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Audio Description Association (Hong Kong) Limited

Public and Societal Benefit

The Audio Description Association (Hong Kong), a.k.a. AuDeAHK, is devoted to raising the standard and profile of audio description in Hong Kong, and providing quality description services especially for blind and partially sighted people. AuDeAHK offers AD services, AD training, public education sessions, and AD event consultations. VISION Our vision is to make information accessible for the blind and partially sighted. MISSION AuDeAHK is dedicated to raising the standard and profile of audio description (AD) in Hong Kong, and improving the lives of visually impaired people through the provision of quality AD services and through increasing participation in cultural activities. OUR OBJECTIVES Icon Heading 1）Improve information accessibility through quality AD services in various aspects for the visually impaired 2）Provide AD services for a wide array of cultural activities 3）Train audio describers 4）Educate the public and raise their awareness of the needs of the visually impaired and AD 5）Strengthen the dialogue between the visually impaired and the sighted 6）Work in partnership with organisations and schools that support blind and partially sighted people

Aw Boon Haw Foundation, The

Public and Societal Benefit

In July of 1972, Hong Kong philanthropist Sally Aw Sian set up the Aw Boon Haw Foundation, a charitable organisation, to formally continue the philanthropic work started by her father, Aw Boon Haw. In October 1993, Miss Aw set up a branch of the foundation in Fujian, China after she made her first visit to her home town in Fujian. In 2004, the Fujian Foundation branch was named Aw Boon Haw Foundation (Fujian). The Foundation is a private non-profit family organisation; funding comes solely from Sally Aw Sian.

Autism Partnership Foundation Limited

Public and Societal Benefit

Autism Partnership Foundation (APF), a registered charity body in Hong Kong, is committed to making a difference in the life of individuals with autism. Mission: APF strives for the best potential for children with autism by its intensive and professional Applied Behaviour Analysis therapy and supports their families to improve their quality of life.

Association of HKEE's Social Service Limited

Education

電職社會服務協會（簡稱電職社服）成立於2010年4月，是在公司註冊處註冊的非牟利機構，同時本會亦於香港義務工作發展局登記成為香港義工團成員。 本會宗旨是推動、興辦非牟利教育機構、及發展與機電相關或其他課程訓練，提高在職人士的競爭能力；參與社會公益服務，扶助弱勢社群，並進行對社會有實益的其他慈善性質的工作；鼓勵、促進、支持及贊助香港及其他地區的機構或組織從事以此宗旨有關的開發、實踐及教育活動等。

Association of Elderly Limited

Human Services

隨着社會進步，港人的生活質素都有所提升，平均壽命亦相應延長了。雖然長者們都較過往長壽，但並非每一位都是健康快樂的。隨著年紀日漸增長，他們身體機能亦相對地衰退，甚至失去自我照顧的能力，續而變得孤辟、失去自信、認為對家庭和社會都造成沉重的負擔，失去生存的意義。 有見及此，一群熱心公益的義工人士為協助長者得到一個舒適的生活環境，並希望他們再次融入社區，所以成立了一間註冊慈善機構 — 銀髮社。 宗旨 銀髮社的宗旨是服務長者，讓他們認識更多現時政府提供的長者福利，協助他們解決在申請上遇到的問題，從而改善生活質素，得到一個舒適的安老生活。此外，銀髮社亦會定期探訪及跟進長者們的需要，為他們提供合適的援助服務及關懷。

Association of Retired Elderly Limited

Public and Societal Benefit

Association of Retired Elderly Limited (ARE) was incorporated in March 2014. It is a non-profit making organization and charity exempt from tax pursuant to section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance of Hong Kong. It is also a licensed employment agency. The purpose of establishing this Association is to promote “active ageing”. We mainly serve retired persons aged 50 or above to help them adapting to retired life, and to apply innovative and sustainable ways to enable them living an active ageing life.

Assistive and Learning Technology Association Limited

Education

Assistive and Learning Technology Association Limited was established in 2014. It consists of members from different professionals who promote the use of assistive and learning technology. Through different community education, let the public understand assistive and learning technology, and enable the community to make good use of assistive technology (AT) and learning technology (LT) to improve the quality of life. The association officially became a charity Ref. 91/14193 in 2015. Our Goals - Promote the use of Assistive and Learning Technology by society, schools, institutions, families and individuals. - Research and development of applied technology to promote learning and help people with special needs. - Raise public awareness and share knowledge on assisting and learning the latest developments in technology. - Promote cooperation in the development of assistive science and technology related to rehabilitation for the special learning needs of regional peers. - Promote collaboration between academics, schools, non-governmental organizations, medical and rehabilitation institutions and the public on the use of assistive and learning technologies.

