The Agency for Volunteer Service (AVS) was established in 1970 as a non-profit charitable organization, dedicated to promoting volunteer participation and providing value-added and quality volunteer services. Funding is sourced from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the Community Chest of Hong Kong, the Charities Trust Fund of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and donations from various sectors.
AVS has been approved by the Social Welfare Department to hold the territory-wide Flag Day on July 12, 2025. The funds raised will be used to promote volunteer services. Additionally, AVS has received a grant from the Home Affairs and Youth Bureau to produce a national security education promotional video to enhance public awareness of national security.
The Joyful (Mental Health) Foundation ('JMHF Hong Kong') is a non-profit charitable organization established in 2004 by Ms. Lam Kin Ming, a recovered depression and anxiety patient, along with a group of dedicated volunteers. The organization is dedicated to promoting knowledge about emotional disorders, reducing misunderstandings and discrimination, and providing support services for patients and their families. As a non-governmental and non-subsidized organization, it relies on fundraising and donations to cover its expenses. Through various educational activities, it aims to raise public awareness about mental health and provide information, referral services, and counseling for those in need.
We're Mind, the mental health charity. We're here to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone. We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. Mind is a UK-based charity that provides advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem. It advocates for better mental health services and works to reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues.
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