Oxfam Express
52 Issue
NOV 2014
Together,
we can build a world without poverty! At Oxfam, we recognise the power of people. That is why our development programmes emphasise mobilising community members to work their way out of poverty, and to speak with one voice for pro-poor policies.
Message from the Director General Dear Oxfam Friends, At Oxfam, we believe in the power and potential of people. That is why our anti-poverty programmes aim to mobilise the power of people to build a world without poverty and injustice. In Malawi, for example, we support impoverished and marginalised people to learn skills and release their potential, so that they can work their way out of poverty. We encourage them to take part in community development and to work together for a better future. Change is possible and it begins with individuals. In this issue of ‘Oxfam Express’, we have enclosed a brief report of our work in Malawi in which community members share their stories of positive change.
As an accountable non-governmental organisation (NGO), we have always looked for ways to minimise costs and reduce paper consumption. So, last year, we decided that ‘Oxfam Express’ would only be published twice a year. However, I would encourage you to stay connected with us through our website www.oxfam.org.hk, e-newsletters, Oxfam Blog http://blog.oxfam.org.hk/wordpress, Facebook page www.facebook.com/oxfamhongkong, as well as our other social media accounts. Last but not least, on behalf of Oxfam Hong Kong, I would like to wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year! With warm wishes,
In this edition, we also see that individuals can speak with one voice to change the way big companies do business. Last year, we launched the ‘Behind the Brands’ campaign to reveal how the world’s 10 largest food and beverage companies operate, and encouraged consumers to push for positive change in these companies.
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‘Behind the Brands’ campaign gradually bears fruit!
Last year, Oxfam launched the ‘Behind the Brands’ campaign, which aims to reveal how the world’s top 10 food and beverage companies (Nestle, PepsiCo, Associated British Foods, Mondelez, Coca-Cola, Mars, Danone, Unilever, General Mills and Kellogg’s) operate based on their corporate transparency, small farmers’ and small-scale women producers’ engagement, management of water resources and land use, and climate change policies. We also call on consumers to urge these companies to improve their land use policies and to address the poor conditions of small scale farmers.
In July and August 2014, General Mills and Kellogg’s set targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions from their supply chains to address climate change. The two companies’ climate action commitment includes promises to:
• Define and disclose a total supply chain greenhouse gas reduction target, including scope 1, 2, & 3 emissions, by December 2015. Scope 1 refers to direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by a company. Scope 2 refers to those resulting from the generation of electricity, heating and cooling, or steam, which is purchased by a company. And scope 3 refers to those from sources not owned or directly controlled by a company, but which are related to its activities. • Expand zero net deforestation pledge to high-risk supply chains by 2020. • Publicly advocate for effective and efficient public and industry association policy, such as by encouraging the Grocery Manufacturer’s Association to make climate change a priority.
Photo: Abir Abdullah/ Oxfam
Early this year, we released the ‘Standing on the Sidelines’ report, revealing that the 10 biggest food and beverage companies collectively emit so much greenhouse gas that, if they were a single country, they would be the 25th country that creates the most pollution in the world. We then called on about 240,000 people to sign petitions and take action as part of Oxfam’s campaign to push these companies to help stop climate change.
Other food companies’ commitments Coca-Cola & PepsiCo
To implement policies on ‘zero tolerance on land grabbing’ on its high-risk supply chains
Mondelez & Mars
To gradually take measures to address the problems of unfair treatments faced by cocoa supply chain women farmers
Nestle
• To work with governments, communities and other stakeholders to find ways to return land to small scale farmers; to recognise the land use rights of individuals, communities and indigenous people; to protect the land use rights of women • To refuse illegal acquisition or exploitation of land from poor people on their value chain production. • To gradually take measures to address the problems of unfair treatments faced by cocoa supply chain women farmers
More about ‘Behind the Brands’
• Join Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy (BICEP) and sign-on to the Climate Declaration.
It is part of Oxfam’s GROW campaign, which aims to resolve the problems we see in our global food system and create a future without hunger.
• Regularly review company statements and policies to ensure they are aligned with mitigation targets, plans, and adaptation initiatives. Report on governance-related activity on climate policy.
