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Association for Geoconservation, Hong Kong vs "F. O. C. U. S." (Focus On Children's Understanding In School)

Key details

Effective date
19 January 2009
6 September 1998

About

Description
We are a group of volunteers from different sectors who are keen to contribute to our natural environment. In view of geoconservation has long been neglected in the current Hong Kong nature conservation policy while there is a general lack of knowledge on geoconservation and earth science, Association for Geoconservation, Hong Kong (AGHK) was set up in 2006 aiming at promoting the importance of geoconservation. All our members are volunteers who care and love our rocks. We aspire to share the joy of nature with every Hong Kong citizen and make Hong Kong a better city. AGHK was recognized by the Hong Kong Government as a charitable institution of a public character in 2009. An allowance is granted, for tax purposes under the Inland Revenue Ordinance, for donations of money to AGHK. All income derived will be allocated to activities in relation to geoconservation. Our Mission To preserve the landforms and rocks of Hong Kong; To disseminate scientific information of our earth; To promote sustainable geotourism and eco-tourism; To make Hong Kong a better place to live.
For over 25 years FOCUS has been a trusted resource for Hong Kong parents, educators and medical professionals seeking to learn how to better support the academic and social lives of children with mainstream learning differences. FOCUS aims to improve educational and life outcomes of children with AD/HD and SpLD by expanding understanding and raising awareness of what it means to have a mind that learns differently Our mission is is to improve the education of mainstream students who are challenged by Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) by providing accurate evidence-based information, practical strategies and support to parents and professionals in education and healthcare and by improving understanding of how learning differences impact youth both emotionally and academically.

Contact

Address
Rooms 1001 - 1003, 10/F., 345 Nathan Road , Kowloon , Hong Kong
Rm 617, 6/F, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Rd, Wong Chuk Hang, HK
Phone
9543 2763

Status

Subvented
No
No
IRD verified
Subsidiary
No
No
Crowdfunding

Categories

Target beneficiaries

Governance & transparency

Annual report on website
No
No
Financial audits on website
No
No
Board of directors on website
Yes
Yes

Sustainable Development Goals

SDGs
SDG13: Climate Action
SDG4: Quality Education

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