Leadership

It is a profound honor that I step into the role of incoming President of the Zonta Club of Victoria for this 2026-2028 Biennium. As we embark on a new chapter, I am humbled by the legacy of leadership that precedes me and would like to express my deepest gratitude to our outgoing President, Helen Wong, for her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment over the past term.  Her guidance has strengthened our foundation and set a high standard for us to follow.  I also want to express my appreciation to the outgoing Board, the Committee Chairs, and every member whose passion, dedication and hard work are what turn vision into impact. 

As we look ahead for this coming Biennium, our mission remains clear: “To advance the status of women and girls through services and advocacy”.  We will continue to deepen our commitment to empower underprivileged women and girls by supporting projects which ensure women facing homelessness, domestic violence, social withdrawal or f inancial hardship have the resources, mentorship, education and vocational training to gain back their security, self-esteem as well as social and economic independence in order to reclaim their futures. 

Mental health is a cornerstone of well-being, particularly for families raising children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).  Recent data shows that over 1 in 5 children in Hong Kong now have learning difficulties and special educational needs, yet support services remain stretched thin.  In the year ahead, we will continue to shed the light on SEN children and their caregivers, who often experience isolation, stress, and emotional strain.  We will work with different Non-Government Organization (NGO) or service providers by supporting programs which provide holistic support, mental wellness and therapy workshops for them in order to promote their resilience, inclusion, self-confidence, as well as mental and emotional well-being.