50 Hong Kong Charities To Support
From one-off donations to regular volunteers, here are 50 Hong Kong charities to get involved with. If you would like your charity to be featured, send an email to editor-hk@tatlerasia.com
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Animals
Animals Asia Foundation
With the aim of ending the bear bile trade, the organisation has rescued more than 500 bears
Arts
Asia Art Archive
The Asia Art Archive, an independent non-profit organisation, was established in 2000 when co-founders Claire Hsu-Vuchot and Johnson Chang recognised the need to document Asia’s recent artistic history
Arts
Asian Cultural Council Hong Kong
The Hong Kong arm of the Asian Cultural Council, which was founded in 1963 by John D Rockefeller III, came into being in 1986 thanks to a group of friends who were passionate about the arts, particularly the development of the local arts scene and making the arts more accessible
Children & Youth, Literacy
Bring Me A Book Hong Kong
Founded in 2006 by James and Su Lee Chen and associated with the US-based Bring Me A Book Foundation, Bring Me A Book Hong Kong is a non-profit that champions family literacy, preparing children for school and other aspects of life, and enriching their lives and those of their families
Poverty
Caritas Hong Kong
The aftermath of World War II led to an abundance of social hardships. Amid the upheaval, Caritas Hong Kong was founded in 1953 by the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong to provide relief and rehabilitation to people in need
Children & Youth
Changing Young Lives Foundation
Dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged children and marginalised youth in Hong Kong and Mainland China through education and developmental programmes
Children & Youth, Health
Chi Heng Foundation
On a mission to educate, facilitate and assist minors in Hong Kong and Mainland China affected by HIV/Aids and to reduce social stigma through educational talks and engagement
Poverty
Crossroads Foundation
The Crossroads Foundation began in 1995 when husband-and-wife founders Malcolm and Sally Begbie responded to a call for aid from a flooded area of northern China
Arts
Design Trust
The Design Trust is a grant-funding platform founded in 2014 by some of the key members of Hong Kong’s design community, including Marisa Yiu and Alan Lo, and the design-focused charity Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design
Environment
EcoDrive
Combating single-use plastics by educating the public and working with corporations to reduce waste
Poverty
Faith In Love Foundation
Founded in 2008 by Gigi Chao, the Faith in Love Foundation aims to alleviate poverty, encourage volunteering and promote the arts.
Arts
First Initiative Foundation
Founded by Michelle Ong, the First Initiative Foundation is dedicated to supporting art, culture, heritage, education and mentorship in Hong Kong
Environment, Food Waste
Foodlink Foundation
Every day in Hong Kong 3,600 tonnes of food waste go to landfill—landfills that will be full by 2020. Meanwhile, up to 1.6 million people live below the poverty line and often can’t get enough food, with negative effects on their health
Poverty
Habitat For Humanity Hong Kong
Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976 in the US with the goal of ensuring that everyone in the world has a decent place to live
Seniors
Helping Hand
Founded in 1978, Helping Hand aims to enrich and improve the lives of Hong Kong’s senior citizens by meeting their needs for housing, care and more
Arts
Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts
While the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts is primarily a tertiary education institution that focuses on undergraduate and postgraduate education in the performing arts and entertainment, it also conducts outreach projects in schools and community centres that enrich Hong Kong communities through the arts
Health, Women
Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Foundation
The Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Foundation aims to care for those in need, providing financial assistance to support medical treatment for underprivileged people
Health
Hong Kong Aids Foundation
Established in 1991, the Hong Kong Aids Foundation is a non-governmental social service organisation dedicated to preventing the spread of HIV through public education and supporting those living with the condition
Arts
Hong Kong Ballet
The Hong Kong Ballet is a non-profit organisation that has been staging premier classical ballet performances since it was founded in 1979
Health, Women
Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation
Since 2005, the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation has educated the local community about breast health and provided support services to patients
Children & Youth
Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association
The Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association is a non-profit founded in 1987 to aid people with Down syndrome and other disabilities, as well as their families
Women
Hong Kong Federation of Women
Bringing Hong Kong women together, protecting their rights, encouraging their interest and participation in local issues, and collaborating with similar organisations worldwide
Children & Youth
Hong Kong Federation Of Youth Groups
The biggest organisation of youth groups in Hong Kong, running more than 25,000 activities each year through 70 service units
Children & Youth
Hong Kong Girl Guides Association
Aiding the personal development of girls and young women, enabling them to grow to their fullest potential as citizens and leaders
Health, Women
Hong Kong Hereditary Breast Cancer Family Registry
While risk assessment and genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer is common practice in many places, this was not always the case in Hong Kong or across Asia
Children & Youth
Hong Kong Society For The Protection of Children
To ensure less-privileged children in Hong Kong can live in a happy, healthy, safe environment
Poverty
International Care Ministries
International Care Ministries provides help to families living in extreme poverty in the Philippines
Sports
Laureus Sport For Good
Laureus Sport for Good uses the power of sport to try to end violence, discrimination and disadvantage
Health
Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre
Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centre Hong Kong, opened in 2013, is an affiliate of the Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres in the UK
Children & Youth, Women
Mother's Choice
Supporting vulnerable girls and babies in Hong Kong and ensuring that every child has a permanent, loving home
