The EOC has officially announced the launch of the 2023/24 Racially Friendly Campus Recognition Scheme for Schools. This initiative aims to encourage schools to promote racial inclusion among their students by organising student activities and publicity campaigns.

Following the inaugural success, the second edition of the Scheme will run for an extended period, starting from September 2023 and culminating in April 2024. It will also cover a wider scope to encompass a broader range of activities that foster the inclusion of individuals of different regional cultures and places of origins, such as new immigrants, residents and non-residents from Mainland China.

EOC Chairperson Mr Ricky CHU Man-kin said, “During last school year, over 60 local schools participated in the Scheme. The response we received both in terms of the number of participating schools, as well as the variety of initiatives they undertook, clearly shows the importance of racial equality and inclusion for both educators and students. We strongly believe that combating biases and prejudices should begin from a young age as values of fairness, equality and inclusion are crucial to the wellbeing of young people.”

“Schools and teachers have the responsibility to pass on positive values and principles to their students, which they will carry through into their adulthood. We look forward to joining hands with more schools to nurture fair-minded, culturally aware and inclusive future citizens.”

• Read the press release
• View the leaflet
• Fill in the registration form to participate in the scheme