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Light On Charity Limited vs "F. O. C. U. S." (Focus On Children's Understanding In School)

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Key details

Effective date
14/02/2017
06/09/1998
Charity number
91/14663
91/5178

About

Description
Light On is incorporated in Hong Kong under limited by guarantee. On 14th February, 2017, Light On Charity Limited has been granted tax exemption status under the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Ordinance Section 88. Light On’s IR File no. is 91/14663. Light On has two main focuses: First, Light On has completed re-construction projects at its first and second schools in Lamjung, Nepal. Currently, Light On is focusing on the self-sustaining aspect of these Lamjung villages. A TV program about our rebuilding project: https://bit.ly/3eRyVfa Second, through hosting monthly “Keep Your Light On” Wellbeing workshops in Hong Kong, Light On hopes that by introducing different spiritual techniques, individuals can find a "navigator" that suits them. So when sailing in the dark sea, they can still find the beacon of life or a small beam of light, that leads them forward. Third, right after the 2015 earthquake, we had delivered over 8 tonnes of materials, benefitting more than 700 families. Moreover, as the Covid-19 pandemic hit Nepal hard in 2021, we had also distributed hot meals and food packages to nearly 4,500 people. Light On's Founder, Pink has given a TEDx Talk about how this organization came into existence: https://bit.ly/Pink_Tedx
For over 25 years FOCUS has been a trusted resource for Hong Kong parents, educators and medical professionals seeking to learn how to better support the academic and social lives of children with mainstream learning differences. FOCUS aims to improve educational and life outcomes of children with AD/HD and SpLD by expanding understanding and raising awareness of what it means to have a mind that learns differently Our mission is is to improve the education of mainstream students who are challenged by Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) by providing accurate evidence-based information, practical strategies and support to parents and professionals in education and healthcare and by improving understanding of how learning differences impact youth both emotionally and academically.

Contact

Address
A15,7/F,Union Hing Yip Factory Building 20 Hing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
Rm 617, 6/F, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Rd, Wong Chuk Hang, HK
Phone
9543 2763

Status

Subvented
No
No
Subsidiary
No
No

Categories

Target beneficiaries

Governance & transparency

Annual report on website
No
Financial audits on website
No
Board of directors on website
Yes

Sustainable Development Goals

SDGs
SDG4: Quality Education

Social links

Organisation structure

Structure
Company limited by guarantee under the Companies Ordinance

Disclaimer

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