The Heep Hong Society, a non-profit organization focused on children’s education in Hong Kong, has formally requested that the government broaden the reach of its support services for ethnic minority children who have special educational needs (SEN). The appeal follows the conclusion of a pilot project designed to assist these children during their preschool years.

According to the organization, the pilot project yielded positive results, with 95 per cent of the participating children demonstrating measurable improvement in their development. Despite this success, the society highlighted that many ethnic minority families continue to encounter significant obstacles when attempting to access necessary resources. These barriers include language gaps, which complicate communication with service providers, as well as financial constraints that limit the ability of families to seek private assistance. The charity is now advocating for the government to expand these specialized support programs to cover more districts, ensuring that families regardless of their location or background can access the help their children require.