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Cindy Sui

SCMP Contributor

Operation Santa Claus: how a swimming charity is changing lives in Hong Kong

Splash began by teaching domestic helpers, and later expanded to include children with physical or mental disabilities, low-income families and ethnic minorities.

Farm the City is charity founded in 2018 by three farming enthusiasts to share benefits of connecting with nature with city dwellers, especially elderly residents.

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‘It’s great … the company has given us such a good platform to play ball and at the same time help disadvantaged groups. It’s a very meaningful activity,’ employee says.

‘We don’t see this as an ability issue but more of an opportunity issue,’ says head of Love 21 Foundation, selected for annual fundraising drive Operation Santa Claus.

Zubin Mahtani Gidumal Foundation’s centre for ethnic minority children offers free therapy sessions to youngsters with special needs, as well as guidance for parents.

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