{"id":38119,"date":"2026-01-29T12:05:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T04:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/2026\/01\/29\/ymca-2026-january-perspective\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T15:14:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T07:14:07","slug":"enewsletter202601","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/en\/2026\/01\/29\/enewsletter202601\/","title":{"rendered":"YMCA 2026 January Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"38119\" class=\"elementor elementor-38119 elementor-38088\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9eb524 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d9eb524\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c4ffc1 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-ld_imgtxt_slider\" data-id=\"5c4ffc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ld_imgtxt_slider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider-5c4ffc1\" class=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider pos-rel text-center lqd-imgtxt-slider-fade\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider-inner\" data-active-onhover=\"true\" data-active-onhover-options='{ \"triggers\": \".lqd-imgtxt-slider-nav a\", \"targets\": \".lqd-imgtxt-slider-images .lqd-imgtxt-slider-img\" }'>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider-images lqd-overlay z-index-1 pointer-events-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider-img elementor-repeater-item-7579641\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"w-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider-nav h4 d-inline-flex\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"reset-ul d-inline-flex flex-column align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"d-inline-flex elementor-repeater-item-7579641\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider-link d-block pos-rel z-index-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-text=\"Cover Story\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Cover Story<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c62d93c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c62d93c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee6607d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ee6607d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Celebrate 125 Years of Heritage and Innovation with the YMCA!<br>With God\u2019s Grace, we shape tomorrow\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1187742 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1187742\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee3f8c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee3f8c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">As we step into 2026, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong marks an important milestone\u2014our 125th Anniversary! With this significant moment, we are pleased to share that the first commemorative video of our 125th Anniversary is now live, inviting you to discover how the Bridges Street Centre transformed from a historic clubhouse into a cultural treasure of Hong Kong.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong was founded at the Bridges Street Centre in 1901 and relocated its headquarters to Waterloo Road in 1966, firmly rooted in the vibrant heart of Kowloon since then. Over the years, guided by our founding motto, \u201cTo serve, not to be served\u201d, we dedicated our works to serving the local families, children and youth, and seniors through a wide range of recreation, education, healthcare, and hospitality services\u2014walking with generations as they grow and bearing witness to the transformation of our society. As we look back on God\u2019s guidance and blessings throughout our journey, we reaffirm our mission to serve society and nurture the younger generation.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">We sincerely invite you to join us in celebrating this journey across generations and look forward to sharing a series of exciting activities with you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccaa1a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ld_promo\" data-id=\"ccaa1a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ld_promo.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"lqd-promo-ccaa1a0\" class=\"lqd-promo-wrap pos-rel lqd-promo-default\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lqd-promo-inner d-flex pos-rel\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lqd-promo-img d-flex flex-column justify-content-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lqd-promo-img-inner overflow-hidden\" data-reveal=\"true\" data-reveal-options='{ \"direction\": \"rl\", \"bgcolor\": \"#FE055E\", \"revealSettings\": { \"onCoverAnimations\": [ {\"scale\": 2}, {\"scale\": 1} ] } }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2250\" height=\"2812\" src=\"https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pre-heating-video_125_v1_static-01.jpg\" class=\"w-100\" alt=\"The 125th Anniversary video series\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pre-heating-video_125_v1_static-01.jpg 2250w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pre-heating-video_125_v1_static-01-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pre-heating-video_125_v1_static-01-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pre-heating-video_125_v1_static-01-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pre-heating-video_125_v1_static-01-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" itemprop=\"image\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/tTUyxMWC64o\" target=_blank class=\"liquid-overlay-link\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lqd-promo-content d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"lqd-promo-content-inner\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-custom-animations=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ca-options='{ \"triggerHandler\": \"inview\", \"animationTarget\": \".lqd-chars .split-inner, .lqd-lines .split-inner, .elementor-button\", \"duration\": 650, \"startDelay\": 150, \"delay\": 50, \"initValues\": { \"translateY\": 30, \"opacity\": 0 }, \"animations\": { \"translateY\": 0, \"opacity\": 1 } }'\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"lqd-promo-title \"\n\t\t\t\tdata-split-text=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-split-options='{ \"type\": \"chars, words\" }'\n\t\t\t>The 125th Anniversary video series<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p\n\t\t\t\tdata-split-text=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-split-options='{ \"type\": \"lines\" }'\n\t\t\t>The 125th Anniversary video series consists of 5 episodes. The videos showcase how the YMCA connects communities and carries happiness across generations. 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all!