Oxfam’s ‘Behind the Brands’ ranking of food and beverage companies is available at www.behindthebrands.org/scorecard/scorecard The ‘Standing on the Sidelines’ report can be found at:
www.oxfam.org/en/grow/policy/standing-sidelines
See the
World
The Quake
Yunnan Earthquake
work report
Kunming
Thank you for your generous donations. As of 30 September, we have raised HK$6,976,064, and we have spent HK$3,476,678 to provide emergency relief to 9,866 households in six townships in the worst-hit counties of Ludian, Qiaojia and Huize. Location Huodehong Township, Ludian County Shuimo Township, Ludian County LehongTownship, Ludian County Xindian Township, Qiaojia County Baogu nao Township, Qiaojia County Zhichang Township, Huize County Total
No. of beneficiary households
Yunnan
Relief items
Quantity 32,310 kg
2,138
Tarpaulins for temporary shelters
2,473 rolls
718
Quilts
8,030
Hygiene kits
2,432
Clothing
1,000 pieces
Folding beds
2,146
Instant food
18,000
Torches
1,000
Cooking kits
933
2,338 3,150 280 9,866
1.08 million people have been affected; 80,000 houses were damaged worst hit areas: Ludian & Qiaojia Counties
Rice
1,242
a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Zhaotong City on 3 August
Meanwhile, we have received HK$5.61 million from the Hong Kong SAR Government Disaster Relief Fund. The funds will be used to provide blankets, tarpaulins and folding beds to another 13,846 households in Ludian and Qiaojia Counties that lost their homes because of the earthquake.
Smiling again! Survivors of the Yunnan Earthquake receive quilts from Oxfam.
Oxfam plans to allocate HK$11.6 million in response to the Yunnan Earthquake. As winter is coming, many survivors who lack proper shelter and basic supplies will seriously need assistance. Oxfam will consider providing relief supplies, and water and sanitation services to people taking shelter in temporary settlements.
Oxfam’s humanitarian programmes place emphasis on Carrying out emergency relief work immediately after a disaster and conducting disaster assessments before deciding what kind of assistance affected communities need most.
Responding in some of the poorest areas that receive limited assistance as well as providing support in areas most vulnerable to disaster.
Community participation, transparency and accountability.
Working closely with governments and local NGOs who understand the local context to provide effective assistance.
Gaza humanitarian crisis
work report
When there is an emergency, thousands of supporters like you respond with extraordinary compassion. It is this overwhelming generosity that enables us to save lives and restore livelihoods in poor communities. In July, Israel carried out large-scale military operations in Gaza, and the Israel-Gaza conflict turned into a major humanitarian crisis –about 1.8 million people were affected and many more face a water shortage.
Oxfam’s humanitarian response (as of October 2014)
Oxfam delivers safe water to people who have fled their homes and taken shelter in schools, hospitals and other buildings.
Salama Shamali is just six years old, yet he has already lived through three wars. He said, ‘I want to be in school to study and play with other children – not live in [it].’
A newborn baby delivered at the Oxfam-supported Al Awda hospital, which is the only centre in North Gaza with a specialised obstetric unit for pregnant women.
Photos: Iyad al Baba / Oxfam
Right after the conflict erupted, Oxfam called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Meanwhile, amid extremely difficult conditions, we managed to provide life-saving supplies including food vouchers and parcels, water, hygiene kits, medical supplies, fuel for generators, as well as other aid to 665,000 people (36% of the total population) in Gaza.
Oxfam and our local partners are delivering safe water to the school where Salama’s family is now sheltering.
Advocacy for long and lasting peace in Gaza Oxfam believes that the new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which was agreed upon on 26 August 2004, is only the first step toward peace and security for all. The conflict between Palestinians and Israelis requires a long-term political solution that begins with a lasting ceasefire, continues with the end of the blockade of Gaza, and ends with a negotiated peace based on international law. Oxfam has released a policy document ‘Cease Failure: Rethinking seven years of failing policies in Gaza’ recommending 14 vital steps on protecting civilians, movement of people and goods, and engagement of diplomatic parties. Some of these recommendations include:
• Deploying international personnel as a temporary confidence-building measure, to monitor the cessation of hostilities, publicly report any violations of the ceasefire agreement (including movement and access provisions) and guarantee humanitarian access to the civilian population. • Pressing all sides to refrain from violence and better protect Palestinian and Israeli civilians from military operations and rocket attacks, in accordance with international law. • Limiting the manner in which Israeli security forces are legally permitted to engage in the Access Restricted Areas (ARA) on land and sea, so as to better protect civilians, in line with all international legal obligations. • Re-establishing a permanent and open connection through the Erez crossing for movement of civilians between Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. • Opening the Rafah crossing to Egypt for movement of civilians. • Harmonising the list of dual-use items banned from entering Gaza with the list of goods banned from the West Bank. • Supporting President Abbas to rapidly move toward elections. • Holding the post-election Palestinian government – not individual parties – accountable to the current Quartet principles. As of 30 September 2014, Oxfam Hong Kong has raised HK$1,014,247 to support the Oxfam global operation in response to the Gaza crisis.
