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BUILDING PROJECT Sunshine Folding Container Houses Our Sunshine Folding Container Houses consist of brand-new mobile containers. They are a green and economical solution to the housing crisis. Each container is made from new steel sheets and includes water-proof and fire-proof insulation. They have a minimum lifespan of 13-15 years or more, depending on local weather conditions and maintenance. These homes are designed to provide a quick housing solution in natural disaster zones, or to provide extra accommodation to orphanages or care homes. The price of each home is lower than the cost of purchasing and renovating a second-hand container. They also avoid the possible risk to health that may come with a second-hand container that has been used to store dangerous chemicals. These houses are modular, meaning a row of one or even two storeys would fit together well. Stairs can be installed at one end of the row to provide access to the second storey.

DJIBOUTI Africa Volunteer Tour DJIBOUTI For the past decade, Djibouti has been recovering from an internal conflict that was settled in 2001. This civil strife caused a considerable increase in the incidence of rural poverty, which resulted in loss of life, lost livestock, problems with social and economic infrastructure, and migration of farmers and pastoralists. During this recovery period, the rural population has often depended almost entirely on emergency food aid. The mission of the trip: Donate food to the poorest of the poor through local organizations Plant the Planet Assessment of the local NGOs and needy people in the slum Min. Fund-Raising Amount HK$6,800/volunteer (excluding traveling & personal expenses) Intro

THAILAND I was on the road for 5 hours visiting the Camillian Social Center Rayong with Fr. John Le SVD. There are some 80 HIV+ orphans and some female severely sick patients, mostly without or abandoned by their families. The children are taking cocktail treatment and the shelter will take care of them until the age of 18, when they can find a job and learn to survive hopefully. ☀️ Sunshine Action donated several items during this visit, including rice, cooking oil, diapers for adults, etc.. 🙏🏻✨ The Fr. John Le SVD took me to visit several communities of asylum seekers and refugees from the Vietnamese mountain tribes. The government took their lands in Vietnam and they fought for it and now prosecuted by the police, they have to escape to Thailand seeking asylum with the UN. The process could take many years to be recognized with the "refugee status" and the Thai government is not assisting. They are illegal workers struggling to survive doing part-time construction and maybe farming. I visited several communities, some of them have between 10-30 families living in small rooms. The rent for each small room is between 1'500-2'500 baht (approx. HK$320-500/month), plus some extra 500 baht for water & and electricity. I met a 73-year-old asylum seeker, who just got off from ICD detention center where he was locked up for 7 years. He is completely alone and handicapped. Sunshine Action donated a variety of food from eggs, meats, cooking oil, fish sauces, etc… This group of people worry about their daily food, without any stable income, and can't see the future. They simply don't know what will happen next that could affect their mental health easily. Deeply thanks to Fr. Anthony le Duc SVD in arranging the visit to the newly open M.C. House in Bangkok. In 2007, I started the first visit to the House for the dying... The Missionaries of Charity 仁愛傳教修女會 is a Catholic religious congregation established in 1950 by Mother Teresa 德蘭修女, now known in the Catholic Church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta. As of 2020, it consisted of 5,167 religious sisters. A member of the congregation must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, obedience, and the fourth vow, to give "Wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missionaries_of_Charity We made the first donation in Thailand since the pandemic. Sunshine Action visited and donated food & others resources to many M.C. Houses around the World, including houses in Kenya, Chile, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Philippines, Hong Kong, Macau, etc… July 2014 Nine SUNSHINE ACTION volunteers went to Mae Sot, Thailand donating over 75 tones of rice, dry food, bricks, cements, construction materials, basic need materials, stationery and sponsoring 3 life-saving surgeries for the heart disease patients, including the following organizations: Mao Tao Clinic BCMF Burmese Children Medical Fund Eyes to Burma KKB Kwe Kha Baung Migrant School Refugee working and accommodation conditions Since their nationality is not recognized by the Thai government, and these refugees have fled Myanmar for many years and no longer know whether their hometown exists, their only way to survive is to work illegally in the local area, supplying more than 200 textile factories and food supplies there. For jobs such as processing plants, the salary is only one-third of the local minimum wage, which is about HK$16. Those without job skills can only live in the garbage mountain and make a living by collecting garbage every day. Due to the extremely meager income, many children in the family who can walk have to go out to collect garbage and have no chance to go to school. Local services carried out by Sunshine Action We provided food to 100 families living in garbage mountains. Among them, we provided nutritional milk powder and drinks to malnourished children, hoping that they can absorb nutrients more easily. At the same time, we donated headlamps, flashlights, batteries and water boots to facilitate their "treasure hunting" in the garbage dump at night. Soap and washing powder can help them maintain personal hygiene and reduce illness. MAO TAO CLINIC Founded by Dr. Cynthia Maung, herself a displaced person forced to flee her homeland in 1988, has worked tirelessly for over 20 years, providing critical healthcare to the people of Burma. The Clinic’s facilities and activities continue to grow. Currently, between 400 -500 people on average come to the clinic each day, and there is a staff of about 700 providing comprehensive health services and child protection services. Total caseload exceeds 115,000 cases annually with a client number of over 75,000 per year Other plans ***Subject to donation*** Provide solar lights for home lighting to residents of Garbage Mountain Provide partial food support, such as rice and milk powder, to residents in the garbage mountain every month Sponsor the cost of surgery for patients at Chiang Mai Hospital on a one-to-one basis, with a maximum limit of HK$30,000 and is limited to one-time treatment only PLANT the PLANET - THAILAND With the help from student-volunteers of Phu Phan Tong elementary School, we planted many Mango & Coconut trees. Each Student will adopt a tree to take care and will bring 2-3 fruit trees to be planted at their homes. Thailand is the 5th country where we reached our global program 'Plant the Planet'.

