About the organisation
The Foundation was established in October 2001 by Professor LAU Chak Sing, the Vice-President & Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health) (Interim) and Dean of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong. It is a government-recognised charity aimed at improving the health and quality of life of patients with rheumatic diseases.
Mission
- Reduce the chances of disability for patients with arthritis and rheumatic diseases, and increase their self-care abilities - Provide educational, psychological, and financial support for patients with arthritis and rheumatic diseases who need treatment - Increase the awareness of rheumatic diseases among Hong Kong citizens and healthcare professionals - Promote effective prevention and treatment methods for arthritis and rheumatic diseases - Support local research related to arthritis and rheumatic diseases - Collaborate with local and overseas organisations to achieve the Foundation's goals
Contact
- Phone
- 23466336
- mail@hkarf.org
- Website
- www.hkarf.org
- Address
- Flat 103-106, Nam Wai House, Nam Shan Estate Shek Kip Mei Kowloon
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Latest updates
Recent posts and news from Hong Kong Arthritis & Rheumatism Foundation Limited.
- Patient Conference 2024
Please refer to Chinese version. The post Patient Conference 2024 appeared first on HKARF.
- Sounds of Support for Rheumatic Patients
Hong Kong Arthritis & Rheumatism Foundation (HKARF) invite you to sponsor our charity concert this November in partnership with the SAR Philharmonic Orchestra. Concert Theme: ‘Sounds of Support for Rheumatic Patients’ The funds raised from this concert will be entirely dedicated to promoting the Foundation’s patient support programmes, primarily including hydrotherapy rehabilitation (hereinafter referred to as hydrotherapy) […] The post Sounds of Support for Rheumatic Patients appeared first on HKARF.
- Community Exhibition and Fundraising Happy Hour Gathering
Hong Kong Arthritis & Rheumatism Foundation Limited will hold a community education exhibition “Take Hold the Wind ˖ Hand Craft the Art” from August 16 to 18 to raise public awareness and attention to rheumatic diseases, and exhibit handicrafts by patients. At the same time, we will get together friends and donors in a Live […] The post Community Exhibition and Fundraising Happy Hour Gathering appeared first on HKARF.
Other
- Subvented HK Charity
- No
- Charity number
- 91/6267
- BRN
- C0773862
- Effective date (charity status)
- 24/10/2001
- Incorporation date
- 24/10/2001
Disclaimer
Last updated: Mar 14, 2026
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