Restoring Hope and Dignity for the Homeless

Established in 1987, the Christian Concern for the Homeless Association (CCHA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of Hong Kong's homeless population through holistic care and support. With a mission to bring hope and restore dignity, CCHA reaches out to individuals living on the streets, in substandard housing, or in temporary shelters, providing them with accommodation, meals, and personal development activities.

CCHA's outreach teams actively engage with the homeless, building trust and understanding to connect them with the resources and services they need. The organization focuses on empowering clients to develop their full potential and reintegrate into the community through partnerships with local organizations, facilitating vocational training, counseling, and life-skills workshops.

Recognizing the importance of public awareness and acceptance, CCHA works to improve societal perceptions of the homeless. By fostering dialogue and organizing community events, the association aims to break down stereotypes and promote a more inclusive society.

HELP for Domestic Workers is a charity that supports migrant domestic workers and their employers to prevent crises, respond to emergencies, and create long-term change. HELP’s mission is to empower migrant domestic workers to access their rights through education, advice, community and employer engagement.

Hong Kong Blind Union (HKBU) was established in 1964. It is the first self-help group organized and managed by people with visual impairment. It aims at promoting the spirit of self-help and mutual-help as well as striving for equality, opportunities and independence for visually impaired persons.

HKBU provides comprehensive services for the newly blind people and visually impaired elderly, life adjustment programmes, education, employment, audio description for sport programmes and advocacy for the visually impaired in Hong Kong.

Our mission is to facilitate equal participation of disabled persons in the community and promote an inclusive and altruistic culture in society. We encourage people with disabilities to take enthusiastic part in activities of sports rehabilitation, education and empowerment, arts and culture, as well as universal design and technology. We also advocate the collaboration between the Government, the business sector and the general public on creating an accessible environment so as to achieve our ultimate goal of making “Equal Contributions for an Inclusive Society”.

Established in 1978, Hong Kong, China Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability is the sole organization in Hong Kong that mainly serves people with intellectual disabilities (ID). We committed to cultivating athletes with ID to show their talents in the sports world. Our athletes have won many awards in both local and overseas competitions, including 13 golds, 11 silvers and 12 bronzes at the Vichy 2023 Virtus Global Games, and a total of 4 golds, 6 silvers and 6 bronzes for the Hong Kong, China delegation at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou.

Humanity Seekers, a refugee-led initiative, fosters a connected refugee community, driving positive social impact and meaningful interactions with Hong Kong society. Humanity Seekers collaborate with partners to support projects that enhance the mental health, wellbeing, and sense of purpose among refugees.

The Mission for Migrant Workers (MFMW Limited) was established in 1981 with our mission to support migrant workers in crisis and empower them to regain dignity as human beings and workers as integral part of the Hong Kong society.

The MFMW services more than 300,000 migrant workers in Hong Kong. Over 90% are domestic workers caring for local households. 98% are women from emerging countries in Asia. A lot of them are under-paid, over-worked, trapped in the vicious cycle of debt and discrimination and are made vulnerable with their immigration status.

MFMW’s direct services include case support and para-legal assistance, shelter referral and provision, as well as other rescue and emergency support. The MFMW works with over 100 grassroots migrant organisations to deliver outreach services and provide trainings to the migrant community to develop their work and life skills, well-being, and human rights as migrant workers in Hong Kong.

The MFMW’s objectives echo with the marathon spirit by promoting unity and teamwork, focusing on social inclusion and diversity through leisure activities among migrant domestic workers and local youths in Hong Kong. Through leisure activities, people from different cultures and backgrounds get together, fostering a sense of community and mutual support, mirroring the spirit of solidarity and diversity seen in marathons.

Established in 2017, Resolve Foundation (Resolve) is a section 88 charity with the mission is to inspire, empower and connect emerging community leaders from different walks of life for an inclusive Hong Kong.

Hong Kong is one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in Asia, yet it is far from inclusive, with one of the highest inequality levels in the world. Inequality is about more than a lack of income, but also about social exclusion. A November 2021 survey by the Equal Opportunities Commission found that about half of Hongkongers say discrimination is prevalent in this city when it comes to race, age, sexual orientation, or disability, and a third when it comes to gender.

