Advocating for mothers, families, and a more inclusive Hong Kong.
Why We Advocate
At Hong Kong Momtrepreneurs (HKM), we work directly with mothers navigating resource gaps, caregiving responsibilities, and career transitions. Through our programmes, we see firsthand the barriers they face — and the strength they bring.
Policy shapes those barriers. It also shapes the solutions.
That is why HKM engages with government policy. We contribute evidence-based recommendations drawn from our frontline experience, our participants’ lived realities, and credible research. Our goal is not to criticise, but to collaborate — helping shape policies that support caregiving mothers, strengthen families, and build a more inclusive workforce.
Our Advocacy Priorities
Our policy positions centre on three interconnected areas:
1. Flexible Work Options
Flexible hours, remote work, and part-time arrangements are the missing piece in Hong Kong’s family-friendly policy. We advocate for incentive schemes that encourage employers to offer flexibility to parents of young children — modelled on existing government programmes that have proven effective.
2. A Systematic Childcare Pipeline
Families need childcare now, not in 2030. We call for a multi-year childcare place roadmap with clear annual targets, covering both government-subsidised and private-sector options, and incentives for employers and developers to include childcare facilities in new developments.
3. Gender-Equal Caregiving
Caregiving is not a women’s issue — it is a family issue. We advocate for expanded paternity leave, shared parental leave, and public education that normalises fathers as active caregivers.
Our Submissions
HKM submits formal responses to government consultations and policy addresses. Each submission is grounded in evidence, informed by our community, and offered in a spirit of collaboration.
Response to the 2026 Policy Address
Date: 12 October 2026
Issued by: Hong Kong Momtrepreneurs (HKM)
Charity IR File No.: 91/17697
Summary:
HKM welcomes the Government’s continued focus on fertility, childcare, and family support in the 11 measures to promote fertility in the 2026 Policy Address. Drawing on our direct work with mothers, we offer three recommendations to strengthen the policy’s impact:
- Incentivise employers to offer flexible work options
- Build a systematic day care quota pipeline
- Promote gender equality in caregiving
Read the Full Response
More submissions will be added here as HKM continues its advocacy work.
What HKM Offers
We stand ready to partner with the Government, employers, and community organisations to:
- Pilot flexible work workshops for corporate partners
- Advise on family-friendly policy design based on our frontline experience
- Deliver community programmes that support mothers re-entering the workforce
We welcome opportunities to contribute our perspective, share our data, and co-create solutions that work for Hong Kong families.
Work With Us
If you are a government body, corporate partner, researcher, or community organisation interested in collaborating on family-friendly policy, we would love to hear from you.
Contact: partners@hkmomtrepreneurs.com
Last updated: 12 October 2026