KEY MILESTONES
We have long believed in “making a difference through education”. In order to support the underprivileged children in Mainland China and Hong Kong, our sponsorship projects have evolved a lot from our establishment in 2001. The transformation and development of our services over the years are as follows:
In our early days, the Trust focused on providing basic facilities for schools in the underdeveloped villages in Mainland China. In Hunan (2001), Shaanxi (2007) and northern regions in Guangdong (2012) we built 7 new academic buildings in total. Scholarships and financial assistance were also offered to the underprivileged to study in elementary or secondary schools. By providing these services we hope to improve the quality of both teaching and learning in education.
In addition, in order to enhance scholarly exchanges and enrichment of one’s knowledge and horizon, two study tours, namely Hong Kong St Stephen’s College Preparatory School visit to Shaanxi YCWH Memorial Primary, Middle and Vocational School (2013) and Shaanxi Secondary School Teachers’ Cultural and Educational Tour to Hong Kong (2014) had been organised. In view of the positive response, the Trust very much hopes there will be opportunities to conduct such exchanges in the future.
Over the recent years the learning environment in China has substantially improved, so the Trust has turned its focus to more local needs. We have recognised three major directions for helping the underprivileged in Hong Kong society.
Assist Students with Academic Issues/Difficulties
To support students to complete homework after school hours and provide support for those with learning difficulties, for example special educational (SEN) needs, via various approaches
1. Salvation Army - After School Tutorials & Support Programme (2014)
2. Yu Chun Keung Memorial College No. 2 – The Remedial Support Programme (2015)
3. Heep Hong Society - Transitional Program for Autistic Pre-schoolers (2020)
4. For SEN students, the Trust has planned to explore support for SEN students in collaboration with experienced NGOs
Cultivate Students' Moral Character
To promote moral education as the foundation for a civilised society
1. CMACUHK Tuen Mun Servicing Centre - Good Character Show Programme (2017)
2. HK Hope Through Music Children’s Charity Limited - A Programme to teach children the discipline of playing music in orchestra (2017)
Improve the Living Environment of the Needy Students in Hong Kong
To ensure a better learning and living environment for their studies.
1. Caritas Aberdeen Branch - Household Improvement Project for Subdivided Units (2017)
YCWH Trust will continue to perform charitable services in Hong Kong and the Mainland. We hope to encourage every member of the YCWH Trust to help ‘making a difference through education’.