Community Service Centre

Savantas Policy Institute endeavors to advance Hong Kong's transformation into a knowledge-based economy and a quality democracy. Such a goal cannot be achieved without the active and informed participation of the general public. In this light, beginning 12 January, 2007, Savantas has established a community service centre in Chi Fu Fa Yuen, Pokfulam, with a view to perform the following:

  1. Obtain facts and data that will facilitate our promoting the development of a knowledge-based economy and functional democratic institutions in Hong Kong, by such means as conducting demographic surveys that examine the makeup, needs and expectations of the general public - particularly the middle class; and
  2. Establish a firm foundation for the further development of a knowledge-based economy and quality democracy by organizing civic education programs that enhance the public understanding of what makes Hong Kong tick politically and economically.

Services We Provide

  1. Civic education programs, speaker events and seminars that encourage discussions on and deepen the community's understanding of a wide range of government policies.
  2. Various kinds of education initiatives, including courses on skills upgrading, wealth management and parenting.
  3. Formulation of policy recommendations that correspond to public needs and the conclusions of our demographic studies.

Please feel free to contact Mr Ronald Chan, Centre-in-charge, should you have any suggestion with regard to our services.

Contact Us

Community Service Centre (South Horizons Drive)

Centre-in-charge: Ronald Chan

Address:

Shop G06A, West Commercial Block, Marina Square,
12A South Horizons Drive, Alpeichau, HK

Tel:

(852) 2518 3860

Fax:

(852) 2518 3850

E-mail:

ronald.chan@savantas.org

Opening Hours:

Mon-Fri: 10 am- 6 pm

Centre-in-charge - Ronald Chan Ngok-pang

Ronald graduated from Stanford University in the United States, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy, with Distinction, in 2005 and was inducted to the national honors society Phi Beta Kappa. He received, also from Stanford, his Master of Arts in Political and Comparative Sociology the following year.

Ronald is a founding member of Savantas Policy Institute, and has assumed the position of Director of Policy Development since the think tank's formal establishment in July 2006. Additionally, beginning January 2007, he has served as the Centre-in-charge of Savantas' community service centre.

In the autumn of 2004, Ronald interned for US Senator Max Baucus in Washington, DC, handling national security issues. Before that position, he participated in a review of Hong Kong's international school policy at the Education and Manpower Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government. He had also assisted California State Assembly member Joseph Canciamilla in developing environmental and energy legislation.

At Stanford, Ronald served as a Senior Staff Writer for the student newspaper The Stanford Daily. A recipient of Stanford's East Asian Studies Fellowship, Ronald worked for Dow Jones Newswires in Beijing in the summer of 2005, with reports regularly published on the Dow Jones Newswires and in The Asian Wall Street Journal.

Community Service Centre (Sai Wan Ho)

Centre-in-charge: David Wong

Address:

Unit 01& 02, 1/F, Wah Tong Building,
38-44 Shaukeiwan Road, Hong Kong

Tel:

(852) 2808 0820

Fax:

(852) 2808 1132

E-mail:

david.wong@savantas.org

Opening Hours:

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri : 9:30 am-5:30 pm
Wed: 1 pm – 9 pm


Centre-in-charge - David C.F. Wong

David Wong was born and raised in Hong Kong. He graduated from Wah Yan College, Kowloon and obtained the Bachelor of Business Administration from York University, Canada. Upon his return to Hong Kong, he joined the Hong Kong SAR Government as an Administrative Officer. During that period, he served at the Home Affairs Department and Health, Welfare and Food Bureau.

In 2005, David quitted his job in the Government and concentrates in working on district services. He now serves the public in a different capacity and understands the community from a new angle. In February 2007, he joined the Savantas Policy Institute as the Director of Community Development.

 

Director of Labour Policy: Felix Cheung

Address:

Flat 11 D-F, China Overseas Building, 139 Hennessy Road,
Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Tel:

(852) 9656 8828 / (852) 2115 9999

Fax:

(852) 2115 9688

E-mail:

felix.cheung@savantas.org

Director of Labour Policy – Felix Cheung

Felix Having completed the matriculation course, Felix joined the government service in 1971 and worked in the Housing Department for 3 years. He was promoted to the post of court interpreter II in 1974 and was transferred to the Judiciary to do the interpretation and translation work. He was promoted to the post of court interpreter I in 1982 and the post of senior court interpreter in 1994. He was appointed chief court interpreter (acting) in 1997. Finally he retired from the government service in the middle of 2006.

Court Experience - Felix worked in courts of different levels, including the Magistracy Court, Labour Tribunal, Coroner’s Court, District Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Court of Final Appeal. Over the years, he had acquired a lot of court experience and legal knowledge. He was awarded the 20 years and 30 years Meritorious Service Certificates in 1993 and 2002 respectively.

Long Standing Trade Unionist – In the early 80s, Felix had involved himself in trade union matters. He had taken up training courses in Singapore, Philippines and Thailand. Also, he had been elected Chairman of the Hong Kong Civil Servants General Union for many years. During his chairmanship, he worked whole-heartedly to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of his staff members.

Felix was also a member of the Labour Advisory Board. He was elected and had served on the post for 16 years, during which he had given advice to the Commissioner for Labour on related matters, including labour legislation.

Languages and Dialects – English, Chinese, Chiu Chow dialect and Mandarin
Posts held –
Present
Hon. President – Hong Kong Civil Servants General Union
Hon. President – Judiciary Employees General Union            
Adviser - Court Interpreters Association
Committee Member – National School of Administration Hong Kong Alumni Association

Former
Member – Labour Advisory Board
Chairman – Hong Kong Civil Servants General Union
Committee Member – The Selection Committee for the First Government of the Hong Kong S.A.R.
Chairman – Judiciary Employees General Union
Adviser – Court Interpreters Association

 

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