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Social Purpose Organisations
Since our establishment in 2014, SIP has been dedicated to empowering SPOs across Hong Kong. We support impactful SPOs focused on addressing diverse social and environmental challenges in local communities. Our investments and collaborative efforts have enabled these organisations to scale their innovative solutions and deepen their positive social impact. This timeline showcases our journey alongside the SPOs we have had the privilege of supporting since our inception.
Our SDG Focus
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Founded
2024
A career development and peer support platform founded by PwD for tertiary-educated individuals with any type of disabilities and special educational needs (SEN)
Social Impact
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Matched 675+ quality job placements to PwD and created an economic value of HK$4.75 million with 2024 placements alone
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Job-Placement support and training provided to 50% of tertiary-educated PwD on university campuses each year
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Developed "CareER Disability Inclusion Index" and provide advisory to support corporations and employers’ readiness in hiring PwD, used by over 40 Hong Kong-based conglomerates and corporates
A paper pulp factory specialising in confidential documents destruction, recycling paper products and beverage cartons upcycling.
Social Impact
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Recycled over 18000 tonnes of beverage cartons or paper every year
An AI human posture analysis system that identifies distress or physical difficulties, enhancing safety and service quality.
Social Impact
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Protect children & elderly by installing security system in care homes
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Save lives by installing drowning detection system in swimming pools
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Launched Robocoach App to promote health & exercise for students & elderly
A footwear company that used recycled and biodegradable materials for the optimal blend of comfort, support, durability & sustainability.
Social Impact
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Reuse 95% of water during the production processes, does not require any tanning procedures to eliminate the toxic water wastage
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Saved 31m liters of water
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Reduced more than 18,000kg of carbon emissions
An online system for teachers serving Special Education Needs students
Social Impact
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Reduced 89% SEN-related paperwork
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Enable continuity of support records which facilitates vocational matching of SEN students after graduating from secondary school
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Improve home-school collaboration to enhance communication and document transmission between parents and teachers
A universal channel providing placement service for tertiary education students from all different backgrounds.
Social Impact
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Eliminate the information gap brought by socio-economic inequality
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Democratise the job search process by leveraging corporate resources
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Cover >30% university students in HK
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Provided 4,900+ learning hours for 1,500+ participants
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Have 14 – 17k monthly active users with >4,800 user learning hours
A co-living accommodation provider serving non-local university students and young professionals who face budget concerns in rental.
Social Impact
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Master-lease old buildings and provide service to property owners to release vacant residential spaces back to rental market
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Offer low-cost accommodation for young students/ professionals
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Maintained 3.5 years lifespan of fixed assets
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Placed recycling bins in most buildings and solar power panel in some buildings to support SDG 13 - Climate Action
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Refurbished 12 old buildings with 630 beds
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Served over 5000 young/ lower income tenants
2019
A youth development program aimed to advocate and leverage compassion running to promote harmony and empathy in society.
Social Impact
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Trained 14,000 students in school programs
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Promote Running for Development among ADHD Youths (Laureus Sport) & SEN Students (K&K Charity)
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Set up 18 “Honeycombs” family groups with 478 families recruited
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Trained 11,082 runners and 2,000 youths as running coaches
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Had over 10k runners in street races organised
A provider of end-to-end services to convert often idling building spaces into urban farms.
Social Impact
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Enhance corporates’ ESG impact and provide nature based real estate solutions to decarbonise properties through urban growing methodology.
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Improve stakeholders’ mental and physical wellbeing
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Improve stakeholders’ sustainability engagement
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Created 83 urban farms, increasing green spaces by 81,000 Sq. Ft
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Trained 34,000 participants (engaged 2,524 participants in 2023)
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Set up 37 farms & 448 workshops
2018
EXITED
A non-profit organization that nurtures future leaders to bring education equity, such that all children in Hong Kong have the equal opportunity to learn, grow, and realize their potential.
Social Impact
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Nurture promising and passionate young leaders to serve in schools with underprivileged students as full-time teachers
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Improve underprivileged students’ learning interest, exposure, and sense of possibility through classroom innovations and life and career education activities
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Connect education and other sectors for cross-sector collaborations to bring education equity
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Grow a community of future leaders who, with their unique frontline experiences and empathy for students, advocate and drive systemic change for education equity
Lizzie Bee
A registered charity delivering art workshops and art initiatives to unite and empower the underprivileged.
Social Impact
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Enhance students’ interest in art and the awareness of waste and social issues
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Empower the elderly with intergeneration opportunities
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Facilitate understanding of different stakeholders’ challenges and strengths
EXITED
2016
An energy technology firm that provides insights for operational efficiency and sustainability using energy, air quality, waste, and water tracking.
Social Impact
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Develop sustainable energy consumption habits
EXITED
2015
An independent NGO that advocates for air pollution policy change while initiating public events and research with universities.
Social Impact
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Strengthened collaboration and understanding of different stakeholders in relation to air pollution
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Facilitate and monitor air pollution policy
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Promote continuous improvement of air quality
EXITED
2014
A youth development program aimed to advocate and leverage compassion running to promote harmony and empathy in society.
Social Impact
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Trained 14,000 students in school programs
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Promote Running for Development among ADHD Youths (Laureus Sport) & SEN Students (K&K Charity)
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Set up 18 “Honeycombs” family groups with 478 families recruited
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Trained 11,082 runners and 2,000 youths as running coaches
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Had over 10k runners in street races organised