Promoting Community Building and Development
Community Involvement Programme
With a view to promoting community building and district harmony, the Home Affairs Department implements the Community Involvement Programme in 18 districts to provide funding to Government departments, Non-governmental Organisations, District Councils (DCs) or Committees/ Working Groups under DCs/District Offices for implementing projects and activities relating to the promotion of sports, arts and culture, local events and celebration events, as well as greening and volunteer work, etc.
District-led Actions Scheme
The District-led Actions Scheme (DAS) has been implemented in 18 districts since 2016-17 to address long-standing problems and capitalise on opportunities in the districts. Implemented initiatives include projects on improving environmental hygiene and managing public spaces, for instance, handling shop front extensions, enhancing anti-mosquito efforts and clearing illegal bicycle parking, etc; as well as projects that enhance the living quality of residents and community facilities in response to the unique circumstances and needs of respective districts, such as promoting and improving the fire safety of the buildings.
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