HKJC hubs to benefit 70,000 children

Over 70,000 children and their parents in five districts are set to benefit from a Hong Kong Jockey Club charity scheme to open in Kowloon City, Sham Shui Po, Sha Tin, Tuen Mun and Yuen Long each a community centre by 2027 to pool together the health, education and welfare sectors to create a stimulating and friendly learning environment for underprivileged children aged six and younger.

The five KeySteps@JC Hubs, backed by HKJC's Charities Trust, will also offer support to parents and 280 schools.

Officiating at the launch, HKJC chairman Michael Lee Tze-hau said they are committing to offering equal learning opportunities to children of different backgrounds and abilities.

Children will find in the hubs well-equipped space conducive to whole-person growth. By utilizing data analytics, they can also develop and provide training to teachers and parents, Lee said.