Foreword
e Sponsor
May I first convey my warmest congratulations to The Zubin Foundation on its remarkable achievements in the last year, including the opening of the first facility in Hong Kong, Zubin’s Family Centre, for ethnic minority children with special educational needs.
The Foundation’s impact on society is on a wide dimension, ranging from offering free-ofcharge one-to-one mental health counselling for adults and children, to making regular policy recommendations to the HKSAR Government.
With their vision, belief, and determination, I am confident that they are able to help better the lives of the ethnic minorities in Hong Kong.
I wish Shalini and her team more successes in the years ahead.
Mrs.PurvizR.Shroff,MH
Mrs.Shroffandherhusband,theLateMr.RusyShroff,havebeensupporting manycharitiesthatprovideservicesfortheelderly,children,patientswith chronicdiseases,peoplewithdisabilitiesaswellastheunderprivileged communitiesinHongKong,China,Indiaandthroughouttheworld.
Forewo The Zubin Foundat
DearFriends,
ThankyouforbeinghereatTheZubinFoundation’sAnnualFundraisingDinner2023.Our themeisLightupaLifeaswecometogethertosupportHongKong’sethnicminority womenandchildrenlivinginpovertywhoremainthemostvulnerableinourcommunity. Wededicatetonighttothem.
Tonight,100%ofyourdonationswillgodirectlytowardsourwork,thankstothe generousdonationofourTitleSponsor,AuntiePurviz,andthelateUncleRusy.Iam deeplygrateful.IalsothankourVenuePartner,HyattRegency,TsimShaTsui,andin particulartheirGeneralManagerPerKrednerandhisamazingteamfortheirsupport Oftenoverlooked,theethnicminoritycommunityisalinguisticandculturalminority.In 2022,TheZubinFoundationserved16,000individualsfromlow-incomefamilies.We providedfoodtofamiliessochildrenwouldnotgohungryandhelpedhundredsofwomen incrisiswhentheyhadnoonetotalkto.Wegaveyouthtraining,sotheycouldgetjobsand internships.Wehelpedchildrenandadultswithdepression,anxietyandstresswithfree counsellingsotheycouldhaveachanceofachievingtheirpotential Weworkedwith Government-fundedcommunitycentresandschoolstoprovideparenttraining.We provideduniversityscholarshipstostudentswholackedfinancialmeans.Wewerethere forourcommunity,andwewillcontinuetobe.
Manyoftheproblemsinourcommunityexistbecauseofsystemicloopholesandsowe championpublicpoliciestoimprovethelivesofethnicminorities.Engagingwiththe Governmentovermanyyearshasledtotheprovisionofmentalhealthsupportforethnic minorities,specialneedseducationsupportforpublicschoolswithethnicminority children,andtheinclusionofethnicminorityhistoryintextbooks.Theseareallsignificant milestonesforethnicminoritiesandwearegratefulfortheGovernment’songoing engagement.
Our aim is to improve lives and in 2022, we directly helped 16,000 ethnic minority individuals. Tonight, I hope you give generously so we may continue to reduce their suffering and provide them with opportunities. Thank you to Don Taylor, the Chair of the Fundraising Committee, Ranoo Wasan, Vice-Chair, and all the Fundraising Committee members, and my board of directors. This evening is a testament to your commitment to all that we do at The Zubin Foundation.
This evening is a testament to your commitment to all that we do at The Zubin Foundation Thank you to you, our friend and supporter, for being here tonight.
Fundraising Committee Foreword
It is my privilege and honour to welcome you to The Zubin Foundation’s Annual Fundraising Dinner 2023
Tonight, you will learn about the impressive work Shalini and her team have done through some of the toughest years not just in Hong Kong, but around the world as well. You will hear stories from people whose lives have been impacted and how they have been able to see the light at the end of the tunnel thanks to the Foundation’s good work.
The ethnic minorities in Hong Kong are one of the most marginalised communities with one in four people living in poverty. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has left many families without work and unable to put food on the table leaving them with a feeling of isolation and loneliness.
During these trying times, The Zubin Foundation was there for the community providing food, free counselling for adults and children, supporting women in distress and helping ethnic minority youth break the cycle of inter-generational poverty through education and employment. In order to continue doing this meaningful and important work, we need your help.
Tonight, 100% of your donations will go directly to The Zubin Foundation This is possible because of the generosity of our Title Sponsor, Purviz R Shroff, MH, and her late husband Rusy M. Shroff, who have kindly agreed to cover the costs of this evening. So, I ask you to please donate generously and extend your support to The Zubin Foundation.
