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The Providence Foundation’s ongoing Elderly 「老」吾老 — 悟宿基金會長者探訪服務
Home Visit Programme
A generous donation from Providence Foundation Limited 過去四年，城青優權計劃獲悟宿基金會
for the City-Youth Empowerment Project has allowed 慷慨捐款支持，推行「老」吾老 — 悟宿
the ongoing Elderly Home Visit Programme to continue 基金會長者探訪服務，經培訓的學生義工
for the fourth consecutive year. The programme trains 透過定期家訪及戶外活動，幫助缺乏家庭
student volunteers to serve the hidden elderly who lack 照顧及社區支援的獨居長者重建與社區的
family care and community support through regular 聯繫，並為長者們提供寶貴資源，改善
home visits and outdoor activities to establish long-term 生活。城大鼓勵學生透過參與義務工作
relationships. The funding enables the volunteers to 進行學習和提升公民意識，並將服務經驗
organise regular gatherings to fulfil the social needs of
與學術知識結合，促進社區健康發展。
the elderly and provides crucial resources to address their
various everyday needs. Providing these services also helps
enhance the students’ understanding of social issues and
civic commitment. They can apply what they learn from
the training to communication with the elderly for the
betterment of the community.
City University of Hong Kong Foundation 香港城市大學基金

“Today’s achievements are the seeds of yesterday’s efforts. CityU continues to
flourish and grow as we travel down the road to success, thanks to the hard work
of its staff, students, alumni and supporters. We will continue to uphold the spirit
of innovation and nurture the leaders of tomorrow.”
「今天的成就是昨天撒下的種子。城大能夠昂然踏上成功大道，實有賴全校師生、
校友及各界友好齊心協力。我們將繼續秉持創新精神，竭盡所能，攜手培育明日的
領袖。」
Mr James Liu Ying-yin
Member of Board of Governors, CityU Foundation
廖英賢先生
城大基金理事會成員
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