SUNSHINE ACTION

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INDONESIA Intro The Sunshine Action volunteers visited 2 organizations including Sekolah Darurat Kartini and Indonesian Care for Cancer Kids Foundation in Jakarta Indonesia, donated Rice, Sugar, Cooking Oil and Green Beans, covering 588 children. Kartini Emergency School 20 years ago, the twin sisters Rossy & Rian, started the Kartini Emergency School providing free education and food for the street children in the slum area of Jakarta Indonesia. The Twin sisters and others specialized teachers provide free education for 573 students in this open area. Today, beside the base in Jakarta, their system has expanded to 87 schools in the Urban areas of Indonesia and each of the school is covering approximately 100-200 students.

Our Projects Fortune Bag Programme Street-sleeper Programme Plant the Planet Save the Sea Medical Missions Student Sponsorship Microfinance Building Projects Water for the World Projects by Region Overseas Branches Sunshine Action UK Sunshine Action US

STREET - SLEEPERS PROGRAM Project Info The Street-Sleepers Program distributes dinner boxes, drinks, dry foods, blankets, haircuts, legal aid, and other essential services to street-sleepers. The program also educates youth on the issue of homelessness and raises money to provide services to those in need. The program has continued providing services during the Covid-19 pandemic, while many other charitable organizations temporarily decreased or stopped providing services. The Street-Sleepers Program is the oldest flagship program within Sunshine Action and has been running for over 15 years, starting before the organization was officially founded In 2023, Sunshine Action is struggling to financially sustain all programs, including the Street-Sleepers Program. Your contribution would mean a lot to us. Donate now! The History of the Street-Sleepers Program Since 2007, Sunny, the founder of Sunshine Action, was a regular volunteer for a few charity organizations. One evening, he was called to help distribute food to the street-sleepers in the Yau Ma Tei area. The centre supplied volunteers with bread, butter and drinks for distribution. After returning home, Sunny and his best friend decided to continue to distribute food to street-sleepers by themselves. They bought ingredients for sandwiches and distributed them along the same roads for months afterwards. Sunny carried all the sandwiches and his friend carried all the drinks. At that time, they both had full-time jobs, and would pack sandwiches right after office hours. Although carrying and distributing goods was difficult for only two people to manage, the two friends continued volunteering for months afterwards. They volunteered on the evenings of major festive holidays, including Parent's Days, the Mid-Autumn Festival, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve because these are the evenings when those in need received the least help. They decided to always be there, even when no one else would be. The program has since expanded to include volunteers from all walks of life, from primary school students to CEOs. It has also grown to provide other services besides food, such as distributing anti-pandemic items, providing haircuts and other services, and providing pro-bono legal aid to street-sleepers. The program also works to educate youth on the issue of street-sleeping and raises money to help those in need. Projects within the Street-Sleepers Program Legal Aid: Since January 2021, a group of third-year Law students from the University of Hong Kong have been cooperating with Sunshine Action to link up with lawyers offering pro bono legal aid to street-sleepers in Hong Kong. The program includes temporary storage to help them store personal items while searching for new jobs or other activities. The volunteers will cover all street-sleepers shelters and several other areas of Hong Kong. The project is ongoing and targeted to last approximately 6-12 months. Street Sleepers Simulation in Schools: Sunshine Action have extended this project into schools in Hong Kong, helping educate them on the issue of homelessness and street sleeping as well as raising money for the charity. Youth are educated on topics which include: The difference between street-sleepers & homeless and how to classify them. The history and evolution of the demographic of street-sleepers in Hong Kong within the last decade. The types of street-sleepers in Hong Kong; the difference between locals and those from overseas. Whether charity program ideas from overseas work in Hong Kong. The mental health issues amongst street-sleepers. Possible biases in how young people view street-sleepers. The true impact of the Street-Sleeper Program and the importance of educating themselves on poverty. The adaptations to the program when doing it under different seasons and environment. Understanding which ideas would work when planning to help street-sleepers. Bradbury School and Discovery College ESF have both advocated for the program inside of their schools to raise fund for street-sleepers. How We Can Help Understand who the homeless are – Help dispel the stereotypes about the homeless. Learn about the different reasons for homelessness, and remember, every situation is unique. One of the first steps in helping people is to see them as individuals and to find out what they need. Notice them; talk to them. Most are starved for attention. Educate yourself about the homeless – Learn about the long-term solutions for ending homelessness, or sometimes fast, immediate assistance. Respond with kindness – We can make quite a difference in the lives of the homeless when we respond to them, rather than ignore or dismiss them. Try a kind word and a smile. Develop lists of shelters – Carry a card that lists local shelters so you can hand them out to the homeless. You can find shelters in Hong Kong: Sham Shui Po - Wanchai - Yau Ma Tei - Nam Cheong. Bring food – It’s as simple as taking a few extra sandwiches when you go out. When you pass someone who asks for change, offer him or her something to eat. If you take a lunch, pack a little extra. When you eat at a restaurant, order something to take with you when you leave. Volunteers within the Street-Sleepers Program Sunshine Action is grateful for all our volunteers, who include students, adults, lawyers, soldiers, CEOs, and many more. The first multi-national corporation to volunteer with the program was Bloomberg L.P. For a few years, they helped with distributing after their busy workdays and Sunshine Action remains thankful to have had their support from the beginning. CEOs that have joined the Street-sleepers Program include Mr. Neil Harvey from Credit Suisse and Ms. Ligia Torres from BNP Paribas. Clifford Hart Jr. was the first Consul General of the United States to join the program, along with a team of volunteers from the U.S. Consulate. Many members of the U.S. Navy & Marines from different ships have also joined this program. Sunshine Action's Response to the Pandemic During the major crisis in Hong Kong due to the Covid-19 outbreak, many Sunshine Ambassadors and students joined this program. They helped on a weekly basis by distributing essential food and anti-pandemic items. Since the first year of the pandemic, a dedicated team of volunteers have been taking care of street-sleepers every Tuesday and Wednesday. They drove around to several spots in Hong Kong and Kowloon side and continued to provide services during the typhoon. Further Donations Sunshine Action has donated additional food in bulk alongside Sunshine Fortune Bags to several charity centres also helping the homeless in Hong Kong, including: ImpactHK MercyHK - by Fr John Wotherspoon O.M.I . Missionaries of Charity Nam Cheong & Prince Edward Centers Society of Rehabilitation & Crime Prevention Street Sleepers' Shelter Society Trustees 3 shelters St. Barnabas Home St. James Settlement

