Organization: TREATS
Introduction: TREATS established since 1979 and is a registered charitable organization inHong Kong with the vision of giving every child the chance to live and participate in an accepting and integrated society, and a member of Community Chest of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service.
TREATS use the unique medium of experiential learning, games and variety of activities to bring together children, youth and families from varying backgrounds and with differing abilities, provide them opportunities for equal participation and interaction, learning appreciationand acceptance of one another developing personal and social skills.In 2010/2011, TREATS served over 100,000 people from different background including those with mental, physical, emotional or social disabilities, and also children and youth with learning difficulties.
Year of Establishment: 1979
Leading Campaigns: TREATS provide essential social inclusion services for all children in Hong Kong. Our key campaigns are Integration Education Programme for schools (from pre-school to secondary school), “Experience Integration! Outdoor Integrated Program”, “Integrated Youth Ambassadors Scheme”, “Integration for ALL! Community Exploration Program”, Parents Training & Workshop, etc.
Service:
All children, youth and families, especially those :
•with mental, physical, emotional and social challenges,
•with multiple challenges and learning disabilities
•new arrivals and ethnic minorities
•from single parent families
•from family living in poverty
Region: Hong Kong
Source: TREATS’s website / facebook