From August 25 to 28, the Advanced Seminar on Social Work and Social Organization Management in Hong Kong, organized by the School of Sociology and Humanities of Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics, was held successfully. Through university visits, theoretical learning, institutional research and cultural experiences, all teachers and students explored Hong Kong's experience in social work and social organization management, bringing the seminar to a fruitful conclusion.
On August 25, the seminar kicked off with a visit to the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Guided by Ms. Lin, participants toured the campus—from the iconic Main Building to the Alumni Wall—gaining a deep understanding of HKU's century-old history and the essence of its motto "Sapientia et Virtus" (Wisdom and Virtue). After the campus tour, the focus shifted to HKU's Faculty of Social Sciences, where in-depth discussions were held on achievements and typical cases in social organization research, community governance innovation and other related fields. Later, they enjoyed lunch at the campus canteen, deepening their insights into Hong Kong's higher education in a relaxed and casual atmosphere.
（Fig.1 The University of Hong Kong）
The second day of the seminar, August 26, centered on the field of social welfare. In the morning, The Honorable Mr. Li shared his profound insights on "Essential Competencies and Skills for Social Organization Leaders" based on his rich practical experience. He clearly distinguished the concepts of "leaders" and "leadership", and the session was filled with lively interactions between the speaker and participants. In the afternoon, the group first visited "Tai Kwun"—a cultural landmark transformed from a century-old police station and prison—experiencing the innovative ideas and careful design behind the conversion of historic buildings into vibrant cultural spaces.
（Fig.2 Group photo with Mr. Li）
Afterward, they visited the Ebenezer School & Home for the Visually Impaired. Dr.Yu shared valuable experiences in balancing "philanthropic mission with sustainable development". Additionally, a tour of the school's VR rehabilitation training room and digital teaching area offered participants a first-hand look at the innovative "technology + compassion" service model applied in disability care.
（Fig.3 The Ebenezer School & Home for the Visually Impaired）
On August 27, the seminar shifted its focus to community organizations and elderly care services, allowing participants to dive deeper into frontline social work scenarios. In the morning, Mr. Huang—a recipient of Hong Kong's Medal of Honor—delivered a lecture titled "The Role of Community Organizations in Hong Kong's Social Work". He systematically reviewed the development course of Hong Kong's social organizations and highlighted the practical effectiveness of the "Community Living Room" model in community service. After the lecture, Mr. Huang led the group to visit the community living room facilities under Lok Kwan Social Service, enabling participants to witness the operation of community service platforms firsthand.
（Fig.4 Group photo with Mr. Huang）
In the afternoon, the group visited the H.K.S.K.H. Li Ka Shing Care and Attention Home for the Elderly. There, they learned about Hong Kong's elderly care service system characterized by "integrated medical and elderly care with community support", and toured the home's residential areas and rehabilitation spaces to understand the collaborative work mechanism of interdisciplinary teams in elderly care services.
（Fig.5 H.K.S.K.H. Li Ka Shing Care and Attention Home for the Elderly）
August 28 marked the final day of the seminar, with a tightly arranged yet rewarding schedule. In the morning, participants visited the BGCA Jockey Club Tseung Kwan O Integrated Youth Service Centre to study the full-chain operation model of youth social services, including service design, implementation and evaluation.
（Fig.6 BGCA Jockey Club Tseung Kwan O Integrated Youth Service Centre）
In the afternoon, they headed to the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where they attended presentations on "China and Global Development Networks" and learned about the postgraduate programs (Master's and PhD) in related fields. Following the academic exchanges, a closing ceremony was held, featuring speeches by leaders from both sides, the presentation of completion certificates to participants and a group photo session, bringing the seminar to a formal and successful close. In the evening, participants visited Hong Kong landmarks such as the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the Avenue of Stars. Against the stunning night view of Victoria Harbour, they experienced the unique charm of Hong Kong's culture—a harmonious blend of Chinese traditions and Western influences. This multi-dimensional arrangement ensured the seminar achieved the dual goals of "professional development combine cultural experience".
（Fig.7 Closing Ceremony）
Participants expressed that they would integrate the valuable experience gained from Hong Kong in social organization management and social service innovation into their future work and practice. They aim to inject new ideas and methods into the development of social work on the Chinese mainland, contributing to the further advancement of the mainland's social work cause.
