Hong Kong Medical Association Charity Concert for OneSky
The Hong Kong Medical Association Charitable Foundation (“HKMACF”) will stage its Charity Concert on Sunday, 10 August 2025, at the Alliance Hall, Christian Alliance International School. All funds raised, without any cost deduction, will be used to support OneSky Foundation Limited (“OneSky”) to fund its “Bright Beginnings Hong Kong” project, which empowers young children from low-income families by nurturing their physical and emotional development. The Hong Kong Medical Association (“HKMA”) warmly invites individuals and organizations to support this meaningful initiative. A complimentary concert ticket will be offered to donors contributing HK$500 or more, as a token of gratitude for their generosity.
At the press conference, Dr CHENG, Chi Man, President of the HKMA, remarked, “Since our establishment in 1920, the HKMA has adhered to its mission of ‘Safeguarding the health of the people’, uniting member doctors practising and serving the public in Hong Kong. We are committed to advancing the medical profession, actively promoting health education, and serving the public. For the past three decades, our Choir and Orchestra have consistently held public performances to raise funds and expand resources, supporting needed social welfare projects. This led to the formal establishment of the HKMACF, which pools societal strength to raise funds for various social service organizations, cares for the underprivileged, and fulfils our commitment to giving back to society professionally.”
Dr YEUNG, Hip Wo Victor, Chairman of the HKMACF, stated, “With the establishment of the HKMACF, we have been able to carry out our philanthropic work in a more coordinated and impactful way, allowing for better resource allocation and more targeted support to those in need.” Dr YEUNG further noted that the HKMACF Committee unanimously supports OneSky’s “Bright Beginnings Hong Kong” project, believing it helps promote early development for vulnerable children, provides crucial learning and growth support, and holds the potential to bring tangible improvements to grassroots families, positively impacting overall societal development. To fully support this charity concert, the HKMA will cover all administrative and operational expenses. He called on the public to participate enthusiastically and donate generously to bring hope and blessings to children and families in need.
Ms Susanna Lee, Executive Director of OneSky, highlighted that one in four children in Hong Kong lives in poverty. “Caregivers in low-income families face immense stress, which can compromise the developmental foundations of their children”, she explained. “Our ‘Bright Beginnings Hong Kong’ project is a strategic response to this need, offering integrated services including parenting workshops, responsive caregiving training, and access to our caregiver-centric ‘Community Living Room’, a safe and inclusive space designed to nurture both caregivers and children. We are grateful for the HKMA’s support in addressing the holistic well-being of caregivers, ensuring every child, regardless of their background, can grow and thrive.”
At the press conference, service users of the “Bright Beginnings Hong Kong” project shared how OneSky’s support has transformed their families’ lives. Kaki noticed her daughter’s delayed speech development and turned to OneSky for help. She joined OneSky’s caregiver training courses to learn practical parenting strategies. She brought her daughter to the centre daily for meals, themed classes, and play sessions. “The professional guidance from the OneSky team has been invaluable,” she said. “My daughter has learnt so much through creative and social play. She’s thriving.”
Another programme participant, Gloria, a mother of two living in a subdivided flat building, described the heavy burden of caregiving she faced alone while managing financial stress and limited space at home. With her youngest needing full-time care and her husband working long hours, she struggled with exhaustion and isolation. OneSky’s services provided her with much-needed breathing room, while parenting and wellness workshops helped her regain confidence. Her son, now in primary school, has discovered a love for music through free violin lessons at the centre and is preparing for a performance at an upcoming fundraising event. “OneSky gave us more than support—it gave my children the opportunity to grow up in a nurturing, empowering environment,” she said.
The HKMACF firmly believes that promoting children’s health and family well-being is a cornerstone for sustainable societal development. The HKMA and HKMACF cordially invites all sectors of society to continue paying attention to the needs of vulnerable children. By participating in or donating to the charity concert, we can become partners in nurturing stronger families and healthier futures. Looking ahead, the HKMACF will remains committed to collaborating with diverse stakeholders, leveraging professional strength to address societal needs.
Details of the HKMACF Charity Concert 2025：
Date: 10 August 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Alliance Hall, Christian Alliance International School
Remarks: A complimentary concert ticket will be offered to donors contributing HK$500 or more.
About the Hong Kong Medical Association Charitable Foundation (“HKMACF”)
Established in 2006, the Hong Kong Medical Association Charitable Foundation (“HKMACF”) aims to harness professional expertise to promote social good. Upholding the Association’s mission to safeguard public health, the HKMACF supports the development of medical services and responds to community needs. Since 1990, the Association has organised public performances by its orchestra and choir to raise funds for various charitable organisations, benefiting patients, underprivileged families, and vulnerable groups. The HKMACF is committed to advancing medical care, allied health services, and health education through well-managed philanthropic initiatives, giving back to society with compassion and purpose.
About OneSky for all Children (“OneSky”)
OneSky for all Children (“OneSky”) is dedicated to strengthening early childhood development for Asia’s vulnerable young children across China, Mongolia, Vietnam and at the P.C. Lee OneSky Global Centre in Hong Kong. The Centre aims to empower caregivers who care for children from low-income families (ages 0 to 6) to help foster their children’s growth through parenting and early childhood care training. By providing a wide variety of early education, responsive childcare services, parent-child activities, consultation, and referral services in a parenting-friendly, playful, and inspirational environment, we encourage caregivers to play, learn, and grow together with children. The Centre also promotes a professional, supportive network through educating community caregivers. Since our establishment in 1998, OneSky has trained over 113,000 caregivers and reached over 377,000 children.
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