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| Hopewell Partners with Newsweek to Support Youth Development and Education | | | 21 Sep 2012
Supporting youth development is a core part of Hopewell Holdings Limited’s corporate sustainability involvement. To help local university students view international issues from a global perspective and enhance their analytical abilities and English writing skills, Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) has sponsored an innovative education program in Hong Kong with Newsweek magazine. The first year of this Hopewell-Newsweek Education Program (“the Program”) was concluded in June 2012 when 15 university students were selected as winners of the Program’s Essay Contest.
Enhancing analytical and language skills
The Hopewell-Newsweek Education Program is the first of its kind in Hong Kong targeting English and Business faculty students at seven Hong Kong universities, aiming to enhance their awareness of global events by keeping them informed with in-depth analysis and insight from a truly international perspective.
Running for 13 consecutive weeks, the Program has provided sponsored education program packs including the latest issue of Newsweek, worksheets and model answer sheets drafted by expert teaching professionals to the students each week, facilitating their self-learning and self-assessment.
Essay Contest
Participating students in the Program were invited to join the contest through submission of an essay in response to one of four thought-provoking questions based on current political and social issues. Among the many essay submissions, 15 winners were chosen by a panel of education experts, judging according to clarity of argument, understanding of subject, and creative and technical writing skills.
The winners were presented certificates and book vouchers at the Essay Contest Award Presentation Ceremony held at Hopewell Centre in June 2012 in acknowledgement of their efforts in cultural and linguistic spectrums.
Participating universities included: The University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University and Lingnan University. |
| Hopewell Supports “Red Décor Day” | | | 17 Aug 2012
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) supported and sponsored Red Décor Day organised by Hong Kong Red Cross. This event commemorates the Four Geneva Conventions, drawn up on the same date 60 years ago, which grant the Red Cross neutrality in delivering humanitarian services around the world.
318 staff members took part in Red Décor Day by donating generously, dressing or wearing accessories, in red in order to commemorate this occasion and bring the “FUN and RED” atmosphere to offices. To capture the memorable red moments, participants take photos and participate the Humanitarian x Red Photo Competition with the theme of “Fix your Red IncREDible Day”. |
| Hopewell Sponsors the Book “40 Happy Wan Chai Stories” on its 40th Anniversary | | | 17 Jul 2012
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) has taken root in and been growing with Wan Chai since its establishment 40 years ago. To mark its 40th Anniversary in 2012, Hopewell sponsored the publication of the book “40 Happy Wan Chai Stories” which records the happy memories of 40 people who worked or lived in Wan Chai. Sir Gordon Wu, Chairman of Hopewell, has been invited to share his Wan Chai stories. Other interviewees include Mr Lai Kam Cheung of St. James’ Settlement; Ms Louisa So, graduate of Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts; Ms Stella So, renowned local illustrator; Mr Chan Tak-fai, Chief Coach of Tai Hang Fire Dragon; and students of Hennessy Road Government Primary AM School.
The press conference of “40 Happy Wan Chai Stories” was held on 17 July at View 62, the revolving restaurant at Hopewell Centre. Ms Cheng Man-wah, editor of the book and some of the interviewees shared their happy Wan Chai stories at the press conference. Mr Richard Law, Ms Lana Chong and Ms Lily Chong, members of the CSR Sub-Committee of Hopewell, also attended the event to show Hopewell’s support to the book launch.
The “40 Happy Wan Chai Stories” was available for free at the Customer Services Centre on 3rd Floor of Hopewell Centre. Hopewell hopes that through the publication of the book, readers can share the secrets of happiness of people living and working in the district. |
| Hopewell Wins the First Prize in Po Leung Kuk Charity Bowling Contest | | | 30 Jun 2012
HH Social Club Bowling team members represented Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) to participate in Po Leung Kuk Charity Bowling Contest at the Hong Kong Bowling City in July and received the first prize in the Open Championship. This competition rose funds for the Kuk’s rehabilitation services for the benefit of mentally and physically handicapped people. |
| Hopewell and St. James’ Settlement Called for 150 Volunteers to Bring Laughter to Singleton Elderly at Tuen Ng Festival | | | 09 Jun 2012
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) co-organised the Tuen Ng Volunteer Visit to Elderly with St. James’ Settlement (“St. James”) again on 9 June 2012 in hopes of bringing love and care to the community. This year, the team consisted of volunteers from different sectors of society, including 120 long time supporting HH Social Club members, Outstanding Students’ Association and Hong Kong Sports Teams. It also included the newly joined secondary school students from St. James, members from the Hopewell sponsored “Strike” Bowling Programme which aims at developing the sports potential of minority intellectual disabled youths, and cross-border staff members from Hopewell Highway Infrastructure Limited, as well as family and friends. The cross-sectional and cross-regional ‘HH Social Club’ formed a Volunteer Team with over 150 members, visiting 155 units of singleton elderly in Wan Chai, Kwun Tong and Tsuen Wan. The total number of beneficiaries in Tuen Ng Volunteer Visit Programme reached 800 this year.
Demonstrating the spirit of love and communal harmony
By bringing forces from different demographics into this ‘HH Social Club’ Tuen Ng Volunteer Visit, Hopewell aimed to ignite the hope of living among the singleton elderly from St. James’ Funeral Navigation Service. In comparison with last year’s visit, Hopewell reached out to more singleton elderly for there was a 50% increase in the number of visited units and volunteers. The thoughtful formation of each volunteer team with a good mix of community members has truly demonstrated the spirit of love and unity, as well as communal harmony between the abled and disabled.
To express its gratitude toward volunteers, Hopewell purchased some exquisite velvet pins handmade by St. James’ members as presents. Representatives from St. James also briefed through the cases with the team prior to the visits, which enabled volunteers to conduct better communication with the elderly and at the same time identify their needs. The Panda Hotel volunteers prepared rice dumplings made with “Five Grains” and in a lighter size, which better suit the appetite of the elderly. Volunteers carried along the Hopewell-St. James sponsored bags of presents to the singleton elderly and shared the festive joy. |
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