Poverty
dictionary
Climate poverty The impacts of climate change-related disasters have been affecting the lives and agricultural activities of poor communities. As the poorest and most vulnerable people lack the resources to withstand climate change, they bear most of the impacts and cannot escape poverty.
disaster preparedness and mitigation programmes in disaster-prone areas to help poor communities cope with and prepare for disasters. We also work with communities to influence government policy on disaster risk management and climate change adaptation.
In recent years, global temperatures have continued to rise. Extreme weather patterns have caused abnormal rainfall, rising of sea levels, frequent floods and droughts. Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, we have experienced the hottest summer in 130 years. Under globalisation, both rich and poor countries are affected by climate change.
In mainland China, we support ecologically sensitive poverty alleviation projects with a focus on Northwest China, teaching local farmers to grow drought-resistant crops and promoting the use of solar power to reduce the use of charcoal or firewood.
Oxfam believes that if we are to eliminate poverty, we must address the impacts of climate change on poor people. In, Nepal, we design our programmes based on the geographic characteristics of different communities to enhance the resilience of the people. We support
In Bangladesh, we support the construction of floating gardens so farmers can continue crop cultivation during the six months of the year when floods are more commonplace. We also work to strengthen the community’s ability to cope with disasters through various initiatives such as setting up a weather fo r e ca s t s y s t e m , b u i ld i n g u p embankments and fortifying homesteads.
Gender equality Both women and men everywhere should respect each other and have equal rights. Kennedy and his wife Ruth live in a small village in Zambia. They both take part in Oxfam’s livelihoods projects. Describing what life was like, Ruth said, ‘Life was very difficult for us – we only had some chickens and almost had no income. We were short of food for four months a year. After we joined Oxfam’s project, we learned some useful skills on keeping chicken. We worked together and gradually, our livelihood improved. We have 21 chickens now and we can earn an income by selling them. We can afford to buy meat for our children.’
In Zambia, women lack the means through which they can voice out their needs and opinions. They are also deprived of education, clean drinking water, sanitation, medical care, employment and access to the control of resources due to discrimination and gender inequality. Gender equality is a basic human right. At Oxfam Hong Kong, we see gender equality and the empowerment of women as a significant strategy to eradicate poverty. Our development programmes focus on women’s participation, capacity building and practical skills needed for securing sustainable livelihoods and meeting their basic needs.
Internally displaced persons Internally displaced persons are people who are forced to flee their homes due to conflict or disaster, but remain within their country's borders, taking shelter in make-shift homes. An acute humanitarian crisis broke out in December 2013 in South Sudan and the situation is deteriorating. More than one million people were displaced within South Sudan and are in dire need of humanitarian aid, including 200,000 children suffering severe acute malnutrition.
Oxfam has reached over 261,000 people across South Sudan with food, clean water and safe sanitation, by drilling boreholes, setting up water supply systems, constructing latrines and conducting waste disposal and hygiene training. Oxfam is also engaged in national, regional and international advocacy, promoting dialogue and understanding to encourage peace building.
Donor Activities Oxfam supporters gathering 2014 Thank you so much for supporting Oxfam Hong Kong over the past year. You are cordially invited to join our annual supporters gathering, where we will report our work over the past year and outline future plans. A volunteer photographer who joined our field trip to Malawi will share his beautiful photos and trip experiences. You will also meet our programme colleagues who will explain how Oxfam works with poor people around the world. You are welcome to bring your friends. The event will be in Cantonese and English. Please bring your children too. We will have special activities for Oxfam Kids and other children aged 6 to 12 that give them an age-appropriate introduction to the problem of poverty. Date : 7 December 2014 (Sunday) Time : 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Venue : Auditorium, Buddhist Tai Hung College, 38 Cheung Fat Street, Shamshuipo, Kowloon
Meeting organisations in Hong Kong: The Community Development Enhance Fund Oxfam Hong Kong has worked with organisations all over the world, including local organisations in Hong Kong. We invite you to visit the Community Development Enhance Fund (CDEF), one of many local organisations we support. CDEF was established in 2011 to promote community education. Through visits and experiential activities, the organisation aims to encourage the younger generation to care for the community and to understand the causes of poverty, so as to participate in the work of poverty alleviation and policy advocacy. Ching Ho Estate of Sheung Shui is one of the poorest districts in Hong Kong and is located away from the city centre. There are over 20,000 people who live in Ching Ho Estate, but there is only one small shopping centre with a little over a dozen shops in which they can buy their daily necessities. Residents have to walk half an hour to downtown Sheung Shui to do their grocery shopping. However, to cater to mainland visitors, many of the shops that used to provide residents with daily necessities have become jewellery shops and pharmacies, thereby greatly affecting the residents.
