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Soap Cycling Limited

Public and Societal Benefit

We are a non-profit organization based in Hong Kong that provides recycled soap to NGOs/charities for hygiene and sanitation projects throughout Asia. Soap Cycling works with students, hotels, corporates, volunteers and WASH charities across Asia to recycle soap in a movement to reduce preventable hygiene-related diseases and suffering by distributing this life-saving resource to where it is needed the most.

Zhilan Foundation

Environment and Animals

Zhilan Foundation was established in 2018. It is a private Foundation approved by Shenzhen Civil Affairs Bureau. The Zhilan Foundation is a grant-making foundation that promotes green poverty alleviation through endangered species protection. By providing small, flexible and long-term funding to front-line researchers and practitioners, the Qilan Foundation promotes ecological conservation, poverty reduction and sustainable development in communities. By focusing on the conservation of endangered species beyond the stars, Chinorchis hopes to provide the funding needed by real actors. Zhilan’s vision is people and other life can equally share the earth and the good life, and its mission is to achieve sustainable development through green poverty alleviation.

Zero Carbon Building

Environment and Animals

Hong Kong’s first zero carbon building, the CIC–Zero Carbon Park (“CIC-ZCP”), since its opening in 2012, acts as a test bed for state-of-the-art eco-building design and continually optimizing its technologies, also serves as an exhibition, education and information center. The CIC-ZCP raises awareness on the importance of green building design locally and internationally, and aspires to boost the public’s ecological value and living in low carbon lifestyle. With more than 200 species of flowers and trees at CIC-ZCP, as Hong Kong’s first urban native woodland, the area’s natural heartland, brings in birds and other animals start creating a very bio-diversified environment, to make it become a lush and vibrant sanctuary for visitors to relax. Most importantly, to create a paradigm shift towards sustainable living, and function as ‘green lungs’ for the high-density environment, breathing clean air and new life into Hong Kong. CIC-Zero Carbon Park (CIC-ZCP) is to serve as an exhibition centre, an education center and an information center for zero/low carbon building design and technologies, as well as promoting low carbon living in Hong Kong. It shall showcase the state-of-the-art eco-building design and technologies to the local and international construction industry. Also, it shall raise community awareness of low carbon living in Hong Kong and promote behavioral changes towards low carbon living. Moreover, it shall disseminate the latest information on low/zero carbon building technologies and share the smart city practices with industry stakeholders.

World Green Organisation

Environment and Animals

The World Green Organisation (WGO) is an independent non-governmental organisation concerned with environmental conservation and environmentally related livelihood and economic affairs.

reDress Limited

Environment and Animals

Redress is an environmental charity with a mission to prevent and transform textile waste to catalyse a circular economy and reduce fashion's water, chemical and carbon footprints. Our programmes work to change mindsets and practices to stop the creation of textile waste now and in the future, as well as creating systems and partnerships that generate and showcase value in existing waste.

Read-Cycling Company Limited

Arts and Culture and Humanities

Founded in 2009, Read-Cycling is one of a very few charities in Hong Kong dedicated to books and book lovers. We have been working hand-in-hand with like-minded organisations, schools, corporations and individuals in the past 11 years to bring a second life to used books. We are also committed to organising cultural activities in various formats with an aim to make reading an essential part of everyday life. Since 2009, Read-Cycling has received over198,000 quality used books from book donors all over Hong Kong, helping more than 153,000 of them find new homes and thus, saved more than 1,530 trees. Mission: 1. Foster a green reading culture I. We collect used books from various communities through book donation boxes and counters II. Volunteers help sort the books by genres III. Through different channels, we give the books a second life. 2. Promote the joy of reading We reach out to different communities and curate interesting cultural projects with an aim to nurture more book lovers. In the past years, we have made happen 60 cultural programs and author’s sharing sessions. Add to this 60 activities with primary and secondary schools. Please refer to to link to see latest financial statement

Plastic Free Seas Limited

Environment and Animals

Our vision is plastic-free seas. We focus on education. We teach not only about the problems but also the solutions people need to take on and push for, to reduce the scourge of plastic pollution in Hong Kong and beyond.

Plastic Oceans Limited

Education

A Plastic Ocean Foundation is a charitable organisation registered in Hong Kong, dedicated to creating a wave of change to stop plastic pollution and to be part of the solution through science, education and policy advocacy. We are a group of dedicated scientists, educators, social entrepreneurs, scholars and journalists who are concerned about the fragile state of our ocean and are working together with other NGOs and the community to change attitudes towards plastic in one generation. We are also the people that brought you the award winning feature-length documentary A Plastic Ocean, which has reached millions of viewers around the world and continues to astonish and move people to action each day. Our Philosophy: A Plastic Ocean Foundation is not an anti-plastic organisation. We agree plastic is an amazing product; versatile, cheap, light, and it saves a lot of lives too - think of plastics used in medicine! It’s how we dispose of plastic that is causing the problem. Our addiction to plastic and our ‘disposable’ lifestyle are now starting to pose a threat to the survival of marine species, as well as ourselves! Please remember plastic does not degrade, or decompose. It is virtually indestructible and while you can throw it away, you cannot get rid of it. It stays with us forever.

