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J.C.DISI e-Newsletter | 通訊
April 2024
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PolyU Jockey Club "Operation SoInno"
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“One From Hundred Thousand” Social Innovation Symposium Season 17: Making a Community-based Hong Kong: Experience and Experiment of the Community Making in Transitional Housing Projects
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The Season 17 Social Innovation Symposium, held on 27 April 2024, invited stakeholders from the government, academia, private organisations, and NGOs involved in operating transitional housing projects to jointly summarise the experiences and share the joys and challenges encountered throughout the process of community building in transitional housing. The event attracted nearly 200 participants. The following keynote speakers shared their insights on transitional housing and community making in Hong Kong.
- Mr Victor TAI Sheung-shing, JP (Under Secretary for Housing, Housing Bureau, HKSAR Government)
- LING Kar-kan, SBS (Director, Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation, PolyU)
- Dr Raymond TAM (Senior Lecturer, Department of Applied Social Sciences, PolyU)
Esteemed guests from NGOs and corporations were invited to participate in two roundtable discussions, which aimed to define "The Key to Successful Community Making" and explore the concept of "Public + Private Partnership + Community Collaboration."
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PolyU Jockey Club "Operation SoInno" Action Project
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Co-creation Workshop on Social Innovation Design of Trolleys for Cleaners
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The 3-day “Co-creation Workshop on Design of Trolleys for Cleaners” has successfully concluded. With the support of our strategic partners, “Ngau Tau Kok Caritas Centre” and “Hong Kong Food and Environmental Hygiene Department Staff Rights Union”, 33 students and participants from different disciplines such as design, rehabilitation sciences, social welfare, academia, construction, engineering, etc. engaged in observations and interactions with cleaners in the Kwun Tong community, which fostered their understanding and empathy.
Using design thinking toolkits, participants brainstormed ideas, created sketches, and collaborated to produce 4 trolley prototypes. A simple field test of these prototypes was conducted within the Poly U campus and the neighboring off-campus community.
The overwhelming public participation marks the beginning of an ongoing co-creation process, where different sectors will contribute to the co-design team led by social designer Mr Chan Ka Hing. The team will continue to implement and refine the trolley design concepts, taking into consideration the actual needs of cleaners. The ultimate goal is to alleviate their physical strain and ensure their work is safe and dignified.
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PolyU Jockey Club "Operation SoInno" Action Project
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Season 14: Carving Paths Together for Small Group Homes — Wrap-up Sharing
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J.C.DISI organised a sharing session to conclude Season 14: Carving Paths Together for Small Group Homes. Over 30 partners, including NGO operators, architects, designers, consultants, and government officials, joined us to celebrate our edge in social innovation for Small Group Homes. NGO operators also shared their challenges, identified bottlenecks, and highlighted inspiring opportunities for enhancing Residential Child Care Services.
Our upcoming reports will showcase transformative breakthroughs, such as trauma-informed interior design for emotional well-being, improved coordination with government departments, and a board game for effective communication, empowering children, particularly those with special needs. These innovative solutions have fostered a sense of ownership and active participation in decision-making processes.
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Reliving Highlights of Social Innovation Regional Forum 2023
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The recap video for the Social Innovation Regional Forum (SIRF) 2023 is now available online. Join us on a condensed journey as we revisit our exploration of the theme "Social and Technology Innovation to Shape Community Integration for All Ages."
From September to December 2023, our team participated in a booth exhibition at the annual China Charity Fair to share our cases about age-friendly communities, visited inspiring neighborhoods and facilities in Shenzhen, engaged in thematic discussions, showcased passionate start-ups, and concluded with a Main Forum. We hold fond memories of the connections we formed and the valuable knowledge we acquired. Watch the video and relive the experience with us!
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Techincal Report on the Deconstruction, Relocation and Reinstallation of MiC Modules in Nam Cheong 220 Transitional Housing Project
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To alleviate the issue of housing shortage and provide rapid and short-term accommodation, the government has planned to complete 84 transitional housing projects and provide over 21,000 housing units by 2024-25. Among these projects, 35 projects will be constructed using the Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) technology. Nam Cheong 220, which stands as Hong Kong's first modular social housing project, has been relocated to Wong Yue Tan in Tai Po since mid-2023, marking the beginning of its second life cycle.
In collaboration with the Construction Industry Council, J.C.DISI has been commissioned to conduct a study on the technical aspects of MiC disassembly, reusability, and relocation for Nam Cheong 220. The findings are compiled in a video, along with six technical recommendations, aimed at providing practical references for future relocatable housing initiatives.
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Safety Guidelines for Waste Pickers
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J.C.DISI has been dedicated to supporting the work of waste pickers. With the support of the Vera Ruttonjee Desai Charitable Fund, we collaborated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service - Hong Kong and Pickers' Platform of Mission To New Arrivals Limited to co-organise the project. Through this initiative, we donated dozens of recycling trolleys to waste pickers in the North District and Kowloon District, while also providing them with health and social services.
Recently, we partnered with the Hong Kong Art and Design Community to release a video on safety guidelines for waste pickers, covering topics such as correct trolley handling posture, road safety rules, appropriate clothing and equipment, and tips for preventing heatstroke.
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“CIC – See What I See” Luncheon
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In recent years, the government has intensified its efforts to promote the development of transitional housing and Light Public Housing in order to address the acute housing shortage problem. Prof. Ling Kar-kan, Director of J.C.DISI was invited by the Construction Industry Council (CIC) to deliver a speech at the “CIC – See What I See” Luncheon held on 23 April 2024. He shared his insights and recommendations from the findings of his research, titled “Study on Effective Transitional Housing Delivery in Hong Kong”, explored innovative cross-sector collaboration models to tackle future housing needs.
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Impact Sharing Series of “Furniture For Our Future” Project
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The “Furniture for Our Future” project has provided tailor-made ergonomic furniture sets to over 2,400 inadequately housed children aged between 4-16 since Fall 2022.
To offer a comprehensive evaluation of the project's impact and provide detailed insight into its background and mission, a series of six impact sharing videos has been produced. These videos feature stories from various beneficiary families, showcasing the significant transformations in their home and learning environment, as well as their health and well-being after receiving the furniture sets. The video series is now available for viewing on J.C.DISI's social media platforms and YouTube channel. Don't miss them!
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