Association for Hong Kong Catering Services Management Charitable Foundation Limited, The

Human Services

宗旨及組織 宗旨： 1.　維繫會員間的友誼與聯絡 2.　促進日新月異的飲食文化交流 3.　提高餐飲管理的知識與技術 4.　供給飲食業務的最新消息 5.　向政府有關部門及相關機構反映業界意見 組織： 1.　本協會是一個沒有宗教和政治背景的非牟利團體 2.　由執行會董會負責本協會的行政、發展、財務、康樂活動、公共關係及其他的會務事宜 3.　會員大會：協會每年召開仝人大會一次，審核有關年度的會計結算，選舉下一屆的執行會董會成員，委任核數師。

Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women

Human Services

Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women (ACSVAW) provide hotlines, online support, legal consultation, and assistance with taking down private images shared without consent. The ACSVAW also advocates for policy changes and conducts research on sexual violence. They offer educational resources and support groups. Their mission is to promote gender equality and create a society free from sexual violence. Sources and related content

Aspiration Foundation Limited

Human Services

Aspiration Foundation was established by a Hong Kong Family in 2019. Aspiration is committed to support 3 areas: education, healthcare and environment. Organisations in these 3 fields are welcome to contact us and cooperate with us.

Assembly of God Grace Light Church, Limited

Public and Societal Benefit

The Assembly of God Grace Light Church is a Christian church that aims to spread the gospel, build lives, and serve the community. It has services including Sunday Celebration Service, Small Group Fellowship, and Sunday School.

Asia-Pacific Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Society, The

Health

Asia-Pacific Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Society (APSPOS) was established in 2008. The goals of the society are to improve the development of paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus in the Asia-Pacific region and to provide a platform for exchange of knowledge and skills in this subspecialty. Mission The mission of Asia-Pacific Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Society (APSPOS) is to improve the development of paediatric ophthalmology in the Asia-Pacific region, and to improve the quality of care to children suffering from eye disease and to children and adults with strabismus.

The federation is a non-profit making organization whose principal objects are to advance science and education in gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and surgical techniques for the benefit of public health, and to conduct lectures, forums, and other activities on the subject of digestive diseases

Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Limited

Health

In 1958, APAO started out as one of the pioneers of modern visual science. Since then, we have continue to grow to meet the eye care challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, and we have much of which to be proud. But first of all, let’s recognize the leaders that have developed APAO over the past 60 years. Mission The Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology® (APAO) is committed to: -Promoting the science and art of ophthalmology among all people and nations of the region; -Promoting prevention of blindness activities and restoration of sight through teaching, research, service and any other way deemed appropriate by the APAO Council; -Fostering co-operation between ophthalmological societies in different countries and collaborating with other international or regional organizations with similar aims; -Organizing and holding regional congresses or other conferences and such other educational and scientific activities including research; -Preparing and publishing scientific papers, journals and other publications; -Raising funds and obtaining financial assistance through donations, sponsorships or otherwise for the attainment of any or all of the objectives; and -Doing all such other things incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objectives

Asian Development Ministries Limited

Public and Societal Benefit

Asian Development Ministries (ADM) is a Christian organization based in Hong Kong that focuses on church planting and leadership development in Asia. They work with local partners to establish and strengthen churches, particularly in areas where Christianity is less prevalent. Mission: ADM's mission is to fulfill the Great Commission by planting churches and developing Christian leaders throughout Asia.

Asian Legal Resource Centre Limited

Human Services

The Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC) works towards the radical rethinking & fundamental redesigning of justice institutions in Asia, to ensure relief and redress for victims of human rights violations, as per Common Article 2 of the International Conventions. Sister organisation to the Asian Human Rights Commission, the ALRC is based in Hong Kong & holds general consultative status with the Economic & Social Council of the United Nations.

Asian Dhamma Charities Foundation Limited

Public and Societal Benefit

宗旨：弘扬佛教，投资建设佛教设备及项目 Asian Dhamma Charities Foundation Limited, original named China Dhamma Culture Group Co., Ltd. and Asia Dhamma Culture Group Foundation Limited, was established and registered in Hong Kong SAR on September 15, 2016. The foundation‘s initiators expect that the foundation could promote more philanthropic families，individuals and organizations to devote themselves into domestic charity activities, so as to help build more nursing home or orphanages, renovate temples, relieve people in stricken areas, arrange reliefs etc..

