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2017 Hong Kong Altruism Index Release

13 Jun 2018

 

The HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention (the Centre) of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is holding a press conference on June 19 (Tuesday) to present its latest research results on altruism and well-being.

The Centre established the Altruism Index for Hong Kong and first released the results in 2014. Much attention from the public was gained. Subsequently, territory-wide telephone panel surveys were conducted in 2016 and 2017. Professor Paul YIP Siu-fai, Director of the Centre, will present the latest findings on the Altruism and Well-being research project at the conference. A volunteer will also share personal experiences in helping others. The project is funded by Chow Tai Fook Charity Foundation for the promotion of altruism in the community.

Details of the press conference are as follows:
Date:      June 19, 2018 (Tuesday)
Time:      3:00 pm (Media registration starts at 2:45 pm)
Venue:  CPD-2.37, 2/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong (Direction enclosed)
Language: Cantonese (English is available for the Q&A session)

Program:
3:00 – 3:20     Professor Yip to announce the recent research findings on Altruism Index
3:20 – 3:30     Experience sharing by guest
3:30 – 3:45     Q&A session

About HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention (CSRP), HKU
Founded in 2002, the CSRP has been promoting the use of Public Health Approach in tackling suicide problems in Hong Kong. The CSRP has established its reputation in suicide research and prevention worldwide and extended its research scope to well-being of individuals as well as the whole society. The CSRP believes in that empirical research would optimize practices and ultimately contribute to the improvement of a society.

About Chow Tai Fook Charity Foundation
Chow Tai Fook Charity Foundation (“CTFCF”) is a private family foundation founded by Dr. Cheng Yu-tung and his family members in 2012. CTFCF has actively supported charitable causes through partnering and grant-making to different non-profit making organisations, to provide opportunities and resources to the underprivileged, to empower individuals and to promote sustainable community development. CTFCF funds a range of projects including Education and Training, Mental Wellness, Community Services, Health Care and Ageing Innovation. In recent years, CTFCF has been collaborating with NGOs, academic institutions and other family charitable foundations for a range of projects to provide immediate, ongoing assistance to the people in need.

For media enquiries, please call Mr. Rickey YAU at (Tel) 2831 5232, or send an email to csrp@hku.hk.