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- Djibouti (GLOBAL) | Sunshine Action
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
- South Africa (GLOBAL) | Sunshine Action
SOUTH AFRICA SUNSHINE ACTION donated some food and resources through a friend Nosipho in South Africa
- Sunshine Chari-thon | Sunshine Action
Sunshine Action is a non-profit organization founded in 2008. Since our establishment, the charity has partnered with more than 970 centers and organizations across 25 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 Oxford University, UK University of Hong Kong UCL University College London, 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 Universiy of Washington, Seattle, USA 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: Monica Bhardwaj monica@sunshine-action-us.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.
- Cameroon (GLOBAL) | Sunshine Action
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
- China (GLOBAL) | Sunshine Action
CHINA Shenyang (瀋陽) Shenyang (瀋陽) is the capital and largest city of Liaoning Province, the People's Republic of China. Shenyang is located on the southern edge of the Northeast Plain, connected to the Liaodong Peninsula in the south and the Changbai Mountain foothills to the north. It is located within the Bohai Rim Economic Circle and is an important hub for China's Bohai Rim region, Northeast China and the Korean Peninsula. Shenyang City currently governs ten districts, one city and two counties, with a total area of approximately 13,000 square kilometers and an urban area of 3,495 square kilometers. As of 2020, it had a population of 9.07 million, making it the largest city in Northeast China in terms of urban population. By the end of 2016, more than 13,000 HIV cases had been reported in Liaoning, with more than 6,000 cases in Shenyang. As testing increases and high-risk groups become aware of their own health, there will be an increase in the number of HIV cases. As the AIDS epidemic in Liaoshen area continues to increase, more and more patients require antiviral treatment and hospitalization. As the Department of Infectious Diseases of the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University provides inpatient treatment for patients, the treatment in Shenyang City is most effective among the three northeastern provinces. Some patients from the other northeastern provinces come to Shenyang for testing and treatment, however many patients cannot return home on the same day. As Shenyang is the economic and cultural center of Northeast China, some patients choose to come to Shenyang to work whilst getting treated, but they are often unable to find a suitable place to stay. Additionally, family members of patients who come to care for hospitalized patients have no place to stay, thus they cannot provide proper care for patients. FIREFLY CO-OP GROUP - 螢火蟲工作組 The Firefly Co-op Group is a group hoping to provide support for HIV-infected individuals in Shenyang through various different services. Their main objectives include: Short-term objectives: 1、Understand current health status and infection history of HIV patients 2、Ensure compliance with treatment plan 3、Provide a safe space for HIV patients to express their feelings about their HIV infection. 4、Provide emotional support and help to HIV patients. 5、Identify depressive suicidal thoughts and provide timely treatment and consultation 6、Understand the significance of life-threatening death to yourself 7、Long-term survivors’ career and survival plans Long-term objectives: 1、Help patients accept their HIV infection and its subsequent consequences 2、Address the guilt and shame associated with HIV 3、Increase awareness of HIV and facilitate treatment to improve the condition 4、Reduce fear, helplessness, and loneliness in HIV patients 5、Resolve feelings anger and revenge 6、Accept HIV status and participate in society without resentment Sunshine Action volunteers with and funds the several programs run by the Firefly Co-op group. “宜仁居”Temporary Shelter One of the main projects Sunshine Action helps fund is the halfway house (宜仁居)project . These temporary shelters (宜仁居) provides the following services: food and accommodation services, testing appointments, volunteer opportunities, hospitalisation services, nursing services, poverty and disease relief and other services. The " 宜仁居 " venues is also used to carry out different events such as small peer education, childbirth self-rescue, birthday parties, small gatherings, traditional Chinese medicine treatment etc. The venues can also be used to provide a comfortable, safe and confidential communication platform for patients and their families. With the Firefly Co-op Group, we have provided: - Free meals to 4791 people - Entertainment and visitations to 3682 people - Telephone and network consultations 32,309 times - Chinese medicine treatment 733 times - Subsistence allowances and retired 187 people - Surgery and hospital treatment for 853 people - Hospital transfers for 96 people - Policy documents for 4791 people Red Ribbon Clinical Services - 紅絲帶門診服務 After testing positive, patients regularly visit the Red Ribbon Clinic of China Medical University for testing, follow-up, and medicine collection. Some tests must be taken on an empty stomach and can take a long time to complete. Not only have the staff and volunteers of the Shenyang Firefly Co-op Group helped resolve relevant issues raised by patients onsite, but they have also been providing "one-on-one" and "face-to-face" services to patients at the Red Ribbon