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Several government departments and NGOs contribute towards the community-building
programme which serves to foster among the people of Hong Kong a sense
of belonging, mutual care and civic responsibility.
Community-building efforts involve providing purpose-built
facilities for group and community activities, the formation of citizens'
organisations, encouraging community participation in the administration
of public affairs, solving community problems and improving the quality
of community life in general. The Home Affairs Bureau has policy responsibility
for the programme and the Home Affairs Department and the SWD are principally
responsible for its implementation. The Home Affairs Department, through
its network of district offices, is primarily concerned with encouraging
participation in community service and promoting mutual care and community
spirit through local organisations such as area committees, mutual aid
committees, rural committees, charitable organisations, social service
groups, kaifong associations and women's organisations.
The SWD and NGOs, through the provision of group and
community work activities, promote social relationships and cohesion within
the community and encourage individuals to solve community problems. |