We believe everyone can take action to make Hong Kong a place where everyone belongs. Our pillars of work include a flagship Fellowship providing free leadership development, mentorship and a network to diverse, emerging community leaders and social innovators in Hong Kong working on social inclusion. The fellowship explores different DEI themes every year and prioritizes participants from marginalized backgrounds. We also provide a small seed grant for our alumni - The Opportunity Fund - to give them small financial support to kickstart their own community projects.

Through our workshops, training, events and education campaigns, we also equip members of the public to understand diversity, equity and inclusion better, from an intersectional approach, and have the tools to be better allies, and to promote inclusive workplaces and communities. Lastly, Resolve is also commencing a pilot program in secondary schools, to drive more inclusive secondary school campuses.

In 2023, 75% of our fellows experienced significant leadership growth through the program and in our public events, 90% felt they had increased knowledge and 98% reported being more likely to intervene if they were to witness harassment or discrimination.

Sports Association for the Physically Disabled of Hong Kong, China

The Association, previously named the Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled, was established in 1972, with the aim of enabling local Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence. The Association develops and promotes 11 types of Para sports, including Para archery, Para athletics, Para badminton, boccia, Para lawn bowls, shooting Para sport, Para swimming, Para table tennis, Para tenpin bowling, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair fencing.

Sports Change Life Foundation (SCLF)

“Run Free” Solidarity Mentorship Program 2.0, sponsored by SCLF and Correctional Services Department Sports Association Charitable Fund, aims to assist rehabilitated individuals in the community.

The program slogan “Live Changes Lives” exhibits SCLF “Leading Sport Strivers” to inspire individuals suffered from life grieves and strive for positive changes and revive.

“Run Free Ambassadors” shares their unique life experience of loss of meaning of life and freedom, struggles, free and continues reviving. Aims for solidarity with students and youth to develop positive mindset, refuse harmful drugs and crimes.

“Youth Lead Runners” are trained among students to “seed and develop” striving energy, whom are continuously to lead peer students in congruence “Sports Change Life” spirit of sports, adopt changes, revive, and positive.

1st Step Association is a non-profit charity composed of a group of social workers, doctors, lawyers, and individuals with physical disabilities. We primarily serve individuals with severe physical disabilities and their caregivers due to work-related injuries, accidents, or illnesses. Through providing comprehensive support services including rehabilitation equipment support, home care services, community organization, and advocacy for rights, we help disabled individuals and caregivers reintegrate into the community, promote self-help spirit, and give back to society.

"Bring in Change is a registered charity established by a group of sports enthusiasts in 2012. Sports has changed our lives, we believe it can change the lives of the seniors too. Our vision is to connect seniors with the community through sports and to inspire everyone to age actively, joyfully, and gracefully, regardless of age.

Our mission is to enhance the overall physical, mental, and social well-being of elderly individuals in the community through sports. Sports train our bodies as well as our brains. Sports improve the seniors’ muscle strength, balance, coordination, cardio, mobility and reduce the risk of falls and injury, helping them to live an independent life. We achieve this by involving seniors in sports activities that they may initially perceive as challenging. We believe they can do it and encourage them to believe in themselves. Through these activities, we connect the seniors with young and energetic coaches and volunteers. This provides the seniors with a sense of motivation to continue progressing in life, discovering and achieving new life goals, making friends and enabling them to embrace graceful aging while leading an active and joyful lifestyle.

Our core belief is that we should not stop moving as we age. We get old once we stop moving. No matter our age, we are all aging everyday. Therefore, we encourage everyone to start exercising today, no matter our age!

Cancerinformation.com.hk Charity Foundation (CICF), is a local NGO that supports cancer patients and their families. We provide financial, psychological and social support to cancer patients and promote cancer awareness to the public. For example, we help qualified patients with financial assistance to cover medical and daily expenses, free nutritional supplements, free oncology consultation service and Kowloon Cancer Rehabilitation Clinic; organise activities and courses for cancer patients; and provide volunteering opportunities for cancer patients. We also provide information on cancer to the public through seminars and publications.

