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HKEX Charity Partnership Programme Donates HK$20 Million To Support 10 Community Projects provided by The Community Chest’s member agencies
2020-12-23
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of its own listing, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), HKEX Foundation Limited has set up the HKEX Charity Partnership Programme and made a generous donation of HK$20 million to The Community Chest of Hong Kong (the Chest). Through supporting services offered by the Chest’s social welfare member agencies, the programme aims to address various social and environmental challenges. In early December, after careful deliberation, the Chest announced the 10 projects approved for funding.
HKEX Charity Partnership Programme is focusing on four major themes: Financial Literacy, Social Diversity and Inclusion, Poverty Relief and Environmental Sustainability. It aims to support the development of the community and the needs of society, to foster mutual help in the community, and to make contributions to the long-term sustainability of Hong Kong. The programme was open for application from eligible member agencies of the Chest. The 10 most cost–effective and impactful service projects were approved by Admissions, Budgets and Allocations Committee of the Chest and allocated funds.
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Agency Name
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Project Name
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Financial Literacy
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Hong Kong Family Welfare Society
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MoneyWise
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Hans Andersen Club Limited
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Financial Smarty
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Social Diversity and Inclusion
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The Methodist Ap Lei Chau Centre
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Career Development of New Stars’ at Workplace
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Sheng Kung Hui St. Christopher's Home Limited
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Wise NET E-Learning Inclusion Project
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Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres Limited
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Step It Up for Gender Equality: Project to Enhance Economic Empowerment of Women
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Christian Family Service Centre
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Walking with You - Community Transitional Day Rehabilitation Programme
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The Association of Evangelical Free Churches of Hong Kong
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Out of the Box - SEN Family Support Scheme
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Poverty Relief
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1st Step Association Limited
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Wheelchair Own Sweet Home
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The Salvation Army
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“HOME” Community Support Scheme for Person with Hoarding Behaviours
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Environmental Sustainability
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The Hong Kong Award for Young People
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Sports ZERO - Sports with Zero Waste
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All projects funded by HKEX Charity Partnership Programme will be launched from January to June 2021 with two to three-year service period.
Mrs Laura M Cha, Chairman of HKEX Foundation said: “We are very thankful to the Community Chest’s support in managing our Charity Partnership Programme which selected 10 very meaningful projects within our community. We are delighted that HKEX’s contribution will help address some of the most challenging issues in our society, and help to make our community a better place to live.”
Dr John C C Chan, Chairman of the Chest Campaign Committee said: “We commend HKEX for their philanthropic spirit. Under the HKEX Charity Partnership Programme, essential resources are allocated through the Chest to fund the service projects of Chest's member agencies, making contribution towards social welfare enhancement. We are truly grateful for the ardent support of HKEX in helping the needy of our community.”
The Chest and HKEX have established a philanthropic partnership for more than 20 years. Through the “Stock Code for Charity Scheme”, companies are encouraged to support the community on the occasion of their initial public listing.
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