Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation Supports Local and International Communities in Combating COVID-19 and Donates HK$15 Million to Hospital Authority to Recognise Healthcare Staff’s Efforts and Contributions

Since February 2020, the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation (NTFCF) has been supporting the local and international communities in combating the COVID-19 situation through aids and assistance in various areas.

The Hospital Authority presented a certificate of appreciation to the NTFCF at a ceremony held on 7 May 2020 in honour of the Foundation’s staunch support to the healthcare staff of public hospitals.

‘We are humbled by the recognition by the Hospital Authority and their wonderful healthcare staff members. We would like to say a heartfelt thank-you to them for their tireless and professional work amid one of the greatest challenges in history.  Thank you all for fighting COVID-19 at the front lines. By supporting and caring for each other, we shall be able to weather this challenge together in the Lion Rock Spirit.   Bless Hong Kong,’ remarks Mr Daryl Ng, Director of the NTFCF.

Support for local and international communities include:

HONG KONG AND MAINLAND CHINA

• Donate HK$15 million to the Hospital Authority in recognition of their staff’s selfless contributions to combat COVID-19
• Donated more than 5.2 million surgical masks to the Hong Kong Government and community partners
• Donated two fully automated mask-making machines to the Hong Kong Government to help ensure a steady supply of surgical masks
• Delivered protective gowns / PPEs, N95 respirators, surgical masks with visor, medical face shields, safety goggles and hand sanitisers to the Hospital Authority
• Made $3.1 million cash donations to over 31 local NGOs to support their community work amid COVID-19
• Donated 1,000 educational toys to children living in sub-divided units and cubicle homes as well as children with special healthcare needs through 11 community partners
• Donated RMB50 million to Tsinghua University to support medical research on COVID-19 and treatment

SINGAPORE

• Donated one million masks to Singapore
• Donated 1,000 polo shirts and pants as well as provided more than 6,600 bento meal boxes for medical practitioners and workers
• Delivered close to 200,000 cans of Yeo’s drinks to hospital and migrant workers

OTHER INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT

• Donated 400,000 masks to France, Italy and the US
• Donated 8,000 N95 respirators to Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney
• Donated ten ventilators to Italy and ten ventilators to France

Donation of HK$390 million to NGOs in Hong Kong

Since 2011, Ng Teng Fong Charitable has donated over HK$ 390 million to over 300 local non-profit organisations and social enterprises.

Donation of 8,000 N95 Masks to Hospital in Australia

The Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation and The Fullerton Hotel Sydney have donated 8,000 N95 masks to Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney, Australia to support efforts in combating the novel coronavirus situation. The N95 masks will be delivered to the hospital in two shipments starting from the week of 30 March 2020.

Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation Donated 5 Million Masks to Support the Community and Made Cash Donations to Over 30 Hong Kong NGOs to support community services

The Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation (NTFCF) has donated five million surgical masks to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and made cash donations to over 30 local NGOs to support their community services amid the novel coronavirus situation.

Over the past months, the NTFCF has been sourcing surgical masks globally for distribution to people and families in need through the Government and community partners. In addition to the 3.5 million surgical masks delivered earlier, the NTFCF has donated another 1.5 million masks to the Government.

Additionally, the NTFCF has made cash donations to over 30 local NGOs to support their community work, ensuring resources to help those in need. The community partners include Pei Ho (Ming Gor) Charity Foundation, Concern for Grassroots’ Livelihood Alliance, Hong Kong Unison, Hong Kong Network for the Promotion of Inclusive Society, Say Yeah and Rescue Centre for Abandoned Pets.  They cater to a diverse spectrum of needs, including the physically challenged, less-resourced families, children with special education needs, the elderly, mental health and minority groups.

Earlier, the NTFCF procured two fully automated mask making machines with a combined production capacity of 200,000 masks per day to support the Government’s efforts in ensuring a steady supply of masks going forward.

Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation Provides Educational Support for Children amid Class Suspension

The Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation (NTFCF) provided educational support for children from underprivileged families amid class suspension.

The NTFCF has donated 1,000 educational toys to children living in sub-divided units and cubicle homes as well as children with special healthcare needs through 11 community partners, enhancing children’s development through fun learning.

‘We are thankful to the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation for the continuous support. The learning support offered to the children are exceptionally essential during this critical period,’ said Mr Stanley Ling, Supervisor of Asbury Methodist Social Service.

‘Children’s learning continuity is of utmost importance to their growth and development at this critical stage. We are glad that like-minded partners have worked together to explore ways to support children’s continued learning amid the current situation,’ remarks Mr Daryl Ng, Director of the NTFCF.

Donation of RMB 50 million to Tsinghua University to Support Anti-epidemic Research

The Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation has donated RMB 50 million to Tsinghua University with the establishment of a Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation scientific research project under ‘Tsinghua University Spring Breeze Fund’. The donation supports Tsinghua University on the research and development in anti-epidemic testing technology, epidemiology, psychological rehabilitation, etc. It helps to enhance research and practice in fields including biosecurity, public health and as well as the country’s ability to cope with major emergencies.