Clinic. The services provided include: Free Breakfast: Provided free breakfast service of bread and milk to infected persons and patients Information and consultation services: Provide relevant treatment, social welfare information, and medication consultation to care recipients Referral service: Provide referrals for treatment, coordinate hospitalization, etc. for care recipients. Volunteer services: provide testing appointments, feedback on test results, doctor appointments, retrieve test orders, help deliver medicines, and accompany infected persons and patients. The Firefly Working Group have provided their services to over 34,586 patients at the Red Ribbon Clinic. They have also helped handle the delivery of medicines to 5,491 patients, and provided testing services to to 365 people. Their work has prevented HIV in 1,500 people. Pre vention and Advertising The Firefly Co-op Group also encourages HIV-infected persons to help raise awareness about HIV. The participation of these individuals in AIDS publicity, education and anti-discrimination work can help increase people's support for HIV-infected peop le and have a long-term effect on correcting society's misunderstandings about AIDS. Not only that, the direct participation of infected people can also hone their speaking and training skills and abilities, allowing them to gradually play a more important role in the response to AIDS. The latest statistics show that the number of infected people in colleges and universities in Liaoning Province is increasing rapidly, as college students tend to be sexually active. If the infection cannot be detected in time, it will have a serious impact on their future employment and life. To raise awareness about HIV infection, staff and volunteers of the Firefly Co-op Group give lectures at university campuses on AIDS knowledge. HIV-infected people also give anti-disc rimination lectures to reduce social discrimination against infected people. Volunteers from the Firefly Co-op Group also participated in the Liaoning Provincial Red Cross AIDS Care Project, where volunteers served as college student peer education hosts and provided relevant training for college student volunteers in many sc hools in Liaoning Province. Other Service s The Firefly Co-op Group also provides services for HIV-infected patients who are in poverty to help them with their HIV journey, which i nclude providing financial aid for patients in poverty to help them improve their quality of life. The group also provides support for HIV patients to live their lifes after their diagnosis. The diagnosis of HIV can have significant impacts on the lives of the patients. Many patients become unable to work and thus lose their jobs due to infections that were not treated in time, which can cause financial burden for patients and their families. To help with this "poverty due to illness", the Firefly Co-op Group helps patients learn various skills to increase the employability of patients. By inviting hand-knitting artists and using the "宜仁居" venues to provide hand-knitting skills training, infected people and patients can master one or several hand-knitting skills. The products created by patients are sold in charity sales held by different organisations (such as the Firefly Co-op Group, Red Cross etc.), and all proceeds go back to the HIV patients. This program not only increases the living income of patients, but can also boost psychological wellbeing through the knitting process. The Group also carries out home and hospital visits to lift the mood of patients and reduce psychological distress, educate family members and carers about HIV, which in turn can not only strengthen the relationship between patients and their families, but can also help combat the prejudice against HIV patients. Within society, the Firefly Co-op group also does many events and activities to raise awareness for HIV and AIDS. In addition to the lectures to university students, the Firefly Co-op group also organises talks to different members of society, and each talk is specifically designed to target a specific group within society. The Firefly Co-op Group also provides psychological support to HIV patients to reduce anger, resentment, loneliness and fear, and helps patients learn to cope with the changes that come with the infection. This in turn, can help patients re-integrate themselves within society. In addition to Firefly Co-op Group, Sunshine Action has also donated to the following HIV Charities: - Aids Concern 關懷愛滋 - Hong Kong AIDS Foundation 香港愛滋病基金會 - Society of Aids Care 愛滋寧養服務協會 (香港) - SVD Mother of Perpetual Help Center (Thailand) - PRERANA - org. by PLWHA (Nepal) - Happy Heaven Humanitarian Project (Myanmar) - Wangige 'Stars of Hope' HIV group (Kenya) - Karai Pamoja HIV group (Kenya) - Gikambura Gibra HIV Group (Kenya) - Thogoto Gibra HIV Group (Kenya) - Kikuyu C.A.E. group (Kenya) - A.C.K. Gathiga HIV/AIDS self-help group (Kenya) - Gitaru Muguga CBO HIV group (Kenya) - Missionaries of Charities 泰國仁愛之家 (Nong Bua Lumphu-Thailand) - Tung Tam Mai Hoi ( Ho Chi Minh-Vietnam) - NHCC New Hope for the Cambodian Children (Cambodia) - Happy Tree House of Rainbow Bridge (Cambodia)
- UK Building Project | Sunshine Action
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 DB Club | Sunshine Action
