Hong Kong Observatory awarded the Caring Organisation Again

22 March 2010

The Hong Kong Observatory has once again been awarded the "Caring Organisation" under the "Caring Organisation Scheme 2009/10". This is the fifth consecutive year that the Observatory receives the award. The "Caring Organisation Scheme" is organised by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service. It aims to draw together voluntary efforts, encourage mutual care, cultivate positive relationship, facilitate integration of marginal groups and minimize social distress through promotion of direct involvement from government departments, statutory organisations, professional bodies, education institutes, etc. with a view to building caring community spirit and cultivating corporate citizenship. The Hong Kong Observatory is awarded the "Caring Organisation" in recognition of its achievements in supporting and providing assistance to employee volunteering through the HKO Volunteers, encouraging donation in cash or in kind to social service organisations, sharing business expertise with organisations, offering employment and vocational training opportunities to vulnerable groups, providing a family-friendly environment for employees through a series of family-oriented policies and activities, and promoting awareness and initiatives on environmental protection.