“SEN to You x Mindful MaMa” Community Project

education and learning, children and youth, Grant for Good

Training low-income women to provide mindfulness activities for SEN children and their carers to enhance the women's capacity and support the growth of SEN children

 

 

The venture aims to provide eight sessions of special educational needs (SEN) mindfulness training to 20 women from low-income families who will then lead 32 mindfulness activities to support grassroots SEN children and their carers. The participating women will enjoy flexible employment opportunities that can enhance their competitiveness whereas SEN children will receive timely support during their crucial developmental stage. This project connects underprivileged women and SEN children, ultimately contributing to achieving social inclusion.

Name of Organisation

Childhood Is Limited

Approved Funding Amount

HK$899,905

Funding Period (Status)

1.5 years (Active)

Expected Impact

  • Provide 8 sessions of SEN mindfulness training to 20 women from low-income families
  • 20 trained women will help lead 32 sessions of mindfulness activities for SEN children and their carers and each trained woman will be provided with a minimum of 5 job opportunities
  • A minimum of 80 SEN children and 40 parents/caregivers attend mindfulness activities
  • Organise 2 community sharing sessions with a total participation of 200 people

Milestones/Progress

(To be updated when available)

Website

www.childhoodislimited.com.hk