Sunshine DB Club 「耀陽行動 」+「出類拔萃」 = 耀陽拔萃會 ⭐ 「出類拔萃」這句成語,就從《孟子. 公孫丑上》中的「出於其類,拔乎其萃」演變而出,用來形容才能特出,超越眾人。 Since 2019, Diocesan Boys’ School 男拔萃 (DBS) has cultivated not only academic distinction but also a profound ethos of compassion through its enduring partnership with Sunshine Action. Exemplary students who demonstrate exceptional dedication and leadership are honored with the distinction of Sunshine Ambassadors—appointed pupil leaders entrusted with guiding and overseeing the initiatives of Sunshine Action’s DBS chapter. 🌐 Comprising primarily alumni who have been engaged with Sunshine Action since Grade 10, the club serves as a vital nexus, uniting past and present students in a shared commitment to service. Its core mission is threefold: to foster connections among alumni, facilitate participation in Sunshine Action’s philanthropic endeavors, and orchestrate bespoke corporate collaborations that enhance professional development opportunities. For many years, Diocesan Boys’ School has maintained an exceptional academic record in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, consistently producing 4-5 graduates with a perfect score of ib45 points and approximately 10 high achievers of ib44 and many more ib43 within a cohort of around 60 students. The school’s average IB score of 42.5 further attests to its rigorous academic standards and the caliber of its students. Remarkably, in the inaugural year of its partnership with Sunshine Action, Diocesan Boys’ School achieved an extraordinary milestone—emerging as the top-ranked IB school globally that year. This unprecedented accomplishment not only underscored the institution’s academic excellence but also highlighted the transformative impact of strategic collaboration in fostering unparalleled educational outcomes. In 2025, they stand as IBDP graduates, their potential honed and their purpose sharpened, crossing a defining threshold: their inaugural corporate meeting with Margaret Lo, Executive Director and Head of Philanthropy Investment Services BNP Paribas 法國巴黎銀行—a luminary in the world of strategic giving. ☀ For the "Sunshine DB Club 耀陽拔萃會" , this was more than a ceremonial introduction to high-impact philanthropy; it was a masterclass in influence, a gateway to the inner workings of legacy-building generosity. The dialogue transcended mere networking—it was an immersion into the alchemy of turning vision into action, where every handshake carried the weight of future collaborations and every insight could seed tomorrow’s transformative projects. ⭐ Here, education met execution. The students didn’t just observe; they engaged with the architecture of change, learning that the currency of impact is not just intention, but access—to wisdom, to networks, to the unspoken rhythms of leadership. Now, as these alumni embark on new journeys across the globe, we are proud to unveil an inspiring next chapter: 💫 “The Sunshine DBS Club” connecting the alumini Why Join the “ Sunshine DB Club ” ? 🌍 Reconnect & Rekindle – Forge bonds with fellow DBS Sunshine Ambassadors and DBS alumni spanning the US, UK, Hong Kong, and beyond. Reunite with old friends and expand your network with like-minded changemakers. 🚀 Innovate & Elevate – Collaborate on groundbreaking charitable initiatives within universities and corporations, designing programs that redefine social impact for the next generation. 💼 Grow & Empower – Leverage a global community of professionals to exchange opportunities, mentorship, and support as you navigate your career’s next frontier. The inaugural first charitable deed is donating nearly 7’000 packs of Milk products to 23 kindergartens and schools for the underprivileged & SEN children and families in need – Deeply appreciate the generosity and support from 蒙牛 Mengniu Dairy 🐄 milk products -the largest milk and dairy producer in China: C.C.C. Mongkok Church Kai Oi School 中華基督教會望覺堂啟愛學校 Fresh Fish Traders' School 鮮魚行學校 HK Red Cross John F. Kennedy Centre 香港紅十字會甘迺迪中心 Hong Chi Winifred Mary Cheung Morninghope School 匡智張玉瓊晨輝學校 Mental Health Association of Hong Kong Cornwall School 香港心理衛生會臻和學校 Rhenish Church Grace School 禮賢會恩慈學校 Yan Chai Hospital Chan Iu Seng Primary School 仁濟醫院陳耀星小學 Yan Chai Hospital Chiu Tsang Hok Wan Primary School 仁濟醫院趙曾學韞小學 Yan Chai Hospital Choi Hin To Primary School 仁濟醫院蔡衍濤小學 10. Yan Chai Hospital Choi Pat Tai Kindergarten / Child Care Centre 仁濟醫院蔡百泰幼稚園 / 幼兒中心 11. Yan Chai Hospital Fong Kong Fai Kindergarten / Child Care Centre 仁濟醫院方江輝幼稚園 / 幼兒中心 12.Yan Chai Hospital Ho Sik Nam Primary School 仁濟醫院何式南小學 13. Yan Chai Hospital Ju Ching Chu Kindergarten / Child Care Centre 仁濟醫院裘錦秋幼稚園 / 幼兒中心 14. Yan Chai Hospital Kwok Chi Leung Kindergarten / Child Care Centre 仁濟醫院郭子樑幼稚園 / 幼兒中心 15. Yan Chai Hospital Law Chan Chor Si Primary School 仁濟醫院羅陳楚思小學 16. Yan Chai Hospital Ming Tak Kindergarten 仁濟醫院明德幼稚園 17. Yan Chai Hospital Nina Lam Kindergarten / Child Care Centre 仁濟醫院林李婉冰幼稚園 / 幼兒中心 18. Yan Chai Hospital Shan King Kindergarten / Child Care Centre 仁濟醫院山景幼稚園 / 幼兒中心 19. Yan Chai Hospital Tung Pak Ying Kindergarten / Child Care Centre 仁濟醫院董伯英幼稚園 / 幼兒中心 20. Yan Chai Hospital Wing Lung Kindergarten / Child Care Centre 仁濟醫院永隆幼稚園 / 幼兒中心 21. Yan Chai Hospital Yau Oi Kindergarten / Child Care Centre 仁濟醫院友愛幼稚園 / 幼兒中心 22. Yan Chai Hospital Yim Tsui Yuk Shan Kindergarten 仁濟醫院嚴徐玉珊幼稚園 23. Yan Chai Hospital Zonta Club of Kowloon Kindergarten / Child Care Centre 仁濟醫院九龍崇德社幼稚園 / 幼兒中心 🥮 A Mid-Autumn Celebration of Compassion: Henderson Sunlight 陽光房地產投資 & Sunshine Action 耀陽行動 Illuminate Lives Through "Moon Sunshine Bags 耀陽中秋節 & 世界糧食日福袋" 2025 program. 🫶🏼 In a heartfelt celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Henderson Group and Sunshine Action / Sunshine DB Club joined forces to pack and distribute the "Moon Sunshine Bags"—a symbolic gesture of hope and nourishment for vulnerable communities across Hong Kong.
