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Hong Kong Association for AD/HD Limited vs "F. O. C. U. S." (Focus On Children's Understanding In School)

Key details

Effective date
14 November 2013
6 September 1998

About

Description
It was established in 2006 by a group of local parents who have ADHD children to promote understanding and support for families with ADHD children and to advocate for the necessary services and further studies on ADHD in Hong Kong. It is a locally registered non-profit making charitable organization since 2013 and a member of the HKCSS since 2017. Mission: 1. To provide support for families with AD/HD children and adolescents and advocate for the necessary policies and services, so as to help them to overcome the disability and relieve their stress. 2. To raise public awareness and concerns towards AD/HD and promote study and research on AD/HD.
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
Rm 617, 6/F, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Rd, Wong Chuk Hang, HK

Status

Subvented
No
No
IRD verified
Subsidiary
No
No
Crowdfunding

Categories

Target beneficiaries

Governance & transparency

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

Sustainable Development Goals

SDGs
SDG3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG4: Quality Education

Social links

Documents & video

Legal documents (audit)
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Annual / impact report
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Video intro
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Disclaimer

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This comparison is not a legal or professional audit.