Annual Fundraising Dinner 2024
Hyatt Regency, Tsim Sha Tsui
12 September
Annual Fundraising Dinner 2024
Hyatt Regency, Tsim Sha Tsui
12 September
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My darling Rusy always said, “Think positive. When there’s hope, there’s a way”. Indeed, hope gives us the motivation to face life’s challenges. Hope increases our self-worth and self-confidence
At The Zubin Foundation, “Giving Hope, Changing Lives” is not only a slogan, but an action.
The Foundation’s Family Centre located at the Austin MTR Station provides free counselling services for ethnic minority children and adults. The Foundation’s Diversity List of high-calibre ethnic minorities helps the HKSAR Government select suitable candidates to serve on its Advisory and Statutory Bodies
Since its inception, The Zubin Foundation has been playing an important role in advocating minority rights and fostering diversity in Hong Kong. Let us join hands with the Foundation to make this lovely city an even better place to live, work and visit.
Mrs. Shroff along with Rusy & Purviz Shroff Charitable Foundation which was established in 2017 have been supporting various charities which provide services for the elderly, children, patients with chronic diseases, people with disability as well as the underprivileged communities in Hong Kong, China, India and throughout the world. Their efforts sustain and reinforce the lasting philanthropic values of the Ruttonjees, a Parsee family who left India in 1884 to make Hong Kong their home.
Dear Friends,
Thank you for being here to support The Zubin Foundation’s Annual Fundraising Dinner 2024 Our theme tonight is, “Giving Hope, Changing Lives”, and we come together to give hope to the most vulnerable individuals in the ethnic minority community of Hong Kong
I hope I may ask you to give generously tonight Through the very kind donation of our Title Sponsor, Auntie Purviz, and the late Uncle Rusy, all the costs of this evening have been covered, and therefore 100% of all funds raised this evening will go towards directly to support our work of The Zubin Foundation in the next year
In 2023, The Zubin Foundation directly improved the lives of 12,000 individuals from ethnic minority low-income families, and we have witnessed three worrying trends. One, we are seeing an increase in severe anxiety and depression caused by COVID-19 and bullying where many young children are suffering from self-harm and suicidal tendencies. Two, we have received more referrals of ethnic minority children who are terminally ill and need happiness and education. And three, many ethnic minority elderly men and women across Hong Kong are socially isolated and lonely.
Tonight, we dedicate to them.
The Zubin Foundation had an eventful 2023 and I encourage you to review highlights from our Impact Report 2023 on page 6 of this event book and read the full report on our website. You will find our financials, testimonials from our service users and impact numbers.
Tonight, has been made possible by the Fundraising Committee chaired by Ranoo Wasan and vice chaired by Don Taylor. Thank you too to our 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 May I wish you a wonderful evening and once again With blessings and gratitude to each of you
Shalini Mahtani, MH, MBE
The Zubin Foundation
I am delighted and honoured to welcome you to The Zubin Foundation’s 5th Annual Fundraising Dinner 2024.
Tonight, our objective is to showcase the critical work by Shalini and her team to improve the lives of Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities. This community is one of the most marginalised with one in four people living in poverty. Through the course of the evening, you will bear witness to stories from people who were given hope and their lives changed by The Zubin Foundation’s incredible community outreach work.
The past few years have been tough for all of us, and more so for low-income ethnic minority families Through these testing times, The Zubin Foundation has been there for the community providing food, free counselling for adults and children, supporting the elderly, helping ethnic minority youth break the cycle of inter-generational poverty through education and employment and creating a safe haven for women in distress. 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., 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 give generously to support this truly worthwhile cause.
Mayurh Aggarwal CommitteeMember CommitteeMember CommitteeMember
Vinee has been living in Hong Kong since 2010 with her husband and two sons, both born in this vibrant city. She is passionate about empowering women and youth and strives to enhance intercultural awareness in global cities. For the past five years, Vinee has worked at The Zubin Foundation, focusing on supporting youth, especially girls, by guiding them on their educational journeys and helping them develop their self-identity and aspirations
Vinee holds a Master's degree in Economics and has work experience in academia and the financial industry across India, the USA, and Hong Kong.
