HKSAR Government District Officers continue study programme on district governance

Empowering hksar government district officers through ongoing district governance study programme

The delegation of the District Officers (DOs) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)Government continued its study programme in Beijing on district governance today (April 18). The delegation is led by the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak, and was received by the Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Mr Wang Linggui in the afternoon.

Mr Wang met with the members of the delegation. He said that the HKSAR Government completed the enactment of legislation on Article 23 of the Basic Law laying down the foundation for a more stable development of the society and leading Hong Kong to acquire new development opportunities. He encouraged members of the delegation to continue placing people first, keep up the good district works with diligence and responsibility, and fully support the administration of the HKSAR Government in accordance with the law and enhance the efficacy of district governance.

Miss Mak outlined to Mr Wang the objectives and desired learning outcomes of the study programme. She said this was the first time that the HKSAR Government arranged for all DOs to study at the National Academy of Governance (NAG) after improving district governance. At this important phase of advancing from stability to prosperity, it is of paramount significance for the DOs of the HKSAR Government to receive training at the NAG, which enables them to better understand the background theories of grassroots governance, and to raise the implementation of district works to a higher level.

This morning, the delegation received a lecture on Xi Jinping’s Philosophy on Grassroots Governance, delivered by the Vice President of the NAG, Mr Gong Weibin. The delegation also visited the Museum of the Communist Party of China, obtaining a deeper understanding of the 100-year history of the Communist Party of China.

The delegation will continue its study programme in Beijing tomorrow morning (April 19) and depart for Zhejiang Province for a duty visit in the afternoon.

HKSAR Government District Officers continue study programme on district governance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKSAR Government District Officers continue study programme on district governance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKSAR Government District Officers continue study programme on district governance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKSAR Government District Officers continue study programme on district governance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKSAR Government District Officers continue study programme on district governance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Empowering young people: find support and healing at drug treatment centers

The Government has been working hand in hand with the anti-drug sector in the fight against drugs along a multipronged strategy. Apart from preventive education and publicity, drug treatment and rehabilitation is also an essential part of this strategy. For young people addicted to drugs, it is critical that support services can be provided to them at an early stage. The 10th Three-year Plan on Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Services in Hong Kong (2024-2026)promulgated by the Narcotics Division (ND) of the Security Bureau in March this year also acknowledges its importance.

Voluntary residential drug treatment is the backbone of local drug treatment and rehabilitation services. In Hong Kong, there are a number of drug treatment and rehabilitation centres (DTRCs) operating with Government subvention or on a self-financing basis to cater for the needs of drug abusers from different backgrounds. Amongst them, many have years of experience in serving young drug abusers. At the 35th anniversary celebration cum open day of the Christian New Being Fellowship today (May 1), the Commissioner for Narcotics, Mr Kesson Lee, expressed appreciation for the organisation's dedication and commitment to serving young people with drug abuse or addiction problems and those at risk by offering a diverse range of training programmes with a view to equipping the young people for reintegration into society. Nowadays, there are many organisations serving at-risk young people and some even engage registered teachers and professional social workers to deliver training programmes and counselling services. They have been assisting the young people in life planning and making referrals for their further education. The list of the DTRCs can be found on the ND's website (www.nd.gov.hk/en/6-1-2.html).

Over the years, many DTRCs have been toiling unheralded and having success in helping young people overcome drug addiction, and reintegrating them into society to make contributions. The ND encourages members of the public to know more about the work of the DTRCs either online or through their open days. The ND also appeals to the public to encourage people struggling with drug problems, especially young people who are at risk, to seek help early. They can send a message to 98186186 through instant messaging platforms of WhatsApp and WeChat, or call the 24-hour hotline 186186, where professional social workers will provide assistance and refer them to services that best suit their needs and circumstances.

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