PETA Asia Limited

Environment and Animals

PETA entities have more than 9 million members and supporters globally. PETA Asia is dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. It operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way and focuses on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: on factory farms, in laboratories, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment business. It also works on a variety of other issues, including spaying and neutering and the killing of “pests.” PETA Asia works through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns. Located in Hong Kong, PETA Asia is the base for animal-rights campaigns across Asia, a region that is home to more than one-third of the world’s population. PETA Asia may be young, but it has already created quite a stir with attention-grabbing ads and groundbreaking protests in countries like Malaysia, Thailand, and Japan, where public demonstrations are rare. PETA Asia has already won victories big and small for animals—from shutting down a roadside zoo in Vietnam to distributing more than 35,000 vegetarian starter kits in the Philippines.

Paws United Charity Limited

Environment and Animals

Paws United Charity is a non-profit, all-volunteer rescue organization established and registered in Hong Kong. Our mission is to continue to improve the lives of animals in our community by promoting responsible pet ownership, humane treatment of animals and choosing adoption instead of purchase. Paws United Charity provide the following services: Rescue: We rescue animals from various channels, including Government kennels, families who can no longer keep their pets, breeders who no longer want the animals, abandoned animals on the streets and born strays. Rehabilitate: We provide medical treatment for all rescue animals, including costly surgical procedures, vaccinations, as well as de-flea and de-sex procedures. We make sure the animals are placed in foster homes that offer a safe and welcoming environment to rehabilitate them mentally and physically. Re-home: Our end-goal is to successfully find forever homes for all of the animals that we rescue. Our volunteers carefully screen and guide interested parties through the adoption process so that both adopting families and animals can go home happy.

Paws Hero Limited

Environment and Animals

Paws Hero is a non-profit organization dedicated uphold the proper attitude to live with animal and eliminate and prevent cruelty to animal Vision: We are different but respect bring harmony & build an inclusive community. We want a better world where there is no more homeless animals and abuse. We hope that everyone in our community is kind to animals, respect and learn how to live with them. Focus: 1. Public Education Programme (PEP) – Interactive storytelling programme with kindergarten student. Teach them about proper attitude to animals, what is adoption & how to respect each other. ​2. Education Hub – A space created and collaborate with other charities, organizations, animal shelters to hold events and educate the public to treat animals with respect. Create synergy to strive the better living with animals

Kids4Kids Limited

Education

Kids4Kids is a non-profit organisation founded in 2008 in Hong Kong to inspire young people to act and make a positive impact in the community. Mission: Kids4Kids ignites the power of kids to develop social responsibility, take positive action, and inspire other kids to make the world a better place. Vision: To empower all young people to make a positive impact in the community.

Hong Kong Rabbit Society Limited

Environment and Animals

We aim to promote kindness, compassion and respect to all animals as well as the prevention of mistreatment, abuse and abandonment so that we can build a harmonious community between humans and animals. 本會致力宣揚愛護動物、防止虐待及尊重生命的訊息，並提倡建立人類與動物共融的社會，亦積極為兔子及其他動物謀取應有的生存權利、尊重與關注，以防止牠們受到虐待或遭受遺棄。

Hong Kong Paws Foundation Limited

Environment and Animals

Hong Kong Paws Foundation (HK Paws) is operated on a 100% voluntary basis by dedicated volunteers. HK Paws aims to raise awareness of animal welfare issues and to reduce a large number of dogs and cats that are abused, abandoned or destroyed everyday. Our Foundation believes that the current laws on animal welfare and their implementation are insufficient to fully protect animals in Hong Kong. We understand that for many people animal welfare is a secondary priority in our busy lives. However we feel that every member of our society has a responsibility to alleviate animal cruelty. We hope that through our work in Hong Kong we can also raise awareness of animal welfare in China.

Hong Kong Green Building Council Limited

Environment and Animals

The Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) is a non-profit, member-led organisation established in 2009 and has become a public body under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance since 2016. The HKGBC strives to promote the standard and development of sustainable buildings in Hong Kong. The HKGBC also aims to raise green building awareness by engaging the government, the industry and the public, and to develop practical solutions for Hong Kong’s unique, subtropical built environment of high-rise, high density urban area, leading Hong Kong to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and to become a world’s exemplar of green building development. Our passion for a sustainable built environment is the motivating force to achieve our goals. The wide experience and deep insight of our members and experts is the underlying foundation for real results. Our Vision To help save the planet and improve the wellbeing of the people of Hong Kong by transforming the city into a greener built environment. Our Mission To lead market transformation by advocating green policies to the Government; introducing green building practices to all stakeholders; setting design, construction and management standards for the building profession; and promoting green living to the people of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Dog Rescue Limited

Environment and Animals

HKDR was founded in 2003 for the specific purpose of saving dogs and puppies from the Hong Kong Government’s Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) Animal Management Centres, where thousands of dogs and puppies are destroyed every year. Alongside the rescue and re-homing efforts, education is also an important part of HKDR’s mission, and as part of that the Education & Training Centre was opened in July 2013, directly opposite our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre. This small venue is used for a variety of workshops and classes, all of which are designed to help improve dog- human understanding and so reduce the number of pets being abandoned.

