15 October 2025
We are excited to announce that TALK Hong Kong has been awarded a grant from Help For Children Asia (HFCA) to support the extension and localisation of the Stewards of Children® child sexual abuse prevention training programme, developed by Darkness to Light. This partnership underscores our shared commitment to creating a safer environment for children in Hong Kong.
Both TALK Hong Kong and HFCA are dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse in Hong Kong through education and awareness, and we aim to equip adults with the essential knowledge and skills needed to reduce opportunities for harm and effectively respond to signs of abuse in our community.
In Hong Kong, approximately 12% of children experience sexual abuse before the age of 18, a deeply troubling statistic that is compounded by the fact that 96% of these cases go unreported. This underscores the urgent need for community-wide education and action to protect our children from harm. The Stewards of Children® programme is a globally recognised, evidence-informed child sexual abuse prevention training programme. It equips adults—parents, educators, caregivers, and other community members—with the knowledge and tools to take preventative measures, recognise the signs of abuse, and respond effectively. The programme focuses on empowering adults to take responsibility for protecting children, creating a ripple effect of safety and awareness throughout entire communities. TALK Hong Kong has been facilitating this training in English for 18 months and has reached 140 people through the programming. With the support of this HFCA grant, we are able to now localise this training, which will empower us to reach a larger community.
Taura Edgar, Founder of TALK Hong Kong shared, “We are both thrilled and honoured to partner with Help For Children on this vital initiative. Their support empowers us to adapt the Stewards of Children® programme, allowing us to reach more adults in Hong Kong and significantly enhance our community’s capacity to prevent child sexual abuse.”
By localising the Stewards of Children® training for the Hong Kong community, we can ensure that the programme’s content resonates with the specific cultural, social, and linguistic nuances of the city. This means that participants will not only receive practical tools to safeguard children in their local language but will also engage with materials that reflect the realities of life in Hong Kong. Localising the programme allows us to address unique challenges faced by families and educators here, such as cultural taboos around discussing abuse, language barriers, and the diverse environments in which children grow up.
The impact of this initiative is transformative. By creating a community that is vigilant, informed, and proactive, we can significantly reduce the prevalence of child sexual abuse. Parents will learn to create an aware environment where there is less opportunity for a child to be sexually abused. Educators will gain confidence in identifying subtle behavioural changes in children that may indicate distress. Community members will become advocates for child safety, breaking the silence that often surrounds abuse. Ultimately, this programme fosters a culture of prevention and protection, where every child in Hong Kong can grow up feeling safe, supported, and free from the trauma of abuse.
“Help For Children is proud to stand alongside TALK Hong Kong in this important mission. Together, we are committed to advancing child protection efforts. This grant is just the beginning of a transformative journey that will empower adults to take proactive steps in safeguarding children In Hong Kong,” said Carlyon Knight-Evans, Board Chair of Help For Children Asia: ”
Rhonda Newton, CEO of Darkness to Light also shared that “Collaborating with TALK Hong Kong and Help For Children to localise our Stewards of Children® programme is a powerful step forward. We believe that by equipping adults with knowledge tailored to their cultural context, we can create a more effective prevention strategy against child sexual abuse.”
We look forward to the journey ahead, working closely with HFC and Darkness to Light to make a lasting impact. Together, we can create a safer future for our children.
Find out more about our work with Stewards of Children® https://www.talkhongkong.org/training/stewards-of-children/ and to keep updated for future training dates please sign up to our newsletter.
About TALK Hong Kong
TALK Hong Kong is a dedicated organisation focused on preventing child sexual abuse and supporting survivors through research, awareness, and education. Founded in 2019, TALK Hong Kong combines the experiences of survivors and professionals to create impactful training programmes and resources aimed at empowering adults to stop abuse before it happens.
About Help For Children (HFC)
Help For Children (HFC) is a global charity focused on the prevention and treatment of child abuse. HFC mobilises the alternative investment community to take action against child abuse, providing grants to nonprofit organisations that are committed to protecting children and strengthening families. With a mission to eradicate child abuse, HFC supports initiatives that raise awareness and foster safe environments for children worldwide.
Help For Children Asia is the local Hong Kong based arm of Help For Children, which has been actively supporting local NGOs in Hong Kong for the past 10 years.
About Darkness to Light
Darkness to Light is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to empowering adults to prevent, recognise, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Their evidence-informed training programs, including the Stewards of Children® curriculum, equip individuals and organisations with the knowledge and skills necessary to create safer environments for children. Through education and advocacy, Darkness to Light strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding child sexual abuse and promote proactive prevention strategies.
