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Spirit of Hong Kong is a series that looks behind the scenes of one of Asia's largest and most vibrant cities by focusing on those whose contributions often go unnoticed yet are vital to the everyday success of Hong Kong.
- Members of WeCycle, based in Cheer Lutheran Centre in Sheung Shui, believe guided tours and charity services will help former drug addicts integrate with the community
- They have been nominated for this year’s Spirit of Teamwork Award, which recognises unsung groups that embrace their roles as socially responsible corporate citizens
FamilyOnline.TV is giving young people with special needs the tools required to become successful writers, animators, producers and artists.
FamilyOnline.TV is giving young people with special needs the tools required to become successful writers, animators, producers and artists.
Kelvin Chiu from Sanwa Biotech says his portable diagnostic system can help city’s overburdened health care facilities.
Kelvin Chiu from Sanwa Biotech says his portable diagnostic system can help city’s overburdened health care facilities.
Working in groups of three, the volunteer effort has seen sanitiser dispensers mounted in the hallways of more than 1,900 older buildings in the city.
Working in groups of three, the volunteer effort has seen sanitiser dispensers mounted in the hallways of more than 1,900 older buildings in the city.
The team has launched a phone calling programme for elderly Hongkongers to help them fight loneliness and isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The team has launched a phone calling programme for elderly Hongkongers to help them fight loneliness and isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Volunteer work led Chloe Jazzy Lau to believe that effective support for poor children with special needs entailed long-term effort.
Volunteer work led Chloe Jazzy Lau to believe that effective support for poor children with special needs entailed long-term effort.
Professor Philip Chiu pioneered work in treatment of gastrointestinal cancer, and the two-handed robot he built has earned him a nomination in the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards innovation category.
Professor Philip Chiu pioneered work in treatment of gastrointestinal cancer, and the two-handed robot he built has earned him a nomination in the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards innovation category.
Ken Ho, who has been nominated for the Spirit of Culture Award, writes musicals and teaches multimedia production skills to those living with intellectual disabilities.
Ken Ho, who has been nominated for the Spirit of Culture Award, writes musicals and teaches multimedia production skills to those living with intellectual disabilities.
Ranae So delves into her Hoklo roots to examine the marital formalities of the boat-dwelling fisherfolk. She has been nominated for the Spirit of Culture Award.
Ranae So delves into her Hoklo roots to examine the marital formalities of the boat-dwelling fisherfolk. She has been nominated for the Spirit of Culture Award.
Lau Kim-hung was only 48 when he was affected, now nearly 20 years later he’s doing everything he can to help fellow sufferers rehabilitate. His work has earned him a Spirit of Hong Kong Awards nomination.
Lau Kim-hung was only 48 when he was affected, now nearly 20 years later he’s doing everything he can to help fellow sufferers rehabilitate. His work has earned him a Spirit of Hong Kong Awards nomination.
Yum Cha Together, set up by Alan To and his wife, aims to connect the community with under-resourced charities and their beneficiaries
Yum Cha Together, set up by Alan To and his wife, aims to connect the community with under-resourced charities and their beneficiaries
Saad Hemyar Hussein Abdo Ayedh from the Middle East co-founded an organisation to teach English to community members on weekends.
Saad Hemyar Hussein Abdo Ayedh from the Middle East co-founded an organisation to teach English to community members on weekends.
Tough year for Chu as his eyesight deteriorates but he says he is determined to repay those who have helped him succeed in the sport.
Tough year for Chu as his eyesight deteriorates but he says he is determined to repay those who have helped him succeed in the sport.
Juliana Chan has developed a mechanism combining bio-testing with computational algorithms to enable diabetes patients understand their health conditions.
Juliana Chan has developed a mechanism combining bio-testing with computational algorithms to enable diabetes patients understand their health conditions.
Chan Tsz-kiu, 20, trained to overcome the challenges presented by her heart condition so she could volunteer in northwestern China’s Macha Village.
