How Hong Kong humanitarian award The One empowers and celebrates people who help others, in the city and around the world
- Founded in 2012 to recognise humanitarian projects and the people working on them around the world, The One has so far donated more than US$3 million
- From social workers to doctors in war zones and missionaries caring for abandoned and sick children, the award helps those who help others
With our newsfeeds filled with the atrocities of war, it is more important than ever to celebrate those dedicating their lives to helping others.
And Hong Kong-based humanitarian award The One, founded in 2012 by local businessman David Harilela, with support from Rotary International District 3450, is making sure some of these people get the recognition they deserve.
The One has donated more than US$3 million to humanitarian projects worldwide, transforming more than 300,000 lives along the way.
“We empower individuals, but the work they do impacts many,” says Harilela. “These heroes don’t just save and transform lives, they inspire others and magnify the goodness that exists in the world.
“With the world in chaos, this reminder of kindness and selflessness is needed even more.”