2025年10月15
TALK Hong Kong 欣然宣佈，在 Help For Children Asia（HFCA）的資助下，將 Darkness to Light 所設計之 Stewards of Children® 預防兒童受性侵的訓練計劃本地化，攜手為香港兒童締造更安全的成長環境。
TALK Hong Kong 與 HFCA 致力為香港社群提供教育， 預防兒童受到性侵。我們的共同目標是讓成年人掌握必要的知識和技能，藉此減少兒童受害的機會，而當有虐兒跡象在社區出現時，可以有效地應對。
在香港，大約 12% 的兒童在十八歲前曾經歷性侵犯，這是一個令人深感憂慮的數字，更可怕的是，高達96%個案從未被舉報。數字突顯社會有迫切的需要加強相關教育和行動去保護兒童。Stewards of Children® 計劃是全球認可、以實證為基礎的預防兒童受性侵的訓練，旨在讓成年人，包括父母、教育工作者、照顧者和其他社區成員更能掌握預防措施、識別虐兒跡象並作有效應對。訓練計劃專注於賦予成年人保護兒童的責任，並在整體社區中激起相關意識的漣漪。TALK Hong Kong 在過去18 個月經已為社區提供了訓練計劃的英語版本，並成功訓練 140人。在 HFCA 的支持下，我們將這項訓練計劃本地化，涵蓋更廣泛的社群。
TALK Hong Kong 創辦人 Taura Edgar 稱：「我們很高興並深感榮幸能與 Help For Children 合作推行這項重要計劃。透過他們的支持，我們得以將 Stewards of Children® 訓練計劃本地化，讓我們在香港接觸到更多的成年人，並顯著提升社區預防兒童受性侵的能力。」
將 Stewards of Children® 訓練計劃本地化，可以確保該計劃的內容與香港文化、社會和語言特徵連貫，讓參與者用母語接受訓練，同時運用接近本港現實的題材。本地化版本為香港家庭和教育工作者提供更全面的訓練，應對各種問題，包括文化禁忌、語言障礙以及兒童成長中所處的各種環境。本計劃具深遠的轉化能力，透過建立有警覺性、知情和積極主動的社區，我們可以大幅減少兒童受性侵的機會。父母將學會如何營造一個有警覺性的環境，從根源降低兒童受到性侵犯的機會。教育工作者將更有信心地辨識兒童身上的細微行為變化。社區成員將成為兒童安全的倡導者，並打破圍繞性侵事件的沉默。此計劃的目標在於促進一個預防和保護的文化，讓香港每一位兒童都能在安全環境中成長，免受性侵犯的創傷。
Help For Children Asia 主席 Carlyon Knight-Evans 說：「Help For Children 很榮幸能與 TALK Hong Kong 攜手，共同肩負這項重要使命。這項資助是一個意義深遠旅程的開端，我們將合力推進保護兒童的工作，賦予成年人能力，讓他們以積極行動保障香港的兒童。」
Darkness to Light 行政總裁 Rhonda Newton 表示：「與 TALK Hong Kong 和 Help For Children 合作將我們的 Stewards of Children® 訓練計劃本地化是極其重要的一步。我們相信這次計劃能為香港成年人提供適切和實在的知識，並制定更有效的預防兒童受性侵策略。」
我們期待與 Help For Children 及 Darkness to Light 攜手同行、緊密合作，共同締造長遠影響。我們相信，透過合作協力，定能為香港的下一代創造一個更安全的未來。
了解更多關於我們與 Stewards of Children® 的工作
https://www.talkhongkong.org/training/stewards-of-children/，如有興趣知道未來的培訓日期，請訂閱我們的通訊。
有關 TALK Hong Kong
TALK Hong Kong 是一個專注於預防兒童受性侵犯和支援性侵受害人的組織，並透過研究、提升意識及教育來實現目標。TALK Hong Kong 在 2019 年成立，結合倖存者和專業人士的經驗，創造出具影響力的訓練計劃和資源，旨在賦予成年人知識和能力，制止性侵發生。
有關 Help For Children（HFC）
Help For Children（HFC）是一個全球性的慈善機構，專注於預防虐兒和治療被虐兒童。HFC 運用他們的另類投資籌集基金，致力為保護兒童和鞏固家庭的非牟利機構提供資助。HFC 的使命是根除虐兒，支持提高意識和促進全球兒童安全環境的倡議。
Help For Children Asia 是 Help For Children 在香港的分支，於過去十年積極支持本地非政府組織。
有關 Darkness to Light
Darkness to Light 是一個非牟利機構，致力於訓練成年人預防、識別和應對兒童受性侵的能力。他們以證據為基礎的訓練計劃，包括 Stewards of Children® 課程，為個人和團體提供知識和技能，創造更安全的兒童環境。通過教育和訓練，Darkness to Light 致力消除圍繞兒童受性侵犯的誤解，並促進主動的預防策略。
