Social worker Michael Fung Siu-pan, who works with St James’ Settlement, teaches Wai, who has been a street sleeper for four years, to use the LeaveHomeSafe app on a smartphone donated through the charity, on November 1, 2021. Photo: Nora Tam
Social worker Michael Fung Siu-pan, who works with St James’ Settlement, teaches Wai, who has been a street sleeper for four years, to use the LeaveHomeSafe app on a smartphone donated through the charity, on November 1, 2021. Photo: Nora Tam
Ruth A. Shapiro
Opinion

Opinion

Ruth A. Shapiro

Hong Kong is poised to be Asia’s regional philanthropy hub

  • The city has a long history of private investment in welfare and a culture that promotes individual social responsibility
  • Coupled with its existing role as a global centre of business and commerce, Hong Kong is well positioned to lead Asia in addressing social needs

Ruth A. Shapiro
Ruth A. Shapiro

Updated: 7:30pm, 5 Feb, 2022

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Social worker Michael Fung Siu-pan, who works with St James’ Settlement, teaches Wai, who has been a street sleeper for four years, to use the LeaveHomeSafe app on a smartphone donated through the charity, on November 1, 2021. Photo: Nora Tam
Social worker Michael Fung Siu-pan, who works with St James’ Settlement, teaches Wai, who has been a street sleeper for four years, to use the LeaveHomeSafe app on a smartphone donated through the charity, on November 1, 2021. Photo: Nora Tam
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