- Kenya (GLOBAL) | Sunshine Action
KENYA Seven Sunshine Action volunteers travelled to Nairobi Kenya providing food & essential materials to the following 16 groups/organizations, benefiting over 1,100 people directly: - MUTEGO Women Group - Muthure Group - Kanyariri Group - A.C.K. Gathiga HIV/AIDS self-help group - Kabete C.B.O. from Nyathana Ward - Cura Ward Group - Missionaries of Charity, Huruma - Missionaries of Charity, Kasarani - Missionaries of Charity, Langata Otiende - Missionaries of Charity Brothers Kibera - Lillian Foundation orphanage - Henry Wanyoike Foundation - Vision Mother Group - Gikambura Aged People - Kiangotho Women Group - Kiambaa Self Help Group 肯雅共和國(斯瓦希里語:Jamhuri ya Kenya,英語:Republic of Kenya)位於非洲東部,與埃塞俄比亞、索馬里、南蘇丹、坦桑尼亞、烏干達接壤。前英國殖民地,1963年12月12日從英國獨立。肯雅是東非共同體成員,東非共同體五國提出2015年合併成為統一的聯邦國家。該聯邦將擁有共同的憲法、總統、議會和貨幣。聯合國人居署(UNHABITAT)及聯合國環境署(UNEP)(聯合國環境規劃署)總部設置在肯雅首都Nairobi內羅比。 The official name of Kenyais the ‘Republic of Kenya’. Kenya has been named after Mount Kenya, a very significant landmark in the country. English and Kiswahili are the official languages of Kenya. Apart from that, a number of indigenous languages are spoken here. Majority of the people in Kenya are Protestants, followed by Roman Catholics, indigenous believers and Muslims. The ethnic groups in Kenya include Kikuyu 25%, Luhya, Luo, Kalenjin, Kamba Kisii, Meru and other Africans and non-Africans. Kenya follows the system of Parliamentary republic. Kenya gained independence from the United Kingdom in December 1963. Kenya is the regional hub for trade and finance in East Africa. Kenyan railway system comprises of 2,085 km of one meter gauge single track. The Great Rift Valley of Kenya was formed twenty million years ago, by splitting of the earth's crust. Professor Maathai, the Kenyan environmentalist, was the first African woman to win Nobel Peace Prize, in 2004. Wangari Muta Maathai (1 April 1940 – 25 September 2011) was a Kenyan environmental and political activist. She was educated in the United States at Mount St. Scholastica (Benedictine College) and the University of Pittsburgh, as well as the University of Nairobi in Kenya. In the 1970s, Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement, an environmental non-governmental organization focused on the planting of trees, environmental conservation, and women's rights. In 1986, she was awarded the Right Livelihood Award, and in 2004, she became the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for "her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace" Maathai was an elected member of Parliament and served as assistant minister for Environment and Natural Resources in the government of President Mwai Kibaki between January 2003 and November 2005. She was an Honorary Councillor of the World Future Council. In 2011, Maathai died of complications from ovarian cancer. LILLIAN FOUNDATION - Orphanage in Nairobi - Kenya Founded in 2010 by Ms. Lillian Ikuuro, a single mother of 2 children and together with another 3 single mothers: Serah, Magaret, Scolastica, they take care & give food to 40 orphans in 2 extremely small metal houses. In cooperation with HENRY WANYOIKE FOUNDATION, we distributed Sunshine Action Food Blessing Bags to the following group: "I have lost my sight but I haven't lost my vision" Henry Wanyoike Foundation (HWF) is a registered organization by the government of Kenya through registry of societies, registration no. 24475 on 29th March 2005. Henry Wanyoike Foundation is named after Henry Wanyoike the visually impaired (blind) athlete from Kenya. Wanyoike is a world record holder of the 5,000m at the Sydney Paralympics in 2000, a Gold in the 10,000m Paralympics of Athens 2004 and most recently a bronze in the 5000m Beijing Paralympics of 2008. Along side his partner, Joseph Kibunja... Sunshine Action works on the first program in Kikuyu area. Besides his athletic career, Henry Wanyoike has always given something back to the community. He has participated in many charitable activities in Kenya particularly to assist the poor, persons with disabilities, orphans and other less privileged people. He contributes through giving donations, participating in charitable events, initiating community service projects, partnering with other organizations. Each case received Blessing bags containining 12 kg of food products, including maize flour, wheat flour, rice & sugar. - Ngure Mentally handicapped group - Karai Pamoja HIV group Many of these cases are HIV/AIDS mothers, some children are safe. - Gikambura Gibra group The parents of the young girl in the left died 2 weeks before our visit and she is both mentally & physically handicapped. HIV/AIDS The prevalence rate is 6% and around 2 million people are living with HIV/aids, There are over 15 millions orphans. The most affected age group is 15 -35 years although the statistics are changing with married or committed couples accounting to 44% of new infections .we have around 76,330 new infections rate...250 ,000 patients are on ARVs and around 300,000 who cannot afford or get them. We conducted several home visits to the severely sick cases inside the village - Thogoto Gibra group - Kikuyu C.A.E. group - Kikuyu Disable group This group is mainly physically handicapped members, some are incapable to work anymore. - Gitaru Muguga CBO group - Kingeero HIV volunteer group - Wangige STARS of HOPE group After the food distribution, this group sang for us & we were all dancing! - Ngure Primary School Sunshine Action donated school bags