1000 Reasons to Love Hong Kong: Local Charities
It’s not all wanton hedonism, y’know. Here are just some of the many local charities and NGOs that are helping to better our city. By HK Staff.
POVERTY
583. SoCO
The Society for Community Organization raises awareness for those stricken by poverty in Hong Kong. www.soco.org.hk.
584. Foodlink Foundation
Collects surplus food for those in need.
www.foodlinkfoundation.org.
585. The Lighthouse Club
Raises money for those in the construction industry who have suffered industrial accidents. www.lighthouseclub.com.hk.
HUMAN RIGHTS
586. Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor
Upholds human rights in Hong Kong. www.hkhrm.org.hk.
587. Christian Action
Legal aid and counselling for refugees. www.christian-action.org.hk.
588. Tongzhi Community
LGBT advocacy group. tcjm.org.
589. Vision First
Gives assistance to refugees stranded in Hong Kong. visionfirstnow.org.
WOMEN
590. Pathfinders
Protection and support for migrant women and kids. www.pathfinders.org.hk.
591. Mother’s Choice
Adoption services and support for women going through crisis pregnancies. www.motherschoice.org.
592. Zi Teng
Outreach, support and education for sex workers. www.ziteng.org.hk.
THE ENVIRONMENT
593. The Hong Kong Shark Foundation
Shark and marine conservation. www.hksharkfoundation.org.
594. The Clean Air Network
Lobbying for clean air policies. www.hongkongcan.org.
595. Clear the Air
Increases awareness of our air pollution crisis. www.cleartheair.org.hk.
596. Hong Kong Cleanup
Organizes cleanups of beaches and country parks. www.hkcleanup.org.
CHILDREN / DISABILITIES
597. Riding for the Disabled
Horse riding lessons for handicapped children and adults. www.rda.org.hk
598. Po Leung Kuk
Social care for children, the elderly and people with special needs. Also offers adoption services and a variety of social enterprises. www.poleungkuk.org.hk.
599. Heep Hong Society
Aid for special needs children and their families. www.heephong.org.
600. Hong Chi Association
Helps those with special needs reach their full potential. www.hongchi.org.hk.
601. KELY Support Group
Provides confidential support for teens and young people. www.kely.org.
OTHER
602. Operation Santa Claus
Annual SCMP Christmas initiative to raise money for charity. osc.scmp.com.
603. SPCA
Hong Kong’s biggest animal charity. www.spca.org.hk.
604. The Samaritans
24-hour phone counselling for people in crisis. www.samaritans.org.hk.
605. Community Advice Bureau
Helping Hongkongers with their most pressing questions. www.cab.org.hk.
