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/2022
Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation Donates to Eight Charitable Organisations to Support Underprivileged Families, Students and the Elderly in Combating the Pandemic
Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation Donates to Eight Charitable Organisations to Support Underprivileged Families, Students and the Elderly in Combating the Pandemic
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people from all walks of life. The Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation (‘NTFCF’) today announced a donation of HK$8 million to eight charitable organisations in support of their community service provisions for underprivileged families, students and the elderly who are facing potential health challenges during this critical time.
As the pandemic situation continues, there is a surging demand for support for underprivileged families and the elderly. In view of the new school year approaching, support for the less-resourced students is also essential. The NTFCF is donating HK$1 million to each of eight local charitable organisations, namely Caritas Hong Kong, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council, Lok Sin Tong, Po Leung Kuk, Pok Oi Hospital, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, Yan Chai Hospital Social Services Department, and Yan Oi Tong. Through the donations, the NTFCF wishes to provide timely and appropriate support to those in need in the community, including underprivileged students, the elderly, families living in sub-divided units and ethnic minorities, etc., for the provision of a range of services including:
- Anti-epidemic support including rapid antigen test kits, nutritious meals and urgent care services for less-resourced families and students;
- Chinese and Western medical support for recovered patients with the symptoms of ‘post COVID-19 condition’;
- Emergency support for less-resourced families undergoing home quarantine;
- Telemedicine services for the underprivileged and the elderly affected by the pandemic as well as prevention and recovery support;
- Anti-epidemic supplies for the elderly and the less-resourced to prevent the spread of the virus among vulnerable groups;
- Home cleaning and anti-virus coating spray services for the elderly in need and families with poor living conditions.
Mr Daryl Ng, Director of the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation, said ‘I would like to express my gratitude to the Government for their tremendous effort in the fight against the pandemic and my heartfelt appreciation to all the medical professionals on the frontline for their dedicated efforts to remain committed and safeguard Hong Kong during the critical period. With the new school year approaching, we hope to provide timely support to the students along with our community partners. We are thankful to our eight partners who have been so committed to supporting the less-resourced and those in need in the community through providing relentless support and safeguarding public health throughout the pandemic. We shall continue to work with like-minded partners to provide appropriate care and support to those in need.’
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Sino Group and Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation Launch Summer Programme to Provide Immediate Support for the Community
Sino Group and Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation Launch Summer Programme to Provide Immediate Support for the Community
10,000 drink cards, meals and ice-cream are being provided to help the community cope with the hot days
Sino Group and its philanthropic arm, the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation (NTFCF), have launched a summer programme in collaboration with community partners to provide immediate support for the less-resourced amid the heatwave.
Sino Caring Friends, the Group’s volunteer team, as well as community partners J Life Foundation and Pei Ho (Ming Gor) Charity Foundation joined hands in distributing 3,000 cans of chilled Yeo’s drinks to people living in Shamshuipo on 22 July 2022 to help them stay hydrated amid the high temperature, in particular with the ‘Great Heat Day’ (23 July 2022) approaching.
In addition to handing out on the street, the Group and the NTFCF are distributing 200,000 cans of Yeo’s drinks to people living in sub-divided units in collaboration with 20 community partners, who will distribute 10,000 drink cards imprinted with a dedicated QR code, each entitling the cardholder to 20 cans of drinks from designated vending machines in various districts in Hong Kong. Drinks can be collected from now until 31 October 2022. To further help people living in sub-divided units to cope with the hot weather, electric fans will be provided through community partners upon request.
People’s livelihoods have been greatly affected by the pandemic, especially the less-resourced. The Group and the NTFCF are starting the second year of the meal donation programme, through which 10,000 nutritious meals prepared by the Pei Ho (Ming Gor) Charity Foundation in Shamshuipo will be provided for the needy individuals and families. The meals are carefully designed and feature dishes suitable for summer, and completed with ice-cream, making them particularly appealing on hot days.
