A Journey in Marine Conservation

“I hope to broaden my students’ horizons through education and open their eyes to a bigger world.” Kenny counts himself lucky to have grown up in a good environment with abundant learning resources. When he came across Teach For Hong Kong, Kenny felt a calling to promote educational equity, so he quit his consultancy job to become a teacher. His approach goes beyond textbooks, inspiring grassroots students to plan for their futures and forge their own paths.

A mentor can help us to develop our strengths and achieve our goals. Funded by TrustTomorrow, The Orchestra Academy Hong Kong (TOA) aims to nurture young local musicians. Candidates admitted to TOA’s Fellowship Programme will have the opportunity to train intensively at the HK Phil and received one-on-one guidance from professional musicians under mentorship scheme. Benjamin Moermond (Ben), Principal Bassoon with the HK Phil, is Fox’s mentor. In addition to discussing technique and performance, Ben also advises Fox on daily practice, concerts , auditions and more. This has helped Fox to improve both his bassoon skills and his confidence – valuable gains in his musical journey. Ben remarked, “Fox was perhaps a bit shy for the first few weeks but he grew tremendously during the programme. By the end of the season, he was fully comfortable performing with the orchestra!”

TrustTomorrow recently sponsored three Tung Chung teams in InspiringHK Sports Foundation’s Well Dunk programme. Through professional training and formal competitions, underprivileged youth persevered in the face of adversity and tested their endurance. The highlight of the programme was the "Well Dunk! Grand Finals" , which concluded on 16 July. Awardees of “The Best Player on the Team” took the stage to share valuable lessons from their journeys!

“A hot meal is not much, but it means a lot to seniors in need.” Maria Sung, owner of the social enterprise Holy Cafe Bakery, hires people with special learning needs to help them integrate into society. During the pandemic, even when business was hard, Mrs Sung still delivered free hot meals to underprivileged elderly and those in need.

One of the latest TrustTomorrow programmes is a HK$9 million donation to more than 30 member NGOs of Hong Kong Council of Social Service, supporting them in their efforts to provide various essential services to vulnerable groups and help them get through the recent wave.

Swire has been thriving with Hong Kong for 150 years and we have remained committed to this city through the many ups and downs.

The coral reefs in Hong Kong waters are so diverse, even more so than the Caribbean Sea which has the world’s largest coral concentrations.

Paul Chan and the team from Walk In Hong Kong helped curate the guided tour of Swire’s “Believe in Hong Kong” exhibition. In the course of preparing the tour, Paul reflected on his longstanding bond with Swire, from collecting Coca-Cola bottle caps for the free yoyos to living in Swire Hall and winning a Swire scholarship as a student at the University of Hong Kong.

Marine conservation is one of Swire Trust’s key focus areas. Through its TrustTomorrow initiative, it partnered with National Geographic to launch the "Oceans Tomorrow" campaign.

Standing on-stage with a viola resting on his left shoulder, Andrew Ling is the picture of concentration as his fingertips move swiftly across the strings; his other hand drawing the bow gracefully.

Joining forces once again with Soap Cycling, Swire Trust volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help make recycled soap on 26 June.

Established by Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong, ADAM is a social enterprise that strives to create professional opportunities for local artists with disabilities.

Swire has been committed to creating a vibrant community in Quarry Bay, from the time the Taikoo Sugar Refinery and Taikoo Dockyard were located there to the bustling hub it has become today with Taikoo Shing, Cityplaza and Taikoo Place.

Swire has grown with Hong Kong for half a century. To mark this important milestone, the Group has compiled a commemorative book of stories, as told by people and mementos.

Have you noticed the large-scale Swire posters that are currently on display across the city?

Other than sponsoring projects in the areas of Education, Marine Conservation and the Arts, Swire Trust’s TrustTomorrow hopes to support NGOs through volunteer programmes, where our people serve together to build a better community.

Christian Action – Centre for Refugees strives to serve those who are disadvantaged, marginalised, displaced or abandoned, regardless of their age, gender, nationality and religion.

Two Swire Scholarships recipients (Swire Scholars) look back on how the scholarship brought them closer to their dreams, as well as how their achievements now enable them to give back to society.

Meaningful life education can plant the seeds of positivity in students’ minds.