Sunshine Fortune Bags This was the first official program of Sunshine Action in 2008 and remains our biggest project after more than a decade. We started with the simple concept that "Everyone Needs to Eat", called our donations Fortune Bags, and used the Festive Seasons as a motivation to donate. From 2024, the Sunshine Action weekly events are in reels at the Sunshine Action Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshineactionhk The History of the Sunshine Fortune Bags The Fortune Bag Program packs and distributes bags full of rice, pasta, dry foods, sauces, toiletries, and other necessities to low-income individuals supported by our partner beneficiaries. The Sunshine Fortune Bag Program is the biggest program in the organization, which focuses on poverty relief. The Sunshine Fortune Bags have been distributed in many countries & regions around the world, including UK, USA, Canada, Vietnam, Kenya, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Hong Kong, Mongolia, India, Macau, Nepal, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam & the Philippines in the last 17years. In 2023, Sunshine Action is struggling to financially sustain all programs, including the Fortune Bag Program. Your contribution would mean a lot to us. Donate now! The first charity organization Sunshine Action donated Fortune Bags to was the HK Women Workers Association and its sister organization, Cleaning Workers’ Association. At that time in early 2008, there was no minimum wage in Hong Kong. Most cleaning workers made an average of only HKD$3,500-4,500 per month (USD$450-580). Many struggled to pay rent and sustain their families but could not apply for social welfare support. When Sunny started the Sunshine Fortune Bags program in 2008, there were only a couple of volunteers each season to pack all bags. They borrowed the office from HK Women Workers Association to store the food. Volunteers came on Saturdays and Sundays for 3 consecutive weekends to pack the bags. Sunshine Action did not have its own office until 4 years later. This was the humble beginning of Sunshine Action, the world's smallest charity organization. The Fortune Bag Program has since expanded outside of Hong Kong. Sunshine Action began providing Fortune Bags in Macau in 2011. Fortune Bags have also been distributed in Vietnam, Kenya, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Hong Kong, Mongolia, India, Nepal, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam & the Philippines. Occasionally, we also donate to local charity kitchens in bulk. In addition to distributing Fortune Bags, Sunshine Action has donated food to the poor through the following organizations: Blue Sky Food Assistance Serv. Project Crossroad Foundation Feeding Hong Kong Food Angel Food Grace Foodlink Foundation Food for Good Food Friend Action Greener Action J Life Foundation K.T. Methodist Cleaners Community Food Bank Christian Action Kitchen for the Refugees Missionaries of Charity Nam Cheong shelter St. James Settlement People's Food Bank YWAM Food Bank Tuen Mun Fortune Bag Records The biggest Sunshine Fortune Bags program conducted in a single morning was during the Mid-Autumn Festival in 2020, donating over 7,500 Sunshine Fortune Bags for the poor and elderly in Hong Kong, through 70 local centres. The heaviest Sunshine Fortune Bags were packed during September 2020 for Mid-Autumn Festival and World Food Day, with each bag containing 9-10 items and averaging 9 kg (or roughly 20 lbs) each The most expensive Sunshine Fortune Bags were made in May 2019 for Mother's & Father's Day. Each bag included 9 items and was approximately