Projects run by the charities under The Community Chest of Hong Kong
Counselling on Cancer Prevention & Early Detection
Run by: The Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society
Beneficiary: 3,680 attendances
The project aims to increase public awareness of cancer prevention and early detection, particularly targeting high risk and vulnerable communities, such as housewives frequently exposed to grease and smoke, catering workers, and members of underprivileged families. It also provides participants with advice on formulating action plans to enhance their cancer-fighting abilities, and refers at-risk individuals to undertake timely preventive measures or screening before symptoms appear.
Services include public education activities, cancer risk self-assessment questionnaires, and personalised health advices and counselling from experienced nurses.
Projects run by the charities under The Community Chest of Hong Kong
Self Help Group of the Laryngectomees and Laryngeal Cancer Survivors
Run by: The New Voice Club of Hong Kong
Beneficiaries: 22,066 attendances
The project provides assistance to laryngectomees and laryngeal cancer survivors during their rehabilitation process while promoting a spirit of self-help and mutual support among patients and caregivers to help them reintegrate into the community. It also advocates for improved patient rights and arouses public awareness of the needs of laryngectomees and laryngeal cancer survivors.
Services include hospital and home visits, voice rehabilitation classes, community and mutual support groups, orientation programmes, as well as other supportive services such as public education, recreational and health programmes, bulk purchasing of medical equipment, and equipment lending.
Projects run by charities under The Community Chest of Hong Kong
Community Care of Patients with Heart Valve Disease
Run by: Care For Your Heart
Beneficiaries: 3,441 attendees
Funded by SHKP for the second consecutive year, this project aims to reinforce the treatment and rehabilitation process by providing accurate knowledge of heart valve disease and self-care skills to patients and their care-takers and to eliminate misunderstanding of the disease to prevent inappropriate delays in treatment.
It also promotes mutual support and a self-help spirit among patients to tackle psychosocial problems related to their illness and help them re-integrate into the community. Services include pre- and post-operation orientation programmes, health care talks, rehabilitative workshops, a hotline service, mutual support groups, emergency cardiovascular care, and first-aid workshops for caretakers.
Projects run by charities under The Community Chest of Hong Kong
Early Detection Service for People Suspected of Cognitive Impairment or Dementia
Run by: The Hong Kong Alzheimer’s Disease Association
Beneficiaries: 5,610 attendees
The aim of the project is to provide cognitive assessment for people who are suffering from memory loss or mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Through a series of neuro-psychological assessments conducted by occupational therapists and social workers, people at high risk of MCI or early dementia can be identified and referred for further medical assessment and investigation. Cognitive training and support groups will also be provided to strengthen their cognitive functions and reduce the stress on caregivers.
Community education programmes on brain health, and prevention and management of early symptoms of dementia will be organised to enhance public awareness and acceptance of people with dementia.
Projects run by charities under The Community Chest of Hong Kong
Free Medical Services for Grassroots Families – Early Detection of Cardiovascular Diseases and Stomach Cancer
Run by: Caritas Hong Kong
Beneficiaries: 192 attendees
Provide a free body check-up and medical report explaining the services available for eligible participants aged 40 to 60 to enable the early detection of cardiovascular diseases and stomach cancer.
Projects run by charities under The Community Chest of Hong Kong
I．C．F Community Rehabilitation Programme for Stroke Survivors
Run by: The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation
Beneficiaries: 979 attendees
Provide holistic, one-stop rehabilitation services for stroke survivors and caregivers from hospitals and the community and promote the restoration of life and work roles for young stroke survivors.
The scope of the project includes case management services, individual counselling, return-to-work vocational support, training in living independently, educational and psychosocial support for caregivers, and peer support training and services.
Projects run by charities under The Community Chest of Hong Kong
Community Care of Patients with Heart Valve Disease
Run by: Care For Your Heart
Beneficiaries: 3,741 attendees
Heart valve disease is a chronic illness with high recurrence rate and life-threatening consequences. This project aims to reinforce the treatment and rehabilitation process by providing accurate knowledge of the disease and self-care skills to patients and their caretakers, and to overcome misunderstanding of the disease to prevent inappropriately delay of treatment.
