Oxfam backs diverse development initiatives in impoverished communities across Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China, and abroad. By empowering and educating the underprivileged, we aim to enable self-sufficiency, livelihood maintenance, and sustainable development. Through supporting our projects, you will aid in initiating or perpetuating these impactful endeavors while showcasing corporate commitment to social causes.
Low-income Family Project in Hong Kong
'As you see, we live in this tiny room where I struggle to set space aside for my son and daughter to study and play. In hot and humid summer, more electricity is used particularly for air conditioning. There’re too many electrical appliances in use which often cause a break down. We are worried about potential safety hazards.' – Lan.
Lan does part time jobs for an income. She lives in a subdivided unit of less than 100 square feet with her two children. Lan believes that education is the key to ending poverty but she cannot afford private tutoring for her children.
Click here to donate now, or contact us to own a project, provide support for Lan and more low-income families such as providing storage furniture, a small grant to buy a desk to improve the environment and private tutoring sessions for the children.
Left-behind Children Project in Mainland China
‘My father comes home once a year. We normally stay in touch by phone. He always reminds me to work hard on my studies. I miss my parents. I hope that they take good care of themselves.’ Yiyi said.
Yiyi, 10, is a primary three student who lives in a remote village in Gansu. Her father has been working in Guangdong for many years. Yiyi’s grandparents look after her. Her mother abandoned the family some years ago, but Yiyi’s grandparents lied to her saying that her mother is working in another city.
Click here to donate now, or contact us to own a project, provide support for Yiyi and more left-behind children such as providing learning and recreational facilities for village schools, picture books and training for rural teachers to provide left-behind children with a quality education and the psychological support they need.
WASH Project in Uganda
‘I want to study in a hygienic environment.’ - Inzikuru Saviour, a Year six student
Schoolgirls in refugee settlements and host communities often face challenges related to water and sanitation facilities, including latrines Regrettably, the lack of a girl-friendly learning environment frequently results in extended absences during their menstrual periods.
Click here to donate now, or contact us to own a project, provide support for Inzikuru and more students such as repairing or reconstructing water facilities, improving the design of latrines and setting up health clubs, to safeguard the health of students and enhance their learning environment.
Community Project on Improving Grassroots Children’s Learning and Development
The Zim Logistics (HK) Company Limited generously sponsored our 2022-23 project provided simple renovation or installation to 54 families living in sub-divided units and afterschool classes for 59 students, which improved the living and learning environment of these children, promoted their physical and mental health.
The Store Friendly Self Storage Group has also generously donated storage rental services for years, enabling families to temporarily store non-essential items and create more living and learning space.