J.P. Morgan today announced the launch of the PathBuilders Program, the firm’s latest philanthropic initiative in Hong Kong. The program, in partnership with The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), will help undergraduate students develop hands-on skills and knowledge as they transition from education into the workforce. The program will be open to Higher Diploma and Associate Degree students in Hong Kong and aim to prepare them for careers in growing industries such as aviation, finance as well as the environmental space. We would like to invite youth related Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) who can provide training solutions and job placements to apply to participate in this program. Application Details: Date of Application Application accepted from March 6 to March 20, 2024 Eligibility A tax-exempted charitable organization under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap 112) for at least 2 years; In operation for at least 2 years; Providing services in relation to youth development Funding size The funding amount for each project should range from HKD500,000 to HKD2,000,000. Duration of the program The funded projects are expected to commence in August 2024 and may last for a maximum of 12 months. An online briefing session (via Zoom) for ...

Established in 2013 by Link REIT, Link Together Initiatives supports eligible charitable organisations to implement innovative projects across three focus areas: Environmental Sustainability, Inclusion and Active Ageing and Youth Empowerment in the communities near Link’s properties to advance sustainable development in society. Since its inception, the Initiatives has earmarked HK$140 million to support more than 180 community projects with 16 million target beneficiaries. For more details, please visit: https://www.linkreit.com/en/community/link-together-initiatives/ Link Together Initiatives 2024/25 projects will be open for eligible charitable organisations in April, 2024. The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), appointed as project consultant by Link, will support by defining the scope of the funded areas, screening applications and conducting due diligence on applicant organisations. A hybrid briefing session jointly organised by Link and HKCSS to introduce the application details and selection criteria of the Link Together Initiatives 2024/25 will be held in March, details are as follows: Link Together Initiatives 2024/25 Briefing Session Date: 8 March 2024 (Friday) Time: 11 am – 12 nn Format: Hybrid meeting (online via Zoom or face-to-face meeting)   Face-to-face meeting: Link Sustainability Lab Targets: Charitable organisations registered under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap 112) Language: Cantonese Fee: Free of charge ...

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The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), in partnership with HKEX Foundation, has set up the HKEX Impact Funding Scheme. The Scheme supports non-subvented local charitable institutions to undertake new services/ideas or enhance their current services focusing on the four focus areas of HKEX Foundation, i.e. Financial Literacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Poverty Relief and Environmental Sustainability, serving a wide spectrum of people in need in our community and addressing social and environmental challenges of the society. Application Details Date of Application The Scheme will be opened for online applications from 1 November to 1 December 2023 (5pm). Eligibility Local Charitable Institutions that Registered under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap 112); Do not receive government’s regular subvention (Except the funding for project-based services and services awarded by the way of bidding); and Provide charitable services to local communities in Hong Kong Fund Size The fund size for each proposed project should range from HKD500,000 to HKD1,000,000. Duration of Each Project The duration of each proposed project should be within 12 months. (Starting from 1 June 2024 at the earliest and to be completed on or before 31 May 2025, each project can have 2 months for preliminary preparation ...

The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), in partnership with Hang Seng Bank, set up the Hang Seng Future Skills Fund (the Fund) in 2022. The Fund supported 8 non-subvented local charities to run community projects focusing on the future skills development in three main themes, i.e., Financial Literacy, Climate Change, and Digital Literacy / Inclusion, and other related soft skills in order to enhance beneficiaries’ individual ability to respond to the rapid changing environment. All the granted organisations have completed their 1-year projects with satisfaction. The Fund has set up "Outstanding Project Award" to select two well-performed projects in terms of Project Management and Execution, Social Impact and Impact Sustainability, and Cost-effectiveness. The award prize of HK$50,000 is expected to continue to support the project beneficiaries improve their skills and knowledge, thereby enhancing their competitiveness and be prepared for the future. "Outstanding Project Award" Awardees： Organisation Project Enrich Personal Development Equipping Migrant Domestic Workers With Financial Literacy Greeners Action Environmental Pioneer Training Programme ▲Enrich Personal Development - Equipping Migrant Domestic Workers With Financial Literacy ▲Greeners Action - Environmental Pioneer Training Programme ...