Under the "Smart Silver" programme, implementing organisations continue to help elders integrate into smart living through different means, enabling them to gain a sense of fulfillment from it.

The programme regularly offers various types of digital training courses, teaching elders to master digital technology. At the same time, community-based help desks have been established across all 18 districts in Hong Kong to provide regular and location-based technical support for the elders. The programme also continues to expand its collaboration network by partnering with local organisations and professional groups to jointly promote digital inclusion for elders.

One of the implementing organisations recently held a community event to honour over 150 outstanding elders and youth volunteers for their contributions to promoting digital inclusion. Meanwhile, other implementing organisations took the opportunity of the special festivals to further promote the programme within the community, celebrating the National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival with the participants.

Furthermore, representatives of the programme continue to attend District Council meetings of different regions to promote the programme, hoping to leverage the power of the District Council to raise awareness among elders about the convenience brought by technology, thereby enhancing their quality of life and sense of happiness.

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The social enterprise "Eczema School", announced significant results for its "21-Day Eczema Transformation Program". With funding support from the SIE Fund, this innovative project will be extended to low-income families, particularly those grassroots patients whose symptoms are aggravated by poor living environments.

The programme features an interdisciplinary team of pharmacists and nutritionists who provide patients with comprehensive therapeutic education. Through professional guidance and dietary advice, they create personalised follow-up plans to help improve patients' lifestyle habits and enhance their quality of life.

The project also organises seminars, workshops, and sharing sessions to help patients master eczema management techniques. Eligible participants may receive free consultations, personalised plans, or fee reductions. The founder aims to alleviate the financial burden on patients and reduce pressure on the public healthcare system.
 

Ming Pao〈無障礙牙診 為弱勢顧齒更顧心 惠癌病人輪椅者 特設治療室助SEN童適應〉 (Chinese only)
Ming Pao〈癌康復者牙患複雜 私醫未必上心〉 (Chinese only)

In support of the government's "Targeted Poverty Alleviation" strategy, the innovative programme "Impact Incubator" funded by the SIE Fund focuses on the most concerned poverty issues and the needs of the underprivileged. It aims to support innovative projects to continuously develop and create deeper and more extensive social impacts.

"Impact Incubator" is now inviting funding applications from scale-up, growing and start-up projects.