Fluent in Hindi, Bangla, and English, Vinee enjoys travelling, practising yoga, and gardening A true foodie, she shares her culinary adventures on Instagram @vineekapoor
Report
In 2023, The Zubin Foundation directly impacted the lives of ethnic minority individuals through our outreach work.
12,000
1,065
Women and girls
provided with a safe
1,652
Youth
2,348
1,002
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had accessed to Zubin’s service for given opportunities in education and space to share, build friendships, and learn new skills
Parents and Children
Family Centre and engaged in direct services such as self-help support groups and special needs therapy for children with autism and ADHD in government primary schools
5,235
Individuals received emergency relief in the
form of food, and hygiene products
Hours of one-on-one counselling
adults and children helping them manage their stress, depression, and anxiety, enabling them to better deal with challenges
257
Hours of training provided to universities, in public and international schools and in companies, about the status of ethnic minorities as well as racial diversity, equity and inclusion employment to empower them to break the cycle of inter-generational poverty
These numbers are conservative and do not include the impact on family members and the many thousands of individuals who benefitted from our information sharing on different opportunities
Welcome
Ranoo Wasan
Chair, Fundraising Committee and Board Director, The Zubin Foundation
Shalini Mahtani
Founder and CEO, The Zubin Foundation
Pledge #1 Shalini Mahtani
Pledge #3
Nafeesa (alias)
Entertainment
Pledge #2 Dolly Aunty
Deborah Mannas and Friends
Live Band
Don Taylor and Ravi Gidumal
Don Taylor, Vice-Chair, Fundraising Committee and Ravi Gidumal, Chair of the Board, The Zubin Foundation
Live Auction #1
Moira Toledo
Student and Artist
Entertainment
Deborah Mannas and Friends
Live Band
Punjabi Samosa (VE)
Mintchutney
Labneh (VE)
Falafel (VE)
Tahinisauce
Rootvegetablecrudités,pumpernickelcrumbs
Papadam, Brown Rye Soft Bread, French Baguette, Soft Roll (VE)
Organicextravirgincitronoliveoilandagedbalsamicvinegar
Babaganoush,pomegranateseedandmolasses
Confit Beetroot Tartare (VE)
Coriander,gratinatedgoatcheese,toasted almond,orange,gingerdressing
OR
Confit Beetroot tartare (VG)
Coriander,tempuratofu,toastedalmond,orange, gingerdressing
Butter Chicken (H)
Pomegranateseeds,cashew,chilli,saffronrice
Salted Caramel Hazelnut
Mille-feuille (VE)
Milkchocolateganache,freshberry rotegrütze,M&M’s
OR
Chia Seed Pudding (VG)
Coconutmilk,freshmango, passionfruitcoulis
Petit Fours (VE)
RedWine
RonanbyClinet
WhiteWine MalandesPetitChablis
OrangeJuice
TeaorCoffee
SoftDrinks
Coca-Cola,Coca-ColaZero, Sprite,Fanta
SparklingWater SanPellegrino
Roasted Smoked Salmon Tournedos
Creamycauliflower,parmesancheese,saffroncream,chives
OR OR
Paneer Butter Masala (VE)
Pomegranateseeds,cashew,chilli,saffronrice
OR
Vegan Polenta (VG)
Coulistomato,edamame,virginoliveoil
OtherDrinkscanbeorderedand chargedtoyourcreditcard
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increased significantly and we have seen this in enhanced self-harm, suicidal ideations and planning, and even failed suicide attempts. Many feel alone. We receive referrals from government schools and social workers. Our Children’s Counselling Centre provides one-to-one counselling therapy alongside assistance to the family.
We work with 30 children and each child receives 25 sessions, and their parents receive support. There are another 30 children and their families who need this service.
It costs The Zubin Foundation HK$15,000 to provide services to one child and their family.
The Zubin Foundation provides education, and activities for terminally ill ethnic minority children from very low-income families, who have limited time to live.
The children live restricted lives because they spend most of the week, each week, in the hospital receiving medical treatments such as dialysis and checking feeding tubes, etc. They miss out on time with friends, learning and their parents live in fear of them catching infections. We provide each child with a tailored approach through one-on-one tutoring, purchasing material for activities, sanitizing Zubin’s Family Centre multiple times.
