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HandsOn Hong Kong Limited

Arts and Culture and Humanities

HandsOn Hong Kong is a registered charity in Hong Kong, founded in 2007. We develops service programs to help local, under-served non-profit organizations and connect them with the volunteer manpower they need to achieve their mission. With a record 1.65 million Hong Kong people living in poverty, it is critical that we each do our part to support communities in need. At HandsOn we harness the spirit to serve in our city by empowering everyone in Hong Kong to volunteer. Every month, our team runs 200 volunteer activities on the HandsOn calendar as a free service. Each activity mobilizes Hongkongers to support under-resourced local charities and the vulnerable groups they serve. HandsOn provides behind-the-scenes support and trusted advisory to our charity partners year-round, serving as a vital extension of their teams. The spirit to serve in Hong Kong is stronger than ever, with over 45,000 volunteers in the HandsOn community. They support and connect with tens of thousands of people in need and critical causes every year. We pledge to continue harnessing this people power and growing collective impact in our beloved city.

Habitat For Humanity Hong Kong Limited

Human Services

Driven by the same vision as Habitat International that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat Hong Kong is dedicated to raising awareness of the need for decent, affordable housing and harnessing resources to improve living conditions for families across the Asia-Pacific region, including China since 2006. The local programme ‘Project Home Works’ also provides a hand-up to low-income families, the elderly and the disabled in Hong Kong through home repairs by local volunteers.

Yuen Yuen Institute, The

Education

The Yuen Yuen Institute (圓玄學院 in Chinese) aims to spread the principles of the three religions, Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism, to uphold the eight virtues (i.e. filial piety, respect, loyalty, fidelity, propriety, justice, honesty and honour), and to promote social welfare. The Institute also provides elderly services and education in society.

Yan Oi Tong Limited

Human Services

Registered as a charitable organization since 1977, Yan Oi Tong (YOT) has become one of the 6 largest full-service charity groups in Hong Kong. Embracing the mission of “Caring for the Aged and the Young, Promoting Education and Nurturing Talents, Supporting the Disadvantaged and the Sick, Serving the Community with Sincerity”, YOT delivers timely and comprehensive caring services in areas of social services, educational services, medical services, sports & recreational services, green projects and social enterprises to those in need in the community through operating over 170 service units from Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai, Tsuen Wan, Kwai Tsing, Mei Foo, Tung Chung, Tai Po, Sha Tin, Ma On Shan, Tseung Kwan O, Sham Shui Po, Tsim Sha Tsui, Wong Tai Sin, Ho Man Tin, Diamond Hill, Kwun Tong, Causeway Bay and so on. With this extensive service network, YOT’s services has been deeply penetrated into every corner of the society and become part of daily lives of the general public. The increasing number of beneficiaries keep driving us to initiate new services continuously. We believe YOT is the key to bringing the kindness and love to people, which has been taking as the meaning of YOT’s sign .

Women Service Association

Education

This association is a non-profit charitable organization initiated and organized by a group of women workers who have long been promoting the improvement of women's status and caring about the development of women's services. The Association advocates women's personal growth to achieve the spirit of helping others and self-help, promotes the concept of lifelong learning, and provides diversified community services, so that people of different ages, genders and classes in the society can improve their quality and adapt to the future of society through continuous education. developing.

U-Hearts

Human Services

U-Hearts is composed of a group of ideal and enthusiastic volunteers who are committed to the education and growth of young people and care for the elderly and disadvantaged groups. Service areas include youth development and exchanges, care for the disadvantaged and the elderly, student assistance for domestic high school students, reconstruction of dilapidated schools in mountainous areas, donation of educational equipment and poverty alleviation services, etc.

Tung Wah Group of Hospitals

Health

Since its establishment in 1870, TWGHs is the largest charitable organisation with the longest history in HK to mark significant milestones in medical health, education and community services. Mission: Tung Wah has been offering a wide range of medical, education and welfare services to the needy and elderly people in Hong Kong.

Tsung Tsin Mission of Hong Kong Social Service, The

Human Services

Mission: 1. With God’s love we serve, help people to attain an enriched life. 2. To assist people of different classes at different developmental stages to solve their problems, to develop their potentials, and to formulate appropriate life goals with healthy personality, and to be able to help themselves.