specifically to orphan students - Kahuho Primary School Fund Raising Event 'Climb Mount Longonot 2010' for Kenya Society for the Blind Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) is a charitable organization established in 1956 by an Act of Parliament of Kenya. KSB is a National Organization charged with the responsibility of serving all citizens of Kenya who are visually impaired or are at a risk of going blind. The Kenya Society for the Blind reaches out to visually impaired people in communities and helps to create a conducive environment for the empowerment of the visually impaired by promoting their welfare, training, education and employment, so that they may become self-sufficient and self-reliant. Naomi, Joseph Kibunja, Henry Wanyoike & Alfred Mount Longonot is a dormant stratovolcano located southeast of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya, Africa. It is thought to have last erupted in the 1860s. Its name is derived from the Masai word oloonong'ot, meaning "mountains of many spurs" or "steep ridges". THE MAASAI MARA 馬賽人 The Masai Mara National Reserve (also spelled Maasai Mara, and known by the locals as 'the Mara') is a large game reserve in south-western Kenya, which cover the northern continuation of the Serengeti National Park game reserve in Tanzania. Named after the Maasai people (the traditional inhabitants of the area) and their description of the area when looked at from a viewpoint - "Mara", which is Maa (Maasai language) for spotted: an apt description for the circles of trees, scrub, savannah and cloud shadows that mark the area. Intro
- Medical & Health Related Projects | Sunshine Action
Medical & Public Health Sunshine Action maintains a profound and enduring dedication to medical humanitarian efforts, spanning a wide spectrum of critical healthcare initiatives across multiple nations. From providing essential medicines to underserved communities to offering compassionate care for Leprosy and AIDS-affected orphans toCancer related patients, the organization’s mission encompasses both immediate relief and long-term support. The organization has also funded life-saving surgeries for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) among impoverished farming families in Mainland China, offering hope where access to care is scarce. Supporting Children with Congenital Heart Disease: A Lifesaving Initiative In 2012, Sunny was approached by a dedicated group of core members from Sowers Action to collaborate on a critical humanitarian program—providing partial funding for life-saving surgeries for children from impoverished families in Mainland China suffering from Congenital Heart Disease 先天性心臟病 (CHD). ❤🩹 Understanding Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease refers to structural heart defects present at birth, which can impair blood circulation and lead to severe complications if left untreated. Without timely surgical intervention, affected children face stunted growth, recurrent infections, heart failure, and tragically, premature death. Early treatment not only saves lives but also allows these children to thrive and lead fulfilling lives. ⚕ Our Collective Efforts Through impactful fundraising initiatives, including “China Walk: Hiking the Dulong River, Together We Support” (徒步獨龍江、你我共扶持), we raised essential funds to cover medical and surgical expenses for these vulnerable children. Thanks to the expertise of the medical team at the General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command of PLA (中國廣州軍區總醫院) and the People's Armed Police Force General Hospital (中國人民武裝警總隊醫院), we successfully facilitated 57 life-changing surgeries in Guangzhou. Additionally, we extended our support to three critically ill Burmese refugee children in the Mae Sot region along the Thailand-Myanmar border. These 3 cases were operated in Ching Mai Hospital, Thailand. A Legacy of Compassion for Leprosy-Affected Communities For years, Sunshine Action has been a steadfast ally to individuals afflicted by leprosy 麻風病 across multiple nations, including India, Vietnam, Nepal, Myanmar (Burma), and beyond. Among its many humanitarian endeavors, the organization has extended vital support to Missionaries of Charity’s Home for Leprosy Patients in Titagarh, India—a sanctuary often regarded as Mother Teresa ’s "second love" During a heartfelt visit, Sunny (Sunshine Action’s founder) personally delivered essential surgical instruments and other donations to aid in the treatment and care of the residents. The Missionaries of Charity’s Titagarh Leprosy Center Established by Saint Mother Teresa, this compassionate refuge provides shelter, medical care, and dignity to those ostracized due to leprosy. The center embodies her unwavering commitment to serving "the poorest of the poor," offering not just treatment but also hope and community to individuals often rejected by society. Understanding Leprosy: A Disease of Neglect Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, primarily affecting the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes. Early symptoms include pale skin patches, numbness, and muscle weakness, which, if untreated, can lead to permanent disabilities, deformities, and blindness. Despite being curable with multi-drug therapy (MDT), leprosy patients frequently endure social stigma, abandonment by families, and systemic neglect. Many are forced into isolated colonies, deprived of livelihoods, and denied basic human dignity. Although global cases have declined, marginalized