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Project Purpose

This project aims to increase public understanding of depression and reduce the stigma and discrimination against people with depression through sharing their personal stories. It also seeks to empower those with depression by providing a platform for their voices.

"People with Stories" Story Collection

Activity Content: Collecting stories from individuals in the community who have experienced depression or emotional distress. Trained storytellers from the center will perform these stories in a script-reading format for the public in various Macau communities and on internet social platforms. Participants who are not ready to face the public can choose to share their stories anonymously through the center.

• Collection Period: March – December 2018

Story Submission Methods:

1. Inbox the center's Facebook page to share your story with a staff member.
2. Scan the QR code to share your story anonymously online.
3. Mail to: AR/C, G/F & 1/F, Kai Chun Wan, 75-87 Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira, Macau. Please mark the envelope with "People with Stories".

"Storytellers" Series Training

Activity Content:

• Basic Values Training Phase (June)

• Script-Reading Skills Training Phase (July – August)

• Practical Operation Phase (September – November)

• Training Venue: Caritas Kai Fai Life Education Resource Centre, Macau

• Recruitment Target: Macau residents aged 15–40

• Recruitment Period: From now until April 30, 2018

Registration Methods:

1. Scan the QR code to register online.
2. Fill out the registration form and submit it to the center.
3. Register by phone.

For more details, please refer to the registration form or the center's Facebook page.

Contact Information

• Phone: 28933918 (Ms. Leong / Ms. Lam)
• Address: AR/C, G/F & 1/F, Kai Chun Wan, 75-87 Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira, Macau
• Office Hours: Monday to Sunday, 09:00–20:00