This evening could not have been possible without Shalini and her team, as well as the Fundraising Committee. I express my sincere gratitude for all their hard work in putting together tonight’s event.
I hope you enjoy the evening and ask that you please dig deep to support this truly worthwhile cause
Thank Yo
F d i i g Committee
PrachiDatar CommitteeMemberOUTREACH
MENTAL HEALTH
ADULTS: ETHNIC MINORITY WELL-BEING CENTRE
124
adults received free 1-to-1 counselling
1,196 hours of 1-to-1 counselling provided $1,435,200 equivalent market value of counselling provided
CHILDREN'S COUNSELLING CENTRE
children received free 1-to-1 counselling 29 $432,000 equivalent market value of counselling provided
360 hours of 1-to-1 counselling provided
EMERGENCY RELIEF CARE BOX RED BOX
475
individuals received basic food necessities
SYSTEMIC
INSTITUTE OF RACIAL EQUALITY
163 talks
given at schools, universities, organisations and non-profits
ANTI-RACISM TOOLKIT
launched to help individuals and organisations become anti-racist
women and girls received period products
ZUBIN CRACKERS
ethnic minorities employed
HK$235K to produce Zubin Crackers
3 revenue generated (nett surplus) for the Zubin's Family Centre
Income Surplus
equivalent to 2022 FINANCE on admin
HK$14.50 HK$1.45
Expenses HK$13.05 on projects 94% of expenses million 6% of expenses
million million
full time staff 14 part time staff 11 mental health consultant practitioners 3
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Welcome
Don Taylor
Chair,FundraisingCommitteeandBoardDirector,TheZubinFoundation
Light Up a Life
Shalini Mahtani
FounderandCEO,TheZubinFoundation
Pledges
Pledge #1
Pledge #2
Pledge #3
Dolly Aunty Sumaira Subba
Entertainment
Deborah Mannas and Friends
LiveBand
Live Auction
Don Taylor and Ravi Gidumal
DonTaylor,Chair,FundraisingCommitteeandBoardDirectorand RaviGidumal,ChairoftheBoard,TheZubinFoundation
Live Auction #1 Live Auction #3
Moira Toledo StudentandArtist Sandy Chan OperationsDirector,TheZubinFoundation
Entertainment
Deborah Mannas and Friends
LiveBand
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Programm Master of Ceremon
Anaitha Nair is a woman of many talents, from academia to theatre, music, yoga, as well as hairdressing.
Her flair and love for cinema led her to a big breakthrough in 2007 when she was cast as Aaliya Bose in the Bollywood smash hit ChakDeIndia alongside arguably India's biggest superstar, Shah Rukh Khan.
After a fulfilling career in entertainment, Anaitha decided to follow her heart Her marriage brought her to Hong Kong It is in this city, away from the spotlight, she began pursuing her other true passion, hairdressing.
She trained with Paul Gerrard in Hong Kong. Post which she certified with Vidal Sassoon Academy in San Francisco and Wella in London as a Master colour expert.
Recently, she was awarded the “Sassy Best of Hongkong Readers Awards 2023” for Best Salon, all while raising her almost 10-year-old daughter.
While she is juggling her many roles, Anaitha makes time for new experiences and living life to the fullest, whether it’s painting for hours on a Sunday or climbing a mountain. Follow her on Instagram @anaithanair.
Snacks
Punjabi Samosa (VE)
Mintchutney
Hummus (VE)
Rootvegetablecrudités
Sesame Lavosh, Brown Rye Soft Bread, Crunchy Baguette (VE)
Terrebormaneextravirgincitrinooliveoil
Agedbalsamicovinegar
Drinks
RedWine
DomainesBaronsdeRothschildLafiteLesLegendesRBordeaux
WhiteWine
DomainesBaronsdeRothschildLafiteLesLegendesRBlanc
Champagne
MaisonMummRSRVCuvee45
OrangeJuice
TeaorCoffee
SoftDrinks
Coca-Cola
Coca-ColaZero
Sprite
Fanta
SparklingWater
SanPellegrino
OtherDrinkscanbeorderedandchargedtoyourcreditcard
Appetizer
Cauliflower, Ginger Panna Cotta (VE) Sakuracressandgardensalad, yuzudressing
OR
Cauliflower Steak (VG) Sakuracressandgardensalad, yuzudressing
Main Course
Macanese Chili Chicken (H) Potatoesandgreenasparagus
OR
Black and White
Sesame Crusted Tofu (VE)
Dessert
Crunchy Chocolate Tart and Mousse (VE) Freshsummerberries,M&M’s
OR
Fresh Seasonal Slices of Fruit (VG)
Petit Fours (VE)
LightupaLife-TheZubinFoundationAnnualFundraisingDinner2023 ©2023TheZubinMahtaniGidumalFoundationLimited Allrightsreserved 10 nu (H)Halal|(VE)Vegetarian|(VG)Vegan Programme
HK$15,000
Weneedfundsforoperatingcostssowecanhelpfamiliesinneed.
