Hang Lung National Volunteer Day Works with youth to care for over 10,000 people from vulnerable groups | 09.09.24

HONG KONG SAR/SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – September 9, 2024 – Hang Lung Properties (SEHK stock code: 00101) (“the “Company” or “Hang Lung”) held its annual Nationwide Volunteer Day in Hong Kong and nine mainland cities on September 7 to celebrate the founding anniversary of Hang Lung Group. Now in its fifth year, the annual event focused on empowering youth with the theme “Working with Youth”. More than 1,400 Hang Lung As One volunteers and youth volunteers worked with local government departments, charities, schools, Hang Lung tenants and others to organize various activities that benefited more than 10,000 people from vulnerable groups. Through practical involvement, participants demonstrated their care for the community and jointly promoted social welfare.

In Hong Kong, the Hang Lung As One Volunteer Team partnered with 13 local charities and social enterprises to host a carnival, empowering young people from diverse backgrounds to join forces for the greater good.

Mr. Weber Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Hang Lung Properties, said: “Hang Lung is committed to contributing to society through its community investment and volunteer services programs, with a special focus on youth development and education. During this year’s Hang Lung Nationwide Volunteer Day, we harnessed the collective power of our partners to engage youth in volunteer services, raise their social awareness and sense of responsibility, while providing support to disadvantaged groups. I am grateful to our Hang Lung As One volunteer teams in Hong Kong and China for their dedication to creating a more diverse and inclusive society.”

Ms Alice Mak, Secretary for Home Affairs and Youth Affairs of the HKSAR Government (fourth from left), and Mr Weber Lo, General Manager of Hang Lung Properties (third from right), enjoy hand-brewed coffee prepared on site by mentees of the “Strive and Rise Alumni Club”, which encourages young people to develop specialised skills.

Ms Alice Mak, Secretary for Home Affairs and Youth Affairs of the HKSAR Government, attended the Hong Kong Volunteer Day event and said: “This year’s Hang Lung Nationwide Volunteer Day, with the theme of ‘Working with Youth’, is in line with the HKSAR Government’s initiative to encourage more citizens, especially young people, to volunteer and collectively build a caring and inclusive society. As future leaders of our community, it is essential that young people focus not only on their personal development, but also on contributing to community and nation building. We encourage everyone to continue to support volunteerism and work together to make Hong Kong a more compassionate place.”

In Tianjin, the Hang Lung As One Volunteer Team organized a series of health-promoting sports lessons and challenges for local primary school students. During the award ceremony, one student showed off his sports achievements

In Hong Kong, the Hang Lung As One Volunteer Team partnered with 13 local charities and social enterprises* and brought together young people from diverse backgrounds, including mentees from the “Strive and Rise Alumni Club” and recipients of “The Hang Lung Scholarship and Development Donation for the Visually Impaired,” to host a carnival to promote diversity and inclusion. The carnival featured game stalls, stage performances, and workshops designed to showcase the diverse talents of our young people and foster interaction between groups in the community. It welcomed approximately 650 underprivileged children and teenagers, along with their families, to learn about the values ​​of care and inclusivity through games.

The volunteer team transformed the central street at Parc 66, Jinan into various sports challenge zones, allowing underprivileged children to experience the joy of sports

The Hang Lung As One volunteer teams on the mainland also provided opportunities for young people to organize a wide range of impactful activities. In Shanghai and Shenyang, volunteers organized educational and learning activities with university students and arranged visits to local universities to inspire young people from grassroots families to explore their interests and development goals. In Tianjin and Jinan, volunteer teams organized a series of sports experiences and challenging events for children of migrant workers and local primary school students, among others, and invited participating students to take part in sports and dance performances. In Dalian and Kunming, Hang Lung As One volunteers worked with student volunteers to prepare engaging activities such as games, painting and performances, and to deliver essential supplies to underprivileged children and schools. At Center 66 in Wuxi, a charity bazaar was held by the volunteer team and youth organizations, with proceeds donated to charities and special education schools. In Wuhan and Hangzhou, volunteers worked with youth organizations and young students to organize educational visits to local attractions, such as Wuhan East Lake Ocean World and the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal, to encourage children to engage with issues such as environmental protection.

In Wuxi, the Hang Lung As One Volunteer Team worked with youth organizations and shopping mall tenants to organize a charity bazaar. Proceeds from the event are donated to needy community groups

Established in Hong Kong in 2012, Hang Lung As One Volunteer Team actively works with various community groups and charities to support the welfare of society. Over the past 12 years, the initiative has set up 12 teams in Hong Kong and 11 projects in 9 mainland cities, participating in a range of social service activities to promote youth development and education, elderly care, women’s empowerment and environmental protection. With over 13,700 volunteers and over 205,000 accumulated service hours, Hang Lung As One Volunteer Team actively works to create a diverse and inclusive community.

*List of participating organizations for the Hong Kong Carnival: Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service, Dignity Mama, Ebenezer School & Home for the Visually Impaired, Hong Kong Christian Service, Hong Kong Federation of Women’s Centres, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council, Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association, Playright Children’s Play Association, Suen Mei Speech & Hearing Centre, The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and Youth Outreach.

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Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) creates compelling spaces that enrich lives. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Hang Lung Properties develops and manages a diversified portfolio of prime properties in Hong Kong and the nine mainland cities of Shanghai, Shenyang, Jinan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Kunming, Wuhan and Hangzhou. With its luxury positioning under the “66” brand, the company’s mainland portfolio has established its leading position as the “Pulse of the City”. Hang Lung Properties is known for leading initiatives for enhanced sustainability in real estate, as it pursues sustainable growth by connecting customers and communities.
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