As the mainland faces a tough battle against Aids, Hong Kong's Chi Heng Foundation is helping orphans and children affected by the disease to preserve family memories by providing them with 'memory books'.

The China Memory Book Project, launched early this summer, aims to help children explore, record and come to terms with their personal histories, relationships and emotions to exert a positive influence on their communities. The books are practical and therapeutic, as they teach children to make use of any resources available in dealing with loss and hardship.