communities in India, Nepal, Brazil, and parts of Africa and Southeast Asia still face significant challenges in accessing timely treatment and social reintegration. Sunshine Action’s Outreach: Restoring Hope Beyond Titagarh, Sunshine Action has delivered food, medical supplies, and critical resources to numerous leprosy shelters and hospitals, including: - The Leprosy Mission Nepal – Anandaban Leprosy Hospital (Nepal) - Mayan Chaung Leprosy Village Center (Myanmar) - Raigarh Missionaries of Charity (India) - Shanti Leprahilfe Dortmund e.V. (Nepal) - Princep Leprosy Treatment Centre (Ardgya Ashrama Khokana) - Missionaries of Charity Prem Nagar Leprosy Center, Seemapuri (India) - Missionaries of Charity – Home for the Leprosy patients, Titagarh (India) - M.C. Prendam - Kolkata (India) - The Sisters of the Lovers of the Hole Cross Congregation of Cai Mon, LHC (Vietnam) These efforts not only alleviate suffering but also reaffirm a fundamental truth: no human being should be defined by their illness or abandoned in their time of need. Sunshine Action’s Support for Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Many years ago, Sunshine Action extended its humanitarian efforts to a group of asylum seekers, several of whom hailed from Africa. Among them was Aburisha, a Sudanese man who became not only a beneficiary of our programs but also a dedicated volunteer, assisting tirelessly in our initiatives. One day, however, Aburisha arrived in distress, exhibiting alarming symptoms: profound muscle weakness, drooping eyelids, and difficulty speaking and swallowing. His condition rapidly deteriorated, leaving him unable to control his movements. After urgent consultations with specialists and a series of exhaustive tests, he was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis (MG)—a rare, chronic autoimmune disorder that disrupts communication between nerves and muscles, leading to debilitating fatigue and loss of voluntary muscle control. Witnessing the challenges faced by those afflicted with MG, Sunshine Action was moved to support the cause. In solidarity, we donated Sunshine Bags to the Hong Kong Association of Myasthenia Gravis, offering both practical aid and raising awareness for this often-overlooked condition. This gesture reflects our enduring commitment to standing with vulnerable communities, ensuring that even the rarest struggles are met with compassion and action. Medical Students of HKU Hong Kong Univ, CUHK & HKU Master in Public Health For many years, Sunshine Action partnered with the medical students from HKU & CUHK in providing health-check and medical missions in Cambodia and donated many food, medicine and other resources to these organizations. Sunshine Action donated to 10-13 organizations throughout in these trips, buying food and supplies for orphans and low-income communities in Siem Reap and Thailand. In Bangkok, we primarily served Khlong Toei, a known slum in the city’s center. There, we made donations to HDF Mercy Center, the Duang Prateep Foundation, and Societas Verbi Divini, providing food for immigrants in low-income housing. Meeting with the organizations’ respective directors, we were glad to reestablish our pre-COVID-19 relationships. We discussed with each charity the rising income inequality and depressed economy, a consequence of the aforementioned decrease in tourism following the pandemic. In Siem Reap, we partnered with 24-26 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. In the 2025 June Trip, Sunshine Action covered the donation to the following: 1-A.H.C.O. (Angkor Help the Children Org.), Cambodia 2-ABC & Rice, Cambodia 3-C.D.H.O. (Cambodia Development of Home Organization), Cambodia 4-C.D.O. (Cambodia Development of Hope Org.), Cambodia 5-C.I.O. (Cambodia Improvement Org.), Cambodia 6-Cheasim Norma Angkor Primary School, Cambodia 7-Grace House Cambodia, Siem Reap 8-KGM Community House / Bakong High School, Cambodia 9-Kong Much Primary School, Cambodia 10-Love to Progress People (LTPP), Cambodia 11-Missionaries of Charity, Siem Reap 12-New Hope Cambodia 13-Societas Verbi Divini SVD, Thailand In Hong Kong, Sunshine Action has partnered with Dr. HOT (Homeless Outreach Team) of HKU to perform comprehensive health evaluations for street-sleepers, addressing critical gaps in urban healthcare. Additionally, since 2017, the organization has mentored Master of Public Health (MPH) candidates from HKU, fostering the next generation of global health leaders. By 2025, this initiative has grown exponentially, with the number of interns quintupling—a testament to Sunshine Action’s enduring impact and commitment to sustainable healthcare development. Commitment to Supporting Cancer Patients and Their Families Beyond our dedication to raising awareness for Myasthenia Gravis, Sunshine Action has also extended heartfelt support—both emotionally and through the distribution of Sunshine Bags—to children and patients battling cancer across Asia. Recognizing the profound physical, emotional, and financial toll of this disease, we have partnered with numerous organizations to bring comfort and hope to those in need. Among the institutions we have collaborated with are: - Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society 香港防癌會 - Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital Nepal – Providing essential aid to underprivileged cancer patients in Nepal. - Indian Cancer Society – Calcutta, India - Sri Lanka Cancer Society – Shanta Sevana Hospice, Sri Lanka – Offering palliative care and