HK$10,000 is our monthly cost to support terminally ill children and their families. We need 24 months of support for this work.
Last year, you all met Dolly Aunty. She is 81 years old, lives in public housing and before The Zubin Foundation, had no family or support network. She lived with her husband who shortly after our last fundraising dinner, sadly passed away. We have continued to provide support to Dolly Aunty with the funeral, the final rites, and her ongoing health and emotional issues. We have learned that there are many ethnic minority elderly who live isolated lives.
Each week we bring 100 elderly people to Zubin’s Family Centre. We provide them with training on how to look after their health, manage their doctor visits, and a chance to have fun through arts and crafts.We have given them a lifeline to hope and care.
HK$2,500 helps us provide one elderly person with weekly activities for the full year. We work with 100 elderly.
Meet Deborah Mannas, 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, and HR leader in HK in the talent space. She is also a 2024 Diversity Lister.
Tonight, Deborah is accompanied by:
Agnes Quilicot is a vocalist, a conductor, an instrumentalist and a composer Quilicot has performed as an opera singer in various opera productions in the Philippines, Hong Kong and China She is experienced in both elementary music education and choral conducting Under her baton, the choirs have won numerous awards and international competitions
Jon Benard 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
Vinc Chan 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 programmes and performed at numerous major events. Additionally, Vinc is a respected music coach, working with multiple universities and organisations.
Daphne Villaneuva is a superbly talented flautist who plays concert halls, teaches, and has featured in Deborah's previous ventures.
Dinner for 6 at Crown Wine Cellar Indulge in a 4-course set dinner with wine
Starting Bid: $8,000 Market Value*: $9,800
With sincere thanks to
ITEM #2
Dinner and Wine for 8 at FINI’s Salad, pizza, spaghetti, steak and dessert
Starting Bid: $2,400 Market Value*: $3,200
With sincere thanks to
ITEM #3
Hamper from The Peninsula Boutique Gourmet delights and exquisite mementos
Starting Bid: $1,200 Market Value*: $2,500
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #4
Dinner for 4 at Quiero Más
Enjoy a Mediterranean set dinner
Starting Bid: $1,200 Market Value*: $2,000
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #5
8-course Indian Dinner for 12
Sumptuous buffet-style dinner at your home
Starting Bid: $6,000 Market Value*: $20,000
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #6
French Riviera-inspired Brunch for 2
Delicious brunch at LPM Restaurant & Bar
Starting Bid: $600 Market Value*: $1,200
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #7
Suite with Club Access for 2 at Grand Hyatt 1-night stay in a luxurious Grand Suite
Starting Bid: $5,000 Market Value*: $10,500
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #9
Family Getaway at Gold Coast Hotel 1-night stay in Deluxe Seaview Room with breakfast
Starting Bid: $2,500 Market Value*: $3,502
With sincere thanks to
ITEM #8
Romantic Staycation at EAST Hotel 1-night stay with breakfast, dinner, and bottle of Champagne
Starting Bid: $3,000 Market Value*: $6,230
With sincere thanks to
ITEM #10
Leisurely Staycation at The Fullerton 1-night stay in a Grand Deluxe Oceanfront Room with breakfast
Starting Bid: $3,750 Market Value*: $5,960
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #11
Authentic Chinese Junk Trip for 18 people
The Crown Jewel is a 45ft wooden Chinese junk
Starting Bid: $6,000 Market Value*: $6,000
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #12
Authentic Chinese Junk Trip for 18 people
The Crown Jewel is a 45ft wooden Chinese junk
Starting Bid: $6,000 Market Value*: $6,000
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #13
Dinner Date for 2 at Heimat
Tasting menu with a wine masterclass
Starting Bid: $2,500 Market Value*: $4,532
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #14
Memorable Family 90-minute Photoshoot Captured by Asmita Das Photography
Starting Bid: $2,500 Market Value*: $3,000
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #15
Bespoke Floral Workshop for 3 By Madison Blooms at your home
Starting Bid: $2,000 Market Value*: $5,000
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #16
A Day Out on an Island Hopper For 11 guests on a speedy Saxdor 320 GTO
Starting Bid: $10,000 Market Value*: $18,000
With sincere thanks to
& Vishal Tourani
AUCTION ITEM #17
