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Society for Community Organisation

(香港社區組織協會)

香港社區組織協會

The latest news and top stories on Society for Community Organisation (SoCO). A Hong Kong-based non-profit organisation, SoCO was founded in 1971 to champion human rights and social justice. It is dedicated to empowering underprivileged communities, advocating for equal opportunities and a fairer society. SoCO’s main activities include community organisation, civic education, providing direct social services and improving housing conditions for marginalised groups.

Chief Executive John Lee speaks to a pupil during a school visit. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges to expand after-school care for low-income families

City leader says decision prompted by positive feedback from families who vouch that scheme gives them peace of mind to pursue careers.

4 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM

Hong Kong society

Warning over mould and infections as Hong Kong set for more damp days

26 Mar 2026 - 8:51AM

Hong Kong housing

Are new Hong Kong subdivided flat standards triggering a wave of evictions?

1 Mar 2026 - 1:39PMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong budget 2026-27: ‘sweeteners’ for grass roots or the middle class?

Debate grows in the wake of finance chief’s projection that city will achieve early operating account surplus after three-year deficit.

21 Feb 2026 - 8:38AM

People at a pedestrian crossing in Central. How will the coming budget benefit ordinary Hongkongers? Photo: Karma Lo

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Medical Council to set time frame for sorting complaints under proposed shake-up

Proposed measures follow ombudsman slamming watchdog for excessively lengthy complaint-handling process.

6 Feb 2026 - 11:49PM

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong urged to boost support for at-risk elderly across all social classes

Calls by analysts for expanded support follow arrest of elderly woman who allegedly killed husband before attempting suicide.

23 Jan 2026 - 11:21PM

Hong Kong society

As cold spell grips Hong Kong, homeless shun shelters that ‘feel like prison’

Some street sleepers brave the elements at popular park in Sham Shui Po, others take refuge in underpass near cultural centre in Tsim Sha Tsui.

22 Jan 2026 - 6:02PM

Henry Lai has a wooden board next to his bed to guard against the bitter wind. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong parents of special needs children fear abuse claims under new law

As the new mandatory reporting law takes effect, parents already under ‘tremendous pressure’ plead for greater understanding and support.

21 Jan 2026 - 12:14AM

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong flags 1,600 at-risk elderly households, but experts say more unaccounted

Social welfare lawmaker says the number identified fails to reflect risk status of over 500,000 elderly people living alone or in pairs.

17 Jan 2026 - 11:21PM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Low-income patients call for more help as steeper Hong Kong hospital fees loom

From January 1, patients will need to pay more for certain services, and while safety net will also be widened, some people have fallen through the cracks.

31 Dec 2025 - 11:19AM

Public hospital fee increases come into effect on January 1. Photo: Sun Yeung

Hong Kong

On This Day | ‘Disastrous’: Hong Kong eyes demolishing housing blocks in 1985 – SCMP archive

On November 21, 1985, Housing Authority issued plan that aimed to evacuate 17,000 families over four years in infamous ‘26 blocks scandal’.

21 Nov 2025 - 10:30AM

Lydia Dunn (third from right) leading other Executive and Legislative Councillors to inspect the sub-standard housing blocks in Kwai Fong Estate on November 23, 1985. Photo: SCMP

John Lee policy address 2025

Hong Kong’s economy is growing, but why are some sectors still hurting?

Ahead of policy address, experts urge the government to support sectors and residents left behind despite the city’s recent growth figures.

9 Sep 2025 - 10:17AM

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong to review public housing workflow after mother, son suicide case

Pair reportedly suffered from mental illnesses and were facing eviction before committing suicide.

8 Sep 2025 - 9:21PM

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong must ensure its elderly age with dignity and care

As the main provider of housing for the elderly, the government must set a benchmark for residential flat developments to fight isolation.

24 Aug 2025 - 7:15AM

A senior in Sham Shui Po watches a live broadcast of Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu delivering his third policy address, on October 16, 2024. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong children in cramped flats have poorer mental health: survey

Feelings of depression, anxiety and stress worse for those who say they lack play and study areas at home, while academic performance also affected.

7 Jul 2025 - 7:15PMvideocam

The first phase of the three-year study ran from June 2023 to August 2024 and covered 1,032 children aged 9 to 12. Photo: Eugene Lee

Society for Community Organisation

(香港社區組織協會)

Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges to expand after-school care for low-income families

City leader says decision prompted by positive feedback from families who vouch that scheme gives them peace of mind to pursue careers.

Warning over mould and infections as Hong Kong set for more damp days

Are new Hong Kong subdivided flat standards triggering a wave of evictions?

Hong Kong budget 2026-27: ‘sweeteners’ for grass roots or the middle class?

Debate grows in the wake of finance chief’s projection that city will achieve early operating account surplus after three-year deficit.

Medical Council to set time frame for sorting complaints under proposed shake-up

Proposed measures follow ombudsman slamming watchdog for excessively lengthy complaint-handling process.

Hong Kong urged to boost support for at-risk elderly across all social classes

Calls by analysts for expanded support follow arrest of elderly woman who allegedly killed husband before attempting suicide.

As cold spell grips Hong Kong, homeless shun shelters that ‘feel like prison’

Some street sleepers brave the elements at popular park in Sham Shui Po, others take refuge in underpass near cultural centre in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Hong Kong parents of special needs children fear abuse claims under new law

As the new mandatory reporting law takes effect, parents already under ‘tremendous pressure’ plead for greater understanding and support.

Hong Kong flags 1,600 at-risk elderly households, but experts say more unaccounted

Social welfare lawmaker says the number identified fails to reflect risk status of over 500,000 elderly people living alone or in pairs.

Low-income patients call for more help as steeper Hong Kong hospital fees loom

From January 1, patients will need to pay more for certain services, and while safety net will also be widened, some people have fallen through the cracks.

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}On This Day | ‘Disastrous’: Hong Kong eyes demolishing housing blocks in 1985 – SCMP archive

On November 21, 1985, Housing Authority issued plan that aimed to evacuate 17,000 families over four years in infamous ‘26 blocks scandal’.

Hong Kong’s economy is growing, but why are some sectors still hurting?

Ahead of policy address, experts urge the government to support sectors and residents left behind despite the city’s recent growth figures.

Hong Kong to review public housing workflow after mother, son suicide case

Pair reportedly suffered from mental illnesses and were facing eviction before committing suicide.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | Hong Kong must ensure its elderly age with dignity and care

As the main provider of housing for the elderly, the government must set a benchmark for residential flat developments to fight isolation.

Hong Kong children in cramped flats have poorer mental health: survey

Feelings of depression, anxiety and stress worse for those who say they lack play and study areas at home, while academic performance also affected.

On This Day | ‘Disastrous’: Hong Kong eyes demolishing housing blocks in 1985 – SCMP archive

Editorial | Hong Kong must ensure its elderly age with dignity and care