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Young people play basketball in Tiu Keng Leng in December 2023. Photo: Sun Yeung

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Operation Santa Claus raises HK$14.9 million to help 11,000 Hongkongers

Hong Kong’s Shaw Foundation teams up with Operation Santa Claus for charity drive

Ethnic minority children explore Hong Kong’s historic gems in bus tour

Tour part of community service project organised by Chinachem Group, Operation Santa Claus and Integrated Brilliant Education.

The “edutainment” activity was held on December 9 for children aged nine to 16 years. Photo: Handout

Hongkongers in Christmas outfits join annual ‘Santa Hash’ charity run

Participants donated money to Operation Santa Claus, an annual charity drive by the Post and public broadcaster RTHK.

Italian fair in Hong Kong draws crowds, raises HK$560,000 for charity

More than 100 volunteers took part in ‘Il Mercatino di Iwa’ charity fair organised by Italian Women’s Association.

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Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong Group spreads festive joy through charity donations

Operation Santa Claus excels in supporting wide range of NGOs, benefiting underprivileged families and children, chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group Allan Zeman says.

Chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group Allan Zeman (third from left) at an event in 2015. The group has established the non-profit Lan Kwai Fong Association, with the aim of fostering a supportive community for local businesses. Photo: Handout

Swire Pacific-backed charity drive wraps up after helping 2 million over 3 years

Conglomerate’s TrustTomorrow drive has supported more than 70 projects since 2020, thanks to HK$150 million in support from Swire Trust.

Hong Kong tennis siblings double up on success and help contest ace charity drive

Jack Wong and sister Cody Wong win mixed doubles title, plus separate victories in men’s doubles and ladies’ singles at Chinese Recreation Club Tennis Open 2023.

Spreading Christmas cheer an open-and-shut case for Hong Kong law firm Deacons

Recent Meals for Seniors Day at Saint Barnabas’ Society and Home was part of law firm Deacons’ 13-year support for Operation Santa Claus.

The volunteers from Deacons also put on a music show at the Meals for Seniors Day at Saint Barnbas’ Society and Home. Photo: Bharat Khemlani

Green Christmas party for ethnic minority group children in Hong Kong

Sino Group invites 23 children and their family members from Zubin Foundation, an NGO, to sustainability-themed Christmas party to share in festive spirit.

Attendees take part in workshops to create their own Christmas decorations. Photo: Eboham Liga

Giant claw game helps HKT support Hong Kong charities

White Christmas Street Fair’s visitors donate HK$20 at carnival-style booth as telecoms firm supports Hong Kong’s Operation Santa Claus for first time.

Morgan Stanley racks up another record for Operation Santa Claus in Hong Kong

Over its 27-year partnership with OSC, Morgan Stanley has donated nearly HK$60 million, benefiting more than 310 charity projects.

Hong Kong catering giant pledges to donate proceeds of limited-edition merchandise

For every sale of Maxim’s Group commemorative tumbler, HK$10 will be donated to annual fundraising drive Operation Santa Claus.

Keith Siu (middle), Maxim’s Group chief operating officer for Hong Kong and Macau. The firm is celebrating the opening of its 2,000th store. Photo: Bharat Khemlani

Hong Kong hedge fund puts its money into bringing Christmas cheer to youngsters

Segantii Capital Management invests in the future of city’s children with Christmas party and backing of Operation Santa Claus charity drive.

Children enjoy a special Christmas party organised by Operation Santa Claus supporter Segantii Capital Management and one of the charity drive’s beneficiaries, the FoodLink Foundation. Photo: Lam Lui Kong

Hong Kong hospital staff take part in culinary contests to raise funds for charity

Outdoor Christmas party was highlight of series of activities hosted by Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital to support Operation Santa Claus, an annual fundraising drive.

Staff at accounting firm KPMG team up to raise funds for Hong Kong’s charity drive

Besides KPMG-wide activities, different departments organise their own activities or games to promote generosity and donations.

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Hong Kong hotel’s Christmas cake trains ensure charity efforts on the right track

Kowloon Shangri-La sells carriage-shaped ‘Wagon Train’ confections at Christmas tree lighting ceremony to support Operation Santa Claus campaign.

Santa Claus admires Kowloon Shangri-La’s carriage-shaped “Wagon Train” confections. Photo: Handout

Early white Christmas for Hong Kong festive market supporting Operation Santa Claus

While snow might have been lacking, chocolate-themed activities brought festive cheer to Swire Properties’ annual street fair.

Hong Kong’s Dah Sing Bank hosts basketball match to raise funds for charity drive

Young basketball enthusiasts and bank staff competed in the ‘Dah Sing Charity Score Challenge’.

Hong Kong charity event to feature Christmas-themed Disney plush toys

Handmade ‘Christmas Duffy’ and ‘LinaBell’ plush toys are now on display at Marty’s General Store at Hong Kong Disneyland.

Hong Kong Disneyland hopes to bring joy and positivity to the community through the toy sale, says Mary Lam, director of merchandise. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong mall holds Christmas-themed handicraft workshops for charity

Young and old can learn to create their own festive wreaths and terrariums, with proceeds going to annual fundraising drive Operation Santa Claus.

Pacific Place in Admiralty is hosting Christmas-themed workshops. Photo: Ariel Lo

Operation Santa Claus: 250 people join football tournament in Hong Kong

Charity event at Happy Valley Recreation Ground co-hosted by Hong Kong Football Club and Operation Santa Claus.

Decoration workshop icing on cupcake for group of deaf Hong Kong children

Sixteen deaf children took part in a Christmas cupcake workshop hosted by hotel operator Nina Hospitality at its Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West.

Squash players prove to be top guns at raising money for Hong Kong charities

Wing Ding Squash Charity Tournament, which marked its 25th year, raised more than HK$447,000 for Operation Santa Claus.

This year’s Wing Ding Squash Charity Tournament saw 182 players come together to raise more than HK$447,000 for Operation Santa Claus. Photo: Bharat Khemlani

Hong Kong Golf Club holds Cup of Kindness game in support of worthy causes

Hong Kong Golf Club partners with Operation Santa Claus to hold two sporting events to help raise money for local charitable projects.

The Hong Kong Golf Club partnered with Operation Santa Claus to host the Cup of Kindness charity game. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong centre helps ethnic minority children with special needs get on track

Zubin Mahtani Gidumal Foundation’s centre for ethnic minority children offers free therapy sessions to youngsters with special needs, as well as guidance for parents.

Sky is the limit for underprivileged young Hongkongers embracing a global mindset

Asia Pacific Youth Development Foundation is trying to narrow the ‘widening opportunity gap’ between youngsters in well-off and low-income families.

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Operation Santa Claus
Jointly organised by the South China Morning Post and RTHK since 1988, Operation Santa Claus is one of the largest charitable donation drives in Hong Kong.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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