Fragrant Fragments by Louise Soloway Chan Print on Hahnemuhle PhotoRag white paper
Starting Bid: $2,600 Market Value*: $4,500
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #18
Alluring Mamba Decanter by Riedel Handcrafted by master glassmakers
Starting Bid: $2,000 Market Value*: $3,955
With sincere thanks to
ITEM #19
Stovetop Oven Fry Pan and Skillet Oven-like with stovetop convenience
Starting Bid: $500 Market Value*: $900
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #20
Styling and Shopping at Emma Wallace
Personalised experience like no other
Starting Bid: $5,000 Market Value*: $20,000
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #21
Solitaire Pendent with Adjustable Chain In 18k white gold and 18k rose gold
Starting Bid: $5,000 Market Value*: $12,480
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #22
Exclusive Experience at Maxwell’s Clothiers Bespoke custom-made suit and shirt
Starting Bid: $3,000 Market Value*: $5,000
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #23
The Asaya Couple Retreat at Rosewood 60-minute massage in the Couple Suite
Starting Bid: $2,800 Market Value*: $3,360
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #24
90-minute Massage at The Ritz Carlton Relaxation massage for 1 person
Starting Bid: $1,500 Market Value*: $2,250
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #29
At-Home Spa Set (Limited Edition)
A set of 6 accessories for an at-home spa experience
Starting Bid: $200 Market Value*: $540
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #25
Louis Roederer Champagne from Piaget
The flagship cuvée with a ceramic gift
Starting Bid: $1,200 Market Value*: $2,800
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #27
Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
Notes of juicy pear and crunchy apricot
Starting Bid: $1,200 Market Value*: $2,700
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #26
6 Bottles of Sei Bellissimi Rossini Moscato grapes and strawberry purse
Starting Bid: $600 Market Value*: $1,680 Sharin Yap
With sincere thanks to
AUCTION ITEM #28
Bottles of Armand de Brignac Magnum
he Ace of Spades Rose Champagne and ce of Spades Blanc de Blanc
tarting Bid: $20,000 Market Value*: $25,000
With sincere thanks to
Joseph and Annette Chang
by Moira Toledo
Moira is a 20-year old student at the University of Hong Kong. She is a former client of The Zubin Foundation’s Children’s Counselling Centre.
The artwork is an imaginary self-portrait of young teenage girls, vibrant internally with flora and fauna, yet externally melancholic in blue, masked in thought. It reflects on how youthful ideas and imagination can flourish or suffocate amid societal pressures and expectations.
With sincere thanks to:
Live Auction Item #2
The Hari London, a 5-star luxury hotel, is a stylish retreat in the heart of Belgravia.
Enjoy a 2-night stay in a Studio Suite with daily breakfast at il Pampero, an Italian restaurant that embodies chic and vintage glamour. Designed for those seeking comfort and understated elegance, The Hari is a sanctuary for modern travellers and connoisseurs of luxury.
With sincere thanks to:
A unique 2-hour tasting journey into the far reaches of Colombian forests.
At the Dram Good Stuff Boutique in Central, you will start the tasting with Michel Gonet Champagne, Vintage 2010. Once comfortably seated, the sensory journey continues with our 20-year-old expression as our entry point. We climb higher to the Dictador Aurum - a luscious 25 - 35-year-old blend in a Sherry Cask Finish. Next, we approach the Dictador Platinum - a heady 25 - 35-year-old blend in a Port Cask Finish. Finally, we explore rarified territory with the Dictador 1991 Single Cask Rum aged for 29 Years!
To refresh the palate, a selection of cheese will be served.
With sincere thanks to:
Dinner and wine for 6 at Salisterra plus 2 nights in the Upper Suite with breakfast for 2.
Savour a gourmet tailor-made dinner with wine for 6 at Salisterra, complimented with a 2-night stay in the Upper Suite including breakfast for two Indulge in exquisite cuisine and luxurious accommodation for an unforgettable getaway.
With sincere thanks to:
Exquisite menu with curated wine for 10 guests.
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.
With sincere thanks to:
Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Prima and Ultima Fourth Release.
The final memory of a golden year at the distillery, 1997, when third generation distillery manager Mike Nicolson was custodian of the Lagavulin legacy. This is Lagavulin as it should be, mature, rich and in its pomp, a beautifully rounded example of the power and majesty of the Islay malt.