Suicide Prevention Services Limited

Health

Mission: Suicide Prevention Services is serving people who are suicidal, despairing or in emotional distress by means of befriending and other services helping them to regain control of their emotions and the will to live on.

Sik Sik Yuen

Arts and Culture and Humanities

Established in 1921, Sik Sik Yuen (The Yuen) is a religious charitable organization worshipping Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism.

Pink Alliance Limited

Education

With core values of "Love of Life, Self-Respect and Care for Others", Rainbow Foundation integrates resources from corporations, schools, organizations, and individuals, while partnering with social welfare and charitable institutions to bring love and care to the underprivileged, and to improve social harmony in Hong Kong.

Pentecostal Church of Hong Kong

Human Services

Based on teaching of the Bible, we expand ministry, preach the Gospel, establish churches, provide education, and develop social services. We aim at spreading the gospel and promoting welfare of the Hong Kong community .Mission Statement: Spread the Gospel and Build the Church

Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council, The

Human Services

The NAAC, founded in 1968, is registered NGO. We strive to serve the under privileged groups in the society and offer them integrated services for all walks of life. The NAAC operates 87 centres. Mission: With faith, hope and love, NAAC upholds its collective responsibility fulfills its mission with the three 'E' corporate culture: to stimulate the extension of self-help and mutual support

Mongkok Kai-Fong Association Limited, The

Human Services

旺角街坊會於一九五一年創立，原址位於旺角奶路臣街伊利沙伯女皇二世青年游樂場館內，(即麥花臣室內場館)，早期以興學育少、敬老慈幼、濟助孤寡貧寒、施派棉衣米良食、排難解紛、贈醫施藥、救災恤難、施棺贈殮、以及組織童軍旅、訓練少年德性、辦理縫紉班、培育婦女技能、設立多項職業訓練班，養成青年謀生技能、組織青年幹事會，早期附設夜校、康樂服務中心、診所、職業輔導班，以啟發年青人對服務社會產生興趣，秉承【守望相助，休戚相關、患難相扶、移風易俗】四大信條，致力為街坊服務。

MakerBay Foundation Limited

Arts and Culture and Humanities

In 2017, MakerBay Foundation was established by Cesar Jung-Harada, a Japanese-French educator, environmentalist, and entrepreneur, in order help underserved youth to make an impact by developing their maker skills and mindset, as well as forming an inclusive maker community. We operate from one of the largest makerspace in Hong Kong to offer people the space, tools and training to become innovators. For our projects, we have developed a comprehensive innovation curriculum, backed by a large community of scientists, artists, researchers and experts from Academia. Apart from the makerspace in Tsuen Wan and a smaller one in PMQ Central, we also assist in setting up makerspaces in youth centers and schools, both in Hong Kong and abroad. We are convinced that everybody can learn to make something. Local innovation can create a global impact! Our Vision Empower the next generation of innovators to have a positive social and environmental impact Our Mission Innovate by offering the best resources for impact makers: 1. Building a community of makers 2. Proposing a hands-on education 3. Doing impactful projects Our Values We value creative confidence, collaboration, respect and passion in innovating solutions for the good of society and the environment Our Services At MakerBay, we provide a wide variety of services beyond education and membership, with the following goals: 1. To train professionals to teach future-proofing topics in public schools 2. To train professionals to support “blue sky” and “out of the box” thinking 3. To provide opportunities to use and experiment with technology 4. To help students to build up a positive identity 5. To build a connection between school curriculum and real-world problems

Lifeline Express Hong Kong Foundation

Health

Lifeline Express Hong Kong Foundation is a registered charitable organization (IRD File No: 91/4895) established in 1997 in Hong Kong, to raise funds to support the operation of the Lifeline Express. Lifeline Express is a well-equipped hospital eye-train, aiming to provide free operations for the underprivileged cataract patients in Mainland China. This purpose-built four compartments eye-train consists of an Examination Room, two Operating Theatres, a Patient Ward, a Multi-function Conference Room and a Living Quarter for medical team. In July 1, 1997, the first hospital eye-train embarked on its mission of light to Fuyang City, Auhui Province, China. In 1999, 2002 and 2009 the second, third and fourth hospital eye-trains come into service.