worth HKD$300 (USD$40). A total of 3,000 bags were distributed (total market value of HKD$900,000 or USD$120,000) during this period, making it the single most expensive program ever done in the history of Sunshine Action! Student and School Involvement Sunshine Action works with schools to fundraise, package and distribute Fortune Bags. We have conducted the Fortune Bag Program in the following schools or the events are organized by the students from: University of Chicago, Illinois, USA 芝加哥大學 University of Oxford, UK 牛津大學 UCL University College London, UK 倫敦大學學院 UCLA University of California , Los Angeles 加州大學 University of Pennsylvania 賓夕法尼亞大學 University of Toronto, Canada 多倫多大學 Phi Gamma Delta NYU New York University, US 紐約大學 University of St. Andrews , Scotland 聖安德魯斯大學 University of Cambridge , UK 劍橋大學 University of Georgia 喬治亞大學 The Backpack Project Athens Miami University at Oxford 邁阿密大學 , Ohio, USA Chinese University of Hong Kong 香港中文大學 Loughborough University 拉夫堡大學 ⁠Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, New York, USA DBS Diocesan Boys’ School 拔萃男書院 ⁠ ⁠CIS Chinese International School 漢基國際學校 Kowloon Wah Yan School 九龍華仁書院 ⁠ Yew Chung International School 耀中國際學校 ⁠ Hong Kong International School 香港國際學校 ⁠ ⁠Canadian International School 加拿大國際學校 ⁠ESF King George V School 英基英皇佐治五世學校 ⁠ESF Bradbury School 英基白普理小學 ESF Beacon Hill School 英基畢架山小學 ⁠ ESF Kennedy School 英基堅尼地小學 ⁠ ESF Discovery College 英基智新書院 ⁠ ⁠ESF Renaissance College 英基啓新書院 ⁠ESF West Island School 英基西島中學 ⁠Stamford American School Hong Kong 史丹福美國國際學校香港 How Do Schools Help? Schools can help support the Fortune Bag Program in several ways: Hosting an event – Fortune Bag events require a venue and space for short-term food storage. Most food purchased by Sunshine Action would arrive 2-4 days before the packing event and normally in pallets. The items do not need to be stored inside rooms, but preferably under a roof to avoid potential rain. Schools must provide space for assembly lines to pack Fortune Bags. The open space should be fit for at least 6 assembly lines, with 3 long tables for each line. Fundraising and collecting donation items – items must be collected for distribution prior to the packing event. The target for donations should be the target number of Fortune Bags x 3-4 items per bag. These items must be at least 6 months from expiry date and not be stored in glass containers. During the pandemic, protective masks and other anti-pandemic items are also welcome. Schools can also create fundraising events to support the purchase of items for donation. On average, the school and students involved collect 50% of the donated content and Sunshine Action covers the remaining 50%. Sunshine Chari-thon is still running presently - “What Sunshine Action Did During the Biggest Crisis” Part 1: from Summer 2019 – Summer 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqcL1tG50tA&t=76s Part 2: from Summer 2020 – March 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iAwFKjNawE&t=102s Part 3: from April – Dec 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG-2nLYvJkQ Part 4: from Jan-Dec 2022: https://youtu.be/ozmMcv09FrA Part 4 (Chinese): from Jan-Dec 2022: https://youtu.be/ozmMcv09FrA Part 5: Jan – Aug 2023 by the Sunshine Interns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMpNeZKklmY Providing volunteers – students, parents, and teachers should be involved and volunteering in the packing & distribution of these bags to the final beneficiaries. Approximately 15 volunteers are needed per assembly line. Contact Sunshine Action to learn more and organize an event at your school!

