To celebrate “The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking”, the Healthy Life Education Centre under the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) organized the “Healthy Life Family Day” activity on July 16, which attracted over 660 participants.
Lasting from 2 pm to 6 pm, the activity was presided over by Wilson Hon Wai, vice president of IAS; Lucilia Hoi Va Pou, head of the Department of Prevention and Treatment of Problem Gambling and Drug Dependence; Chan Im Chan, assistant president of Sheng Kung Hui Choi Kou Middle School; Ip Mei Kun, coordinator of the S.K.H. Taipa Children & Youth Family Integrated Service Centre; Kwok Siu Yan, director of the Anti-Drug Volunteer Group; Chao Shun On, parent representative and his son, Chao Ho Fung.
The programme of the day included various activities such as game booths, multi-media interactive games, 3D photo shoots, health check, Harold photo studio, Harold name tags (specially designed for children), Illustrated Harold Books workshop and story theatre, etc. Through activities, the messages of combating drugs and a better understanding of the services provided by the Centre were given to the public. With a joint effort, they will strive to build a drug-free community.