Home Affairs Department

The Home Affairs Department (HAD) is a key government department in Hong Kong under the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau. It serves as the primary bridge between the government and the community, focusing on district-level governance and social harmony. Core Mission & Functions District Governance: Enhancing communication between the government and the public through the 18 District Offices. Community Building: Fostering a "caring and harmonious community" by supporting local activities, minor works projects, and the work of District Councils and "Care Teams." Social Enterprise Development: A major pillar of their work is promoting the SE sector. They don't just provide funding; they also handle publicity and marketing (e.g., the "SE Tree Mark" and the mascot "Bloomy The Tree") to help the public identify and support social businesses. Support for Vulnerable Groups: They coordinate support services for new arrivals, ethnic minorities, and the socially disadvantaged to help them integrate into the community.

Type of funder: Government