emotional support to terminal patients. - SLCS – Shanti Hospice, Sri Lanka – Ensuring dignity and comfort for those in advanced stages of cancer. - Associação dos Amigos da Caridade de Macau 澳門愛心之友協進會 - The New Voice Club 香港新聲會 Empowering laryngeal cancer survivors through rehabilitation and community. - Ronald McDonald House Charities 麥當勞叔叔之家慈善基金 - Children’s Cancer Foundation 兒童癌病基金 – we supported with long-term food support programs for some cases. - Hong Kong STOMA Association 香港造口人協會 Sunshine Action’s Eighteen-Year Commitment to HIV/AIDS Advocacy Nearly two decades ago, at a time when HIV/AIDS was still widely regarded as a deeply complex and stigmatized condition, Sunshine Action began its enduring collaboration with charitable organizations dedicated to addressing this global health crisis. Among the first partnerships was with the Mother Teresa's Home of Love in Nong Bua Lamphu, Thailand—an orphanage providing sanctuary for children affected by AIDS. Remarkably, Sunny, the founder of Sunshine Action, had visited this very institution even before establishing the organization, and he returned multiple times thereafter, reinforcing his commitment to their cause. Beyond Thailand, Sunshine Action extended its support to vulnerable communities in Vietnam, where countless orphans had contracted HIV through mother-to-child transmission. Recognizing the urgent need for intervention, the organization worked tirelessly to provide care, resources, and hope to those affected. Over the years, Sunshine Action has forged meaningful partnerships with numerous HIV/AIDS-focused organizations across Asia and Africa, including: - SVD Mother of Perpetual Help Center (Thailand) - PRERANA – Organization by PLWHA (Nepal) - Happy Heaven Humanitarian Project (Myanmar) - Wangige 'Stars of Hope' HIV Group (Kenya) - Karai Pamoja HIV Group (Kenya) - Gikambura Gibra HIV Group (Kenya) - Thogoto Gibra HIV Group (Kenya) - Kikuyu C.A.E. Group (Kenya) - A.C.K. Gathiga HIV/AIDS Self-Help Group (Kenya) - Gitaru Muguga CBO HIV Group (Kenya) - Missionaries of Charity (Nong Bua Lamphu, Thailand) - Tung Tam Mai Hoi (Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam) - New Hope for Cambodian Children (Cambodia) - Happy Tree House of Rainbow Bridge (Cambodia) - Hong Kong AIDS Foundation 香港愛滋病基金會 - Society of AIDS Care 愛滋寧養服務協會, Hong Kong Each of these alliances reflects Sunshine Action’s unwavering dedication to alleviating suffering, combating stigma, and fostering resilience among those impacted by HIV/AIDS. Through sustained advocacy and compassionate action, the organization continues to illuminate lives, proving that solidarity and care can transcend even the most formidable challenges. Nirmal Hriday M.C. The First and Most Important Experience Sunny's first and most profound engagement with a health-related initiative began in Kolkata, India, where he revisited Nirmal Hriday (Mother Teresa's Home for the Dying Destitute) & Prem Dam 5 times since 2007. The wards presented a heart-wrenching sight—nearly every patient bore a visage scarcely recognizable as human. It was there that he encountered, more than anywhere else in his life, emaciated figures, disfigured and disoriented, their conditions beyond redemption. This experience illuminated for him the essence of Mother Teresa’s mission: to restore, in their final moments, a vestige of human dignity to those forsaken by society. This was no hospital, but a sanctuary—a refuge for the destitute whom even medical institutions could not accommodate: the poorest of the poor, abandoned by kin and left to perish on the streets. Though the sisters had diligently bathed them, eliminating any trace of odor, the scenes remained harrowing. Some patients lay with limbs contorted and rigid, utterly immobile. Others, shrouded in oxygen masks, bore skeletal frames darkened by decay, awaiting their imminent passage. A few retained minimal mobility, though their minds had long since unraveled. With only a handful of sisters and willing volunteers, care was dispensed as circumstance allowed. Beyond conversation and massage, volunteers assisted with the most intimate needs—helping those who could barely walk to the toilet, half-carrying them when necessary. For the bedridden, they positioned bedpans beneath frail bodies, lifting gowns. Yet manpower was perpetually insufficient. Many elderly patients, desperate for relief, would tumble from their cots and crawl like insects toward the latrine, only to collapse along the way, forced to relieve themselves along drains or upon the floor until a sister or seasoned volunteer could cleanse and return them. The unconscious required constant vigilance—checking for soiled linens, changing towels, clothes, and sheets. Without funds for disposable diapers, volunteers faced endless cycles of laundry, a Sisyphean labor of compassion. Support of Individuals with Physical and Mental Disabilities Over the past eighteen years, Sunshine Action has extended its humanitarian commitment by providing substantial support and resources to numerous charitable organizations dedicated to serving individuals with physical and mental disabilities across multiple regions. Among the beneficiaries of this philanthropic initiative are some of following institutions: Victoria Home for Incurables (Sri Lanka) Dum Dum Missionaries of Charity (India) Nawamaga Caregiver’s Association for Down Syndrome Children (Sri Lanka) Lutheran Church Centre for the Handicapped (Hong Kong Lutheran Church Evergreen Wellness Centre) Retina