BANGLADESH Intro Seven Sunshine Action volunteers visited Dhaka, Bangladesh and served 3 local organizations, including the Missionaries of Charity Shishu Bhavan, Smyrna development Society and Missionaries of Charity House of Compassion. The mission of the trip was to distribute food and material to the poorest of the poor, the severely sick, the handicapped and orphans.

SUNSHINE 45 CLUB Join the Sunshine 45 Club Sunshine Action is inviting graduates worldwide with: 45 & 44 points for IB 3 A*A*A* for A-Level 3.9-4.0 GPA DSE Six 5** to join the exclusive Sunshine 45 Club, a student-led charity initiative. Members of the club will become Sunshine Ambassadors and will benefit from the vast networking opportunities available through participation in Sunshine Action’s charity programs. As a Sunshine 45 Club member, you will: Participate in, conduct, create, or execute at least one humanitarian project per year as a team Help to solve global challenges through the Sunshine Action international network Represent Sunshine Action overseas, and help promote and recruit other members to the Sunshine 45 Club Make real sustainable global impact Why Join Us? Boost and promote your future career Have the freedom to create your own project and proposal Be supported as you plan, coordinate, and execute the approved projects Cooperate with Sunshine Ambassadors worldwide (from Hong Kong, UK, USA, Australia, and more) in project execution Be part of the global Sunshine Action Network, where you could meet, interview, and learn from experts of different fields Develop a variety of in-demand skills such as Project Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership Skills, Marketing & Promotion, Public Relationship & Social Communication Skills, Raising Funds & Resources, Business Negotiation Skills, Organisational Skills, Team Building & Management, and many more… Why Sunshine Action? Sunshine Action is one of the the only charity organizations in the world that has such diversity of programs under one umbrella of Poverty Relief. Sunshine Action’s programme ranges from helping the vulnerable to protecting the environment. There are endless possibilities to develop and we are a highly flexible charity organization. We have cooperated with over 800 charity organizations in 23 countries worldwide. Sunshine Action is not an average organization that is interested only in asking you to donate or volunteering. In Sunshine Action , you would learn and develop skills such as Compassion, Human Sensitivity, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing & Promotion, Social Communication Skills, Funds & Resources-Raising, Business Negotiation Skills, Multi-layers Leadership, Legal Aspects, Import & Export, Multinational Culture learning, Public Relationship & Communication, Organizational Skills, Team Building & Management, Global Environment & understanding and many more…from real-life projects –instead of theory- with the final purpose of training leaders capable in create true positive impacts for the benefit of humanity, sustainability of the resources in this planet and charity to the poor. Being a Sunshine Ambassadors means having a life-long advantage of being connected to the Sunshine Action Network. You will meet, interview and learn from VIPs of different fields, including politics, finance, legal, etc… and have the ability to connect with other Sunshine Ambassadors and work together on different projects globally. Sunshine Action is one of the only charity organization that will back you up on a background-check from major multi-national corporations, and even boost your future career. Even for someone being accused of a crime, the organization would consider to issue an official Certification or Mitigation Letter to the judge, specifying his/her contribution to society. Sunshine Action welcomes creative and innovative ideas in the charity field and gives you the freedom to create your own projects and proposals. We support Sunshine Ambassadors during the planning, coordination and execution of these approved projects, which almost do not exist in other charity organizations. How to Apply If you are interested in becoming a member of the Sunshine 45 Club, please fill in this Google Form to apply. Please note that this is a long-term role, as we at Sunshine Action value long-term networking. If you have any further questions, contact Adrian Yan at ambassador@sunshine-action.org or WhatsApp (+852) 5544 9656 for more information. We hope to hear from you soon! Check out some of the school that our Sunshine 45 Club members are from! Schools That Joined ESF King George V School (UK) Diocesan Boys’ School (HongKong) ESF West Island School (HongKong) Canadian International School (HongKong) Yew Chung International School (HongKong) University of Cambridge (UK) Imperial College London (UK) University College London (UK) University of Warwick (UK) University of Edinburgh (UK) Cardiff University (UK) University of British Columbia (Canada) University of California Los Angeles (US) University of St Andrews (UK)