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In this workshop, a Nepalese instructor will take you to a Nepalese community in Yuen Long to learn about their lives. Through this experience, you will better understand both the struggles and challenges ethnic minorities in the city face, as well as your role as a global citizen.
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Meet Oxfam Supporters
Donor Trip
to Yunnan
In June 2014, nine Oxfam supporters travelled to Yunnan Province, China, to see some of Oxfam’s projects there. One of the trip participants, Leung Kwan Wai, shares her experience. I am excited to be able to join the donor trip to Yunnan and see how Oxfam helps people to help themselves. We met Oxfam’s partner organisation during the briefing session, and they told us that they have been working in Heqing County for more than 10 years. Over the years, they have had to negotiate with the local government so as to implement projects that benefit poor people. I am highly impressed by their tenacity and commitment, and am happy to see that the lives of community members have been improved. They have basic facilities and they keep livestock, grow maize and fruits for income.
Leung Kwan Wai (centre, front row) is pleased to see improved lives among communities in Yunnan after joining Oxfam’s projects. She hopes that Oxfam will continue to help more poor people lead a better life.
However, water shortages and the lack of roads are still problems communities there face. Villagers still have to walk a few miles to fetch water every day. We did not carry any water but the rugged road there made travelling very difficult for us. I truly think that to further help people there improve their lives, we need to address these two problems. I hope Oxfam continues to support people there so that they can lead better lives. I am happy to see that the little I donate really makes a difference in other people’s lives.
A picture is worth a thousand words Oxfam’s volunteer photographer Poon Wai Nang visited Malawi with Oxfam in May this year. He shares his trip experiences. Photography is my hobby. After joining two field trips with Oxfam, I found that it has become my passion and mission. On the road from Blantyre Rural district to Oxfam’s programme communities, I saw a lot of dry maize fields. The majority of people in Malawi are subsistence farmers; they live in mud or grass-made huts with no water or electricity. What makes their situation more difficult, however, is the impact of climate change. With more frequent floods and droughts, farmers have been greatly affected. In Hong Kong, we often spend HK$100 or even a few hundred on a meal, but this amount is equivalent to the income a cassava farmer makes in one harvest. Of course, the lack of material things and money is only one aspect of the poverty they face. More than one million people in Malawi have contracted HIV, for example, but the government’s health service is only concentrated in cities or areas where transportation is more convenient. People living in remote and poverty-stricken areas are marginalised and are deprived of health services and life-saving drugs.
‘As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words”. With this in mind, I hope to promote awareness of the situation vulnerable and marginalised people face through my camera.’
Women’s conditions are even more dire. Many of them know their husbands are HIV positive but they are afraid of being abandoned, so they are forced to accept unprotected sex. Misconceptions about HIV/AIDS and discrimination towards those who suffer from the disease, unfair health policies, gender inequality, which hinders women from accessing resources for development: to me, these are the real causes of poverty. As the saying goes, ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’. With this in mind, I hope to promote awareness of the situation vulnerable and marginalised people face through my camera.
people to protect their rights and fight for development resources, and works hard to address the structural causes of poverty by influencing government policies. I was most impressed by Oxfam’s effort to work with community members and local NGOs to try to lobby the Malawi government to increase its annual health budget to 15 per cent. Change does not happen overnight. But if their lobbying and advocacy work is successful, poor people in Malawi can enjoy fair and basic health services. The way in which Oxfam tackles the roots of poverty makes them visionary leaders in the area. And because of this, I support Oxfam.
