e-Bulletin December 2024
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The four-day Support, Appreciate, Learn/Listen, Transfer (SALT) workshop was held from November 4 to 7, 2024, with a total of 30 participants from various local NGOs such as Christian Action, Christian Family Service Centre, Haven of Hope Christian Service, Health In Action, Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, Hong Kong Red Cross, OXFAM, Pathfinders, PharmCare, The Salvation Army, and United Christian Nethersole Community Health Service.
The workshop empowered frontline NGO staff in Hong Kong to leverage community strengths in addressing challenges, prioritising people-centric approaches to health concerns, expand networks within the community health sector, and tackle health determinants and disparities. Led by experts including Ms Marlou de Rouw, Board Member of the Constellation; Dr Rapeepun Jommaroeng, Instructor from the Mahidol University in Thailand; Dr Nason Tan, Senior Lecturer from our School, and other faculty from the University of Hong Kong, participants learnt about the Support, Appreciate, Learn/Listen, Transfer (SALT) and Community Life Competence Process (CLCP) methodologies, which were proven to drive positive changes globally. By adopting the SALT-CLCP approach, participants were equipped to facilitate community-driven solutions for various health issues in their line of work.
The workshop encouraged participants to become change-makers by fostering connections in their communities, promoting health ownership among individuals, supporting dignified aging, and implementing green initiatives. Through this transformative experience, participants gained practical skills in community engagement, facilitation, and action planning, while also joined a network of like-minded professionals and champions committed to enhancing community health in Hong Kong and beyond.