<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ae5cc9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3ae5cc9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa94723 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aa94723\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-371e633 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"371e633\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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src=\"https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/621494146_17996358437901148_6373634594412682902_n.jpg\" alt=\"621494146_17996358437901148_6373634594412682902_n\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50b110c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"50b110c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e8c089 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e8c089\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The annual Chinese New Year Open Day at Wu Kwai Sha Youth Village will take place on 19 February 2026 (the third day of the Chinese New Year). We cordially invite everyone in Hong Kong to join us with family and friends to experience the festive and vibrant atmosphere of the season. This year&#8217;s event is even more enriched than in previous years, with the entire village open all day for everyone to enjoy and celebrate the holiday amidst our spacious lawns and the refreshing sea breeze.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">On the Open Day, a wide range of campsite facilities will be available for visitors to enjoy free of charge, including the barbecue ground (first\u2011come, first\u2011served basis), basketball courts, and more. A variety of complimentary activities will also be offered, such as an inflatable maze, pickleball trial session, emerging sports experiences, and more. In addition, several paid activities will be available, including the bungee trampoline, archery, drone soccer battles, and others.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Furthermore, there will be a fantastic line-up of stage performances throughout the day, including singing, dancing, and acrobatics, a spectacular audio-visual treat for guests young and old.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">At the same time, &#8220;Dai Tat Dei&#8221; market will feature over 60 stalls offering games, snacks, handicrafts, and festive souvenirs. Visitors can browse, shop, eat, and play all at once. The bustling atmosphere is sure to be infectious, and we guarantee a day packed with enjoyment!<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Click her for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1B8xycoxua\/\"> Event details<\/a><\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Date: 19 February 2026 (Third day of the Chinese New Year)<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Time: 10:00AM \u2013 5:00PM<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Entrance Fee: $20 per person<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Location: Wu Kwai Sha Youth Village<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2800fb8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2800fb8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b7899f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9b7899f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Free Webinar for Parents: \"How to Address the Emotional Needs of Adolescent Children?\"<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13124b0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"13124b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-133a8b6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"133a8b6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b9b821 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"1b9b821\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 1\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/poster_v3.jpeg\" alt=\"poster_v3\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d120e89 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d120e89\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa6efb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa6efb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">As children enter adolescence, their emotions can become more intense and unpredictable. Many parents may find it challenging to understand how to respond or how best to support their teenagers during this transformative stage. To help parents better understand and care for the emotional needs of their teenagers, our Family Social Work Working Group is offering a free online seminar. Led by our clinical psychologist, Ms. Rachel Yu, the session will provide practical insights and guidance to help parents identify emotional signals and respond in ways that strengthen communication and connection.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Event Details<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Date: 27 February 2026 (Friday)<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Time: 7:30 PM \u2013 8:30 PM<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Format: Online via Zoom<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Speaker: Ms. Rachel Yu, Clinical Psychologist<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Moderator: Ms. Connie Lau, School Social Worker<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Fee: Free of charge<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Registration: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/m77uX03yaQ\">https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/m77uX03yaQ<\/a><\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Registration Deadline: 21 February 2026<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d63402 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9d63402\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bce3004 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bce3004\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Share your blessings with floral and balloon creations from our social enterprises <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a85aca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a85aca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5efde36 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5efde36\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5798151 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"5798151\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 1\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u793e\u4f012026\u65b0\u5e74\u7522\u54c1\u8a02\u8cfc_\u9801\u9762_1.jpg\" alt=\"\u793e\u4f012026\u65b0\u5e74\u7522\u54c1\u8a02\u8cfc_\u9801\u9762_1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db9ef9b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"db9ef9b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-779891e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"779891e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">As the Chinese New Year approaches, it is the perfect time to add a touch of warmth and joy to your celebrations. Our social enterprises, YM Fleur and YM Balloon, have curated a beautiful selection of floral arrangements and balloon designs for you. These creations are perfect for sending heartfelt wishes to your loved ones or adding a splash of festive colour to your home. Each piece is made with skilled and delicate craftsmanship by mothers from low-income families and our talented hearing-impaired balloon artists. Every design is not only unique and rich in symbolism, but also embodies the dedication and passion of its creator.