Can Our Dreams Come True?

Project by Sunny Yuen

Funding of the two underprivileged players for the following expenses: ▪ Hong Kong-Ireland Round-trip airfare ▪ Accommodations and meals ▪ Travel insurance ▪ Local transport and sundry

FitnesStick

Project by Smart

Many people now want to lose weight, but they have not lost weight, they need to do a lot of exercise, so it is easy to hurt the knee or waist. A FitnesStick can easy reduce your belly fat.

Trans Better Life

Project by Transgender resource Center

Transgender Resource Center is the leading LGBT organization in Hong Kong that has substantially enhanced Trans Equality over the past 10 years. We have recently recruited 6 new energetic trans youth and allies to join our newly formed committee, expecting to turn over a new leaf on Trans Equality. Yet, the demand from most funders are always rigid and as a result we always sacrifice what we want to do in order to be funded. Therefore, a sustainable fund from the community is crucial for our continued operation.

"Technology for Social Good"- student enrichment program?

Project by PIMx Hong Kong

Technology often provides smart solutions to solve social problems. Wearable robotics devices can help disabled people to live an active lifestyle. Online shopping platforms can provide more price information of daily necessities and offer cheaper options for the grassroots. Digitalised and interactive online music lessons can reduce the cost of learning music instruments for schoolchildren… PIMx Hong Kong and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) also have a mission to develop “Tech for Social Good”, at the same time providing social innovation and philanthropic education to students. Therefore, we co-curated a experiential course to allow Technology and Business students to contribute their talents and help 6 REAL social enterprises to design technological business solutions.

For Kids: Auto-detect Distance Device for Electronic Display

Project by FTD InnoTech

An attachable device on a display screen to alert the kids not getting their eyes too close, which applies to all electronic displays.

Set up fund for"Firefly Education Center"

Project by Firefly Conservation Foundation

The funds raised from this campaign will be allocated to the installment and facility of our New Firefly Education Center. It is the first Education center in Hong Kong to aims at providing Environmental Education in point of view of Firefly and another aquatic insect.

Hong Kong Trio to study MA in Dance at London Contemporary Dance School

Project by The Devisers Company

The trio, namely Ghost, Shum and John, has been the only three Asians accepted into the Master of Arts programme at LCDS this year. They met each other in 2017 and quickly decided to collaborate and formed the crew, The Devisers Company. The crew has so far released three dance videos, performed in two official occasions and won a championship in Kangaroo Cup (Hong Kong) 2017 Lyrical/Contemporary. The company has been exploring and devising new methods and practice in dance to express and tell stories, in order to be free in dance and true to themselves. Now, the three are stepping into the next stage and expand their enthusiasm for dance to the field of professionals.

Scientific Exploration Society

Project by Scientific Exploration Society

Scientific Exploration Society is a UK based charity (No 267410) that leads, funds and supports scientific discovery, research and conservation in remote parts of the world offering knowledge, education and community aid. Our focus today is on supporting young explorers through our Explorer Awards programme, building a community of like-minded individuals through the Society’s membership, offering regular explorer talks and opportunities to go on expedition and helping to tackle the bigger issues by supporting projects such as Emily Penn’s eXXpedition and its quest to rid the world of plastic. We have an excellent Honorary Advisory Board, which includes Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Rosie Stancer, Pen Hadow, Ben Fogle, Bear Grylls, Levison Wood, Sean Hotung and Dr Mary Jean Reimer. Without its support, and that of our Trustees, part-time staff and volunteers, the SES would struggle to do all that it does.

Hydrophones can save Chinese white dolphins

Project by WWF-Hong Kong

Do you want to help our research into the dangers posed to Chinese white dolphin from heavy marine traffic? Do you want to play a part in protecting their core habitat? We have launched a crowdfunding appeal to help us deploy nine hydrophones from April 2018. The underwater microphones will be placed around Tai O and nearby waters, one of the dolphins remaining core habitats, with the data gathered helping our work to lobby the government for more marine protected areas. There are only 47 Chinese white dolphins remaining in Hong Kong western waters. Habitat destruction from coastal reclamation and busy marine traffic are the top two threats. Make a difference for this iconic species today. *The same campaign has also been launched on a WWF-Hong Kong minisite.

Writing Machine Collective 6th Edition Pilot Education Programme

Project by Writing Machine Collective

To open up the “black box” of media art, as reflect the assemblage of research and technology in contemporary art, Writing Machine Collective launched the campaign to crowdfund for docent workshops and public seminars alongside the exhibition. Over 20 new media art interns will be recruited and 3 artist public seminars will be held, inviting the public, docents and artists to explore new media issues.