In conjunction with World Book Day on 23rd April, Taikoo Primary School organised a series of activities to celebrate the joy of reading.

On 10th April, 20 TrustTomorrow volunteers gave a helping hand to Feeding Hong Kong, supporting the NGO in packing food parcels, which included key staples such as cooking oil, noodles and canned goods. 

As the pandemic continues to transform the economy, young people need to be better equipped to cope with the different challenges.

Swire Trust is working with Pico Global to host a free online workshop for their NGO partners.

Swire Trust has sponsored Time Auction to create Mobilising Volunteers For Good, a programme that incentivises volunteering, while providing participants with opportunities to meet and gain mentorship from diverse industry leaders.

This February onwards, Swire Trust has donated to three non-profit organisations to help them provide food, pandemic care resources, as well as mental health support, career training, and employment support to those in need.

“Building Community, Building Tung Chung” is a partnership between the Swire Trust’s TrustTomorrow, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, four local NGOs and the Association of School Heads of Islands District.

Chinese New Year is just around the corner. Chef Lee Tak Sum, Executive Chef of Swire Hotels – The Upper House, will teach us how to make Korean-style shrimp fried rice with Chinese cabbage.

Kathy and Sum Yi from the Hong Kong Rope Skipping Team will be showing you some basic rope skipping skills in a video by InspiringHK Sports Foundation.

Vivian Kong from the Hong Kong Fencing Team joins InspiringHK Sports Foundation’s video series to teach us how to use our hand to “fence” with friends and family, anytime!

Swire Trust has partnered with five local NGOs to create ‘Building Community • Building Tung Chung’, with first phase of the project lasting for six months.

Auntie Choi will be sharing Hug Time, a picture book by Patrick McDonnell. Join us and experience the warmth of a good hug!

Swire Trust is working to create sustainable marine ecosystems in Hong Kong.

Swire Trust’s TrustTomorrow supports local communities by developing long-term solutions in partnership with non-NGOs.

Swire Trust’s TrustTomorrow programme has invited two artists from the Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong (ADAHK) to host online workshops on DIY home décor and portrait sketching.

As part of Swire Trust’s efforts to support and care for the community, TrustTomorrow has collaborated with the Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong (ADAHK) to provide a platform for the public to enjoy art through the See You Online series.

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve! Artist Alice Leung from the Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong will teach you how to make Reindeer Christmas lights.

Clarinet player Lau Wai from the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will share with us the special attributes of clarinet.

Watch the Swire Symphony Under the Stars tonight at 7:30pm and immerse yourself in the musical vibes!

Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra French Horn player Homer Lee and Percussion player Sophia Woo will show us how to create our own musical melodies at home.

We’ve received overwhelmingly positive feedback since the November launch of “See You Online” —a series of online activity videos produced by Swire Trust along with our partner NGOs, artists and performers. Stay tuned for next month’s programme, as we continue to share exciting music and arts-related content with you. 

Doing yoga together at home is a great way to bond as a family and build relationships with your kids. You can have fun and be silly, which helps ease stress during the pandemic.

On 19th and 26th November, JHF yoga therapists will share useful yoga practices, so you can stay active and relax at the same time, even at home.

We’ve invited Auntie Choi to share this tale, which is all about believing in the unlimited possibilities of life!

Swire Trust’s TrustTomorrow initiative has provided beneficiary families of partnering NGOs with online parent-child activities, in hopes to encourage families to continue their love for reading.

Under the TrustTomorrow funding initiative, Swire Trust has subsidised the use of Germagic disinfecting spray in 18 special education needs schools with boarding facilities.

Through the TrustTomorrow initiative, we work closely with NGO partners and beneficiaries to provide ‘close to the ground’ food and hygiene support to the needy.

iMoney talks to Tina Chan, Head of Philanthropy for The Swire Group Charitable Trust, about the programmes that are being rolled out through TrustTomorrow.

During COVID-19, parents of children with special educational needs are spending more time at home taking care of their children. Providing emotional support and physical supplies are particularly important.

On 23rd September, volunteers from Swire Trust have partnered with St. James' Settlement to create care packs for vulnerable communities in Hong Kong.

During the first half of 2020, with the early onset of the pandemic, the Swire Trust provided financial relief worth HK$15 million to support projects on food and hygiene, benefitting over 122,000 people in Hong Kong.