Learn more about our fund and donation allocations CORPORATES We strive to feed the communities in need in your city with your generosity. Your generous sponsorship of our mission will feed and support those on the path to being housed or those in shelters hoping to move on to better beginnings. Would your company like to outsource the Programs this year? Sunshine Action is introducing our new global package for corporates where we provide you with charitable and volunteering events. Having established programs addressing 14 of 17 UN sustainable development goals in 24 countries or regions Sunshine Action has something to suit your ESG & CSR strategies. - Serve you from 3 locations: Hong Kong - New York - London - Help you reach 20+ countries in our global beneficiary list - Match your ESG strategies with our programs covering 14 UN Sustainable Development Goals What benefits would you get: Lower costs Bigger options and choices of destinations Bigger coverage of programs available Suitable for global volunteers to join from different offices Magnify your global presence and corporate image You will get the events organized and ready for you - you just need to show up! Even better, for every new corporate you recommend, you can get one extra event. Introduction by the chairman of the board of Bloomberg L.P. Mr. Peter Thacher Grauer Great support from Mr. Jon Van Gorp - Chairman of MAYER BROWN Corporates volunteers joining Sunshine Action events in the past were from: - Alliance Bernstein 聯博資產管理 - Amasse Capital 寶積資本 - Apple 蘋果 - AWA American Women Association - B.A.M. Balyasny Asset Management - Bank of China (HK) 中國銀行（香港） - Blackstone 黑石集團 - Bloomberg L.P. 彭博社 - BNP Paribas 法國巴黎銀行 - Brown Brothers Harriman 布朗兄弟哈里曼銀行 - CITIC Holding 中信資本 - CLSA 里昂證券 - Credit Suisse 瑞士信貸 - Daiwa Asset Management 大和資本 - D-MOP - EuroMonitor 歐睿國際 - EY Ernst Young 安永 - Feng Tay 豐泰企業 Growth Link - Henderson Sunlight REIT 陽光房地產基金 - Hogan Lovells 霍金路偉律師事務所 - ITL Pacific (H.K.) 怡通煙草(香港) - Jones Day 眾達國際法律事務所 - JP Morgan 摩根大通 - JSM Johnson Stokes & Master 孖士打律師行 - Li & Fung 利豐(貿易) - SFC 證券及期貨監察會 - Simmons & Simmons 西盟斯律師事務所 - St. James’ Place Charitable Foundation - Standard Chartered Bank 渣打銀行 - State Street 道富集團 - Macquarie Bank 麥格理銀行 - Mayer Brown 孖士打律師行 - Minter Ellison 銘德律師事務所 - PWC Price Waterhouse Cooper 普華永道 - PWMA Private Wealth Management Association - Redwood Peak - UBS 瑞銀 - UPS United Parcel Service 聯合包裹 - US Consulate of Hong Kong - Wells Fargo We do not receive any government subventions for food and programs. Our projects are 100% funded by the general public and by companies. We are also run solely by volunteers, meaning that there are no paid employees at Sunshine Action. This ensures that your money goes directly to provide materials to help people living in extreme poverty. Sunshine Action is a tax-exempted charity organization in: Hong Kong - IRD 91/10271 USA - Public Charity Entity IRC Section 501 ©(3) in USA: ID 31954 UK - Charity reg. No. 1202617 2013 Hong Kong Humanity Awardee 香港人道年獎得獎者 2014 American Chamber of Commerce 美國總商會 Ira Dan Kaye Awardee

