The Public Administration continues to support its employees through measures that make a meaningful difference during difficult times. One such initiative is the donation of leave hours through a Central Fund, which assists employees facing humanitarian circumstances who do not have sufficient leave to cover their absence from work.

The measure can support employees experiencing serious illness that prevents them from working, as well as those who need to accompany their children overseas for essential medical treatment. Other humanitarian cases may also be considered. Donated hours allow eligible absences to be covered by paid leave, helping ease the financial pressure on employees and their families at an already challenging time.

Administered by the People and Standards Division, the Central Fund is sustained by public employees who voluntarily donate leave hours from across the Public Administration. In 2025, approximately 227 requests received assistance through more than 64,000 hours of leave. These figures reflect the collective generosity and solidarity of colleagues who choose to support others in need.

Employees seeking assistance should submit a formal request through their respective ministry’s Human Resources Department. Requests are then assessed by the People and Standards Division. For further information, or to donate leave hours, employees may consult Section 1.10 of the Manual on Work-Life Balance Measures, contact the Director responsible for People Management, or reach the One-Stop-Shop for Public Officers on 22001225 or at [email protected].