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Operation Santa Claus

Operation Santa Claus
Jointly organised by the South China Morning Post and RTHK since 1988, Operation Santa Claus is one of the largest charitable donation drives in Hong Kong.
Splash Foundation has taught 11,145 people from disadvantaged backgrounds to swim for free, as of the end of 2025. Photo: Handout
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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.

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More than a game: rugby helps Hong Kong charity tackle cultural divides in schools

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The charity helping Hong Kong children climb, jump and explore nature

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Rising Hong Kong tennis pro wins title as players ace charity efforts

Chinese Recreation Club to donate HK$45,750 after players hit more than 80 aces for charity.

Hong Kong tennis player Yandy Shek. Photo: Handout
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Operation Santa Claus: elderly Hongkongers find new purpose on rooftop farms

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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Hong Kong students, bankers have a ball for charity with Operation Santa Claus

Dah Sing Charity Score Challenge brings together more than 100 bank staff, families, and friends to play a series of basketball games with children aged 10 to 14.

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Hong Kong charity to get funding to expand services for people with disabilities

The Home of Loving Faithfulness provides lifelong care for people with severe disabilities and is among Operation Santa Claus’ beneficiaries.

HOLF has cared for 85 children and adults with disabilities since its founding in 1965. Photo: Handout
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Swire’s Christmas fair encourages giving for Hong Kong fire-affected residents

Event in mid-December raised funds for Operation Santa Claus and pledged to match amount in relief for residents affected by Tai Po fire.

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Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong table tennis lovers serve it up for charity

More than 250 adults and students took part in the second year of Charity Table Tennis Tournament at Luen Wo Hui Sports Centre.

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Let’s get physical: Hong Kong hospital staff rally for Operation Santa Claus

Team collaboration shines at HKSH Medical Group as doctors, nurses and students embrace fitness and fun to raise funds for charitable causes.

Medical staff and students at HKSH Medical Group have been taking part in a month-long fundraising campaign for Operation Santa Claus. Photo: Lam Lui Kong
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Hong Kong’s Operation Santa Claus boosted by Morgan Stanley’s enduring support

Firm on course for its 10th successive year as charity’s top corporate supporter, raising millions for local causes and Tai Po fire recovery.

Morgan Stanley staff participating in a charity bake auction as part of the firm’s annual ‘Season for Good’ initiative, which raises funds for Operation Santa Claus and other community partners. Photo: Handout
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Charity vows to give every Hong Kong fire-affected child a new toy

Kids4Kids also strives to promote ‘three Cs’ – creativity, character and community – to help children become future changemakers.

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Hong Kong shopping centre brings festive cheer with ‘Ticket to Christmas’

Attractions, running until January 2, include immersive animated train ride, Christmas Day musical and shopping rewards.

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Editorial | Christmas spirit of compassion can help a Hong Kong that is still healing

While celebrations will be restrained in honour of the lives lost in the Tai Po fire, Christmas can still be a source of comfort in difficult times.

The WestK Christmas Forest at the West Kowloon Cultural District on December 19. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Operation Santa Claus appeal for Hong Kong’s fire-hit residents embraced

Tragedy prompts swift response, with one beneficiary, Mind HK, organising crisis support team of psychologists, social workers and well-being practitioners.

OSC volunteers at Santa’s Neon Studio. Photo: Handout
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Chocolate, cheer and charity: Hong Kong children whip up treats at festive workshop

From cupcake decorating to chocolate treats, Nina Hospitality and Operation Santa Claus team up to bring seasonal joy to youth in need.

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My Take | The Christmas spirit of generosity, peace and goodwill could not be needed more

From the Tai Po fire tragedy to the Bondi Beach terror attack, the festive season brings a welcome ray of light and a sense of hope for the future.

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Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong Disneyland spreads magic in charity drive

Resort to donate all proceeds from its Holiday Wishes Postcards to Operation Santa Claus, extending a partnership that began in 2019.

The Holiday Wishes Postcards were first introduced in 2019. Photo: Handout
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Hong Kong Santa Hash run spreads festive cheer and raises funds for charity

Nearly 140 runners in festive outfits raced 6km across city in support of Operation Santa Claus and fire relief efforts in Tai Po.

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How a Hong Kong charity helps injured workers get back on their feet

Hong Kong Workers’ Health Centre will be able to help 120 people and their carers next year with funding from Operation Santa Claus.

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Operation Santa Claus helps Hong Kong’s Shaw Foundation uplift smaller charities

Major philanthropic organisation urges Hongkongers to support smaller, lesser-known charities.

Shaw Foundation chairman Raymond Chan (centre, white top) with students of Poh Leung Kuk Wu Chung College, a recipient of local charity Rugby For Good, which is funded by the foundation and Operation Santa Claus. Photo: Handout
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From workers to leaders: Operation Santa Claus empowers Hong Kong’s migrants

Uplifters and EmpowerU join forces to train domestic workers as community leaders who can support their peers.

Filipino domestic worker Ailenemae Ramos (left) has been helping other migrant domestic workers with her newly gained knowledge and skills. Photo: Handout
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Editorial | Christmas brings hope at time of heartbreak

Sense of love and sharing inspired by seasonal events may help ease Hong Kong’s pain in wake of blaze tragedy and encourage an outpouring of charity for victims.

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Spirit of giving shines at Christmas fair as Hong Kong heals after fire tragedy

White Christmas Street Fair is held by Swire Properties to raise funds for Operation Santa Claus, the annual fundraising initiative organised by the Post and RTHK.

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Hong Kong hotel’s panda keychains bring hope to those in need

Kowloon Shangri-La sells keychains featuring tiny Edward Panda and Ellie Panda soft toys to aid local charities and survivors of Tai Po fire.

Tiny toy panda keychains are helping unlock the festive spirit at the Kowloon Shangri-La. Photo: Handout
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Operation Santa Claus helps Hong Kong children with rare rheumatic diseases

Hong Kong Paediatric Rheumatism Association subsidises medicine and provides support for children with rheumatic diseases and their carers.

(From left) Apple Kwok, Rain Shiu, Florence Chow and Raymond Chung make heart signs to show the love patients get from the charity. Photo: Cindy Sui
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Operation Santa Claus backs expansion of Hong Kong teen counselling project

Mind HK charity to reach more students with mental health support after strong early intervention results with school‑based initiative.

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Hong Kong fancy dress squash event serves up HK$390,000 for Operation Santa Claus

Annual Wing Ding fundraiser brings fun, costumes and community spirit to raise vital funds for 13 local charities.

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