Hong Kong Mediation Centre ("HKMC") was established in 1999. HKMC is the first non-profit mediation organization with charitable status in Hong Kong with about 1000 members from different professional fields. Over the past decade, HKMC has been working continuously on advocating mediation. HKMC dedicates efforts to developing diversified mediation services and popularizing mediation in the community via education and various promotions. In addition, HKMC actively co-operates with local and oversea mediation / arbitration organizations, and jointly founded a number of renowned mediation organizations, including Joint Mediation Helpline Office, Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited, Mainland - Hong Kong Joint Mediation Center, Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau Mediation Alliance and Asian Mediation Association etc., in order to promote Hong Kong's mediation approach to the world and to enhance the reputation and status of Hong Kong's mediation services on the international stage.