SunshineVerse is a new initiative of SunshineAction to benefit the disadvantaged community in Hong Kong. With an increasing number of disadvantaged individuals confined to their homes by a lack of mobility, SunshineVerse seeks to leverage virtual reality technology to address their physical, social, and emotional needs. we aim to achieve two major initiatives: VR travel and VR palliative care . VR Travel : Providing virtual travel experiences. Allowing them to explore and immerse themselves in different countries and landmarks. Presenting descriptions and information about each landmark in text and speech in 3 languages - English, Cantonese, and Spanish. Enabling participation in activities that would be limited due to mobility constraints. Promoting physical activity, sensory stimulation, and a sense of adventure. VR Palliative Care : Introducing VR scenes that cater to the specific religious beliefs and preferences of patients nearing the end of their lives. Creating immersive experiences that simulate a comforting and pleasurable environment for patients during their final stages. For example, a Christian scene may involve serene music and the sight of angels welcoming the patient to heaven, while a Buddhist scene may feature a peaceful temple with soft lighting and the presence of the Buddha. To read a detailed project description:

E: sunshine@sunshine-action.org | T: (+852) 6888 4028 CONTACT US Contact Hong Kong Sunny Mak , Founder and Director Email: sunshine@sunshine-action.org Whatsapp: ( +852) 6888 4028 Mailing Address: Room D, 13/F Wing Kin Industrial Building, 4-6 Wing Kin Road, Kwai Chung, HONG KONG United Kingdom Adria n Yan , Director and Head of Sunshine Ambassadors Email: ambassador@sunshine-action.org Whatsapp: ( +852) 5544 9656 United States Monica Bhardwaj Email: monica.bhardwaj@sunshine-action.org

You can help Sunshine Action alleviate poverty through donations and our volunteering opportunities. SUNSHINE ACTION DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERING TO FEED THE HUNGRY AND PROVIDE WARMTH TO THE ABANDONED International Branches: United Kingdom Hong Kong United States of America Volunteering Global Footprints: all below programs are conducted by Sunshine Action Hong Kong Bangladesh Cambodia Chile India Indonesia Kenya Myanmar Nepal Phillipines South Africa Sri Lanka Thailand Vietnam

CAMEROON Intro Cameroon 喀麥隆 is the 16th country Sunshine Action donated to in the first decade: including new shoes, English books, eyes-glasses frames, ceramic fan heaters, hygiene sets, etc... to the Diocese of Bamenda in CAMEROON - AFRICA

UK BUILDING PROJECT Project Info During the summer of 2021, our interns have been planning a building project for Sunshine Action. They have researched and come up with designs for a portable shelter for the homeless. This project aims to provide a mobile shelter for those who experience homelessness. It will contain basic necessities such as blankets, food and water. During the COVID-19 pandemic, street sleepers are more likely to be at risk as they have little means of protection from the virus. Building mobile shelters would alleviate some transmission amongst the homeless population. Moreover, these shelters would protect the privacy and dignity of rough sleepers, who are faced with strong stigmas and are often associated with substance abuse. Occupying public areas may make them feel uncomfortable, leading to poor mental health. Providing shelters can offer them a safe space. The main function of these shelters would be as an emergency measure for those who cannot afford or are struggling to find a home for a short period of time. We hope to incorporate regular charity or fundraising events to raise awareness of this issue and dispel some of the stigma surrounding homelessness. Research and Design Our interns have carried out extensive research into existing designs for similar mobile shelters. You can see the full design process in the PDF at the bottom. We have also researched planning requirements in the UK and hope to put this project into action over the next few months. We are looking for charities that may be interested in partnering with us to construct these shelters or to run them once they have been built. If you are a homelessness charity and you are interested in getting involved with this project, please contact sunshine@sunshine-action.org . We look forward to hearing from you! PLACE EMBEDDED PDF HERE IF POSSIBLE

