Hong Kong Charity Organizations

@ - ADM Capital Foundation

ADM Capital Foundation (ADMCF) is an impact-driven philanthropic organization. The foundation focuses on addressing environmental and social challenges across Asia, with a particular emphasis on climate action and biodiversity protection. ADMCF has launched several impactful initiatives, including: Aarambh India: Addressing sexual offenses against children in India. China Water Risk: Tackling business and environmental risks related to China's water issues. Support HK: Hong Kong's first environmental petition platform. Choose Right Today: Promoting sustainable seafood in Hong Kong. Redress: Reducing waste in the fashion industry. Hong Kong Wildlife Trade Working Group: Combating wildlife trafficking.

URL : www.admcf.org

@ - Box of Hope

Box of Hope is an annual charity initiative based in Hong Kong, aimed at providing educational and useful gifts to underprivileged children during the Christmas season. The project encourages local school children and organizations to donate gifts, fostering a sense of community and awareness about poverty among the youth. The primary goal of Box of Hope is to ensure that every child, regardless of their background, experiences the joy of receiving gifts during the festive season. The program collects donations of new toys, educational supplies, hygiene items, and other fun gifts, which are then packed into medium-sized shoeboxes.

URL : www.boxofhope.org

@ - Chen Yet-Sen Family Foundation

The Chen Yet-Sen Family Foundation (CYSFF) is a Hong Kong-based charitable organization with a focus on two main areas: early childhood literacy and vision correction. The CYSFF has supported numerous projects across the globe, including: Bring Me A Book Hong Kong: Providing libraries with quality children's books and read-aloud training for parents and teachers. The Feng Zikai Chinese Children's Picture Book Award: Promoting early childhood literacy and encouraging the growth of children's picture books in China. Vision For A Nation (VFAN): Providing free eye screening and treatment in Rwanda, making it the first developing country to offer affordable eye care for all. Clearly: A campaign to educate the public and world leaders about the global problem of poor vision, which led to the founding of the UN Friends of Vision group.

URL : www.cysff.org

@ - Community Chest of Hong Kong

The Community Chest of Hong Kong is an independent, non-profit organization. The Community Chest aims to: Obtain donations through community-wide appeals on behalf of member social welfare agencies - Allocate funds prudently to member agencies to strengthen their services for those in need - Provide an integrated service for donors wishing to support a wide range of welfare services in Hong Kong. The Chest supports over 165 social welfare member agencies. These agencies provide services in six key areas: children & youth, elderly, family & child welfare, medical & health, rehabilitation & aftercare, and community development.

URL : www.commchest.org

@ - HER Fund

HER Fund is a community women's fund in Hong Kong dedicated to promoting gender equality and women's empowerment. The organization focuses on supporting grassroots organizations and initiatives that work towards advancing women's rights and social change. HER Fund strives to mobilize resources for women's empowerment and the promotion of social changes and gender equality. Their vision is to create a society with gender equality where all women can live and enjoy basic rights. Grant-making and Support.

URL : www.herfund.org.hk

@ - Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation

The Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation (HLHL) is a Hong Kong-based non-governmental organization. It was founded with donations from four prominent Hong Kong philanthropists: Ho Sin Hang, Leung Kau-Kui, Ho Tim, and Lee Quo-wei. The primary purpose of the foundation is to recognize and reward outstanding Chinese scientists for their contributions to science and technology. The HLHL Foundation annually bestows prizes in three main categories: Science and Technology Achievement Award - Science and Technology Progress Award - Science and Technology Innovation Award.

URL : www.hlhl.org.cn

@ - Hong Kong Cancer Fund

The Hong Kong Cancer Fund is the largest cancer support organization in Hong Kong. Its mission is to ensure that no one faces cancer alone by providing a wide range of free professional services and support to individuals affected by cancer. The organization provides comprehensive support, including psychosocial services, public education, cancer research, home care, and peer support. They operate four Cancer Fund Support Centres and Cancer Patient Resource Centres at seven major public hospitals in Hong Kong.

URL : www.cancer-fund.org

@ - Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups

The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) is Hong Kong's largest youth service organization. The HKFYG aims to develop young people into responsible, civic-minded citizens who actively participate in society. It provides a wide range of services focused on the social, educational, cultural, and physical development of youth, including: Youth centers (called Youth S.P.O.Ts), Multimedia services, Employment services, Counseling and support for at-risk youth, Leadership training, Volunteer opportunities, Educational programs, Creativity and youth exchange initiatives, Leisure, cultural, and sports activities, Research and publications.

URL : www.hkfyg.org.hk

@ - Hong Kong Red Cross

The Hong Kong Red Cross (HKRC) is the national Red Cross society of Hong Kong. Unlike many Red Cross societies globally, which primarily focus on humanitarian aid, the Hong Kong Red Cross is particularly recognized for its blood transfusion services. This focus has been influenced by various local disasters and political challenges. In addition to blood services, the HKRC engages in various humanitarian efforts, including: Educational Programs: Running schools for hospitalized children. Community Services: Organizing voluntary services for the elderly and uniform groups for youth and adults. First Aid Training: Offering courses to the public and industrial workers.

URL : www.redcross.org.hk

@ - Hong Kong Unison

Hong Kong Unison is dedicated to advancing racial equality and equal opportunities for ethnic minorities in Hong Kong, with a particular focus on education and social participation. Hong Kong Unison's primary mission is to effect change in government policies to ensure that all individuals in Hong Kong are treated with equal respect and concern by the authorities. The organization operates on a human rights-based approach, striving to build a fair and inclusive society where everyone, regardless of their race, language, culture, or socioeconomic status, can enjoy equal rights and opportunities.

URL : www.unison.org.hk

@ - Oxfam Hong Kong

Oxfam Hong Kong is an independent branch of the international Oxfam confederation. It focuses on combating poverty and injustice through various development, humanitarian, and advocacy programs. The organization emphasizes that poverty is often a result of systemic injustice and aims for comprehensive economic and social changes to alleviate it. Oxfam Hong Kong has supported over 272 projects globally, reaching more than 1.5 million people in 23 countries last year alone. Their initiatives include local poverty alleviation efforts in Hong Kong and broader humanitarian aid in Southeast Asia and Africa.

URL : www.oxfam.org.hk

@ - Save the Children Hong Kong

Save the Children Hong Kong is an independent, non-profit development and humanitarian organization that works to improve the lives of children in Hong Kong and around the world. Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Their vision is a world where every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Their mission is to inspire breakthroughs in how the world treats children and achieve immediate and lasting change in children's lives.

URL : www.savethechildren.org.hk

@ - Sovereign Art Foundation

The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF) is a charitable organization. SAF's primary mission is to raise funds to support disadvantaged children through art-based initiatives. The foundation achieves this through several key activities: Art Prizes: SAF organizes various art competitions, with The Sovereign Asian Art Prize being its flagship event. This prize, considered the largest and most established in the Asia-Pacific region, is now in its 18th year. Student Prizes: The foundation runs annual art competitions for secondary school students in ten regions where Sovereign Group operates. Charitable Projects: SAF uses the funds raised to support community arts programs worldwide, benefiting thousands of children.

URL : www.sovereignartfoundation.com

@ - World Vision Hong Kong

World Vision Hong Kong is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to creating lasting change in the lives of children, families, and communities living in poverty. World Vision Hong Kong operates both globally and locally, providing emergency relief and sustainable development programs to address the needs of vulnerable populations. Their work includes: Emergency relief for disaster-stricken areas, Child sponsorship programs, Poverty alleviation projects, Advocacy campaigns to raise awareness of global issues.

URL : www.worldvision.org.hk