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Children and families enjoy cruise travel to celebrate 10th Anniversary of Child Development Fund

                                         

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, officiated at the Child Development Fund (CDF) 10th Anniversary Signature Programme "Dream Cruises" Set Sail Ceremony in Kai Tak Cruise Terminal this morning (April 15), before some 150 grass-root children and their families set off a one-day cruise journey to Nansha, Guangzhou.

The complimentary cruise tour engaged 83 participants in the CDF projects as well as their family members and mentors from six CDF project operators. They would be offered the special arrangement to tour around operations of a cruise ship and learn about the work of cruise staff during the trip, while having the opportunity to enjoy family time with refreshments and recreational activities onboard, before disembarking in Nansha this evening.

The programme is a prelude to the CDF's 10th anniversary celebrations. The aims of CDF are to broaden children's horizons, enhance their abilities and personal qualities, and enrich their social experience to nurture their personal development.

The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Dr Law Chi-kwong, and the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare and Chairman of the Steering Committee on the CDF, Ms Chang King-yiu, also officiated at the ceremony.

Since its establishment in 2008, the CDF has been providing grass-root youths with appropriate guidance, widening their exposure and planning for future. So far, six batches of CDF projects operated by non-governmental organisations as well as four batches of school-based projects operated by schools have been rolled out, benefiting over 14 000 underprivileged youths.

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, speaks at the Child Development Fund 10th Anniversary Signature Programme “Dream Cruises” Set Sail Ceremony today on April 15, 2018. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, speaks at the Child Development Fund 10th Anniversary Signature Programme “Dream Cruises” Set Sail Ceremony today on April 15, 2018.
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam(ninth left); the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Dr Law Chi-kwong (seventh left); the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Chang King-yiu (eighth right); the President of Genting Cruise Lines, Mr Kent Zhu (eighth left); the President of Dream Cruises, Mr Thatcher Brown (ninth right); the Captain of Dream Cruises, Mr Jan Blomqvist (sixth right); and other guests officiating at the ceremony. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam(ninth left); the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Dr Law Chi-kwong (seventh left); the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Chang King-yiu (eighth right); the President of Genting Cruise Lines, Mr Kent Zhu (eighth left); the President of Dream Cruises, Mr Thatcher Brown (ninth right); the Captain of Dream Cruises, Mr Jan Blomqvist (sixth right); and other guests officiating at the ceremony.

The Child Development Fund (CDF) 10th Anniversary Signature Programme 'Dream Cruises' Set Sail Ceremony was held in Kai Tak Cruise Terminal on April 15, 2018. Photo shows (from left) the President of Dream Cruises, Mr Thatcher Brown; the Captain of World Dream, Mr Jan Blomqvist; a CDF participant, Mr Tsang King-lun; the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Dr Law Chi-kwong; and the President of Genting Cruise Lines, Mr Kent Zhu. The Child Development Fund (CDF) 10th Anniversary Signature Programme 'Dream Cruises' Set Sail Ceremony was held in Kai Tak Cruise Terminal on April 15, 2018. Photo shows (from left) the President of Dream Cruises, Mr Thatcher Brown; the Captain of World Dream, Mr Jan Blomqvist; a CDF participant, Mr Tsang King-lun; the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Dr Law Chi-kwong; and the President of Genting Cruise Lines, Mr Kent Zhu.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Dr Law Chi-kwong (right), chatting with a CDF participant, Mr Tsang King-lun. The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Dr Law Chi-kwong (right), chatting with a CDF participant, Mr Tsang King-lun.

April 15, 2018