Families of SMA Foundation (Formerly known as Families of SMA Charitable Trust) (“FSMA”) was founded in 1998 by parents of a SMA severe type child, professionals from various business sectors and concerned parents of SMA children who understood so profoundly the sufferings and needs of SMA victims and their families. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic neuromuscular disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness and loss of movement. This may lead to serious difficulties in feeding and breathing and can be life threatening. Our Mission is “To help in the relief of hardship and suffering of patients afflicted with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and their family members”.

Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre offers professional and holistic cancer care services to anyone diagnosed with cancer, including their families, friends and carers. Built on the grounds of Tuen Mun Hospital, the Centre is designed to be warm, welcoming and full of light and open space. By providing practical information, emotional and psychosocial support, Maggie's Centre is here to build hope with and empower people affected by cancer to live with, live through and live beyond cancer. All services are free of charge, and no referral or appointment is needed.

"Mind HK (Mind Mental Health Hong Kong Limited) is a S88 registered charity (91/16471), which launched in 2017. The organisation's vision is to ensure no one in Hong Kong has to face a mental health problem alone. Through resources, training, and outreach campaigns and programmes, their work helps to raise awareness of mental health and reduce the associated stigma, with the aim of achieving the best mental health for all in Hong Kong.

Having established in 1962, Stewards has been committed to providing social welfare, education, and medical services to the society, and preaching the good news of Christ. Stewards operates 6 schools from kindergarten to secondary levels, 1 dental clinic, and 14 social service units, serving primarily the rehabilitation and children & youth groups. Stewards services covers vocational rehabilitation, community support for mental health, children & youth centres, life education, adventure-based programmes, counselling services, as well as self-financing projects such as social enterprises and campsite.

The Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society (HKACS) is the longest-standing non-profit cancer-fighting organisation in Hong Kong, dedicated to raising public awareness of cancer prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation through education for over 60 years. In addition, HKACS offers a wide range of charitable services, including medical assistance, charity bed services, and fulfilling the wishes of late-stage patients. When facing cancer, the HKACS is your companion, walking the path of cancer resistance together, united by hope.

Agent of Change Foundation was founded in 2015, originally on the mandate of poverty alleviation. In 2020, we refined our mission and organized public education and youth development projects, specifically around mental wellbeing and life-planning needs. Boosting a diverse team unified by the belief in individual’s responsibility and impact in bringing about social change, our projects attempt to find new intervention angles and models.

Established in 2012, the mission of Branches of Hope (BOH), which has a Hong Kong IRD s88 charitable status, is to restore dignity, justice, and hope to the vulnerable and marginalized in Hong Kong. BOH runs two programs: ROAD serving refugees and asylum seekers; and STOP serving survivors of human trafficking and labor exploitation.

Caring For Children Foundation is a registered charitable organization established in 1994.
Our mission is to benefit children and those in need with a loving heart. CFCF's core programs include:

1) "Care for Hong Kong Program" provides life enrichment program for vulnerable children,

2) "Rehabilitation Program" provides a free acupuncture treatment for autistic children,

3) "Healthy Hong Kong" provides free traditional Chinese medical services.

Christian New Life Association is a non-government and registered drug rehabilitation with residential treatment service organization. It was established in 2001. Our mission is to help illicit drug abusers with addiction problem to experience the Grace, Hope and Love of God for a holistic healing of their lives. We emphasize on the power of the Gospel and the teaching of the Bible to bring hope to these sufferers and introduce them to a holistic treatment model with spiritual, psychological, social and rehabilitation care. At the same time, we continue to changing them to a new lifestyle while they are in our care. We also try to provide family support with counseling to the family of our inmates so that they may have better relationship and support with the recovering addicts to avoid future relapses.

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Since 1952, Hong Kong Christian Service (HKCS) has been working towards a humane and just society. We provide the needy with suitable, professional and quality services genuinely. We care for the disadvantaged and the neglected. We uphold our vision of 'Towards a Benevolent and Just Society, Holistic Development for All' by instilling hope, advocating justice and promoting harmony for our people and society.

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Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres (HKFWC), founded in 1981, is a non-partisan and non-religious women's organization. We concern about the situation of grassroots women, and promote gender equality in Hong Kong through services, education and advocacy. Through our women centres, we develop volunteer networks, provide appropriate services for women, and develop their potential. HKFWC enables women to develop their Confidence, Independence and Competence.

