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Operation Santa Claus

(From left) Dr Czarina Leung with course attendees and carers Choi Yip-piu and Marina Rai at the charity’s office. Photo: Cindy Sui
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How group is sowing SEED of self-value among Hong Kong’s SEN children

Be Priceless will offer courses and workshops to more children with special education needs using funding from Operation Santa Claus.

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Operation Santa Claus: the Hong Kong charity empowering youngsters to make an impact

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260 people join annual football event to raise money for Operation Santa Claus

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Hong Kong charity wants more access for wheelchair users in city and in nature

Parks and Trails works with wheelchair users to identify wheelchair-friendly trails and Operation Santa Claus funding will help it expand programme.

Keith Chan enjoys the Tai Tong Nature Trail in Tai Lam Country Park on a trip organised by Parks and Trails. Photo: Handout
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Hong Kong charity helps neurodiverse people achieve full potential through fitness

‘We don’t see this as an ability issue but more of an opportunity issue,’ says head of Love 21 Foundation, selected for annual fundraising drive Operation Santa Claus.

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Laptop scheme set to bridge tech gap for children of asylum seekers in Hong Kong

With help of Operation Santa Claus, local charity Grassroots Future will be able to provide donated laptops to needy children.

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Operation Santa Claus: inclusion drive looks to Hong Kong’s ethnic minority elders

Community project under Methodist Epworth Village Community Centre set to launch next year with funding from OSC.

Kaur Kirandeep (left) and Emily Yeung help elderly people from ethnic minority groups in Hong Kong feel more connected to their neighbours. Photo: Cindy Sui
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Hong Kong group to train ‘well-being practitioners’ to help 1,500 stressed pupils

Local charity Mind HK will launch the Improving Access to Community Therapies (iACT) project with support from Operation Santa Claus.

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Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong charity helps SMA patients manage day to day

Families of SMA Foundation is one of 11 charitable projects receiving funding from OSC this year.

Hong Kong society

Meet the athlete helping Hongkongers overcome adversity through sports

Andrew Ng will launch project which will not only get inmates to work out, but also use the calories they burn to feed people in need.

John (left) and charity founder Andrew Ng (right) will launch a project to help change the lives of inmates and rehabilitated people. Photo: Cindy Sui
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Charity interpreting for deaf Hongkongers aims to offer mental health support

Silence aims to provide counselling, mental health talks, museum visits and forest outings for its beneficiaries next year.

Silence CEO Tsan Siu (left), beneficiary Kitty Chui (middle), and Ken Ng (right) call for more services for Hong Kong’s deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Photo: Cindy Sui
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Operation Santa Claus: groups for elderly, special needs children to benefit

This year’s campaign, themed ‘Everyday Heroes’, will target vulnerable groups such as those with disabilities and rare diseases.

Hong Kong youth

Opinion | Hong Kong government can’t turn the tide on youth disenchantment on its own

Government initiatives are expensive and not enough. For effective youth development, collaboration is needed with businesses and the community.

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

Six organisations honoured for their fundraising efforts at closing ceremony of two-month campaign under theme of ‘Magic Moments’.

The Operation Santa Claus closing ceremony, with (from left) Peony Ho, Evan Li, David Wallis, Vincent Lee, Post editor-in-chief Tammy Tam, Mary Lam, Yen Lee, Rebecca Marans and Grace Yen. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Hong Kong’s Shaw Foundation teams up with Operation Santa Claus for charity drive

Foundation set up by late entertainment magnate Run Run Shaw contributes to annual fundraising campaign by SCMP and RTHK to champion local causes.

The foundation hopes local entrepreneurs will follow in the footsteps of the late Run Run Shaw and give back to the community. Photo: Handout

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.

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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.

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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.

The charity fair featured a wide range of clothes, footwear, fashion accessories, toys and home appliances. Photo: Handout
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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.

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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.

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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.

Tennis players came together for the tournament and helped to raise money for children with every ace served. Photo: Handout
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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
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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.

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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.

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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.

Morgan Stanley recently organised a party for the children of its employees and the Zubin Foundation, with a highlight being the choir singing. Photo: Wong Kin-fung
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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
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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.

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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.

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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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