NGO Expert Series | Ep3: How Can We Better Care For Caregivers in Hong Kong?

Why It Matters

With an aging population and constrained living environments, Hong Kong faces acute caregiver burdens; data‑driven, localized solutions and public‑private collaboration are essential to build effective, scalable long‑term care.

Summary

Speakers argue Hong Kong needs locally designed caregiver programs because foreign models don’t fit the city’s cramped housing and unique care needs. They urge NGOs and foundations to collect localized data to translate pilot methods into long‑term policy. The government has made strides by linking cross‑departmental data and promoting in‑home tech such as fall‑prevention and monitoring systems. However, sustainable caregiver support will require coordinated efforts among government, NGOs, funders and communities rather than reliance on government alone.

Original Description

In our latest NGO Expert Series, we explore a crucial question: how can we better support #caregivers in Hong Kong?

While examples from around the world offer valuable inspiration, caregiving needs are deeply shaped by local realities and circumstances.

Dicky Chow, Assistant Research Director at @OHKFL 團結香港基金 Our Hong Kong Foundation, highlights how local NGOs, foundations and the HKSAR Government each play critical roles in understanding community needs and co-creating solutions—translating on-the-ground insights into practical actions and effective policies.

#HKEXFoundation #CareforCaregivers

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