CHARITY INITIATIVE

HONG KONG BUSINESS ASSOCIATION VIETNAM (“HKBAV”) CHARITY INITIATIVE

HKBAV agrees that our efforts should meet the following criteria to ensure focus.

1) Activities should allow involvement of our members’ and their organizations.
2) We should be accountable for the funds being used responsibly working with organizations where we conduct appropriate due diligence.
3) Causes we contribute towards should be sustainable and have a longer term impact preferable
to one-time relief.
4) We should allow for promotion of HKBAV whenever appropriate.

HKBAV to take on a longer term initiative under the banner of “Enable Learning Impart Knowledge”. A logo, designed by Ms. Christina Yu of Ipa-Nima, incorporating the HKBAV logo, was developed to bring focus to our efforts. She has chosen the Chinese word ‘善’ for the concept behind the design as it means kindness/ charitable. The integration of the book image in the Chinese word brings out our focus of learning and knowledge.

Standing commitment

Donating Books For Children's Hospital 2
https://hkbav.org/donating-books-for-children-s-hospital-2_charityevent63 

We are thrilled to announce that our latest charity project, "Donating Books for Children's Hospital 2," has been successfully completed on February 15, 2025! At Children's Hospital 2, young patients face various medical challenges that can be daunting and overwhelming. Our goal with this project was to provide them with more than just books—we aimed to offer them an escape, a source of joy, and a window to new worlds and possibilities.

Through the generous support of our donors and volunteers, we were able to donate a wide range of books, from colorful picture books for the little ones to captivating stories for older children. Reading can have a profound impact on these young minds, helping them develop their imagination, boost their literacy skills, and offer moments of comfort and delight during their hospital stay.

This project was made possible with a total contribution of VND 16,029,050. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our donors who have contributed to this significant cause. Your generosity continues to inspire us to make a positive impact in our community.
 
Computer Room For 4 Schools In Hai Phong City
https://hkbav.org/computer-room-for-4-schools-in-hai-phong-city_charityevent56 

We are thrilled to announce our latest charity initiative, "Computer Room," aimed at enhancing digital education and providing better learning opportunities for students in four schools in Hai Phong City: Tan Phong Primary & Secondary School, Thuan Thien Primary School, Dai Hop Primary School, and Hien Hao Primary & Secondary School.

This project, with a total investment of VND 400,000,000, has provided each school with 10 new computer sets valued at VND 100,000,000. The new equipment will significantly improve the computer facilities in these schools, addressing their specific needs and challenges.

Tan Phong Primary & Secondary School currently has only 10 computers serving 303 students from grades 3 to 5, resulting in an average of 3 students per computer. The additional 10 computer sets will greatly enhance their capacity, allowing more students to access computer lessons effectively.

Thuan Thien Primary School has been struggling with old and degraded computers. Out of 16 computers, only 8 are currently functioning, serving 529 students. The new computer sets will replace the non-functional ones, ensuring that students have enough resources to practice during their computer lessons.

Dai Hop Primary School faces similar challenges, with only 13 out of 21 computers in operation, and even those are old and degraded. The new computer sets will provide the 510 students with better learning tools and improve their computer lab experience.

Hien Hao Primary & Secondary School serves 627 students, many of whom come from difficult circumstances. The computer lab currently has only 7 sets of computers, 6 of which are broken and have been repeatedly repaired. The new computer sets will transform their computer lab, providing the necessary resources for both students and teachers.

We are excited to see the positive impact this project will have on over 1,900 students, providing them with better access to technology and essential computer skills. This initiative is a significant step towards bridging the digital divide and empowering the next generation with the tools they need for a brighter future.

2nd Project Of Tra Leng Primary School
https://hkbav.org/2nd-project-of-tra-leng-primary-school_charityevent42 

HKBAV Charity Committee continue to support the Tra Leng Primary School project, a school where we donated a set of bunk beds and cabinets in 2018 for the dormitory that was built by the collaboration of donors. From a school of 50 children, it has now grown to 250 children and many of them from the mountainous tribal areas. It was badly affected by flooding last year and now they have re-built and added one more floor in order to accommodate more students.

HKBAV set up the Charity Funds in 2016 and over the years, more than 30 of groups/organizations has received funding over 4.4 billion dongs (USD$176,048) donated by our members and partners. HKBAV has taken on a longer-term initiative under the banner of “Enable Learning Impart Knowledge” where we focus to fund sustainable initiatives in education, training and students’ welfare. HKBAV generally will chose to work groups/organizations that do not enjoy any privilege to ready fundings. To become a corporate or individual donor or if you have a project we should consider, send the information to memberservices@hkbav.org and we will follow up with you.

Other Ad Hoc requests

We are also supporting CSR efforts of our members and member organizations through our funds as long as they meet the general objective of our focus “Enable Learning Imparting Knowledge”. The funds to be utilized shall be approved by the Ex Co on a case by case basis upon recommendation of the Charity Committee.

Fund Raising Initiatives

Every year, Tung Shing Group supports our Charity Funds through the annual moon cakes sales. Through Hanoi Hotel, HKBAV would be provided with mooncakes to our members at a preferred price and net proceeds to our Charity Funds.

In 2024, HKBAV organized the 7th charity golf tournament with net proceeds of VND323,916,000 (~USD12.956). HKBAV has been organizing golf tournaments in Vietnam and in the region since 1995.