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2014/10/21 URP International Colloquium

URP International Colloquium

Comparative Research Colloquium on Homeless Assistance Policy Planning by Osaka City's and Hong Kong's Social Welfare Department

This colloquium promotes the mutual comparison and exchanging of ideas on homeless assistance policies between Osaka City Hall and HKSAR Social Welfare Department. It seeks a more open discussion on how to operate shelters and temporary housing to facilitate pathways out of homelessness.

21 Oct. 2014, 13:00-15:00
@ URP Nishinari Plaza

13:00-13:30
Toshio MIZUUCHI (URP) "Osaka's Homeless Assistance Policy and its Challenges

13:30-14:00
Oik-tung WOO (Hong Kong Social Welfare Department) "Hong Kong's Homeless Assistance Scheme"

14:00-14:30
Stephen Lai (Sham Shui Po District Office) "Homeless Assistance in Sham Shui Po District and Partnership Model with NGOs"  

14:30-15:00
Discussion