Our work helps the poorest and most marginalised ethnic minorities. This pledge is about helping us to keep the lights on so we can continue to help low-income families in distress.
Typically, it starts with a call on the Call Mira helpline and then we provide support to the person in need. These are some of the services we would offer a family :
Food via Care Box
Free 1-on-1 counselling
Parental education training
Job search support
Skills training
HK$15,000 covers half a month of our operating costs, including our rent.
urvivalforWomenandChildren
HK$7,500
Whenamothersurvives,herchildrengetachanceatsurvivaltoo.
Post-COVID, we have seen a significant rise in women who experience isolation and sometimes abandonment. Most of these women are mothers to young children.
We help the women and children find safe shelter, we provide them with food and we cover other basic life costs including transport, mobile phone, internet access, and the time of our staff. We also connect them to government social welfare services and support.
After the initial crisis, we focus our efforts on helping the woman develop a sense of self and connecting them to other women.
For HK$7,500, we can help 1 woman and her children for 6 months.
#3Children’sCounse
HK$1,500
Forchildrenwhoareexperiencingdepressionandpoverty.
Our Children’s Counselling Centre is trauma-based, one-to-one counselling for ethnic minority children from low-income families. They are all between 5 and 15 years old. The most common trauma they have experienced include:
Witnessing violence at home, often towards their mother.
Experiencing bullying and race-based discrimination in schools.
Feeling isolated and rejected, and a sense of not belonging. Conflict at home with their parents or with grandparents.
For $1,500, we are able to fund 3 sessions of therapy. A child receives on average 25 sessions.
ntertainment
borahMannasandFriends
Meet DeborahMannas, a talented singer and songwriter based in Hong Kong. Her music is a fusion of jazz, soul, funk, and pop rock, showcasing her versatility and unique style. She has been featured in major news outlets such as RTHK, HKEJ, HK Confidential, Life on Lantau, and China News Agency. Besides her musical career, she is also the founder of IMTAC MAG, an e-zine that aims to empower and inspire young women.
Tonight, Deborah is accompanied by:
BhoyetSamonte, a well-known figure in the Hong Kong music scene, who is admired for his exceptional piano skills. He has performed at prestigious venues such as the Conrad, Four Seasons, and Intercontinental hotels. His fingers move with incredible speed and grace on the keys, leaving audiences in awe.
JonBenard is a well-known and versatile drummer who is at ease with diverse genres, including jazz, soul, funk, pop, rock, African beats, and worship music. His versatility has allowed him to perform with a variety of different bands, both Western and famous Cantopop stars He is also a producer, sound engineer, music teacher, and owner of Levies Music
VincChan is a bassist who has played with several bands and graduated as a bass performance major from the prestigious Los Angeles Music Academy. He has been featured on various TV and radio programm Vinc is a respected music coach, w
DaphneVillaneuvais a superbly ta featured in Deborah's previous ven
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AuctionItem#1
Buffetfor4withChampagneatVerrandah
DinnerorSundayLunchatThePeninsula
StartingBid:$6,000
MarketValue:$6,065
AuctionItem#3
Dinnerfor6atCrownWineCellars
Enjoya4-coursesetdinnerwithwine
StartingBid:$9,000
MarketValue:$10,000
AuctionItem#2
AnOmakaseDinnerfor4atSushiHaru CuratedbyChefHiroattheirintimatecounter
StartingBid:$8,000
MarketValue:$10,000
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AuctionItem#4
Buffetfor4atMarinaKitchen
LunchatHongKongOceanParkMarriottHotel
StartingBid:$1,600
MarketValue:$2,200
AuctionItem#5
DinnerBuffetfor4atCaféEast
WeekdaysatNewWorldMillenniumHongKongHotel
StartingBid:$2,000
MarketValue:$3,247
AuctionItem#7
VeggieBanquetfor12atBijas,HKU
Socialenterpriseemployingstaffwithdisabilities