Hong Kong Bird Watching Society, The

Education

The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society is a non-governmental organization established in 1957 with a vision of “people and birds living in harmony as nature continues to thrive”. The Society became a public charitable organization in 2002, a BirdLife International Partner in 2013, the 38th Partner of EAAFP in 2020, and an IUCN member in 2022. Mission: HKBWS aims to promote the appreciation and protection of birds and their habitats through education, research, habitat management and conservation advocacy.

Hong Kong Architecture Centre Limited

Environment and Animals

Hong Kong Architecture Centre is committed to bridging architecture and the community. We believe that an enhanced awareness of the built environment helps cultivate a deeper understanding of architecture and a keener appreciation of the environment and culture, and together, we can build and better our city, our community and our future.

HomelandGreen Limited

Environment and Animals

HomelandGreen is a group of Hong Kong volunteers learning to live harmoniously with soil that nurtures all lives. We take part in greening projects and pursue agricultural practices that promote soil health.

HK Shark Foundation Limited

Environment and Animals

Hong Kong Shark Foundation (HKSF) is a registered charity dedicated exclusively to shark conservation. We aim to raise awareness about shark conservation, particularly the unsustainable practice of shark finning, and to reduce consumption of shark products in Hong Kong. Every year, at least 100 million sharks are caught worldwide for shark fins and other products, with over 50% of the world’s shark fin being traded through Hong Kong alone. As apex predators, sharks are a crucial part of the marine food chain. The demand for shark products has contributed to the rapid decline of many species, with several already nearing extinction. Removing sharks from our oceans will threaten the delicate balance of ecosystems that are valuable sources of food and key elements in regulating our climate. Oceans absorb carbon, generate oxygen and are essential to our survival on the planet. HKSF believes this a rare opportunity for people everywhere, especially in Hong Kong, to make a significant impact on a global scale. Please act now by helping raising awareness about shark conservation and by educating people to reduce the consumption of shark products globally to save the world’s sharks

HK Saving Cat and Dog Association Limited

Environment and Animals

香港拯救貓狗協會 (簡稱HKSCDA) 是一個於2007年4月1日正式成立的本地非牟利組織。本會一直致力為流浪貓狗提供糧食、醫療、絕育及領養等服務。除了主動援救流浪街頭的受傷貓狗外，本會亦會接收被市民遺棄的小動物，並盡力為牠們尋覓可信的主人覓尋一個永遠的家。 正如本會口號一樣，我們相信「支持領養等於拯救生命」。希望藉著設立領養部，給貓狗們一個永遠的家。由於領養工作需要人手眾多，有賴多年來多位義工熱心幫忙，協助暫托及家訪等事務，截至2020年，已成功為數千隻貓狗尋找到幸福家園。 「支持領養等於拯救生命」 藉著拯救可憐流浪貓狗及安排適合領 養人領養，防止牠們遭虐待或傷害。 協會宗旨 1.拯救來自繁殖埸及被無良主人遺棄的可憐流浪貓狗，防止牠們遭虐待或傷害。 2.在可運用的能力、人力以及財力下盡力拯救流浪貓狗。 3.以開放態度與其他行內動物組織合作。 4.盡量為拯救的貓狗覓得最好、最能信任的主人。 5.所有待領養貓狗必須家訪以確保將來聯絡及清楚確定居住地點適合。 6.盡力多做區內動物生育控制計劃，為香港流浪貓狗謀福祉。 7.致力推動領養訊息。 8.致力推動防止虐畜訊息。

HandsOn Hong Kong Limited

Arts and Culture and Humanities

HandsOn Hong Kong develops service programs in partnership with local, under-served non-profit organizations and connects them with the volunteer manpower they need to achieve their mission. Mission: Empowering everyone in Hong Kong to volunteer. Vision: We envision a Hong Kong where our community serves together to meet all social needs.

Hanli Charity Foundation Limited, The

Environment and Animals

漢礼遇上許多同願同行的有心人和我們一起致力義務工作，回饋社會。 為了把慈善事務做得更好、及讓更多的有心人加入，我們決定成立漢礼慈善基金，把日常營運與慈善工作分開，以便凝聚更多力量，為社會及自己帶來正能量，進一步實踐漢礼的格言 ： 觸動生活原有禪悅。 漢礼慈善基金工作包括： 支持年輕人從事有關正念(mindfulness)及環保的設計與創作 與小店及非牟利團體合作，推廣正念到社區 策劃正念活動, 幫助弱勢社群 助印經書及素食書　 及.... 靜待因緣及您的magic

Guard For Stray Welfare Association

Environment and Animals

"Like you and me, stray dogs need a living space and the basic rights to survive. You don't have to love, but don't hurt! After all, this earth is not exclusive to humans!" PS! Limited information exists about this charity. If you have additional information to add to this entry, please contact the Charity Finder team.