Nowadays, there is a lot of injustice in Hong Kong and around the globe. Instead of sitting in air-conditioned rooms behind computers as ‘Keyboard Warriors’, we should step out and help people in need. Do not think your small acts of kindness are insignificant; they make a difference in people’s lives. Though I would not say I am highly skilled in photography, I still try to use this ability to speak up for poor people and fight for their rights. This is my second volunteer trip with Oxfam. Last year, I went to Yunnan with them. These two trips have deepened my understanding of Oxfam’s work. The organisation does not simply build roads, water systems and such for poor people, it puts a lot of effort into mobilising
‘As there is no running water, community members built wells themselves for water. I went with the children to fetch water – carrying a full bucket isn’t easy.’
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Gender justice and development supplement and complement each other Oxfam believes that poverty stems from injustice; this belief can be seen in the
organisation's position on certain issues, vision and mission. When I first learned about Oxfam, I said to myself, ‘This is exactly what I believe. I want to join the organisation!’
By Chung Lai Shan, Gender and Civil Society Development Programme Manager, China Programme Unit
Time flies – I have now been a member of the Oxfam family for more than 10 years. I am based in mainland China and am responsible for promoting gender justice and civil society development. Throughout my career, I have always been asked questions like: ‘Gender equality exists in China – Chairman Mao said women can hold up half of the sky!’, ‘Gender equality and feminisms are issues the middle class are concerned about. What do they have to do with poverty and humanitarian relief?’, ‘There will be gender equality when there is good economic development’, or ‘The development of civil society is something intellectuals should worry about, what does it have to do with ordinary people?’ Different organisations have been trying to define and measure poverty through research in areas such as income, living expenses, nutritional intake, survival and living conditions, dignity, happiness index, wellbeing, etc. Oxfam analyses poverty from different aspects; we do not only look at the lack of material things but also poor people's feelings such as isolation and helplessness, as well as human rights, such as safety, sustainable livelihoods, expression of opinions and equal treatment. Women represent a disproportionate percentage of the world's poor and are more vulnerable to poverty. Whether in rural areas, cities or migrant communities, poverty and gender inequality have made lives very difficult for marginalised women.
Shan (left) visits a women’s organisation in India which works on anti-gender based violence. The Chinese government has policies that focus on poor rural women, however, many women still cannot access development resources. It is getting harder for them to find jobs, and even if they have a job, their wages are far lower than their male counterparts. Besides, women are more engaged in informal employment and agriculture sectors, thus, they lack labour and social security protection, and are at risk of sexual harassment and violence, losing their job or even their lives. Violence against women – including domestic and sexual violence, as well as child sexual abuse – is still prevalent, law enforcement processes are often neglected, and women who suffer under these circumstances are often criticised or blamed. This is unfortunately evidence that there is still much to be done in the area of gender inequality. Many rural women have been denied the right to own land, and because of their diminished economic and social status, they have to endure domestic violence. Rural girls who study in unsafe environments are exposed to the threat of sexual assault. As China has no national law against domestic violence, and the term ‘sexual harassment’ is not explicitly defined legally, sex offenders can get away without heavy punishment. Numerous examples show that gender equality and justice do not come hand in hand with economic development. With patriarchal values deeply embedded within a society, for example, gender inequality further diminishes the social status of women whether or not the economy is developed. That is why, regardless of economic development, we have to address the issue of gender inequality, otherwise, well-intended poverty alleviation programmes may exacerbate gender injustice, and affect the effectiveness of poverty reduction.
n's partner organisation Shan with a migrant wome ategies. str reviewing their work and
At Oxfam, we believe that poor and marginalised communities should exercise their rights and realise their potential. Through various initiatives such as providing women with resources, training them, building their confidence and providing opportunities for development and problem solving, we encourage these women to work together to fight for resources and protect their rights. Our work has significant value – we work with poor people to build a world that is just for all, regardless of religion, political views, race or sex. We look forward to building a world free of poverty or injustice with you; together, we can do it.
Reports / Acknowledgements Total programme expenditure: HK$98million Archipelagic Southeast Asia (DPR Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan & Timor-Leste)
The Mekong
8%
7%
Africa (Malawi & Zambia)
7%
Other & global
8%
(including Bosnia and Herzegovina & Mexico)
4%
8%
(Cambodia, Lao DPR, Myanmar & Vietnam)
South Asia
(Afghanistan, Bangladesh & Nepal)
58%
Hong Kong
601 on-going projects (as of 30 September 2014)
Mainland China & Macau
* The programme expenditure is subject to audit and will be published in the Annual Review 2014/2015.