Hong Kong (Hong Kong Retinitis Pigmentosa Society) Ngure Mentally Handicapped Group (Nairobi, Kenya) Misioneras de Caridad (Santiago, Chile) Associação dos Familiares Encarregados dos Deficientes Mentais de Macau (Macau Association of Parents of the Mentally Disabled) Hong Kong Alzheimer’s Disease Association ikuyu Disabled Mutual Help Group (Nairobi, Kenya) Direction Handicapped Association (Hong Kong Direction Association for the Physically Disabled) Hong Kong Occupational Deafness Association Hong Kong Association of the Deaf (Choi Hung Centre & Aberdeen Centre) Rehabilitation Extension Union Arms Care (Hand Care Association) Hong Kong Federation of Handicapped Youth (Employment Service Centre) Hong Kong Blind Buddhist Society PHAB Association (Promotion of Healthy and Active Living for the Disabled) New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association Missionaries of Charity (Langata Otiende, Kibera Brothers, and Kasarani, Kenya) Alliance of Self-Help Groups for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Care for the Visually Impaired (Hong Kong Association for the Visually Impaired) Hong Kong Blind Union Po Leung Kuk Handicapped Centre (Comprehensive Support Services for Severe Physical Disabilities) Hong Kong Rehabilitation Power Associação de Apoio aos Deficientes de Macau (Macau Association for the Support of the Disabled) Rehabilitation Alliance Hong Kong Hong Kong PHAB Association – Harmony House Hong Kong SliX Society (Hong Kong Amputee Association) Association of Women with Disabilities Hong Kong Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Macau – Centro de Reabilitação de Cegos (Macau Holy House of Mercy – Blind Rehabilitation Centre) Associação Richmond Fellowship de Macau Gia Dinh Tinh Thuong Te-Phan (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) Hong Kong Lutheran Church Centre for the Blind Regeneration Society Rehabaid Society SILENCE (Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Integrated Service Centre) 1-Step Association (Self-Reliance Association) Alliance of Ex-Mentally Ill of Hong Kong (AEMIHK) Concern Mental Health Alliance Family Network (Support for Mental Health Patients and Their Families) And there are few hundreds more centers and organizations in the Sunshine Action Performance Report list. Through these collaborations, Sunshine Action has reinforced its dedication to fostering inclusivity, empowerment, and enhanced quality of life for individuals facing physical and mental challenges worldwide.
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SUNSHINE AMBASSADORS Intro Table of Contents 1. I ntro 2. Why Join Us? 3. Why Sunshi ne Action? 4. How to apply? 5. Universities That Joined 6. Schools That Joined Contact Us Become a Sunshine Ambassador We are looking for committed secondary school and university students to become our next Sunshine Ambassador, who will be trained as leaders capable in creating true positive impact through our charity organisation, for the benefit of humanity, sustainability of our planet’s resources, and charity to the poor. If you want to see your effort turn into direct action, join us! We are looking for committed secondary school and university students. As a Sunshine Ambassador, you will: Extend the reputation of Sunshine Action at your institution Gather volunteers and promote Sunshine Action events Create and lead your own projects that help the local community Learn more about the workings of a charity organisation Make real sustainable global impact why join us 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? why sunshine action Sunshine Action is one of the only charity organization in the world that has such diversity of programs under one umbrella of Poverty Relief. Assisting from food, construction, medicine, etc… to all sort of targets such as elderly, single parents, the handicapped, the severely sick, poor children, etc... and covering both environmental tree planting programs, restocking the ocean and helping stray dogs too. 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 & innovative ideas in the charity field, and we give you the freedom to create your own project and proposal. We support the Sunshine Ambassadors during the planning, coordination and execution of these approved projects. So, you don’t need to only follow Sunshine Action's original programs, but you also have the freedom to develop your own projects based on your own passions - a freedom that is almost non-existing in other charity organizations. How to Apply how to apply If you are interested in and think you have what it takes to become our next Sunshine Ambassador, please fill in the 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! Some of the skills & qualities we look for in our Sunshine Ambassadors: Leadership Takes initiative Responsible & committed Project management Good social communication Problem solving Team building & management Check out some of the Universities and Schools that have joined by pressing the buttons below! unis that joined Universities That Joined Universities That Joined schools that joined Schools That Joined Schools That Joined
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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 Hong Kong and United Kingdom Adria n Yan , Director and Head of Sunshine Ambassadors Email: ambassador@sunshine-action.org WhatsApp: ( +852) 5544 9656 / (+44) 7863 781281 United States Monica Bhardwaj Email: monica@sunshine-action-us.org WhatsApp: +1 (914) 588 8722