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Whether you are decorating your home, preparing for a party, or looking for the perfect gift for loved ones, choosing these products helps create a wonderful festive atmosphere. More importantly, your purchase is an act of support and care. It empowers individuals from underprivileged communities to apply their skills, transforming this festive season into a meaningful opportunity. Every gift becomes a bridge, connecting our community with compassion.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Join us in supporting our social enterprises and make this Chinese New Year a warmer and more compassionate one for all!<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">To place an order, please submit the online form: <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/y2ogq\">https:\/\/shorturl.at\/y2ogq<\/a> . 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Following our recent commendation at the HKMA Sustainability Award 2025, we have received multiple honours across several prestigious ESG award ceremonies in Hong Kong. These achievements are highly encouraging and affirm our continuous efforts in advancing sustainable development.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">We were honoured to receive the &#8220;ESG Special Recognition Award &#8211; with Merit&#8221; at the TVB ESG Awards, a testament to our team&#8217;s innovation and impact in promoting environmental and social initiatives. In addition, at the ESG Achievement Awards 2024\/2025 (IESGB), we were presented with the &#8220;Outstanding ESG Award (NGO \/ NPO)\u2013 Platinum Award&#8221; and the &#8220;Outstanding Sustainability Vision Awards \u2013 Distinction Award&#8221;.Furthermore, our ESG Report has gained professional recognition, earning a place on the &#8221; Winners of the Greater Bay Area ESG Excellent Disclosure List 2025&#8243; at the Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards (HERA). This highlights our leading standards in information transparency, performance reporting, and stakeholder engagement.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Looking ahead, we will continue to work closely with the community, striving to benefit more families and social groups through our high-quality services, robust governance, and innovative projects.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63f9fbb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"63f9fbb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8055cb8 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-ld_imgtxt_slider\" data-id=\"8055cb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ld_imgtxt_slider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider-8055cb8\" class=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider pos-rel text-center lqd-imgtxt-slider-fade\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider-inner\" data-active-onhover=\"true\" data-active-onhover-options='{ \"triggers\": \".lqd-imgtxt-slider-nav a\", \"targets\": \".lqd-imgtxt-slider-images .lqd-imgtxt-slider-img\" }'>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider-images lqd-overlay z-index-1 pointer-events-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider-img elementor-repeater-item-7579641\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"w-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider-nav h4 d-inline-flex\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"reset-ul d-inline-flex flex-column align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"d-inline-flex elementor-repeater-item-7579641\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider-link d-block pos-rel z-index-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-text=\"Programme Highlights\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Programme Highlights<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7dbf45 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f7dbf45\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf1fdd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bf1fdd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fostering collaboration in social services across the Greater Bay Area<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b829f89 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b829f89\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-006ae89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"006ae89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Since the signing ceremony for social service co-operation projects in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with four Greater Bay Area social service organisations at the end of October 2025, our various units have been actively engaged in follow-up exchanges and collaborative efforts. These initiatives are designed to foster closer integration between social welfare organisations and services across the Greater Bay Area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec0ce14 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"ec0ce14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1065\" src=\"https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u6b63\u967d1-\u8907\u88fd.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-38113\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u6b63\u967d1-\u8907\u88fd.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u6b63\u967d1-\u8907\u88fd-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u6b63\u967d1-\u8907\u88fd-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u6b63\u967d1-\u8907\u88fd-1536x1022.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u6b63\u967d1-\u8907\u88fd-720x480.jpeg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Dr. Jim Hui, our Acting Deputy General Secretary; Ms. Jessica Shiu, Assistant Chief Officer; and several of our colleagues visit the Shenzhen Longgang Zhengyang Social Work Service Centre.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9986a72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9986a72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">In Shenzhen, a delegation led by Dr. Jim Hui, our Acting Deputy General Secretary, and Ms. Jessica Shiu, Assistant Chief Officer, visited the Shenzhen Longgang Zhengyang Social Work Service Centre in early November 2025. The two parties engaged in in-depth discussions on mental health services, youth support, and innovative project models. They confirmed plans to organise a knowledge exchange and workshop in October 2026 to coincide with World Mental Health Day. To be coordinated by our Kwai Tsing &amp; Tsuen Wan Youth Outreaching Social Work Team, the event will also pilot the innovative &#8220;social prescribing&#8221; model, with the aim of enhancing service effectiveness and introducing new practical perspectives to both regions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-747b41d elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"747b41d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D&#039;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#039; viewBox%3D&#039;0 0  &#039;%2F%3E\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-38114 ld-lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u7063\u793e1.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u7063\u793e1.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u7063\u793e1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u7063\u793e1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u7063\u793e1-1536x864.jpeg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" data-aspect=\"\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">We co-host the concluding meeting for the \"Beautiful Mascot\" beach clean-up series and an exchange meeting for Greater Bay Area environmental organisations.