It also promotes a mutual support and self-help spirit among patients in tackling psychosocial problems related to their illness and helps them re-integrate into the community. Services include pre- and post-operation orientation programmes, health care talks, rehabilitative workshops, a hotline service, mutual support groups and first-aid workshops for caretakers.
SHKP Science & Innovation Project for the Gifted (Phrase III)
Run by: The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong
Beneficiary: 360 people (since project commenced in 2016)
SHKP has funded The SHKP Science and Innovation Project for the Gifted since 2016 which provides one year of free STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) courses for gifted Primary 3 to Secondary 2 children from low-income families. This project aims to enhance the students’ thinking skills and ignite their creativity and interest in STEM. Their emotion becomes more stable through the positive experience. Knowledge of marine biology and engineering will be added in phrase III to broaden the scope of learning.
SHKP Rainbow with KIDS
Planned by: The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Run by: Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service, Harmony House, Hong Kong Single Parents Association and Hong Kong Catholic Marriage Advisory Council
Beneficiary: Over 620 people (since project commenced in 2017)
SHKP has sponsored the Hong Kong Council of Social Service to plan and organize the SHKP Rainbow with KIDS since 2017. In the project, four experienced NGOs provide diversified therapeutic services for children and young people who are aged below 18 and encountering family crisis in past two years. The services include case interviews, group counselling, games, art and narrative therapy to help the participants relieve psychological stress, express their emotions, and regain confidence.
SHKP “Art to Heart” Expressive Arts x Navigation for Youth Mental Wellness
Run by: Changing Young Lives Foundation
Beneficiary: Over 330 secondary school students and over 2,000 people participating in the related educational activities
SHKP funded this project for the two consecutive years. Through educational talks, experiential workshops and therapeutic intervention, the programme allows secondary students to express their emotions with Expressive Arts, and enhances their ability to control their emotions and level of resilience, and helps with their personal and social development.
SHKP The Starting Line
Run by: J Life Foundation
Beneficiary: 40 people
The project aims to equip underprivileged children with life and communication skills at an early age, while organizing workshops for their parents to enhance their ability to take care of and communicate with their children.
SHKP Cycling Academy x SLS Physical Fitness Training Scheme
Run by: Sports Legacy
Beneficiary: 400 students from SHKP Cycling Academy and over 2,000 secondary school students participating in relevant educational talks
Led by a coach team consisting Hong Kong Cycling Team members who have retired or in their pre-retirement, the programme provides fitness trainings and tests for young cyclists from SHKP Cycling Academy, aiming to help them build strong physicality and resilience. Cycling related educational talks will also be organized to enhance secondary school students’ interest in cycling and awareness on the physical fitness requirements.
Projects run by the charities under the Community Chest of Hong Kong
An Energising Project for Children in the Crucible of Poverty
Run by: Kwun Tong Methodist Social Service
Beneficiary: 700 people
The project is dedicated to nurture underprivileged children, at the age of 3-14, with a holistic growth and development physically, psychologically, socially and spiritually. By providing them with opportunities and academic support, the programme aims to actualize their potentials. Mentorship and other positive growth programmes are also developed to help them build a positive life attitude.
Projects run by the charities under the Community Chest of Hong Kong
Photography Link YOUTH
Run by: Suicide Prevention Services
Beneficiary: Over 4,000 people
Supporting youth at-risk by means of photo therapy services, including training groups, individual counselling, voluntary support and community-based activities, the programme enables young people to express themselves, and promotes emotional health through taking part in photography activities.
