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First Round Result Announcement

2025-04-24
The Wofoo 3A Project 2018 has received very encouraging response, with a total of 46 submissions covering a wide range of topics from 5 countries/regions including China, 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 entry to the CIFA Secretariat according to the set guideline either by mail or courier not later than 5:00pm on 20 April, 2018 (according to postal chop date). An interview will be arranged either on 31 May or 1 June 2018. Project presenters will be interviewed either in person or via Skype 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 21 August 2018, to be followed by the Award Presentation Ceremony at the Gala Dinner that evening.

The first round result is listed as following:

Region Organisation Project Name
Hong Kong Caritas Community Support Project on Development of Sexual Health Caritas Specialised Treatment and Prevention Project against Sexual Violence
Hong Kong Caritas Addicted Gamblers Counselling Centre Caritas Addicted Gamblers Counselling Centre
Hong Kong Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Integrated Centre on Addiction Prevention & Treatment “Lamb Lamp” – An Innovative Measure to Facilitate Family Fun Time and Enhance Family Relationship
Hong Kong Hong Kong Family Welfare Society “Smiley Activation Project” – Community / Home-Based Depression Treatment for the Elderly
Hong Kong Senior Citizen Home Safety Association Silver Age Studio
Taiwan CTBC Charity Foundation Taiwan Dream Project
Hong Kong Hong Kong Christian Service Talk Right – Speech Therapy Training Kit and Home Program
China Guangzhou POAI Social Work Service Warming Your Hearts: Support Families Who Lost the Only Child in Panyu, Guangzhou
Hong Kong The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups – Media Counselling Centre BeNetWise – Educational Project for Media Literacy
Taiwan Taiwan Corp. Sustainable Urban and Rural Care Association Grass Life Skills Academy
Hong Kong Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association Social Service Person with Dementia and Caregiver Companion Project
Hong Kong Hong Kong Christian Service – Growth and Social Rehabilitation Core Business The Light from the Shadow of Family
Singapore Focus on the Family Singapore Limited Family CARE
Hong Kong The Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention, Hong Kong Blue Bus – Sharing of LOVE
Singapore Mendaki Sense Back to Work Women Programme
Malaysia PT Foundation Youth Mentorship Initiative – 2nd Chance Programme

 *Note: Listing according to sequence of submission. 

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Wofoo 3A Project 2018 Launching Ceremony

2025-04-24
The Wofoo Asian Award For Advancing Family Well-Being (Wofoo 3A Project) 2018 will be launched on 16 October, 2017 (Monday) at 4:00 p.m. at Room 103, 1/F Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Representative from Wofoo Social Enterprises, the Title Sponsor of Wofoo 3A Project and award winning teams will share their experience in joining the competition.
 
You are invited to join by completing the attached reply slip and forward it to the CIFA Secretariat at cifasecretariat@gmail.com and help to spread the message among your associates. We look forward to your full support and active participation in this exciting and meaningful endeavor. For further information on the 3A Project please contact the CIFA Secretariat at 2859 5301 or cifasecretariat@gmail.com.
 
Please return the reply slip by email at cifasecretariat@gmail.com or by fax at 2559 1813.

Wofoo 3A Project 2018 Launching Ceremony:
Date : 16 October, 2017 (Monday)
Time : 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Venue : Room 103, 1/F Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

For download:
Invitation letter
Reply Slip

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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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Final Round Result Announcement

2025-04-24
The Final Round Adjudication of Wofoo 3A Project 2020 was held on 10th June 2021 when the 8 finalist teams had survived the keen competition among 30 teams from 4 countries/regions in Asia to present their projects for competing for the Gold, Silver, Bronze Awards, Best Collaborative Award and Most Innovative Award. The results of the Final Round Adjudication is as below:
Award Country/Region Organisation Name Of Project

Gold Award Best Collaborative Award

Hong Kong The Hong Kong Council of Social Service Community Housing Movement

Silver Award Most Innovative Award

Taiwan Child Welfare League Foundation R.O.C. “Change – Starts from Me” Anti-Bullying Education Promotion Program
Bronze Award Hong Kong Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association Social Service Intergenerational Community Engagement Project
Outstanding Award Hong Kong The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong Central Service BGCA Jockey Club Trauma Treatment Service for Children
Outstanding Award Hong Kong Caritas Dr. & Mrs. Olinto de Sousa Integrated Family Service Centre Discovering the BLESSings in our Life
Outstanding Award Hong Kong Hong Kong Family Welfare Society Parent-child Connect – Pilot Project on Children Contact Service in Hong Kong
Outstanding Award Singapore TOUCH Community Services Upper Room – Mental Health Intervention Programme
Outstanding Award Taiwan World Vision Taiwan Youth Ready – Equipping Taiwan Indigenous Adolescents through Vocational Development Project
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Second Round Result Announcement

2025-04-24
8 projects have been shortlisted to enter the Final Round Adjudication of Wofoo 3A Project 2020 to be held on 10 June, 2020 at the online 6th CIFA Regional Symposium.

Region/Country Organisation Project Name
Taiwan Child Welfare League Foundation R.O.C. “Change-Starts from Me” Anti-Bullying Education Promotion Program
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 World Vision Taiwan Youth Ready – Equipping Taiwan Indigenous Adolescents through Vocational Development Project
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
Hong Kong The Hong Kong Council of Social Service Community Housing Movement
Hong Kong Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association Social Service Intergenerational Community Engagement Project

 *Note: Listing according to sequence of submission. 

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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

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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