Volunteer with us! Sunshine Action is always looking for new people to get involved! One of the ways you can help is by volunteering at one of our events. Follow our social media accounts or look through the calendar below to find out when the next event is happening near you. We invite volunteers to download and use the “Sunshine Action App” 🍎 Apple: https://apps.apple.com/hk/app/sunshine-action/id6737030442?l=en-GB Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sunshineaction.app 📲 The official launch of the "Sunshine Action App" is new tech-development! 🌟 We encourage the students and volunteers to use in the future as the Sunshine Action App offers a variety of features designed to enhance user experience and streamline access to important information. Some of the features include: 🌟 Easy Information Access: Quickly find relevant information about Sunshine Action’s initiatives, projects, and updates. 🌟 Event Calendar: Stay informed about upcoming events and activities. The calendar feature allows users to see event details, dates, and locations at a glance. 🌟 Volunteer Registration: Easily sign up to become a volunteer. The app simplifies the registration process, making it more accessible for those interested in contributing. 🌟 User Sign-Up: New users can sign up for the app seamlessly, gaining access to all features and updates. Record your completed volunteering hours for future certification, etc… 🌟 Direct donation: Easy direct donation is now available. INSERT CALENDAR HERE What does being a volunteer involve? Most of our upcoming events will focus on food poverty relief for homeless people and low-income families. These events require lots of volunteers to assemble, pack, and distribute our food bags. For each event, you will be needed for a few hours over one or two consecutive days. We are keen to encourage long-term commitment amongst volunteers as our goal is to help people on a regular basis. Taking part in our events is great fun as you get to meet lots of other like-minded volunteers whilst helping the most vulnerable in society. We also run international volunteering tours and overseas programs. In the past, we have typically visited around 3-5 countries per year. These trips allow us to carry out a local assessment in target areas to understand the situation on the ground so that we can then provide to the groups in need. These trips are great opportunities to provide food and material support to the people around the world who really need it most! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with us, please email HongKong: Sunny: sunshine@sunshine-action.org Others: Adrian: ambassador@sunshine-action.org

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.