Projects run by the charities under the Community Chest of Hong Kong
Youth Outlook – Youth Mental Health Services
Run by: Stewards
Beneficiary: 980 people
Through a range of means of case management, family support services, a hotline service and community education, this project targets to help young people who are at risk or suffering from psychosis and/or mental disorders, supporting rehabilitation and minimizing the impacts of delayed treatment on their living, study, social life and growth. It also seeks to increase public awareness for youth mental health through educational talks.
SHKP Science and Innovation Project for the Gifted and SHKP Project Gifted Creators
| Run by: | The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong | |
| Beneficiary: | Over 600 people (since project commenced in 2016) |
Many grassroots families cannot afford extra-curricular activities for their children even if they have potential and interest in areas like science and engineering, so their talent may remain undeveloped and they may experience emotional distress.
SHKP has funded The SHKP Science and Innovation Project for the Gifted since 2016 which provides free STEM courses for gifted Primary 3 to Secondary 2 children from low-income families. The courses include thinking skills, geoscience, mechanical engineering, aerospace science and mountaineering. A variety of STEM experience days are also held to develop the participants’ potential in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, enhance their thinking skills, and ignite their creativity. Their emotion becomes more stable through the positive experience.
The SHKP Project Gifted Creators further combines scientific thinking elements with basic STEM knowledge to boost the creativity of gifted children as well as attitudes and skills they need to deal with problems. Participants are trained to be creative when they face difficulties, and proactive in seeking solutions. The project also encourages gifted children to improve their living environment through creativity and their own skills.
SHKP Rainbow with KIDS
| Planned by: | The Hong Kong Council of Social Service | |
| Run by: | Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service, Harmony House, the Hong Kong Catholic Marriage Advisory Council and the Salvation Army | |
| Beneficiary: | Over 500 people (since project commenced in 2017) |
In Hong Kong, many children are experiencing parental separation or divorce, family violence, bereavement of parents or other family crises. These unstable family factors may result in a lot of anxiety, negative emotions, stress and even trauma to children, and have a far-reaching impact on their psychological and social development.
To address the needs of these children, SHKP has sponsored the Hong Kong Council of Social Service to plan and organize the SHKP Rainbow with KIDS since 2017. In the project, four experienced NGOs provide diversified therapeutic services for children and young people encountering family crisis. The services include case interviews, group counselling, games, art and narrative therapy to help the participants relieve psychological stress, express their emotions, and re-build confidence.
SHKP ‘Art to Heart’ Expressive Arts Therapy Program
Run by: Changing Young Lives Foundation
This project helps to enhance the emotional management skills and resilience of secondary school students who need emotional support through a series of on-site school workshops.
‘Build Up Love’ Supportive Scheme for Underprivileged Children and Families Living in Rural Areas of Yuen Long
Run by: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council
By organizing different activities, the scheme exposes children to new things, enriches their life experience, boosts their optimism, and improves parent-child relationships by encouraging parents and children to spend quality time together. Build Up Love Ambassadors are recruited to help decorate the homes of beneficiary families, improve the learning environment of the children, and broaden their community network.
Projects run by the charities under the Community Chest of Hong Kong
Parade of Light – Pilot Project on “Child-focused” Intervention Programme for Children Facing Parental Conflicts / Separation or Divorce
Run by: Hong Kong Family Welfare Society
The project helps children who face family conflicts or who are from families whose parents are divorced or separated develop the capacity and resilience to positively cope with the stress and impact arising from family crises.
Discover Talents through Happy Training
Run by: The Methodist Church Hong Kong – Kwun Tong Methodist Social Service
The project aims to help children with special education needs (SEN) improve their overall development and discover their talent through intensive training, character building and interest activities, helping them to create a happy childhood. It also provides parents with hands-on skills workshops, as well as emotional support and counselling to help foster positive parent-child relationships.
Youth Outlook – Youth Mental Health Services
Run by: Stewards
The project helps young people with early psychosis or emotional distress to get proper support as early as possible, thus accelerating rehabilitation and reducing the impact on their life, learning, social life and growth that can be caused by delayed visits. The project also aims to raise public awareness of adolescent mental health to reduce discrimination.