Carol （親切主席丘璟珊女士）、

Mabel （親切總監盧美寶女士）、

Grace（香港社會服務聯會行政總裁陳文宜女士）、

各位嘉賓、各位親切的朋友、家長、同學：

大家好！今天很高興出席親切的紀念晚宴，與各位一起慶祝親切45週年這個大日子。首先，我要感謝在座各位的慷慨支持，讓不同背景、不同能力的兒童和青少年，都能夠得到平等的對待，並透過參與不同活動培養他們的能力和建立自信。相信大家剛才已經親身體驗了他們協力籌辦的互動攤位遊戲，稍後我們亦將有機會欣賞這些兒童和青少年的創意和才藝表演，這正正體現了親切透過教育、接觸和體驗，讓所有年青人平等參與社會和擴大生活網絡的目標。

45年來，親切透過不同的活動，推動社會共融，也見證了香港兒童福祉的改善和社會的進步。親切成立初期，主要服務基層兒童，慢慢將服務對象擴展至少數族裔以及不同能力的兒童，每年受惠的人數眾多，我相信當年參與活動的孩子，如今已經是社會的中流砥柱，而今天的受惠者，在大家的支持下，也必定能夠自信走出自己的人生，在未來綻放光芒。

時至今日，親切的足跡已經遍佈社區每個角落，今年先後舉辦了龍舟賽、健球社區嘉年華、青少年共融大使訓練計劃的結業禮、共融地圖流動車走訪社區等形形色色的體驗活動。這些活動凝聚了不同背景的年輕一代，讓他們吸收新的知識和培育新的技能，以裝備他們將來於社會不同崗位發揮才能；另一方面，這些活動亦強調走入社區，接觸大眾，讓街坊鄰里也能夠參與其中，從而更深入認識不同需要的年青人，透過更密切的交流，逐步消除偏見和歧視，把共融的種子，埋在社區每個角落。

平機會和親切多年來始終同行，因為我們共享同一個願景，就是希望建立一個真正共融的社會，讓每名兒童和青少年都能夠擁有平等機會，參與社會，免受歧視。追求平等共融需要各界的團結合作，平機會期望日後繼續與親切以及在座各位共同努力，透過實際行動和倡議，推動不同背景、不同年齡人士平等參與社會，締造一個真正和諧共融的社會。最後，我祝願親切在未來的工作更上一層樓，培育更多共融下一代。多謝！

I would now like to say a few words in English.

Over the past 45 years, TREATS has been at the forefront of expanding opportunities for children and young people of all backgrounds in Hong Kong and championing their interests. From serving children coming from grassroot families in its early years to promoting the inclusion of young people with special educational needs and those from diverse ethnic backgrounds, the breadth and depth of the work the organisation has done in the past 45 years is truly astonishing.

If I had to choose one word to encapsulate the impact of TREATS within our community and across Hong Kong society, it would be “kaleidoscopic”. In the field of sports, they were the first to introduce inclusive Kin Ball and sailing competitions in Hong Kong, while also expanding opportunities for young people of diverse abilities to experience the joy and excitement of different sports, such as rugby and dragon boat. Through professional training and various initiatives for students of all ages, they have made invaluable contributions to creating inclusive learning environments. Their work placement and mentorship programmes have also helped young people from diverse backgrounds gain self-confidence and find their paths as they enter employment. Just like a kaleidoscope, these initiatives have not only empowered many young people to shine individually, but also allowed the public to see their unique talents and skills, fostering a more vibrant and inclusive community.

It’s been a privilege for the EOC to be able to partner with TREATS over the years to advance the social inclusion of young people from diverse backgrounds. We look forward to continuing to work with the team to expand equal opportunities for the next generation. Congratulations once again on reaching this incredible milestone!