New project highlights
(From April to September 2014, Oxfam Hong Kong approved 149 new projects.)
Hong Kong • Advocacy on concerning students’ development rights
Africa
• Advocacy on community care services for elderly people • Civic education on children’s development rights
Malawi • Integrated development programme covering economic justice, rights in crisis, essential service and gender justice
Mainland China Anhui Beijing Gansu Guizhou Shaanxi
Sichuan Yunnan
(1 April to 30 September 2014)
• Children education and community development project for migrant people in Hefei City • Enhancing the engagement of non-governmental organisations in China in joint domestic policy advocacy • Training for English teachers from remote rural primary schools in Weiyuan County, Dingxi City • Emergency response to the rainstorm and floods in Shiqian County • Capacity building for community organisations and disaster preparedness in Ziyang County • Ecological agriculture and disaster migitation and prevention project in Bashan Township, Ningqiang County • Rebuilding of the drinking water supply facilities in Lushan County, Yaan City • Integrated community development project in Wama Township, Longyang County (Phase II) • Supporting people living with HIV project in Mangshi City
Mekong Laos • Economic justice programme Myanmar • Integrated development programme to support humanitarian work, fisheries governance, women in politics, and value chain Vietnam • Sustainable development of the tea value chain for poor and ethnic minorities in Nghe An province
South Asia Bangladesh • Emergency response to assist 900 households affected by floods in Sunamgong India • Emergency response to assist 900 households affected by floods in Jammu and Kashmir Nepal • Livelihood and empowerment programme in Arghakhanchi district
Other regions Mexico • Promoting sustainable land management in Guerrero and Veracruz
Acknowledgements Aseptic Biotech Christian Chan State Street Corporation University of Macau
Oxfam Trailwalker 2014
Oxfam Walkathon 2014 - Macau
Principal Sponsor State Street Corporation
Design Partner: DECO Design
Home for Dinner Campaign
Logistics Sponsors Asia Miles Limited CLP Power Hong Kong Limited PCCW and HKT Swire Properties Limited
Drinks Sponsor: Vitasoy (Macau) International Holdings Ltd.
Official Apparel Columbia
Special Thanks to: Bosco Youth Service Network Macau Artistes Association Royal Supermarket
Oxfam Ambassadors: Priscilla Wong Sammy Leung Volunteer Photographers: Dick Lau Sunsun Leung Wingo Chan Supporting companies: Appleby Best Win Consultants Co. Dah Chong Hong Holdings Limited Goooood Heng Wah (HK) Decoration Hong Kong Health Check & Medical Diagnostic Group Limited Hung Fook Tong My Kiddy Gym Panda Hotel Tai Shing Group (Holdings) Co., Ltd. Sun Shun Fuk Foods Company Limited Tyco Integrated Fire & Security
Companies that organised beneficiary events to support Oxfam's work American Express International, Inc. Bank of China Macau Branch Cke Shopping Mall Cosycorner CTM Extra Excel International Limited Jade Dynasty Le Meridien Cyberport Hotel Man Loong Bullion Company Limited N'me Model Management Shangri-la Hotels and Resorts Sheraton Hotel The Institute of Internal Auditors Hong Kong The Trafalgar Brewing Company W Hotel
Placing Oxfam Donation Box Cosycorner Perfect Shape (PRC) Holdings Limited Tai Hing Worldwide Development Ltd.
Official Gear HAGLÖFS Official Engineering Consultant Kum Shing Group Official Topical Analgesic Product Mentholatum Deep Heating Rub Official Footwear Montrail Official Energy Food Nature’s Village Official Outdoor Shop PROTREK Official Green Management Partner SGS Hong Kong Ltd.
Telecom Partner: CTM
Volunteer Photographers: Manuel Jacinto Dos Reis Titan Lam Media Partners: Cguide Magazine & More New Gen. Monthly Participating corporate teams: Banny Wines Cellar Jimei Group Macau Administration of Airports Ltd. Pride Entertainment Productions Co. Ltd. 永利金威貴賓廳
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Yunnan Earthquake emergency response Company that made a donation of HK$1 million and above: CITIC Pacific Limited Companies that made a donation of HK$100,000 and above: Chi Tak International Artistic and Cultural Products Investment Company (Macau) Limited CLP Holdings Limited Sino Administration Services Limited
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