Kowloon Women's Welfare Club, The

Human Services

Mission: 1. To promote and protect the welfare and other lawful interests of women and children in Kowloon in the Colony of Hong Kong. 2. To promote and encourage unity and friendly relationship among women.

J Life Foundation Limited

Human Services

J Life Foundation Limited envisions mitigating cross-generational poverty in low-income families in Hong Kong. Situated in Sham Shui Po, the poorest district in Hong Kong, the organization endeavors to serve underprivileged families around the poverty lines. By providing those families with short-term food relief and their children with sustainable education opportunities, the organization aims to empower marginalized children and families in Hong Kong.

International Women's League Limited

Human Services

International Women's League Limited is a non-profit charitable women's organization founded in 1986. It is committed to serving the needs of women and the elderly by providing a variety of services, including interest classes, learning activities, and support services. The organization also has a Youth Committee that focuses on developing young people's character and leadership skills.

Hope of the City Foundation Limited

Human Services

Hope of the City works to transform the lives of the underprivileged by partnering with local nonprofits, social service welfare centres, or church organisations to pool resources for depth of impact. By collaborating with other on-the-ground workers, we are able to ensure that the families we are serving have consistent support networks. Mission: Our Vision is to see a Hong Kong city in which all people experience social and educational flourishing. Our Mission is to mobilise volunteer and financial resources, and collaborate with NGOs to serve the poor in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Women Foundation Limited

Education

Hong Kong Women Foundation is established and registered in 1991 in Hong Kong as a non-profit-making organisation. The Foundation aims to promote social services and women work. In the past two decades, the Foundation dedicated to serve the community, promoted services for women and families, children and youth as well as senior citizens. In co-operation with local universities and the universities in China, the Foundation conducted research studies and organised regional/international seminars to address issues concerning children, youth, women and families in the Chinese society. Through a joint federation with the local women organisations, the Foundation reviewed the Protection of Women and Juveniles Ordinance. In advocacy of women welfare and social harmony, the Foundation made recommendations to the Government for improvement of relevant policies and existing services for women. In 1996 the Foundation established the HO Kwok Pui Chun Social Centre for the Elderly. The Centre organised numerous activities oriented to senior citizens, assisting them in potential development and to participate in the community affairs for self-enrichment and active ageing. In 2014 the Social Welfare Department upgraded the Centre to become a Neighbourhood Elderly Centre. Thereafter the Centre has expanded the service scope, rendering counselling to the elderly and support for caregivers as well as for those elders who stay behind the scene. Apart from raising the service quality of the Centre, these have demonstrated the mission and achievements of the Foundation in serving the society. For the way forward, the Foundation will strive to serve and make contribution to the society, keeping abreast of the social conditions and tempo as appropriate. Aims and Objectives To raise social concerns for women’s needs and promote support for women services; To plan, study and suggest solutions for issues/problems relevant to women; To embark on new venture/work for advocacy of women welfare. To organise seminars, talks, workshops and other activities for better development of women welfare and services; To liaise and communicate with other organisations (sharing similar aimsand objectives) in Hong Kong, other region or the overseas for raising and improvement of women status; To review and make recommendations to the Government for improvement of policy in area of women services; and To publish and post article, publication, booklet for promotion of the aims and objectives of the Foundation.

Hong Kong Society for the Aged, The

Human Services

Our mission is to ensure that our senior citizens will be: i/ properly cared for and given due respect

Hong Kong Family Welfare Society

Human Services

Established in 1949, the Hong Kong Family Welfare Society (HKFWS) is one of the major charitable non-governmental social welfare organisations in Hong Kong. Mission: With a family perspective, we are committed to delivering quality and professional social services to enhance the well-being of families and individuals in Hong Kong and to foster a caring community.

Hong Kong Communion Club Limited

Public and Societal Benefit

HKCC are a community outreach organization focused on providing the less fortunate with opportunities with skills development, education and social development.