CAMBODIA Intro For fifteen years, Sunshine Action has spearheaded numerous food donation initiatives and health-related programs across Cambodia, particularly in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Many of these initiatives have been bolstered by the dedicated efforts of medical student volunteers from The University of Hong Kong HKU and The Chinese University of Hong Kong CUHK. Among these collaborative efforts is the Children’s Health, Education & Environment Rescue Association (CHEER), a registered non-governmental and non-profit organization established in 2012 by a group of HKU students, faculty, and alumni. Recognizing their social responsibility to uplift underprivileged children, CHEER is committed to enhancing the physical and mental well-being of marginalized youth, fostering partnerships with local NGOs, and raising public awareness about the plight of disadvantaged communities. Their multifaceted approach encompasses health screenings, educational support, water purification systems, environmental improvements, and the provision of essential supplies. Additionally, the 2024-2025 charity missions saw the involvement of DOE Doctor of Excellence, a dynamic collective of HKU and CUHK medical students, further amplifying the impact of these humanitarian endeavors. This is part of the Medical Programs and Health related missions: https://www.sunshine-action.org/medical-health-projects In Siem Reap, we partnered with 26 members of Doctors of Excellence, a mixture of HKU and CUHK medical students, to provide pro bono medical attention. There, we spent time with each unique group of children, working with their leadership to conduct vision, BMI, and overall wellness checks. Together, we played games, provided medical care, food, and school supplies. It was bittersweet to simultaneously experience Cambodia’s vibrant culture as well as the suffering economy that has displaced numerous families from their homes. Project Summary The project consists of three main parts, namely health checkups for the early detection of health issues, health education workshops for the promotion of health awareness and youth empowerment, as well as material donations of staple food items and education materials. In total, we served up to 13 different NGOs, schools and other institutions, with 1000+ children, teens and young adults benefitting. Early Detection of Health Issues The health check-up program provided essential medical assistance to underserved Cambodian communities with limited access to healthcare facilities. Health screenings —which included body mass index (BMI) evaluation, visual and auditory acuity tests, and other critical indicators—enabled the early identification of potential health risks. Timely intervention and proper management of these conditions helped mitigate their adverse effects on participants’ health. As such, the health check-up initiative served as a foundational step toward safeguarding the well-being of Cambodia’s local residents. Promotion of Health Awareness & Empowerment of the Younger Generation In addition to conducting health screenings, volunteers engaged with multiple local orphanages through interactive workshops on health education. The health education workshops include five topics specially designed to cater to the varied age groups of our service targets, namely nutrition, dental hygiene, sex education, digital safety, and first aid. They were conducted in the form of interactive workshops, with presentations of the topics by volunteers and educational games to reinforce their learning. The health education sessions aim to fill in the critical gaps in health knowledge. By fostering a deeper understanding of prevalent health conditions, the initiative educated participants on preventive measures against both infectious and non-communicable diseases while emphasizing the importance of sustained physical well-being. Through structured interventions, individuals gained heightened health awareness and essential knowledge on hygiene practices. This program represented a proactive effort to address healthcare disparities among marginalized populations, ultimately contributing to their long-term wellness. Provision of Professional Advice and Guidance A dedicated DOE medical mentor was present to provide expert consultations based on participants' health evaluations. Tailored recommendations included guidance on daily wellness routines, balanced nutrition, suitable physical activity, and sustainable lifestyle strategies—empowering local residents to make informed decisions for their long-term health. Donations Tailored to the specific requests and unique needs of each entity, the donation to the impoverished community and school in Siem Reap encompassed essential provisions—ranging from staple food items such as rice, infant milk formula and assorted groceries to medicines, infant diapers and hygiene products, as well as educational materials including books, stationery, and other vital resources. Additionally, a more substantial allocation of rice, along with "Sunshine Bags," has been designated for distribution to individual cases and children in particularly vulnerable circumstances. As part of a broader initiative integrating food and material donations with health-focused outreach, the charity journey supported the following organizations and schools: A.H.C.O. Angkor Help the Children Org., Cambodia ABC & Rice, Cambodia C.D.H.O. Cambodia Development of Home Organization, Cambodia C.D.O. Cambodia Development of Hope Org., Cambodia C.I.O. Cambodia Improvement Org., Cambodia Cheasim Norma Angkor Primary School, Cambodia Grace House Cambodia, Siem Reap KGM Community House / Bakong High School, Cambodia Kong Much Primary School, Cambodia Love to Progress People (LTPP), Cambodia Missionaries of Charity, Siem Reap New Hope Cambodia, Siem Reap After our service trip to Cambodia and Thailand, Sunshine Action is proud to have reignited its charitable partnerships overseas. COVID-19 restricted travel and exacerbated health and poverty conditions, preventing our missions abroad while increasing the need for our service. Currently, due to decreased tourism, both Cambodia and Thailand suffer an economic shock to their food and hospitality sectors, leaving many families desperate and with no one to turn to. Conscious of this need, it was our mission to provide supplies and medical examinations for vulnerable communities. Mission of the Trip 旅程目的: Food distribution for the poorest of the poor. 購買、包裝食物包，並運送至貧民 Visiting and volunteering in several local organizations Provide SSS Sunshine Student Sponsorship to street & and poor children ***program subjected to change in actual environment, final fundraised amount & weather Though a touristic nightlife prevails, the day is marked by parents unable to take care of their children and increased rates of malnutrition stunting Cambodia’s future. While visiting the CIO (Children’s Improvement Organization), we learned that we were the first organization to come and donate in five years, a harsh reality reflecting COVID-19’s enduring impact on underfunded charities. We hope to return again soon to Cambodia, and we hope you join us next time, whether that be by volunteering your talents or donating your funds. As always, thank you for your support! List of Partnered Beneficiaries - Summer 2024: -A.H.C.O. Angkor Help the Children Org, Cambodia - ABC & Rice, Cambodia - C.D.O. Cambodia Development of Hope Org., Cambodia - C.I.O. Cambodia Improvement Org., Cambodia - Grace House Cambodia, Cambodia - Missionaries of Charity, Siem Reap, Cambodia - New Hope Cambodia, Cambodia For the construction team, we have built a vegetable farm and repaired the water purifiers in CIO. We also taught Sitha on how to grow the plants. We also built two purifiers in Sok Orphanage and two more in Sok School. Sok Orphanage and its school are our new partners. Besides, we visited CDO to repair the purifiers and we visited the village to repair the toilet and purifiers as well. For our health and education team, we conducted a health and moral education workshop in CIO, OPCO, a new partner you have recommended to us, and Sok Orphanage. The children were happy about the workshops and games we have prepared. We also conducted health checks in CIO, OPCO, and the village. The Sunshine Action volunteers visited and distributed over 2.3 tons of rice, plus other food & daily products; Children Cloths, Toys and Paper Notepads to the following organizations: SCADP - Street Children Assistance & Development Program CICFO Cambodian and International Children Friend Organization NHCC New Hope for the Cambodian Children Happy Tree House of Rainbow Bridge APCA Assistances to Poor Children Agency COPION Kor-Cam Culture & Welfare Center Missionaries of Charity: Brothers & Sister Houses This is the first program in Cambodia and is estimated to benefit approx. 900 people directly.