Support Clara Tsang "Just Meet You" 1st Cello Album Publish and Concert

Project by ClaraTsangFung

I am Clara Tsang and I have been on the road of music with my cello for over two decades. Along the way, I encountered numerous ups and downs and even struggled during a dark period when I abandoned my cello and lived routinely. But I was brought back to my conscious with the pain of broken bones and picked up once again the freedom of laying my fingers on cello strings. Since then, I have found my way in music and decided to perform on stage where I could tell stories of serendipity, miracles, the moment, and my dearests. I believe the power of music can also resonate with you all as it has woken me up to devote my life to perform music. What I wan to do…1st cello music album “Just Meet You”

#TakeYourToxins: Our 35th Anniversary Campaign to Raise Money for Kidney Disease

Project by Baxter Hong Kong

To celebrate Baxter’s 35th anniversary, we are launching a #TakeYourToxins campaign - which will start on April 11th! Healthy kidneys filter and remove excess fluid and toxins from blood and turn it into urine. Kidney failure, also called end-stage renal disease (ESRD), is the last stage of chronic kidney disease and happens when kidneys operates at less than 5-10% of normal function and dangerous toxins build up in the bloodstream. At this stage, the patient can only survive with dialysis or a kidney transplant. Yet every day, we take for granted that our kidneys are silently working to rid our body of toxins while patients with kidney failure do not enjoy the same freedom. This campaign aims to highlight the issue of kidney failure by comparing our daily trash disposal with the toxins that patients carry in their bodies until they undergo daily treatment at night. Before Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) treatments, many patients had to carry a solution bag and needed four or more dialysis exchanges a day. A group of Baxter employees will initiate the campaign and carry a small plastic bag to fill it with ALL the accumulated trash. Then they will upload to social media pages with #TakeYourToxins – to mark the start/end of the challenge. We’re making it fun and impactful by taking the waterproof plastic bag everywhere we go, including places where we wouldn’t normally bring a bag! The donation will end by June 14th. We aim to link this movement back to education and awareness around kidney illness and treatments – and of course, mobilizing our connections to raise money for a worthy cause. Be sure to share this with your friends and family and help donate to this page! Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) offers the patient the option of an effective home modality of renal replacement therapy, encourages self-autonomy, and supports optimal quality of life - designed for patients that refuse to let kidney diseases compromise their lives, careers, social life, travels, relationships, or most importantly stand in the way of achieving their dreams.

Team FEAR Challenge 2018

Are you aged between 8 and 18? Join us in Discovery Bay to run, bike, coasteer, abseil, swim, canoe, rock-scramble and raise money for charity.

Inclusive Beach Day

Project by 「融我在」共融義工服務團

It is hoped that everyone, even with physical restraint, can have the pleasant experience of enjoying the sunshine and beach with family and friends. Hence, “Inclusive Beach” is planned to be held in September this year. To render beach accessible to wheelchair users, beach wheelchairs, which are specially designed to cross the sand and float on water will be introduced. Barrier-free mat will be laid as passages on the beach as well to enable ordinary wheelchairs to move around. Through this event, we wish to demonstrate the feasibility of inclusive facilities and community planning.

Sowers Challenging 12hours 2018 - Inclusion Route

Project by 苗圃行動

To raise operation fund ($120/person) to support the inclusion route, which provides an ideal platform for 400 physically and mentally disabled people and their families, enjoy the nature and the excited atmosphere of a marathon as long as normal participants. Sowers Action invites 3 special care organizations to join us, together with our volunteer support, we hope to create an inclusion community and hope those disable person to develop their physical fitness and build up confidence.

Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation – Providing Education Outside The Classroom

Project by Michaela Mok

Hi I’m Michaela Mok, a fresh graduate from Good Hope School. I was first associated with SKSFF two years ago when I had to propose and carry out an internal activity at school to prove my worth in order to join my school’s student council. I ended up calling it “Pause for Paws” (great title I know), an awareness campaign for local stray dogs. Narelle was nice enough to arrange to bring pups and a few dogs to school and this made the event interactive and really got the message across students. After successfully earning my spot on the student council, I went back a couple times to see my furry friends. My mom, Linda Jackson, now an active volunteer at SKSFF got me involved in a few of their activities, including face-painting, fundraising, shaking buckets etc. Last year, the school suggested I enter a local competition called “Community Leaders of Tomorrow” where funds were given to me and my partner to carry out an activity for a charity of our choice. Without hestitation, we went straight back to Narelle and SKSFF to organise Pause for Paws version 2.0, where we went to shake buckets and raise awareness outside the Rugby Sevens. This event brought both students and teachers together as well as the community and even got the attention of the Education Bureau who later invited us to give a lecture about our experience to professors and students alike at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Though we did not win CLT, we were rewarded with the Most Popular Project Award. Upon finishing my public exams and graduating, I received a call about Pause for Paws creating buzz within the Education Bureau and that they would like my partner and I to appear on a television programme about student-led projects in collaboration with RTHK. Needless to say, SKSFF has opened a series of doors in my life, leading me to different opportunities and for that I am forever grateful. Among all the events, it puts a smile on my face to see our community willingly come together to pitch in to help our furry friends. Each dollar spent on the dogs is put to good use with medical care, food and maintenance, all ensuring a better life for the dogs, as said in SKSFF’s motto. During my few visits to the kennel, I have grown to love each of the 106 dogs there, understanding their back stories and personalities. I hope tonight’s event with help of the fringebacker can provide enough assistance to the shelter to keep making a difference, one canine at a time.