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e9699b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e9699b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">In Guangzhou, during November 2025, we partnered with the\u5ee3\u5dde\u7cb5\u6e2f\u6fb3\u5927\u7063\u5340\u793e\u6703\u7d44\u7e54\u5408\u4f5c\u767c\u5c55\u4e2d\u5fc3to co-host the \u201cConcluding Meeting for the \u2018Beautiful Mascot\u2019 Beach Clean-up Series and Exchange Meeting for Greater Bay Area Environmental Organisations\u201d. Held under the theme &#8220;Reducing Plastic and Carbon for a Beautiful National Games&#8221;, the event invited 15 leaders from Chinese Mainland environmental groups to participate. It featured an ecological tour, an annual review, and an experience-sharing session, laying the groundwork for further collaboration with our Wu Kwai Sha Youth Village in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98deaf8 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"98deaf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1611\" height=\"1072\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D&#039;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#039; viewBox%3D&#039;0 0  &#039;%2F%3E\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-38115 ld-lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u5ee3\u5ddeY1-\u8907\u88fd.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u5ee3\u5ddeY1-\u8907\u88fd.jpg 1611w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u5ee3\u5ddeY1-\u8907\u88fd-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u5ee3\u5ddeY1-\u8907\u88fd-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u5ee3\u5ddeY1-\u8907\u88fd-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u5ee3\u5ddeY1-\u8907\u88fd-720x480.jpg 720w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1611px) 100vw, 1611px\" data-aspect=\"\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Our team was invited to the \"Guangzhou Special Children's Games and National Games Gala \u00b7 Children Carnival\".<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-531f64f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"531f64f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Later that month, our team was invited to participate in the\u5ee3\u5dde\u7279\u6b8a\u5152\u7ae5\u904b\u52d5\u6703\u66a8\u5168\u904b\u76db\u6703\uff0e\u7ae5\u5fc3\u5609\u5e74\u83ef, an event guided by the Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs of Guangzhou and hosted by Guangzhou YMCA. During the event, colleagues from our Kowloon Centre demonstrated Walking Football, while colleagues from our New Territories Centre introduced the Sports Therapy Programme for Schoolchildren. Through these inclusive sporting activities, we responded to the spirit of the nation&#8217;s 14th Five-Year Plan and the National Games, promoting sports inclusion and community participation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23e0450 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"23e0450\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1364\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D&#039;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#039; viewBox%3D&#039;0 0  &#039;%2F%3E\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-38116 ld-lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u60e0\u5dde1.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u60e0\u5dde1.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u60e0\u5dde1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u60e0\u5dde1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u60e0\u5dde1-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u60e0\u5dde1-720x480.jpeg 720w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-aspect=\"\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Ms. Jessica Shiu, our Assistant Chief Officer; Ms. Abby Li, our Coordinating Secretary, and our colleagues visit the Huizhou Huimin Social Work Service Centre.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14bcfaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14bcfaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">As for Huizhou, a delegation of Ms. Jessica Shiu, our Assistant Chief Officer; Ms. Abby Li, our Coordinating Secretary; and colleagues visited the \u60e0\u5dde\u5e02\u60e0\u6c11\u793e\u6703\u5de5\u4f5c\u670d\u52d9\u4e2d\u5fc3 in Huizhou in December 2025. They held in-depth discussions focused on juvenile delinquency prevention and mental health. Both parties agreed to focus on &#8220;minors&#8221; as the key service target group and scheduled a three-day professional exchange for January 2026, to be planned by our Tsuen Wan Centre. The exchange will cover areas such as frontline practices, case management, and the assessment of Social Return on Investment (SROI).<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">As more Greater Bay Area collaborations come to fruition, we will continue to connect with our partners across the region, leveraging our professional knowledge, practical experience, and innovative ideas to drive the development of social services, so as to extend wellbeing across regions and into every community.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-310a36f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"310a36f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b749eef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b749eef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A heartwarming Christmas at Chai Wan Centre: Bringing generations together to spread festive blessings<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95dd1f3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"95dd1f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27b6a52 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"27b6a52\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9b8b01 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"b9b8b01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 1\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9931-748x512.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_9931\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7387ffd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7387ffd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d609903 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d609903\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">On 13 December 2025, our Chai Wan Centre hosted the &#8220;A Journey of Gratitude: Santa&#8217;s Little Helpers&#8221; event, sharing warm festive blessings with seniors and children in the community. On the day, 50 seniors from the Chai Wan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre became Santa\u2019s little helpers, partnering with 50 children for a day of intergenerational teamwork. They joined forces to complete a series of joyful tasks, including savouring festive treats, crafting handmade gifts, and writing cards of gratitude. The air was filled with constant laughter and a wonderfully warm atmosphere.