「STORY in the CITY」Volunteer Training Program (Wong Tai Sin District)

    education and learning, low-income families, Grant for Good

    Providing storytelling training and job matching opportunities for women child carers to re-enter workforce and generate income

     

     

    This venture aims to address the issues of skill erosion, diminished confidence, and social isolation faced by underprivileged women in Wong Tai Sin who have left the workforce for childcare responsibilities.

    By leveraging picture book storytelling training and practical experience through paid and voluntary community service, participants rebuild their capabilities.


    Name of Organisation

    Story Life Charity Organization (Hong Kong) Limited

    Approved Funding Amount

    HK$295,200

    Funding Period (Status)

    1 year (Active)

    Expected Impact

    • Organise 15 family-based storytelling training sessions for 100 parents and 150 children
    • Organise 15 school storybook workshops delivered by trained parents for 500 students
    • Organise 50 physical and online community volunteer activities
    • Provide 24 career transition support sessions to prepare participants for freelance work

    Milestones/Progress

    (To be updated when available)

    Website

    https://storylife.org.hk/

    https://www.instagram.com/storylife.hk/

    https://www.facebook.com/storylife.hk/