Yuk Ching Educational Psychology Service Centre (Sha Tin), The Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong Community and Creative Learning Centre, St. James’ Settlement Youth Services “Strategic Work in Parent Education in Mental Health” Program at Hong Kong Primary Schools: Enhancing Child and Parent Well-being
Hong Kong Heep Hong Society Project P.S.I Parental Stress Intervention
Hong Kong Grace Port – Caritas Miscarriage Support Centre Caritas Jockey Club Perinatal Bereavement Care Project
Hong Kong Caritas Jockey Club Project Cedar – Social and Emotional Support Service for Men HEarSay
Hong Kong Hong Kong Christian Service Empowering SEN Families – Paradigm Shift from Traditional SEN Rehabilitation Service towards Trans-disciplinary Collaboration
Hong Kong Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association Social Service Centre The Jockey Club Kinship Support Project
Hong Kong Urban Renewal Authority
Wofoo Social Enterprises
Upcycling Project – Transforming Home Spaces through Decluttering and Customized Furniture
Singapore TOUCH Community Services Project 1,2,3!

 *Note: Listing according to sequence of submission. 

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Wofoo 3A Project 2024:First Round Results

2025-04-11
We would like to announce the selection results of 3A Project 2024 competition. Sixteeen projects have been shortlisted to enter the Second Round Adjudication as following:
 
Region/Country Organisation Project Name
Hong Kong The Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong Amazing Start
Hong Kong TWGHs Ho Yuk Ching Educational Psychology Service Centre (Sha Tin), The Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong Community and Creative Learning Centre, St. James’ Settlement Youth Services “Strategic Work in Parent Education in Mental Health” Program at Hong Kong Primary Schools: Enhancing Child and Parent Well-being
Hong Kong Heep Hong Society Project P.S.I Parental Stress Intervention
Hong Kong Grace Port – Caritas Miscarriage Support Centre Caritas Jockey Club Perinatal Bereavement Care Project
Hong Kong Caritas Hong Kong Caritas Jockey Club Project on Family Solidarity and Mental Wellness
Hong Kong Caritas Integrated Family Service Centre – Shaukeiwan Caritas Jockey Club Project on Marital Relationship Enrichment – Intimacy Channel
Hong Kong Caritas Jockey Club Project Cedar – Social and Emotional Support Service for Men HEarSay
Singapore Epworth Community Services Trauma-Focused Intervention for Foster Families
Hong Kong Hong Kong Christian Service Empowering SEN Families – Paradigm Shift from Traditional SEN Rehabilitation Service towards Trans-disciplinary Collaboration
Taiwan Child Welfare League Foundation “Together, We Grow!” The Collective Well-Being Service
China Shanghai Social Worker Agency For Public Affairs Fun Together – A Family Growth Project with Nature Education
Hong Kong Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association Social Service Centre The Jockey Club Kinship Support Project
Hong Kong Urban Renewal Authority
Wofoo Social Enterprises
Upcycling Project – Transforming Home Spaces through Decluttering and Customized Furniture
Singapore TOUCH Community Services Project 1,2,3!
Hong Kong New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association Jockey Club Embracing H.O.P.E.S. Project
Singapore Singapore Children’s Society KidzLive: I Can Protect Myself

 *Note: Listing according to sequence of submission. 

 
Shortlisted projects are required to submit a 5,000 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 2 August, 2024 (according to postal chop date). An interview will be arranged either on 12 or 13 September, 2024. 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 Asian Family Summit in Hong Kong on 28 December, 2024, to be followed by the Award Presentation Ceremony at the Gala Dinner on 29 December, 2024.
 
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.
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Wofoo 3A Project 2024: Further Extension of Deadline for Initial Submission to 31 May, 2024

2025-04-11
Upon request of many organisations, CIFA has decided to further extend the deadline for initial submission from 10 May, 2024 to 31 May, 2024. Thus, the announcement of First Round Adjudication Results will be postponed to 7 June, 2024, while other event dates remain unchanged as follows:

a. Announcement of First Round Adjudication Results to be postponed to 7 June, 2024
b. Deadline for submission of Project for Second Round Adjudication on 2 August, 2024
c. Second Round Adjudication Interview on 12-13 September, 2024
d. Announcement of Second Round Adjudication Results on 27 September, 2024
e. Final Round Adjudication (in Hong Kong) on 28 December, 2024
f. Award Presentation Ceremony (in Hong Kong) to be held on 29 December, 2024

 
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 31 May, 2024. Please contact the Secretariat at cifasecretariat@gmail.com if you need more information.

For download:
Leaflet
Project Submission Form

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Final Round Result Announcement

2025-04-11
he Final Round Adjudication of Wofoo 3A Project 2022 was held on 9 November 2022 when the 8 finalist teams had survived the keen competition among 24 teams from 5 countries/regions in Asia to present their projects for competing for the Gold, Silver, Bronze Awards, My Favourite Project, Best Collaborative Award, Most Innovative Award and Bringing Hope Home Award. The results of the Final Round Adjudication is as below:

 

Award Country/Region Organisation Name of Project

Gold Award &                     Most Innovative Award

Hong Kong Heep Hong Society Brain Challenge Intervention Program for ADHD Secondary School Students in Hong Kong

Silver Award &                  My Favourite Project

Hong Kong Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Ho Yuk Ching Educational Psychology Service Centre Brain-Based Emotion Coaching Parenting Program

Bronze Award &                      Best Collaborative Award

Hong Kong Caritas Family Service & Hong Kong Christian Service Early Childhood Education Service Jockey Club Interactive Wonder Box

Outstanding Award &               Bringing Hope Home Award

Singapore TOUCH Cyber Wellness Digitally Ready Families
Outstanding Award Hong Kong The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong – “SMILE” Onsite Pre-school Integrated Services An Attachment-based Parenting Program with Language Facilitation Training for Parents of Pre-Schoolers with Suspected Developmental Needs
Outstanding Award Hong Kong Caritas Personal Growth Centre for Men PAPA Zone
Outstanding Award Taiwan Taiwan Fund for Children and Families An Innovative Practice of Social Work: Parent Empowerment Program in Rural Communities of Nantou County
Outstanding Award Singapore TOUCH Mental Wellness Do You M.I.N.D.?
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Wofoo 3A Project 2022: Second Round Results

2025-04-11
Eight projects have been shortlisted to enter the Final Round Adjudication of Wofoo 3A Project 2022 to be held on 9 November 2022 at the CIFA Regional Symposium & MSF Asian Family Conference 2022 in Singapore. The Award Presentation Ceremony will be held at the Gala Dinner that evening.
 
The second 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 Family Service & Hong Kong Christian Service Early Childhood Education Service 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
Singapore TOUCH Cyber Wellness Digitally Ready Families
Singapore TOUCH Mental Wellness Do You M.I.N.D.?
Hong Kong TWGHs Ho Yuk Ching Educational Psychology Service Centre Brain-based Emotion Coaching Parenting Program
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. 

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Wofoo 3A Project 2022: First Round Results

2025-04-11
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.
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