HKFYG LiveWELL Programme wins “Award for the Best International Social Prescribing Project”

Sponsored by DBS Foundation, the three-year project “LiveWELL Programme” was designed to tackle local health inequalities and improve the wellbeing of people from low-income households, with a comprehensive social prescribing approach which has helped young people and families in need. The project is focused on providing assistance to 60,000 low-income households with children who receive Textbook Assistance by 2026, to improve food security and mental resilience through a youth-led social prescribing model.

By empowering young people to become wellness practitioners and addressing the health concerns of both youth and their families, the LiveWELL Programme is committed to creating a healthier future for youth and by youth. The social prescribing model has connected individuals and families to existing physical and mental health community services, ensuring they receive personalised care plans and specialised interventions when necessary. The project also promotes healthy living through community activities and workshops, fostering social support and empowering individuals to take charge of their wellbeing, resulting in remarkable outcomes and a supportive community network.