More workers, funding needed for social services

[RTHK] - 10/23/2024

A council that represents non-governmental social services organisations on Wednesday said most groups they spoke to are facing manpower shortages and money issues, with nearly half of them expecting less funding next year. The Hong Kong Council of Social Service said it surveyed more than 140 (…)



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