Hong Chi Association

The Hong Chi Association, identified as Hong Kong's largest NGO dedicated to serving individuals with intellectual disabilities, is currently in the news due to a criminal case involving one of its former employees. A former assistant warden at a Tai Po residential home operated by the association, Chung Pui-kei, has been convicted of raping a female resident five times. The incident allegedly occurred between July and August 2024. This conviction highlights serious concerns regarding the safety and well-being of residents within care facilities managed by the organization. The case brings to the forefront the critical need for robust oversight and accountability mechanisms within institutions that care for vulnerable populations. The Hong Chi Association's role as a major provider of services for the intellectually disabled makes these developments particularly significant and raises questions about the effectiveness of their internal safeguarding procedures.