StartingBid:$1,000
MarketValue:$3,000
AuctionItem#6
DinnerBuffetfor4atCaféEast
WeekdaysatNewWorldMillenniumHongKongHotel
StartingBid:$2,000
MarketValue:$3,247
AuctionItem#8
VeggieBanquetfor12atBijas,HKU Socialenterpriseemployingstaffwithdisabilities
StartingBid:$1,000
MarketValue:$3,000
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DinnerandWineatChaiwalafor4 Specialtastingmenuwithwinepairingonweeknights
StartingBid:$2,000
MarketValue:$2,040
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GrandSuiteR&RattheGrandHyatt
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AfternoonTeaatFourSeasonsfor2 SavourtheAfternoonTeaTreatatGallery
StartingBid:$800
MarketValue:$850
GETAWAYS
MarketValue:$7,030
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FamilyGetawaywithOceanParkTickets
Breakfast,dinnerandOceanParkWaterWorldticketsfor4
StartingBid:$3,000
MarketValue:$11,952
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FamilyGetawayatGoldCoastHotel Breakfast,dinnerandceramics/bakingworkshopsfor4
StartingBid:$2,000
MarketValue:$6,560
AuctionItem#14
Couple'sWeekendStayatGardenViewRoom 1-nightstaywithbuffetbreakfastatCaféRenaissance
StartingBid:$1,500
MarketValue:$5,540
AuctionItem#15
RechargeintheHarbourViewRoomfor2
1-nightstaywithbreakfast,dinnerandbottleofChampagne
StartingBid:$3,000
MarketValue:$6,430
AuctionItem#16
LearnfromRenownedChefPeterFind InteractiveCookingClassatHeimatinLKFTowerfor4
StartingBid:$3,000
MarketValue:$5,888
AuctionItem#17
An8-HourJunkTripforupto18Guests
EnjoytheCrownJewel,a45ftwoodenChinesejunk
StartingBid:$6,000
MarketValue:$6,000
AuctionItem#19
A90-minuteOutdoorFamilyPhotoshoot
CapturecandidmemorieswithAsmitaDasPhotography
AuctionItem#18
An8-HourJunkTripforupto18Guests EnjoytheCrownJewel,a45ftwoodenChinesejunk
StartingBid:$6,000
MarketValue:$6,000
AuctionItem#20
ExclusiveMartellNobligeCognac
AutographedbyEddiePeng,new-genactionhero
StartingBid:$500
MarketValue:$700
AuctionItem#21
StovetopOvenGrillPanbyMASTERPAN
Theperfectcookn'servepanwithstainlesssteellid
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AuctionItem#22
Stylish,Hand-paintedCeramicStool
Useasaseatorasidetableinthelivingroomoroutdoors
StartingBid:$500
MarketValue:$3,490
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AuctionItem#23
SapphireandDiamondin18kGold 18"chainwithadjustablelengthbyVertuesJewelry
StartingBid:$1,000
MarketValue:$5,000
AuctionItem#25
AuctionItem#24
GucciRajahSnakeskinDustyGreyTote Includesdetachablepouchwithzipper
StartingBid:$8,000
MarketValue:$40,200
18kGoldNecklacewith0.85ctsDiamonds ExclusivelydesignedbyMAIIARAforourfundraiser 500
StartingBid:$3 000
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AuctionItem#26
45-MinuteHolisticTreatmentfor2 Earcandling,faceandnecklymphaticdrainagemassage
StartingBid:$1,000
MarketValue:$1,700
AuctionItem#27
45-MinuteHolisticTreatmentfor2 Earcandling,faceandnecklymphaticdrainagemassage
StartingBid:$1,000
MarketValue:$1,700
AuctionItem#28
TheAsayaCoupleRetreat 60-minutemassageofyourchoiceinaCoupleSuite
StartingBid:$3,000
MarketValue:$3,360
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AuctionItem#29
HolisticLifestyleandHealthConsultation 75-minuteconsultationtoimprovediet,sleep,andlifestyle
StartingBid:$800
MarketValue:$1,750
AuctionItem#31
AuctionItem#30
BuffetDinnerfor4atCafé,HyattRegency ExploretheinternationalfareatCaféatHyattRegency
StartingBid:$2,400
MarketValue:$3,290
StartingBid:$4,000
MarketValue:$6,100
ADelightfulWeekendatTheMiddleHouse StayatStudio70withbreakfastinShanghaifor2 * ScantheQRCodetoviewvalidity,blackoutdatesandothertermsandconditions
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Live Auction Item #1
MeltingPotbyMoiraToledo
Moira is a 19-year-old student at the University of Hong Kong. She is a former client of The Zubin Foundation's Children’s Counselling Centre.
She produced ‘Melting Pot’ in her final year at high school when Moira began to appreciate the ethnic diversity in her public school. The artwork shows a representation of her school together with the symbolic flowers of Hong Kong, the Philippines, India, Pakistan and Nepal.