Mr Daryl Ng, Deputy Chairman of Sino Group and Director of the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation, joined Sino Caring Friends in distributing the refreshing chilled beverages in Shamshuipo on 22 July 2022. ‘Like many other places, Hong Kong is facing an extremely hot summer with the “Very Hot Weather Warning” issued more frequently. By serving chilled drinks and providing cooling products on very hot days, we hope to show our care and concern while reminding them to stay hydrated and safe amid the hot weather,’ remarks Mr Ng.
‘We are thankful to J Life Foundation, Ming Gor and our community partners, who join us on this summer programme to provide much-needed support for the community, and to our Sino Caring Friends for their tireless services. We look forward to working with more partners to support those in need,’ adds Mr Ng.
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Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation and Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation Join Hands with Hong Kong Palace Museum to Help Hong Kong Youth Appreciate Chinese Arts and Culture
Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation and Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation Join Hands with Hong Kong Palace Museum to Help Hong Kong Youth Appreciate Chinese Arts and Culture
The Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation (‘NTFCF’) and the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation are delighted to announce ‘Art Journey for Youth at HKPM’, a multiple-year partnership with the Hong Kong Palace Museum (‘HKPM’) to provide an immersive cultural experience to inspire Hong Kong youth and help them appreciate Chinese arts and culture.
Commencing on 1 October 2022, the Foundations will sponsor 50,000 special exhibition tickets of the Hong Kong Palace Museum annually and distribute to more than 500 primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong to provide opportunities for local students, in particular those from underprivileged families, to appreciate first-hand over 900 priceless national treasures. The artefacts, on loan from the Palace Museum in Beijing, range from grade-one cultural objects, paintings and calligraphy to ceramics, jade, costumes and textile, jewellery, rare books, many of which are on display in Hong Kong for the first time ever. There will be workshops for the young talents to learn more about Chinese history, architecture and culture at the world-class museum. The Foundations are working closely with schools and community partners, and details will be announced in due course.
NTFCF Launches Cultural Appreciation Programme to Palace Museum in Beijing
To deepen appreciation of Chinese culture and foster a sense of identity, the NTFCF is launching the Beijing-Hong Kong Cultural Appreciation Programme, through which 50 local university and college students will be hosted to the Palace Museum and other historic buildings in Beijing per year. The Programme will entail learning workshops with museum professionals at the Palace of Prolonging Happiness (Yanxi Gong) on heritage research and artefact conservation. Through this Programme, the students will be able to experience first-hand Lingzhao Belvedere of Yanxi Gong, the only Western-style architecture in the Forbidden Palace, and appreciate how traditional Chinese form of arts and architecture blends with Western style, while learning about management of relics and intercultural dialogues that celebrate harmony and diversity.
Mr Bernard Charnwut Chan, GBM, GBS, JP, Chairman of the Hong Kong Palace Museum Board, extends his appreciation to the meaningful undertaking, ‘The Hong Kong Palace Museum, with cultural resources belonging to the community of Hong Kong, is committed to promoting the study and appreciation of Chinese art and culture in addition to advancing international partnerships. We are appreciative of the kind effort by the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation and Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation to bring our young generations to experience national treasures and culture first-hand. We look forward to more meaningful partnerships with more like-minded partners.’
Mr Kenneth Fok, JP, Executive Vice Chairman of the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation and LegCo member representing the Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication sector, says, ‘The opening of the Hong Kong Palace Museum not only strengthens the position of Hong Kong as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange which is supported by the National 14th Five-Year Plan, but also facilitates the cultural and art development between Hong Kong and the Mainland, including the Greater Bay Area. Through this programme, the Foundation hopes to deepen Hong Kong youth’s understanding on the history and culture of our nation.’
Mr Daryl Ng, SBS, JP, Director of the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation and Chairman of the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation, shares, ‘We are honoured to work with Hong Kong’s world-class museum to promote the appreciation of Chinese arts and culture. This is particularly meaningful as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region this year. We hope that by providing our young people with the eye-opening opportunities to experience first-hand the national cultural treasures, they can expand their horizons, appreciate the national culture and foster a sense of unity.’