Chan Tsz-kiu, 20, trained to overcome the challenges presented by her heart condition so she could volunteer in northwestern China’s Macha Village.
Due to his condition Yip Cham-kai was forced to crawl until he was 10. After struggling to find a job, he set up a restaurant on mainland China, and later numerous NGOs.
Due to his condition Yip Cham-kai was forced to crawl until he was 10. After struggling to find a job, he set up a restaurant on mainland China, and later numerous NGOs.
Principal Eric Yuon of Buddhist Fat Ho Memorial College on Lantau Island wants young people to learn the lessons of life through community service.
Principal Eric Yuon of Buddhist Fat Ho Memorial College on Lantau Island wants young people to learn the lessons of life through community service.
Rodelia Pedro Villar, who has lived in Hong Kong for more than 17 years, cares for her colleagues through thick and thin.
Rodelia Pedro Villar, who has lived in Hong Kong for more than 17 years, cares for her colleagues through thick and thin.
Alex Wu, a successful e-commerce entrepreneur, offers guidance on making use of cyberspace to start-up aspirants.
Alex Wu, a successful e-commerce entrepreneur, offers guidance on making use of cyberspace to start-up aspirants.
The awards celebrate the achievements of some remarkable people, who might otherwise not come to the public’s attention.
The awards celebrate the achievements of some remarkable people, who might otherwise not come to the public’s attention.
City leader Carrie Lam, who attended annual event organised by the Post, says role models who personify community spirit ‘have never been more needed’.
City leader Carrie Lam, who attended annual event organised by the Post, says role models who personify community spirit ‘have never been more needed’.
The brainchild of James Marlow, a teacher from Britain who founded Waste Free Hong Kong, the bun run combines volunteering with exercise.
The brainchild of James Marlow, a teacher from Britain who founded Waste Free Hong Kong, the bun run combines volunteering with exercise.
From a music therapist who helps stroke victims, to a programmer who developed an app for the blind, these are the people making positive change.
From a music therapist who helps stroke victims, to a programmer who developed an app for the blind, these are the people making positive change.
Five are part of Youth Leadership Team at Support! International Foundation and focused on making learning English easier and more accessible for less privileged children in the city.
Five are part of Youth Leadership Team at Support! International Foundation and focused on making learning English easier and more accessible for less privileged children in the city.
Fung Heung-lan has been running a farm with her husband for many years and helps promote the preservation of the city’s fish ponds.
Fung Heung-lan has been running a farm with her husband for many years and helps promote the preservation of the city’s fish ponds.
Schoolgirl, 15, added iron weights to her paddle to build up her strength in push for trophies - and now wants to inspire others.
Schoolgirl, 15, added iron weights to her paddle to build up her strength in push for trophies - and now wants to inspire others.
Rainbow Pang up in youth category for her volunteer work and desire to help children with disabilities and special educational needs.
Rainbow Pang up in youth category for her volunteer work and desire to help children with disabilities and special educational needs.
The Super GoldenAge volunteer team has helped feed needy seniors in Chai Wan since 2016. It also distributes surplus bread collected from a nearby bakery.
The Super GoldenAge volunteer team has helped feed needy seniors in Chai Wan since 2016. It also distributes surplus bread collected from a nearby bakery.
Duo behind Codex Genetics specialise in DNA sequencing and want to cut waiting time and cost for tests on spinocerebellar ataxia sufferers.
Duo behind Codex Genetics specialise in DNA sequencing and want to cut waiting time and cost for tests on spinocerebellar ataxia sufferers.
Device is aimed at easing loneliness of those with lack of human interaction in rehabilitation, especially users who cannot commute to care facilities.
Device is aimed at easing loneliness of those with lack of human interaction in rehabilitation, especially users who cannot commute to care facilities.
The awards are a timely reminder of the qualities that have served Hong Kong well through good times and bad