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Press release dated 8 October 2019

Press release dated 26 July 2019

Press release dated 28 April 2017

Press release dated 5 April 2017

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Neighbourhood Mutual Help Programme (NMHP)

Introduction

The Neighbourhood Mutual Help Programme aims at promoting community harmony through facilitating the integration of New Arrivals from the Mainland and Ethnic Minorities into the local community. Projects funded by the Programme should achieve the policy objectives of community development under the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau.

Objectives

  1. To build up the capacity of the community
  2. To foster the spirit of mutual help in the community
  3. To address the needs of and to empower disadvantaged communities
  4. To enhance community cohesion and harmony
  5. To motivate community participation


How to apply

Home Affairs Department (HAD) is accepting applications for the Neighbourhood Mutual Help Programme 2026-27 from today. For application guidelines, please refer to Invitation for Project Proposals and Annex A.

Interested organisation should submit the completed application form (Annex B) by 28 January 2026 (Wednesday) to the following address -

Home Affairs Department
Headquarters, Division II (Attn: Administrative Officer (2))
31/F, Southorn Centre,
130 Hennessy Road
Wan Chai, Hong Kong

For enquiries, please call 2835 1543 or email to cdps@had.gov.hk.