Walking With You
“Mental health information used to be dull, but packaging it with anime instantly made it lively and engaging, helping me better understand what emotions are.”
Mr Choi, Secondary School Student
The two-year “Chillax Y2K” Youth Mental Wellness Project provides physical, mental, and spiritual health support for children and youth aged 6 to 24 and their parents through relaxing and engaging non-academic activities. These activities include nature eco-therapy, parent training, school promotional events, and multimedia creation.
“Playing is not just a pastime; it’s a learning journey that allows a child’s body and senses to grow together.”
Jack Chung, YMCA Volunteer & Physiotherapist
Since 2016, University & College YMCA Department has led over 150 youth volunteers to developing countries (including the Philippines, Cambodia, Mongolia, Thailand, and Laos) to build 8 therapeutic playgrounds, serving over 12,000 individuals. Locally we have launched the “Handmade Playground” initiative, creating novel and mobile play facilities using eco-friendly materials, demonstrating our commitment to promoting children’s right to play.
“Having experienced bullying in secondary school but I was fortunate to have friends who helped me. This makes me want to be a guiding light for others too.”
Tsz-kit, Participant of the “Youth Link Worker Ambassador Programme”
Since 2023, we have been promoting “Social Prescribing,” integrating medical and community resources to tailor non-pharmacological treatment plans for emotionally distressed youth. 30 youths have been trained as “Link Worker Ambassadors” to identify peers with mental health needs early on and provide support. We are also collaborating with social welfare organisations in the Greater Bay Area to explore the application of “Social Prescribing” in regional social service development.
“As soon as the drums sound, I transform into a lion! Being able to perform and bring joy to everyone makes me feel really capable!”
Fan Wai-kuen, Member of the Home of Love-Yung Shing Lion Dance Team
The Home of Love-Yung Shing Lion Dance Team was established in 2003 and consists of 23 individuals with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. Through training and support, team members learn cooperation and build self-confidence while performing the lion dance, bringing abundant joy and positive energy to the community!
“My son had a persistent cough for almost a month. After receiving Tian Jiu therapy at Kei Yau, his cough finally recovered, and his nasal allergies have significantly improved.”
Mrs. Cheung, Parent
We operate two integrated health centres located in Yau Ma Tei and Tsim Sha Tsui. The Kei Yau Integrated Medical Centre in Yau Ma Tei operates on a collaborative model of Chinese and Western medicine. Guided by the principles of preventive medicine, electronic medical record sharing, and one-stop treatment, it provides high-quality Chinese and Western medical services to the public.
The First Graduation Ceremony of the "
Certificate Programme in Personal Growth for the Deaf"
“Through this programme, the deaf community can study God’s Word with equal access and a deeper understanding.”
Bob, Graduate of the “Certificate in Personal Growth for the Deaf”
Launched by Christian Work Department, the “Certificate in Personal Growth for the Deaf” is Hong Kong’s first theological course taught entirely in sign language, designed specifically for deaf believers. The curriculum covers Bible study, spiritual formation, personal growth, and ministry training. It also features peer support groups that allow students to share, encourage one another, and live out their faith.
Ah Chu is thrilled that her creations are being sold in a five-star hotel.
“A recycled flower made me believe in myself again and allowed my child to see their mother’s worth.”
Ah Chu, Part-time Floral Assistant at “YM Fleur”
We currently operates five social enterprises: YM Fleur, YM Balloon, YM HAIR, YM Deli, and YM Cafe@CVA Commons. These enterprises provide vocational training and job opportunities for women, the hearing-impaired, and outreach youth. We also collaborate with corporates partners, churches, and various organisations to encourage the fulfilment of social responsibility, jointly serving the community, caring for the disadvantaged, and protecting the environment.
“The YMCA team is incredibly dynamic and deeply understands the needs of young people. They excel at promoting youth wellbeing, growth, and development in a multitude of ways.”
Mr Man, Senior Project Manager, Tencent Charity Foundation
We take a leading role in the social services sector, actively promoting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Through our “Y-Care CSR Scheme” and “H-Care Health-Friendly Scheme”, we collaborate with nearly 200 corporate organisations on a wide range of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, encouraging active participation from corporate volunteers.
“When I do a movement incorrectly or lack strength, the intelligent fitness system provides instant prompts and automatically adjusts the weight, giving me peace of mind while training.”
Yee-seung, Elderly User
Po Shek Wu Neighbourhood Elderly Centre actively integrates technology into its daily services. In 2025, it pioneered the introduction of the GYM Monster 2.0 smart gym room, combining on-screen instructional videos with on-site guidance from instructors to allow the elderly to exercise safely and accurately. The system features AI monitoring that automatically adjusts the weight according to the user’s strength and records personal exercise data. Paired with smartwatches and online booking, it creates a semi-automated intelligent fitness system for the elderly in the North District.