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The event was also enthusiastically supported by more than 20 members of the Customs and Excise Department Volunteer Team. They thoughtfully prepared game stalls and presented every senior and child with heartfelt gifts. Through their interactions, the children, seniors, and volunteers shared a spirit of mutual gratitude and care. They bridged the age gap, weaving genuine bonds of community friendship and adding an extra layer of warmth to this season of thankfulness.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6190c44 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6190c44\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9ad14c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-ld_imgtxt_slider\" data-id=\"f9ad14c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ld_imgtxt_slider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider-f9ad14c\" class=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider pos-rel text-center lqd-imgtxt-slider-fade\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider-inner\" data-active-onhover=\"true\" data-active-onhover-options='{ \"triggers\": \".lqd-imgtxt-slider-nav a\", \"targets\": \".lqd-imgtxt-slider-images .lqd-imgtxt-slider-img\" }'>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider-images lqd-overlay z-index-1 pointer-events-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider-img elementor-repeater-item-7579641\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"w-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider-nav h4 d-inline-flex\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"reset-ul d-inline-flex flex-column align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"d-inline-flex elementor-repeater-item-7579641\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"lqd-imgtxt-slider-link d-block pos-rel z-index-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-text=\"PAIN Kick Zone\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>PAIN Kick Zone<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a7dae6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a7dae6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9579d47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9579d47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><em>As city dwellers who often work overtime and frequently perform repetitive motions, we are more susceptible to joint pain or sports injuries that can affect our quality of life. The Association\u2019s Health Care Professions Department is launching a regular monthly column and publishing short articles about self-care. Topics covered will include arthritis, joint pain and self-healing. For more detailed health-related information, please visit our website: <a href=\"https:\/\/hcp.ymca.org.hk\">hcp.ymca.org.hk<\/a> <\/em><em>or call <\/em><em>2783 3616<\/em><em>for inquiries.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b856a8f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b856a8f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a447f30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a447f30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Do You Keep Spraining Your Ankle? The Answer Might Be Right Beneath Your Feet!<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-163db67 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"163db67\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-564d40e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"564d40e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8eba19d elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"8eba19d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2937\" height=\"3525\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D&#039;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#039; viewBox%3D&#039;0 0  &#039;%2F%3E\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-38118 ld-lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u626d\u50b7\u8173\u8e1d.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u626d\u50b7\u8173\u8e1d.jpg 2937w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u626d\u50b7\u8173\u8e1d-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u626d\u50b7\u8173\u8e1d-853x1024.jpg 853w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u626d\u50b7\u8173\u8e1d-1280x1536.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ymca.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u626d\u50b7\u8173\u8e1d-1706x2048.jpg 1706w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2937px) 100vw, 2937px\" data-aspect=\"\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Calf Stretching Exercise<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0cdc6b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a0cdc6b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed3064d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed3064d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Frequent ankle sprains may be linked to the condition of your feet, especially if you have flat feet (pes planus). Flat feet occur when the arch of the foot collapses, causing the entire sole to contact the ground. Normally, the foot\u2019s medial arch helps distribute body weight and absorb shock while walking or running. When the arch is lower than normal, it can cause muscle imbalance, excessive ligament strain, and impaired proprioception (the body\u2019s sense of joint positioning), resulting in ankle instability.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Flat feet also lead to overpronation, where the foot rolls excessively inward. This misalignment stresses the ankle ligaments, particularly the deltoid ligament, weakening them over time and increasing the likelihood of ankle twists and sprains, especially during sports or walking on uneven terrain. Additionally, flat feet can weaken the fibularis muscles that stabilise the outer ankle, increasing lateral ankle instability.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">While some cases of flat feet are permanent, others can be managed effectively to lower the risk of ankle injuries.<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Orthotic Insoles: Custom or over-the-counter arch supports can improve foot alignment.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Strengthening Exercises: Toe curls, heel raises, and towel scrunches help build strength in the feet and ankles.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Stretching: Regular calf stretches improve flexibility and reduce strain.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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Channel<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f28fed e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8f28fed\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36ec01d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"36ec01d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AI0styEhgzg\">#YMCA Community Services | Peace Day 2025<\/a><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f8cc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"32f8cc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/AI0styEhgzg?si=H5RuwcGSoSUumgeH&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b9f83e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b9f83e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67747a1 elementor-position-right elementor-vertical-align-bottom elementor-position-right elementor-vertical-align-bottom elementor-widget 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