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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.
Medical staff and students at HKSH Medical Group have been taking part in a month-long fundraising campaign contributing to Operation Santa Claus. Photo: Lam Lui Kong
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Hong Kong hospital staff rally for Operation Santa Claus with active spirit

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

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Hong Kong’s Operation Santa Claus boosted by Morgan Stanley’s enduring support

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Charity vows to give every Hong Kong fire-affected child a new toy

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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.

All proceeds from ticket sales for the “Santa Express” will be donated directly to OSC. Photo: Handout
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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.

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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.

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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.

Children from the Hong Kong Paediatric Rheumatism Association enjoyed a festive workshop organised by Hong Kong’s Nina Hotel Island South and Operation Santa Claus. Photo: Handout
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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.

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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.

Festively dressed participants hit the streets to take part in the annual Santa Hash charity run. Photo: Handout
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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.

A group of injured workers show off their creations in a sand art therapy workshop held at Hong Kong Workers’ Health Centre. Photo: Hong Kong Workers’ Health Centre
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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.

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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.

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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.

(From left) Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law, Swire Properties chief executive Tim Blackburn and Post editor-in-chief Tammy Tam at the tree lighting ceremony. Photo: Dickson Lee
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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.

Children perform at the tree lighting ceremony for the White Christmas Street Fair. Photo: Dickson Lee
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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.

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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.

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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.

The initiative, run by Mind HK, provides students aged between 12 and 18 with mental health awareness training and, for some, one‑on‑one counselling at their schools. Photo: SCMP
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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.

Operation Santa Claus: 260 play for charity at Hong Kong Football Club tournament

OSC x HKFC 5-a-side Football Tournament 2025 turns competitive sport into an occasion for inclusion, community spirit and charitable giving.

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Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong Golf Club tees off to raise HK$1.5 million

‘We’re always trying to launch new initiatives to attract more members to donate,’ club captain Andy Kwok says.

The OSC is an annual fundraising initiative held by the Post and public broadcaster RTHK since 1988. Photo: Handout
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From playgrounds to boardrooms, Hong Kong comes together for Operation Santa Claus

Annual charity drive aiming to raise HK$11 million to support community projects helping the city’s most vulnerable.

This year’s OSC fundraising drive again focuses on supporting impactful charities, particularly those operating without government subsidies or large budgets, such as groups that serve children living with rheumatic diseases. Photo: SCMP
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Editorial | Christmas season heralds time to help those in need

Operation Santa Claus depends on the enthusiasm and ever-present generosity of the Hong Kong public.

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Hong Kong’s Operation Santa Claus eyes HK$11 million for 13 charitable projects

This year’s theme, ‘Building Bridges’, calls for using power of compassion to connect people and inspire collective action for a better community.

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Operation Santa Claus: HK$13.2 million raised in last 2 months of 2024

Funds will benefit over 11,000 needy Hongkongers through 11 charities, with total raised since 1988 inception exceeding HK$396 million.

Kevin Huang (front row, second from left), the Post’s chief operating officer, and RTHK acting assistant director for radio Angel Cheng (front, second from right) with donors, beneficiaries and schools. Photo: SCMP
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Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong-based investment firm keeps cash flowing for charity

Segantii Capital Management has donated HK$14 million to Operation Santa Claus over past 14 years, supporting over 140 projects.

Kurt Ersoy, CEO of Segantii Capital Management, with kids of the Hong Kong Children in Need Foundation. Photo: Edmond So
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Sino Group marks 20 years of partnership with Operation Santa Claus in Hong Kong

Developer had worked closely with OSC to organise diverse festive activities centred on education, sustainability and support for ethnic minority groups.

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Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong children with autism go on picnic in Nina Park

‘Our members and their families thoroughly enjoyed the day out with the volunteers,’ programme manager Kenneth Chan says.

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