HKJC Charities Trust shares healthy ageing work at WHO meeting
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust presented nearly three decades of healthy ageing initiatives at a WHO technical meeting, highlighting over 60 projects with HK$4 billion in funding. The Trust outlined plans to address health inequalities and adopt a client-centred approach.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust shared its nearly three decades of work on healthy ageing at a World Health Organization technical meeting on Tuesday, as populations continue to age.
The Trust said it has supported more than 60 projects related to healthy ageing since the late 1990s, with nearly HK$4 billion in approved funding. The initiatives cover dementia care, mental well-being, chronic disease and medication management, mobility support and gerontechnology, with the aim of helping older adults remain healthy, active and connected to their communities.
The meeting was held alongside the 77th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific and brought together government representatives, experts and partner organisations to discuss ways to support healthy and independent ageing in communities.
Under the theme "From Commitment to Action: Advancing Healthy Ageing in the Western Pacific through Partnership, Innovation and Investment," Imelda Chan, the Jockey Club's head of charities for health and older adults, joined regional leaders and experts to discuss strengthening health systems and community-based support for older people. Participants also shared experiences from different jurisdictions and explored opportunities for regional learning, technical exchange and future collaboration.
The Trust also highlighted its work with the Chinese University of Hong Kong, including the Jockey Club Community eHealth Community Care Project and the Jockey Club Age-friendly City Project.
Looking ahead, Chan said the Trust would continue supporting healthy ageing initiatives with a focus on addressing health inequalities. She said the Trust would also adopt a client-centred approach to help community partners support older adults' functional ability and reduce disease burdens.
"We look forward to sharing Hong Kong, China's experience, learning from friends and colleagues, and strengthening partnerships with the WHO and regional stakeholders to advance health-system transformation for healthy ageing," she said.
The Jockey Club said it supports healthy ageing and other community initiatives through a model that generates social and economic value through tax contributions, charitable donations and employment. Founded in 1884, the Hong Kong Jockey Club is a horse-racing and entertainment organisation and one of the city's largest charitable donors. The Club said it returned HK$39.3 billion to the community in 2025/26, including HK$30.7 billion in taxes and Lotteries Fund contributions to the HKSAR Government and HK$8.6 billion in approved charitable donations.