Hong Kong Lutheran Social Service was established in 1977. By God's love, we serve the needs of the society. Our belief is “actual services, care actions.

There are three counseling centers for psychotropic substance abusers under the Counseling Service Center Section of the Society and one gambling counseling center that provides services. Ranging from individual therapy to educational work for the community. It also supports families of drug addicts through diversified and different levels of intervention.

Helping people suffering from drug addiction to integrate into society.

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Joyful (Mental Health) Foundation (JMHF), a non-profit making charitable organization established in 2004, is dedicated to promoting the awareness of mental health in the community, avoiding misconceptions and discrimination, and providing services and information to people who suffer from emotional disorders as well as their families.

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Founded in June 2010, New Home Association (NHA) has been providing a comprehensive range of services in Hong Kong and the Mainland. We are a non-governmental and charitable organisation dedicated to delivering one-stop professional social services for new arrivals from the Mainland, members of ethnic minority communities, and the disadvantaged in Hong Kong. We aim to provide them with support and opportunities for their personal development and encouraging active participation in community services. We are also committed to fostering community participation, social inclusion, as well as building an equal and caring society.

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RMHC Hong Kong provides “home away from home” accommodations to help families with ill children. This helps them stay close to the hospital while allowing the ill children remain with their families to receive the care they need during treatment. They also offer support services like the Hospitality Cart and Love Companion Programmes.

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SLCO Community Resources empowers deaf people to be independent and resilient, promotes deaf-hearing cross-disciplinary collaboration, provides communication support services that innovatively apply sign language and promotes sign language and inclusiveness to the public, to build an inclusive society without communication barrier.

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St. James’ Settlement was founded by the Rt. Rev. Bishop R.O. Hall of the Anglican Church in 1949. It was then developed into a six-storey building on Kennedy Road in 1963 to provide diversified services, including children and youth services, elderly services and rehabilitation services.

Our first centre outside Wanchai was established in 1990. Since then, different service centres have been developed. To date, our 96 service points are in operation across Hong Kong, to provide a vast range of high quality services for people of different ages and needs.

In 2022-2023, St. James’ Settlement served more than 3.23 million person-times, and our target beneficiaries include children, teenagers, families, the elderly and people with disabilities.

Established in 1968, The Hong Kong Society for the Deaf is a government-subvented non-profit organization providing the largest and most comprehensive hearing impaired services in Hong Kong, including education, medical services and sign language interpretation, etc. We are committed to promoting the welfare and rights of the hearing impaired and serve more than 100,000 persons annually.

The Society is currently raising funds for the Cochlear Implant Charitable Fund to support the maintenance or replacement costs of cochlear implants for users, helping them overcome hearing limitations to ensure equal development opportunities, and embody our belief that “Deaf and Hearing, Hand in Hand”.

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Since 1993, The Nesbitt Centre has enhanced the lives of individuals with learning disabilities by promoting independence and personal growth. We address the post-secondary gap for young adults with special educational needs through tailored programs in education, vocational training, and employment, empowering them to lead fulfilling, self-sufficient lives.

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In 1971, Hong Kong was in the midst of an unprecedented economic boom and the then conservative colonial government was confronted with rampant corruption within its ranks. There was great poverty and the underprivileged – including boat people, resettlement estate residents and squatters – were overwhelmingly high in numbers.

Faced with rapid changes in society, SoCO continuously works together with grassroots people to fight for a reasonable livelihood by upholding the principles of “equality for everybody,” “promotion of civil rights” and “implementing justice.” We will continue to soldier on with the underprivileged and hope more people will join forces with us to safeguard human rights and the rule of law, thus enabling the development of a caring and just society.

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The Zubin Foundation is a Hong Kong registered charity (IR 91/12344) with a mission to improving the lives of Hong Kong ethnic minorities by reducing suffering and providing opportunities. Our Centre in Austin supports the most marginalised individuals, including children suffering from chronic health issues, children with SEN and their families, and elders.

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Urban Peacemaker Limited (UPL) was founded in 1983. We are a Christian social service organization. We walk with marginalized families to find hope and get through life’s challenges. Collaborate with the community at large, we put together sustainable support networks and harmonious communities.

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