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Hospital Authority Appreciates Generous Donation from Sino Group and Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation
Hospital Authority Appreciates Generous Donation from Sino Group and Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation
The Hospital Authority (HA) 6 June 2022 expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Sino Group and the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation for their generous donation of $5 million worth of anti-epidemic supplies and equipment for paediatric services in public hospitals, including the Hong Kong Children’s Hospital.
Group General Manager of Sino Group and Director of the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation Ms Nikki Ng expressed her utmost admiration to healthcare personnel to offer comprehensive care to child patients and families, and for their dedication and professionalism to safeguard public health. She said that the Group and the Foundation will continue work hand in hand with other sectors of the community in this battle and hope that the epidemic will subside soon.
The HA Chairman Mr Henry Fan said, “We express heartfelt gratitude to the Sino Group and the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation for their continuous support to the HA and encouragement to our healthcare staff in fighting against the epidemic since 2020. The donation this time is more specifically to support the anti-epidemic work of our paediatric services. Their timely and kind initiatives have given staunch support and recognition to all our staff who have been fighting tirelessly against the epidemic all along.”
The HA expresses appreciation to the Sino Group and the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation.
/2022
Sino Group and Pumen Foundation Develop ‘Wellness Lodge’ Transitional Homes to Alleviate Short-term Housing Needs of Underprivileged Families
Sino Group and Pumen Foundation Develop ‘Wellness Lodge’ Transitional Homes to Alleviate Short-term Housing Needs of Underprivileged Families
Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation to Offer Scholarships in Support of Children’s Talent Development
Sino Group (the ‘Group’) announced that it is leasing a parcel of seaside land in Tsing Lung Tau, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, at nominal rent for the development of the transitional housing project, ‘Wellness Lodge’, in collaboration with charitable organisation Pumen Foundation Limited (‘Pumen Foundation’). Aligning with the Group’s vision of ‘Creating Better Lifescapes’, the project promotes green features and wellness in its design and planning while fulfilling the needs of the underprivileged, to facilitate a healthy living experience to beneficiary families and children.
Located at a seaside lot in Tsing Lung Tau, Castle Peak Road, the site area is approximately 19,000 sq. ft. and the project will enjoy panoramic views of the stunning landscape of Kap Shui Mun Bridge, promoting a healthy lifestyle. ‘Wellness Lodge’ is expected to be completed with related services in operation in Q4 of 2023, ready for eligible families to move in. The operation period will be about five years.
Amenities to Promote Physical and Mental Health
‘Wellness Lodge’ features a number of amenities that promote physical and mental health. These include the first multi-functional activity room incorporating STEAM elements, a farming area referencing the Group’s integrated green community project ‘Farm Together’, free Wi-Fi network, as well as vocational support for residents, such as job matching and training, among others. Based on children’s needs, the Group will also work with Pumen Foundation to offer a variety of courses including STEAM-related and coding courses to facilitate talent development, while volunteers of Sino Caring Friends will visit and play with the kids to share moments of caring companionship.
To understand the needs of underprivileged families, the Group and its philanthropic arm, Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation (‘NTFCF’), will continue to work with Pumen Foundation when ‘Wellness Lodge’ begins operation and provide HK$5,000 per academic year to each child of the residents via the Ng Teng Fong Scholarship, to encourage talent development beyond academic studies. In addition, NTFCF will offer financial support for Pumen Foundation to organise interest classes and courses for the families and their children.
Mr Daryl Ng, Deputy Chairman of Sino Group and Director of the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation remarks, ‘Today is Children’s Day and we would like to wish all Hong Kong children happiness and health. A good living environment is conducive to the wellbeing and growth of children. By providing a happy and healthy home at Wellness Lodge, we hope that underprivileged children and their families can enjoy a safe, healthy and green lifestyle during their stay here. With amenities like the multi-functional activity room incorporating STEAM elements and the green farming area, Wellness Lodge will be a place bringing hope to the children and helps unleashing their potential and creativity. We would like to thank our partner, Pumen Foundation, for their wonderful support in making the meaningful project a reality.’
