Under the AIDS Unit, Special Preventive Programme, Public Health Services Branch of Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health, Red Ribbon Centre is an HIV/AIDS education, resource and research centre. Red Ribbon Centre is the base of AIDS Unit's HIV Prevention and Health Promotion Team.
With the support of the AIDS Trust Fund, an old maternity home at Wang Tau Hom Jockey Club was converted into the Red Ribbon Centre. The Centre had its soft opening in 1996, and was officially opened by the Right Honourable Christopher Patten, the last Governor of Hong Kong in 1997.
Management Advisory Committee was appointed to advise on the effective running of the Centre's activities. In 1998, the Red Ribbon Centre has been designated as the UNAIDS Collaborating Centre for Technical Support.
The mission of the Red Ribbon Centre is to facilitate and enhance the community's response to HIV/AIDS.
The objectives of Red Ribbon Centre are:
Red Ribbon Centre Management Advisory Committee
The Red Ribbon Centre Management Advisory Committee was established in March 1997. The committee comprised community leaders, representatives of AIDS and main stream NGOs, and professionals who are responsible for advising on HIV/AIDS prevention and health promotion activities based on the need of the community and to serve as a monitoring body of the programme.
Membership List of Red Ribbon Centre Management Advisory Committee (1 April 2021 to 31 December 2024) |
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Chairperson: | Mr TONG Tai-wai, Raphael, MH |
Members: | Mr CHAN Ka-wai Miss FUNG Elijah Mr FUNG Hing-wang, SBS Mr WONG Chi-wai, John Dr. WONG Chun-kwan, Bonnie |
Secretary: | Ms NG Pui Sze, Jo Jo |