NEPAL Intro After an earthquake in Nepal, Sunshine Action contacted their partnering organisations around Kathmandu to help provide materials and services. Volunteers distributed food and essential materials to several orphanages including: Ardgya Ashrama Khokana Leprosy Village Buddha Bhumi Buddhist Centre Nepal Old Age Mgmt / Social Welfare Trust Education Centre for Helpless Children Our Child Protection Foundation Nepal Rising Lotus Children Village - COTS Children off the Street Light of Nation Kaleshwor Children Home KCH, Lalitpur New Light Nepal Missionaries of Charity Shanti Bhavan, Kathmandu. Nov 2014 Seven Sunshine Action volunteers went to Kathmandu and benefited over 800 people directly. During this trip, Sunshine Action worked with the same 10 NGOs as listed above. Sept 2013 3 Sunshine Action volunteers traveled to Kathmandu and distributed food & materials for 6 local organizations. Sunshine Action also recruited over 100 children to the Sunshine Student Sponsorship program, where Sunshine Action helps cover the entire years education fees. During this trip, volunteers distributed more than 15 tones of food, including rice, Dal (lentils), oil, sugar, salt, soap and many more. These goods were donated to Buddha Bhumi Buddhist Centre Nepal, as well as 3 other orphanages, benefitting over 1000 people directly. Sept 2012 For this trip, with thanks to Master Most Ven. Bhikkhu Maitree, Sunshine Action got permitted into the Fulabari Temple in Lumbini. Collaborating with the Buddha Buddhist Bhumi Center Nepal, we gave 7kg of rice, 5kg of beans, 1kg of sugar and 1L of oil to each person. In total, we donated these materials to over 1500 families and individuals. It was our great pleasure have great moment in Lumbini, NEPAL. May 2011 Nine Sunshine Action volunteers travelled to Kathmandu and visited multiple organizations with love, compassion & learning spirit. This program covered more than 911 cases, estimated to benefit 1210 people directly with over 8000 kg of basic food and materials, plus donation on building project on temple. Plant the Planet Sunshine Action has included NEPAL in the PLANT the PLANET program, which covers apple trees, orange trees, guava trees and many other types together with the students & volunteers. Our first Sunshine Flower garden was also created in Nepal.

DIGITAL INEQUALITY Project Info During the summer of 2021, our interns have undertaken a research project on digital inequality in the UK. The research looks at the correlation between digital exclusion and poverty, including the impact this has on homeless people. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated the digital divide. During the lockdowns, we relied more and more on the digital world as a means of living and working. Many public services and charities had to close their physical premises and move some of their services online. Those lacking digital literacy have thus been further isolated from essential services. Although it has been reported that the majority of homeless people own a mobile phone, the closing of facilities such as libraries, museums and cafes during the pandemic made it extremely difficult to charge these devices. A lack of internet access poses a challenge in accessing vital information and services, including where to pick up food and finding temporary accommodation. Our interns carried out extensive research into the current situation in the UK and the effects that digital exclusion is having on the homeless population. They noted decreased opportunities to socialise, a lack of access to essential software, a negative toll on mental health and fewer employment opportunities. We have presented our findings in a White Paper on Digital Inequality. Please feel free to read our research and suggestions below: EMBED PDF HERE IF POSSIBLE

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