Withsincerethanksto:
Live Auction
Live Auction Item #2
LuxuriousStaywithBreakfast|TheHari,London
An award-winning five-star luxury hotel, The Hari London is a stylish retreat in the heart of Belgravia. Enjoy your daily breakfast at il Pampero, an Italian restaurant that embodies chic and vintage glamour.
Recently awarded the Silver Accreditation by EarthCheck UK, The Hari London is committed to achieving environmental and social sustainability within the hotel.
Withsincerethanksto:
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Live Auction Item #3
ArtStyle:StringArt(size29.72x21.8cm)
Bibi is a 14-year-old girl who lives in public housing. She has lost both her kidneys. She receives intensive medical treatments in the hospital four times a week and as a result, misses 2 days of school. Her illness has impacted her schoolwork significantly and she is often exhausted.
Twice a week she comes to Zubin’s Family Centre where a tutor helps her keep up with Chinese reading and writing. She is also given art classes. She has produced 2 pieces of art, that demonstrate her feelings.
Withsincerethanksto:
Overlooking Victoria Harbour, Alto presents a contemporary season-led and grill-centric menu, reinterpreting classics laced with modern influences from Europe and Asia, all within the glamourous settings designed by Tom Dixon.
Withsincerethanksto:
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ALCOHOL
Live Auction Item #5
Presented in a beautiful book-shaped tin, The Macallan Folio 7 has a long and creamy finish with dried fruit and warm spices (ABV 43%). Overall, it is a highly sought-after and prestigious whisky representing the pinnacle of Macallan distillery's craftsmanship and excellence.
Withsincerethanksto:
Live Auction
CULINARY YRANILUC YRANILUC EXPERIENCE
Live Auction Item #6
PureDecadenceatTheUpperHouse
Dinnerandwinefor6atSalisterraplus2nightsintheUpperSuitewith breakfastfor2.
Relax in the expansive luxury Upper Suite featuring either a bird’s eye view of the city, or mountain vistas, with daily breakfast at Salisterra. Enjoy an evening with friends with a high-table dinner experience with a 4-course sharing menu and 2 bottles of selected wine for 6 guests.
Withsincerethanksto:
cknowledgements
A huge thanks to all those who contributed in many ways tonight.
Title Sponsor
Venue Partner
Spirits Sponsor
Table Hosts
Title Sponsor
Mrs. Purviz R. Shroff, MH
Gold Tables Silver Tables
Allen & Overy
Catherine Husted
Guneet Banga
IBI Group Limited
Sham Chellaram
The Swire Group Charitable Trust
Vijay Makhija
Clifford Chance
Divya and Vishal Tourani
Don Taylor
HCS Foundation
Katherine Khoo and Trisha Tran
MTR Corporation
Mayurh Aggarwal and Tarun Menon
Morgan Stanley
Ravi Gidumal and Shalini Mahtani
Skyway Pacific Research
Tan Chang and Emma Wallace
Live Auction Sponsors
Silent Auction Sponsors
Table Prize Sponsors
Goody Bag Sponsors
Board of Directors
Ravi Gidumal, Chair
Catherine Husted, Vice-Chair
Don Taylor
Guneet Banga
Kishore Sakhrani
Fundraising Committee
Don Taylor, Chair
Ranoo Wasan, Vice-Chair
Guneet Banga
Prachi Phadnis
Ravi Gidumal
Sara Chan
Sarah Leyshan
Master of Ceremonies
Anahita Nair
Speakers
Dolly Aunty
Sumaira
Subba
Moira Toledo
Hyatt Regency, Tsim Sha Tsui
Ada Pau, Director of Event Sales
Joey Chuk, Director of Events
Marin Leuthard, Executive Chef
Per Kredner, General Manager
Entertainment
DeborahMannasandFriends,including:
BhoyetSamonte,Pianist
DaphneVillanueva,Flautist
DeborahMannas,Singer
JonBenard,Drummer
VincChan,Guitarist
Volunteers
Anya Gidumal
Gurung Anisha
Gurung Palsang Dhoka
Gurung Pragya
Nima Chungdak
Ratna
Shrestha Meena
Tenzin Wangmo Gurung
Tshering Chokey
Supporters
Anita Hemrajani
Chris Chiang, Photographer
Derek Chan
Kharishma Ballucksingh
Maud Glemot
Mashu Hemnani, Decor Consultant
Neelesh Hotwani
The Zubin Foundation Team
Aisha Sunar
Anky Chau
Anuradha Limbu
Chan Kit Ching
Dharya Puri
Kenneth Law
Matthew Yu
Manjari Kumari
Nidhi Dhanuka
Ravina Lalvani
Sandy Chan
Vibha P Karnik
Vinee Kapoor