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The following is issued on behalf of the Secretariat of the Beat Drugs Fund Association:
A special funding exercise for the Beat Drugs Fund is open for applications from today (May 21) until June 30. Organisations and individuals may submit applications to the Secretariat of Beat Drugs Fund during this period.
The project theme for this special funding exercise is "Resource Kit for Parents".
The "Resource Kit for Parents" will help parents learn about drugs, communicate better with children (notably on drug issues) and foster healthy growth of children. It will also enhance parents' skills to identify high-risk or drug-taking youths and make the best use of support services in the community.
Detailed information including the format, duration and budget is set out in the project brief attached to the Guide to Application for applicants' reference. The guide and the application form are available on the website of the Narcotics Division, Security Bureau (www.nd.gov.hk/beat.htm). They can also be collected in person at the Secretariat of the Beat Drugs Fund Association (30/F, High Block) and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Drug InfoCentre (Roof Floor, Low Block) at Queensway Government Offices, 66 Queensway; all Public Enquiry Service Centres of the Home Affairs Department; and the District Social Welfare Offices of the Social Welfare Department.
Enquiries are welcome by phone at 2867 2737 or 2867 2286; by fax at 2810 1790; or via email to sbeon4@sb.gov.hk.
The Beat Drugs Fund was set up by the Government in 1996 with a capital base of $350 million to fund worthwhile projects that can contribute to the fight against drug abuse in Hong Kong.
In November, 2007, the Beat Drugs Fund Association established a special funding scheme to support the measures proposed by the Task Force on Youth Drug Abuse.
Ends/Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Issued at HKT 19:01
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