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.

OneSky Hong Kong Gala

Join us for an inspiring black-tie evening as we illuminate the stories of vulnerable children and families in Hong Kong. Discover the remarkable potential within these young lives and the resilience of the communities that support them. Your presence will directly contribute to OneSky’s mission of providing quality early childhood care and education, not only in Hong Kong but also in mainland China, Vietnam, and Mongolia.

The evening promises to be an unforgettable experience, with fine dining, drinks, live entertainment, and fantastic silent and live auction items, all supporting OneSky’s vital mission.

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Date: 20th June 2025, Friday

Time: Cocktail: 6:30PM | Dinner: 7:30PM

Venue: Renaissance Harbour View Hotel

Generali Hong Kong Supports Underprivileged Families with Young Children to Enjoy Nature

Creating diverse experiences for young children enriches their growth and development. Since 2020, Generali Hong Kong has supported the P. C. Lee OneSky Global Centre for Early Childhood Development to bring positive impacts to underprivileged families and communities. This year, Generali’s The Human Safety Net project continues their annual fundraising event Global Challenge, supporting OneSky’s “Nature Experience Program,” which creates opportunities for over 500 underprivileged families in Hong Kong to learn and grow in connection with nature.

The years before age six are critical for children’s development. Providing a diverse learning environment during this period can lay a solid foundation for their future growth. OneSky is committed to promoting quality early parenting education and support in Hong Kong, ensuring that children from any family background can thrive.
Exposure to nature is important for enhancing children’s learning experiences. It stimulates their sensory development, heightens their awareness of environmental protection, and broadens their life experiences. This year’s “Nature Experience Program” organizes a series of activities, providing interesting and inspiring opportunities for young children to explore different aspects of nature, including eco printing workshops, visits to the Tuen Mun Reptile House, and meet-and-greets with small pets.

Nature Experience Program

One of the highlights of the program was the parent-child hiking day held at The Peak in early November. On that day, Generali’s volunteers, along with over a hundred children and caregivers, enjoyed the autumn scenery and connected with the nature together. OneSky teachers designed a number of small challenges along the hiking trail and set up game stations, and everyone had a happy picnic time on the grassland.

OneSky will continue to organize nature-related projects to provide opportunities for young children to connect with the natural world. We sincerely thank Generali Hong Kong for their support, allowing underprivileged children and caregivers to create precious memories with their loved ones.

Thank you for making OneSky’s 2024 Gala a success

Thank you for making OneSky’s 2024 Gala a success! Whether you attended in person or supported the event in another way, your commitment to quality care and education for vulnerable young children is clear.

At this year’s Hong Kong gala, we embraced the theme of “Planting Seeds of Hope: Cultivate, Nurture, Elevate” which raised vital funds for quality early childhood care and education so young children can grow and thrive. 

With your support, more children will receive care that helps build resilience, curiosity and hope. Let’s continue to cultivate, nurture and elevate every child we serve. Thank you again for helping to make our 2024 Gala such a joyous occasion!  

Every dollar makes a difference in young lives for years to come. Please donate to support OneSky.

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OneSky Amazing Race @Sham Shui Po

Join OneSky’s inaugural Amazing Race on 3 December 2023 (Sunday)! You can participate as an individual or a group. There are interesting checkpoints, each one with its own activity for you to complete. You can choose to visit as many checkpoints as you wish. Each one will inspire and delight you with an intriguing activity.

All funds raised through this fundraising event will go towards OneSky’s programmes at the P. C. Lee OneSky Global Centre for Early Childhood Development, dedicated to strengthening early childhood care and education across Hong Kong to ensure all children can thrive, no matter the circumstances they are born to.

Apply now: https://bit.ly/oneskyamazingrace23

OneSky supports vulnerable families through the ongoing Covid pandemic in Hong Kong

The recent fifth wave of the Covid pandemic has severely affected the most vulnerable members of the Hong Kong community. And, In areas like Sham Shui Po, where the P. C. Lee OneSky Global Centre for Early Childhood Development is located, OneSky’s Family Mentors are helping to serve low-income families as best they can.

Families like that of 5-year-old Tung Tung, who all tested positive for Covid.

Unexpectantly forced into isolation in their cramped Sham Shui Po apartment, the little girl, her elder brother and mother did not have sufficient food, test kits, or medical supplies to get through their quarantine.

“We had no rapid antigen test kits so I dared not go out,” Tung Tung’s mother recalled. “We were running out of food at home and I felt so helpless. I didn’t know what to do.”

In desperation, she reached out to OneSky’s Family Mentors for help.

When OneSky’s Family Mentors heard of the family’s difficulties, they gathered together items for Tung Tung, her brother and mother, including Covid test kits, food and cleaning supplies and delivered them to their home.

The Family Mentors kept in close contact with Tung Tung and her family, to help them cope throughout the quarantine period. They provided the two children with fun, online learning activities.

“I was really touched. In such a severe environment, OneSky Family Mentors never gave up on us,” Tung Tung’s mother said.

With the generous support of community partners and donors, OneSky has been able to distribute emergency supplies to Sham Shui Po families in need to help them through this very difficult time.

Like many, Tung Tung’s family was isolated due the current Covid outbreak. Crowded living conditions and lack of childcare support has brought great distress to affected families, particularly in regards to the children’s learning and personal development.

OneSky’s Senior Family Mentor Yannis Chan noted: “The pandemic has posed great challenges to children’s growth. We have tried to help as best we can by providing emotional support in addition to the material supplies.”

“We have offered parents support in storytelling, how to play-at-home, parenting tips, and other information to support their caregiving needs. Looking at it from a different angle, we have tried to help parents and caregivers to use quarantine as a positive time for the family.”

Throughout the pandemic, OneSky Family Mentors have continuously adapted and remained connected with the families, like that of Tung Tung — providing emotional and daily support —virtually and in-person as circumstances allow.