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| The "2012 Hopewell Bowling Charity League"Together with the Business Community Made Contributions to the "Strike" Bowling Programme | | | 26 Oct 2012
The 2012 Hopewell Bowling Charity League, co-organised by the Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”), Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Centre (“KITEC”) and Hong Kong Bowling City, was held earlier at the Hong Kong Bowling City in KITEC. A total of HKD142,000 has been contributed to the “Strike” Bowling Programme (“Strike”) of St. James’ Settlement to nurture the sports potential of intellectual disabled youths.
The annual Hopewell bowling competition aims to encourage staff members of local companies and organisations to actively participate in the bowling sports and to promote work-life balance. It also aims at seeking support from the business community for a charitable cause and allows the sustainable development of “Strike”.
A total of 32 teams from renowned companies and organisations joined the League to compete for the Team and Singles Events awards. A celebrity team formed by artists Steven @ Boyz, Rannes, YT and Benedict, as well as two “Strike” Bowling Teams were on the alleys together during the competition. This truly reflects the integration of the disabled persons and the able-bodied. Artist Hanjin Tan and representatives from Hong Kong Bowling Team namely Michael Mak, Leo Tse and Achilles Hung also demonstrated at the League.
Hopewell in collaboration with its community partner St. James’ Settlement, kicked off the “Strike”, the Hong Kong-First Bowling Training Program for intellectually disabled youths last summer, with the ultimate goal of training athletes to participate in the 37th Hong Kong Special Olympics in 2013. |
| Hopewell Participates in “Dress Casual Day” | | | 28 Sep 2012
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) participated in “Dress Casual Day” organised by The Community Chest of Hong Kong. 195 staff members joint the event and dress casual with the “Dress Casual Day” sticker.
Hopewell is committed to contributing to society, participates in and sponsoring fund-raising programmes organised by The Community Chest to help people in need. |
| Hopewell Partners with Newsweek to Support Youth Development and Education | | | 21 Sep 2012
Supporting youth development is a core part of Hopewell Holdings Limited’s corporate sustainability involvement. To help local university students view international issues from a global perspective and enhance their analytical abilities and English writing skills, Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) has sponsored an innovative education program in Hong Kong with Newsweek magazine. The first year of this Hopewell-Newsweek Education Program (“the Program”) was concluded in June 2012 when 15 university students were selected as winners of the Program’s Essay Contest.
Enhancing analytical and language skills
The Hopewell-Newsweek Education Program is the first of its kind in Hong Kong targeting English and Business faculty students at seven Hong Kong universities, aiming to enhance their awareness of global events by keeping them informed with in-depth analysis and insight from a truly international perspective.
Running for 13 consecutive weeks, the Program has provided sponsored education program packs including the latest issue of Newsweek, worksheets and model answer sheets drafted by expert teaching professionals to the students each week, facilitating their self-learning and self-assessment.
Essay Contest
Participating students in the Program were invited to join the contest through submission of an essay in response to one of four thought-provoking questions based on current political and social issues. Among the many essay submissions, 15 winners were chosen by a panel of education experts, judging according to clarity of argument, understanding of subject, and creative and technical writing skills.
The winners were presented certificates and book vouchers at the Essay Contest Award Presentation Ceremony held at Hopewell Centre in June 2012 in acknowledgement of their efforts in cultural and linguistic spectrums.
Participating universities included: The University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University and Lingnan University. |
| Hopewell Supports “Red Décor Day” | | | 17 Aug 2012
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) supported and sponsored Red Décor Day organised by Hong Kong Red Cross. This event commemorates the Four Geneva Conventions, drawn up on the same date 60 years ago, which grant the Red Cross neutrality in delivering humanitarian services around the world.
318 staff members took part in Red Décor Day by donating generously, dressing or wearing accessories, in red in order to commemorate this occasion and bring the “FUN and RED” atmosphere to offices. To capture the memorable red moments, participants take photos and participate the Humanitarian x Red Photo Competition with the theme of “Fix your Red IncREDible Day”. |
| Hopewell Sponsors the Book “40 Happy Wan Chai Stories” on its 40th Anniversary | | | 17 Jul 2012
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) has taken root in and been growing with Wan Chai since its establishment 40 years ago. To mark its 40th Anniversary in 2012, Hopewell sponsored the publication of the book “40 Happy Wan Chai Stories” which records the happy memories of 40 people who worked or lived in Wan Chai. Sir Gordon Wu, Chairman of Hopewell, has been invited to share his Wan Chai stories. Other interviewees include Mr Lai Kam Cheung of St. James’ Settlement; Ms Louisa So, graduate of Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts; Ms Stella So, renowned local illustrator; Mr Chan Tak-fai, Chief Coach of Tai Hang Fire Dragon; and students of Hennessy Road Government Primary AM School.
The press conference of “40 Happy Wan Chai Stories” was held on 17 July at View 62, the revolving restaurant at Hopewell Centre. Ms Cheng Man-wah, editor of the book and some of the interviewees shared their happy Wan Chai stories at the press conference. Mr Richard Law, Ms Lana Chong and Ms Lily Chong, members of the CSR Sub-Committee of Hopewell, also attended the event to show Hopewell’s support to the book launch.
The “40 Happy Wan Chai Stories” was available for free at the Customer Services Centre on 3rd Floor of Hopewell Centre. Hopewell hopes that through the publication of the book, readers can share the secrets of happiness of people living and working in the district. |
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