• 1979 The Establishment

  Established since 1979 and a registered charity, TREATS was first set up for the welfare of underprivileged children, youth and families by providing them with recreation opportunities so to enjoy the same right and happiness as everybody does.
  
  

• Early Days

  In the early days, TREATS operated as a trustee by sponsoring and organising volunteers to implement various activities for the needy children and youth.

• 1985 The First Activity for Vietnamese Refugee Children

  TREATS was among the few charities that were able to bring Vietnamese refugee children for outings. In 1985, we held the first carnival for the Vietnamese children within the closed camp. With the gradual closure of the Vietnamese detention centres, we ended our 19 years of service for these children, leaving them with happy memories.

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• 1990 Beneficiary of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust

  TREATS received first sponsorship from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust for our day and overnight outdoor activities. We aimed at creating precious opportunities for integrating children and youth of different abilities and backgrounds.

• 1992 TREATS Office

  From Kennedy Road, we moved to the current office at the Senior Staff Quarters of the Eastern Hospital in 1992, paying a rent at concessionary rate to the Government.

• 1995 Re-positioning of Integration Services and Becoming Member Agency of the Community Chest

  In response to the Government’s White Paper on Rehabilitation “Equal Opportunities And Full Participation; A Better Tomorrow For All” in 1995, TREATS enhanced elements of integration in our programmes. We aimed at bringing together children, youth and families from varying backgrounds and with differing abilities, to participate in the society.
  
  The same year, the Community Chest of Hong Kong endorsed TREATS services and took us as their member agency to support TREATS youth development and training project.

• 1998 to now TREATS Patron

  Being the Patron of TREATS in 1998, Mrs Betty Tung, wife of the 1st Chief Executive, supported and recognized the importance of integration among children.
  In 2006, being the Patron of TREATS, Mrs Selina Tsang, wife of 2nd Chief Executive, also supported our work on integration.

• 1998 Launch of the Integrated Youth Development Programme

  In nurturing our younger generation, we officially began our Integrated Youth Development Programme in 1998. After a series of intensive training sessions and community services, youth from varying backgrounds and with differing abilities became TREATS Integration Ambassadors, bearing the mission to promote integration to their peers and the community.

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• 2001 Launch of the “Integration for All” Programme

  Students from mainstream schools and those with moderate mental challenges were grouped as “buddies” to participate in community exploration activities. The moderately mentally challenged children were provided chances to make friends and integrate into the society and the public also got in touch with the special needs children.

• 2003 onwards Building Corporate Partnership and Corporate Social Responsibility

  TREATS has been actively building partnership with the business sector to encourage corporations to fulfill corporate social responsibility and promote integration.

• 2007 The First Research on Integration “Integration in Hong Kong”

  TREATS commissioned the Child Development Center of the Hong Kong Baptist University to conduct the first local study “Integration in Hong Kong” to investigate the views of the public on “Integration”. The research found that the general public longed for an integrated community and that integration is significant to a child’s growth. The study has also raised public awareness and more understanding towards the subject.

• 2007 Launch of the “Circus For ALL” Project

  TREATS set up the first circus team in Hong Kong, comprising children with disabilities and corporate volunteers. The Project aims to improve the self-image, confidence, communication skills and interpersonal relationship of children with disabilities through enjoying the fun of juggling and the circus. At the same time, it arouses public awareness and breaks down stereotyping, isolation and prejudice.

• 2007 TREATS’ New Image Serving Hong Kong 30 years

  We re-visited and refreshed our vision, mission and logo in 2007. The new image symbolizes the new energy of embracing diversity and reflects our commitment to advocate an accepting and integrated society for every child.

• 2008 Research on “Impact and Effect of Integration Experiences on the Young Generation of Hong Kong”

  TREATS continued to commission the Center for Child Development of HKBU to conduct another research.Results found that key elements of an effective integrated programme include first-hand experience, early contact and real-life contact.

• 2009 Serving Hong Kong 30 years on the Young Generation of Hong Kong”

  2009 marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of TREATS. Let’s strive for a more integrated society!

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