Mr Lee Yuet-man, MH, Chairman of Pumen Foundation said, ‘Some underprivileged families in Hong Kong can only afford to live in subdivided flats, yet the living environment there has a great impact on the development of children. By developing this transitional housing project with Sino Group, we hope to provide a well-equipped temporary residence with a beautiful environment to improve their living conditions and encourage upward social mobility. We would like to thank Sino Group for their professional technical support on project preliminary work to facilitate approval procedures and project commencement, which will enable us to start providing services to families in need as soon as we can.’
Catering to the Needs of Elderly and Physically Challenged Persons
‘Wellness Lodge’ will be built using modular integrated construction (MIC). The building will be three-storeys high and is expected to provide 85 units for underprivileged families at nominal rents. Measuring between 146 to 197 sq. ft., each unit can accommodate families of one to three, while families in need can be accommodated in adjacent units. Each unit will comprise an open kitchen, a private bathroom, and a living and dining room. The needs of elderly residents and the physically challenged will also be taken into consideration. The project is conveniently located on Castle Peak Road with multiple bus and minibus lines that allow for direct travel to and from various locations in the city. Residents can obtain daily necessities within a 10-minute walk.
The Assessment Committee for the ‘Funding Scheme to Support Transitional Housing Projects by Non-government Organisations’ under the Transport and Housing Bureau agreed to subsidise the project in late February. Pumen Foundation will be in charge of the building work, selection of residents, daily operations, etc., via a committee composed of representatives from different sectors.
Sino Group’s Transitional Housing Project – Wellness Lodge Details: Transitional Housing_Wellness Lodge (EN)_Factsheet (FINAL)
/2022
Yeo’s and Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation Enter into 3-year Partnership with World Kitefoiling Champion Maximilian Maeder
Yeo’s and Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation Enter into 3-year Partnership with World Kitefoiling Champion Maximilian Maeder
Yeo Hiap Seng (Yeo’s) and The Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation (NTFCF) and today announced a three-year partnership with Maximilian Maeder, the 15-year-old Singaporean world champion in kitefoiling, and the Singapore Sailing Federation (SSF).
By partnering with Max, NTFCF and Yeo’s hope to inspire youth in Singapore and Asia to maximise their potential through hard work, goal setting and tenacity.
Separately, the NTFCF will donate SG$25,000 a year for three years, or SG$75,000 in total, to the SSF for the coaching, equipment and personal development of kitefoiling sailors in Singapore. The donation will be matched dollar for dollar by the One Team Singapore Fund, under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.
The sponsorship funds will go towards Max’s expenses in his training, coaching, equipment and personal development. The agreement with Max will run from 31 March 2022 to 31 December 2024, with an option to renew for four years.
Max took up kitefoiling at the age of 10, and within five years excelled in a sport that will debut at the 2024 Summer Olympics. This month, he took gold at the Formula Kite Asia Pacific Championships, a victory that followed last year’s Formula Kite Youth (U19) World Championships, the European Championships and the World Sailing Youth (Under-19) World Championships in Oman last December.
Mr Daryl Ng, Director of the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation and Chairman of Yeo’s, said, “We are delighted to work with Max in pursuing his dream and representing Singapore at the Olympics. Max is an amazing and committed athlete, who has inspired young people and lifted the nation’s spirits with his drive, hard work and sportsmanship. By demonstrating the importance of sports as a healthy lifestyle, we can build a better and healthier community.”
Mr Samuel Koh, Group Chief Executive Officer of Yeo’s, said, “This partnership is built on shared values. Yeo’s is a 122-year-old company that has stayed resilient and thrived in the face of unpredictable winds of change.”
Mr Koh added that Max is training to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics for Singapore. “We are committed to working with Max to make that dream come true.”
Mr Ng and Mr Koh also thanked Minister Edwin Tong and the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth for their unwavering commitment to supporting sports development in Singapore and for putting together this sponsorship and donation. Max said: “I am deeply honoured to be given this opportunity to work with Yeo’s and the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation. The partnership has provided a stable environment for me to pursue my sports to the highest level possible and I am truly grateful. My passion for the sport drives me and I hope to be able to pave the way for other aspiring sportsmen to realise their passion and their potential.”