Sunshine Action is a non-profit organization founded in 2008. Since our establishment, the charity has partnered with more than 950 centers and organizations across 24 countries including the USA, UK, Asia and in 2023 in the relief programs in Turkey due to the earthquake and Ukraine due to the war, helping over 430,000 individuals and families. Our programs span 14 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, mainly focusing on food and hunger. We are non-religious, non-political and non-discriminatory, and are also 100% based on volunteers which means that 96% of funding goes directly towards those in need. Introduction of the Sunshine Chari-thon We are currently planning to expand Sunshine Action’s presence in the US. UK and other Countries. Our partnerships with students and interns from the universities have proven positive for networking, and we now want to establish a comprehensive network active in each state through our new “Sunshine Chari-thon” initiative. The “Sunshine Chari-thon” focuses on connecting with any universities and private or international schools in each city, county, state or region. Each participating institution will have one leading intern responsible in organizing events. Our goal is to run a “Sunshine Food Bag” event in one of the 50 states taking one Sunshine Food Bag event each week. Examples of the Sunshine Chari-thon UCL University College London, UK Oxford University, UK University of Chicago, Illinois, USA NYU New York University, New York, USA University of Pennsylvania, USA University of St. Andrews, Scotland University of Cambridge, UK University of Toronto, Canada - Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) Miami University at Oxford, Ohio USA NUS National University of Singapore CUHK Chinese University of Hong Kong University of Georgia, USA The Backpack Project Athens Loughborough University, UK WBB Program - Hong Kong University of Science & Technology – USC University of Southern California & Università Bocconi Columbia University in the City of New York , USA Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, New York, US Objectives & goals - Why schools & students should participate Inspire and motivate young people and students to actively participate in the Sunshine Chari-thon events. Foster the development of valuable skills such as teamwork, leadership, networking, and real-world problem-solving through the program. Provide participants the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fundraising, event planning, and executing impactful community initiatives. Enable participants to feel part of a larger, international network committed to make a positive difference. Procedures and Steps Identify or find a group of students from universities/ schools willing to collaborate. Introduce the Sunshine Chari-thon to each team internationally and locally. Identify which beneficiary organization each team aims to support. Selecting the date and time of the events, to reach a goal set by the students, but a minimum of approximately 50-100 Sunshine Food Bags. Promote and market the event to other volunteers. Carry out the event, gather evidence to post on the Sunshine Website. Requirement and key points The program is open to participation from any school, university, or other educational institution. The core focus of the program is an organizing food donation drives and distribution events to support people in need within the local community. The specific food items collected should be locally appropriate and tailored to the needs of the target beneficiaries. Fundraising and spending is done locally, but need to sign-up to the calendar of the “Sunshine Chari-thon” Each participating institution must schedule their Sunshine Food Bag event within a designated week of the year, as part of the nationwide campaign. Robust documentation in the form of photos, videos, and testimonials must be collected at each event. The program allows for flexible volunteer team sizes at each event, accommodating a range of participation levels. Contact Information For UK: E-mail: uk@sunshine-action.org / ambassador@sunshine-action.org Website: https://www.sunshine-action-uk.org For USA: E-mail us@sunshine-action.org Website: https://sunshine-action-us.org For the rest of the World: Sunny Mak e-mail: sunshine@sunshine-action.org WhatsApp Contact: +852 6888 4028 Website: https://www.sunshine-action.org Sunshine Action Global Performance Report : https://www.sunshine-action.org/performance-reports Global University Key Data - The collaboration is open globally There are over 25,000 universities around the world, with Europe and Asia having the highest number of recognized institutions. 3,899 degree-granting post-secondary institutions in the United States alone. There are over 160 universities in the UK. There are currently 2,706 officially recognized higher-education institutions in Europe. There are currently 1,869 officially recognized higher-education institutions in Latin America. There were 32 universities in Qatar. Based in the city of Dubai are 65 colleges and universities and 5 public universities. There are 16 Universities based in Abu Dhabi. Total number of 6,065 recognized higher education institutions in Asia. A total of over 800 universities were operating in Japan. Australia is home to 42 universities, with 37 public Australian, three private Australian and two private international universities. South Africa has 26 Public Universities.

Our Projects Fortune Bag Programme Street-sleeper Programme Plant the Planet Save the Sea Medical Missions Student Sponsorship Microfinance Building Projects Water for the World Projects by Region Overseas Branches Sunshine Action UK Sunshine Action US