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Social Impact & Being Human
Make a Sea Change
On World Oceans Day, I explore ocean conservation and how each of us could make a difference.
Charity Begins at Home
Our helpers work tirelessly through the year, often putting our needs and that of our families over their own. I interviewed a few organisations that support domestic helpers in our city. Read their tips for how we can show support to this invaluable workforce of 360,000 strong in Hong Kong.
Powerful Philanthropy: 5 Ways To Give Back To Your Community In 2020
Delving into your wallet is a practical beginning, but organisations often appreciate what you have to offer as well. Here are five alternative—and rather corporeal—ways to be altruistic in 2020.
The Significance of Unrestricted Funding for Sustaining an NGO
Would you rather have $100 to spend as you wish, or $1,000 to spend as you’re told? This is an issue NGOs struggle with as they help an increasing number of beneficiaries with decreasing funds. In truth, neither is ideal.
Life Lessons from Chungking Mansions
The Wall family are not a tree-hugging, granola-crunching or crucifix-bearing family with a penchant for extreme experiences. Instead, their family is very much like yours and mine. But this ordinary family undertook an extraordinary feat of compassion when they decided to walk the talk.
Kindness Walks: Walking the talk
Meet Jeff Rotmeyer, Founder of @impacthkcharity. A man who walks the talk according to his two worded gospel #kindnessmatters. Jeff puts his feet where his mouth is, and daily scours our city’s streets, looking for those he can bestow kindness upon.