1. Enlighten - Action for Epilepsy
Between 50,000 and 60,000 people in Hong Kong suffer from epilepsy. Enlighten - Action for Epilepsy is a non-medical charity founded in 2002 that aims to support these individuals and reduce discrimination through community education.
Enlighten - Action for Epilepsy's welfare programmes equip epileptic individuals with practical resources and tools through counselling and a help hotline, while also providing them with emotional support through activities and a support network. Its education and advocacy programmes also promote a deeper understanding of epilepsy among the public.