With sincere thanks to:
Ravi Gidumal & Shalini Mahtani
Live Auction Item #7
A once in a lifetime experience for any whisky lover!
A remarkable 50-year-old Glenlivet whisky beautifully bottled in a bespoke crystal decanter and oakwood box specially for The Zubin Foundation
An exclusive private tasting with the Director of Prestige – Mr Steven Rankin (Grandson of the original founder)
A round of golf for up to 3 or 4 guests with Mr Steven Rankin at Cabot Highlands Golf Course (previously known as Castle Stuart Golf Course). A classic modern links golf course that has played host to the Scottish Open four times
A personal tour of The Cairn Distillery, GORDON & MACPHAIL’S newest state of the art distillery on the banks of the river
Zara is a 12-year old client of The Zubin Foundation’s Children’s Counselling Centre.
This painting is a representation of her family that is smiling and posing for a picture to be posted on social media. Everyone looks happy in front of the camera. However, around this perfect picture, Zara shows scenes from her family. Her mother being hit by the husband. Her the older brother looking from his room door. Zara feeling trapped as a young baby in her crib.
They wera masks when they go out to hide their true emotions and continue the charade of being a happy family.
With sincere thanks to:
A huge thanks to all those who contributed in many ways tonight.
Mrs. Purviz R. Shroff, MH
Title Sponsor Gold Tables Silver Tables
A&O Shearman
Catherine Husted
Hong Kong Disneyland
IBI Group Ltd
Ravi Gidumal and Shalini Mahtani
The Swire Group Charitable Trust
Clifford Chance
Divya and Vishal Tourani
Don Taylor
Madhu and Vishal Mirpuri
Mayurh Aggarwal and Tarun Menon
Mohsin Gadit
MTR Corporation
Nick Studholme-Wilson
Ranoo Wasan
Sasha Allison
Skyway Pacific Research
Tara Diestel
A huge thanks to all those who contributed in many ways tonight.
The Zubin Foundation
Bank Name: HSBC
Account Name: The Zubin Mahtani Gidumal Foundation Ltd
Account Number: 848-516316-292 Faster Payment System (FPS): 169223211
The Zubin Mahtani Gidumal Foundation Limited Unit 5F, High Fashion Centre No. 1 Kwai Hei Street Kwai Chung Hong Kong +852 2540 9588
www.zubinfoundation.org
TheZubinMahtaniGidumalFoundationLimited is a registered charity in Hong Kong (IR 91/12344), improving the lives of Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities by reducing suffering and providing opportunities.
+85225409588 www.zubinfoundation.org info@zubinfoundation.org
Punjabi Samosa (VE)
Mintchutney
Labneh (VE)
Falafel (VE)
Tahinisauce
Rootvegetablecrudités,pumpernickelcrumbs
Papadam, Brown Rye Soft Bread, French Baguette, Soft Roll (VE)
Organicextravirgincitronoliveoilandagedbalsamicvinegar
Babaganoush,pomegranateseedandmolasses
Confit Beetroot Tartare (VE)
Coriander,gratinatedgoatcheese,toasted almond,orange,gingerdressing
Coriander,tempuratofu,toastedalmond,orange, gingerdressing OR
Confit Beetroot tartare (VG)
RedWine
WhiteWine
OrangeJuice
TeaorCoffee
SoftDrinks
Coca-ColaCoca-ColaZeroSpriteFanta
SparklingWater
SanPellegrino
OtherDrinkscanbeorderedandcharged toyourcreditcard.
Butter Chicken (H)
MurghMakhani,pomegranateseeds,cashew,chilli,saffronrice
Creamycauliflower,parmesancheese,saffroncream,chives OR OR
Roasted smoked salmon tournedos
Paneer Butter Masala (VE)
Pomegranateseeds,cashew,chilli,saffronrice
Vegan polenta (VG)
Coulistomato,edamame,virginolive oil
Salted Caramel Hazelnut Mille-feuille (VE)
Milkchocolateganache,freshberry rotegrütze,M&M’s
Chia Seed Pudding (VG) OR
Coconutmilk,freshmango,passion fruitcoulis
Petit Fours (VE) OR
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