Partnership

P.R.A.I.S.E (Project for Adaptation, Inclusion and Social Integration for Ethnic Minorities)

Date of issue: 2021-10-18

With the support by the Kadoorie Charitable Foundation, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) has launched P.R.A.I.S.E. (Project for Adaptation, Inclusion and Social Integration for Ethnic Minorities).

The PRAISE programme aims to take a long-term perspective to adopt an ownership EMpowerment approach which is bottom-up, people-centered, and family-based to create a generational change within the EM community and to facilitate their deeper engagement with essential parties in society such as school and hospital - for holistic integration.

PRAISE was launched in April 2021 and successfully concluded in 2024. Over the three-year implementation period, the project collaborated with partners, HKSKH Lady MacLehose Centre and the Yuen Long Town Hall, serving over 400 South Asian families and 1,000 ethnic minority individuals.

Publication & Useful resources

A Practical Guide for Cultivating Ethnic Inclusion in Talent Development

In this diverse Hong Kong society, we are daily witnesses to the collaborative spirit that brings together people from various ethnicities and backgrounds. As a city with a diverse population, we believe that ethnic inclusion is not just an idea but a practice, a collective effort, and a co-creation.

The birth of “A Practical Guide for Cultivating Ethnic Inclusion in Talent Development” is a milestone in our pursuit of an inclusive society. This Guide signifies the impactful outcomes from different perspectives united in a co-creation journey. This Guide will provide a practical reference resource, supporting employers in establishing a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace environment. At the same time, it also helps multicultural job seekers actively integrate into the Hong Kong job market, to develop their professional skills and career paths.

Finally, we hope that this Guide can serve as an inspiring and empowering tool to assist all friends from diverse ethnic backgrounds who strive to live and work in Hong Kong. Through concerted efforts and shared understanding, we endeavor to co-create an inclusive Hong Kong society where every dream and potential is within reach.

Promoting an Inclusive Workplace — For Employers

In this video, we showcase the importance of embracing multiculturalism in Hong Kong from the perspective of ethnically inclusive employers. With 620,000 ethnic minorities calling this city home, employers have a unique opportunity to create a diverse and inclusive environment.

From breaking language barriers to fostering cultural understanding, we explore practical steps to build an inclusive workplace to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) step by step, particularly the goal of reducing inequality and promoting social inclusion. By respecting cultural differences and encouraging open communication, we can strengthen employee collaboration and gain their support.

Let’s work together to build a vibrant multicultural society where every business and individual can thrive!

Promoting an Inclusive Workplace — For Employees

In this video, we explore the four stages of working in Hong Kong's mainstream workplace from the perspective of multicultural employees, offering a practical guide on how to build an inclusive work environment.

From enhancing skills and improving communication to building strong relationships and deepening collaboration, we believe that mutual cultural understanding and maintaining an open mindset are essential. By actively participating in community activities and sharing knowledge, multicultural employees can play a key role in creating a diverse and welcoming society.

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Pursuing Ethnicity's Ideals • Stories of Ethnic Minorities in HK

It's common to have classmates, friends, colleagues or neighbors from ethnic minority groups. Although society has developed a deeper understanding of multiculturalism in recent years, ethnic minority still face numerous challenges in integrating into local culture and advancing their careers. Understanding their stories is a crucial step towards promoting social inclusion. Whether in neighborhood relationships, entering the workplace or pursuing ethnicity’s ideals, these Stories in Hong Kong are filled with passion and resilience, reflecting the progress of social inclusion in Hong Kong.

Let’s pursuing Ethnicity's Ideals together, listen their stories in Hong Kong !　

Dream Big Make Change

More than 60 youth leaders and 60 model families are wholeheartedly committed to becoming "Change agents". Their mission is to bring about positive transformations for communities, ethnic groups, and the entirety of Hong Kong. These ethnic minority individuals possess dreams and aspirations, regarding Hong Kong as their home and themselves as integral members of the city. Why not join forces with them in driving change? Let's come together "Dream Big Make Change"!

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I can do it, You can do it, We can do it!

“I really love this job! In fact, we are capable of doing any job”

They are considered minority groups because of ethnicity and lesser population in Hong Kong. However, they also have talents and dreams like all of us.

Over 30 young talents with multicultural backgrounds participated in the “Professional Traineeship Programme for Ethnic Minorities” initiated by HKCSS with the support from The Government’s Anti-Epidemic Fund. They have completed their 1-year traineeship successfully in the business and social service sectors on 31 August 2023. The programme would not have been a success without unfailing participation of the young talents and the support from all the participating organisations. In addition to providing job opportunities, they actively foster an inclusive work environment, let the youth feel being accepted and unleash their potential.

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