Asian Fund For Cancer Research Limited

Health

The Asian Fund for Cancer Research Limited (AFCR) is committed to fund cancer research, especially those cancers prevalent in Asian populations, and promote global collaborations for high impact to save the lives of cancer patients. We believe that research holds the key that may end cancer. That’s why at AFCR, we place the highest priority in advancing cutting-edge cancer research in all important fields that will lead to better preventative methods, advanced diagnostic tools, more effective treatment approaches. We fund projects in a variety of important research fields, such as overcoming cancer’s resistance to chemotherapy, developing new screening tests for early detection, optimizing approaches of personalized medicine, and stopping cancer metastasis, etc. AFCR provides the public with a wide variety of in-depth, user-friendly cancer prevention information and healthy lifestyle suggestions. We help the community understand the latest scientific achievements and their potential significance to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Armed with this knowledge, people can better protect themselves against cancer.

Asian Federation of Osteoporosis Societies Limited, The

Health

The mission of AFOS is to excel in education and research in all aspects of osteoporosis. They support cooperative research in osteoporosis in Asia and beyond. They promote, foster, develop, and assist in the medical profession in the study of knowledge and information concerning the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of osteoporosis.

Asian Dermatological Association Limited

Health

The Asian Dermatological Association was incorporated on the 21th November 1986 in Hong Kong. Main Objectives - To promote the study of and to encourage the advancement of dermatology. - To coordinate and correlate the efforts of organisations, companies, associations, societies, institutions, statutory bodies and other authorities and individual interested in dermatology all over the world, especially in Asian countries. - To promote, foster, develop and assist the dermatologists of all Asian countries, other medical and allied professions in the study of and the acquisition, dissemination and application of knowledge and information concerning dermatology. - To encourage and stimulate research in dermatology in furtherance of the objects of the Association. - To stimulate public interest and provide public education in dermatology. - To hold an Asian Dermatological Congress (ADC) every three years or at any such time interval as the Council deem fit and to sponsor additional international activities in any parts of the world.

Asian Association of Addiction Prevention

Human Services

The Asian Association of Addiction Prevention (AAAP) was established in 2018 with the mission to promote addiction prevention among the Asian communities around the globe. Purposes . To promote skills and scientific knowledge of addiction prevention . To exchange wisdom on addiction prevention and research . To identify vulnerable groups for resiliency education . To explore culturally appropriate strategies to address addiction problems . To share information on addiction prevention with local, Asian and international interested organizations

Asian Academy of Family Therapy Limited

Public and Societal Benefit

Asian Academy of Family Therapy(AAFT) is a charitable and non-profit organization with a vision to promote family therapy research, training, and practice in Asia. Our headquarters is established in Hong Kong, with members from all over Asia, including Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Mainland China, Singapore, and Malaysia. We hope to include professionals from more countries in the near future. We adopt a threefold approach, combining service development, training, and research, with one enhancing the other. Through continuous development and cross-cultural collaboration efforts, our mission is to promote the identity of family therapy among Asian regions. Our vision is to create a platform for systemic thinkers and practitioners in Asia to share their perspectives and expertise in the development of family therapy to reflect the unique culture of each region in this part of the world.

Asia Pacific Institute for Strategy Limited

Education

Asia Pacific Institute for Strategy is a non-profit-making organization which aims to be the leading research organization advancing business innovation and strategy in Asia Pacific. Vision - To be the leading research organization advancing business innovation and strategy in Asia Pacific Mission - To research and disseminate best practices in innovation and strategy; - To nurture human capital through executive education; - To provide executives and academia with a platform for exchange of ideas, networking and personal development.

Asia Pacific Alliance for the Control of Influenza (APACI) Limited

Health

It is the vision of APACI to be a lead organisation on influenza in the Asia-Pacific region. Mission To reduce the burden of influenza in the Asia-Pacific region. Objectives -To identify and develop activities that complement the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Surveillance Strategy 2019-2030. -To assist the development of country-specific public awareness programmes on influenza. -To promote influenza awareness among healthcare professionals in the region. -To provide educational resources to support influenza awareness activities. -To assist the process of establishing or reviewing country-specific recommendations for influenza prevention and control. -To facilitate the timely access to, and supply of, influenza vaccines and antiviral medications.