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  • Myanmar (GLOBAL) | Sunshine Action

    MYANMAR Intro Four Sunshine Action volunteers went to Yangon & Mae Sot, distributing over 30 tones of food & material through the following several organizations including the Burmese Migrant Worker's Education Committee, Eyes to Burma for the dump site, Boddha Ditta Nun Vihara, Mangalar Parahita Youth Development Center, Tikha Rama nun Vihara,Happy Heaven Humanitarian Project for HIV/AIDS orphans, Mayan Chaung Leprosy village and the Social Action for Women. In this trip, we also sponsored tuition fee for teachers, solar light, shoes, and many more, estimated to benefit over 2'316 people directly Our focus is to ensure that as many children and young people as possible have access to a quality education which enriches their lives now, and opens opportunities for them either back in Myanmar, in Thailand or further afield. At the moment we oversee education for approximately 3'500 children in 25 learning centres. Living on Landfill Eyes to Burma is truly fortunate that Australian filmmaker, Helen Newman of Nomad Films, visited the Mae Sot garbage dump and was so moved by what she saw that she made a short documentary. She recently sent a link to the film, and said: "Finally I am able to share the film created from my time on a Thai rubbish dump with Burmese refugees and the wonderful Fred Stockwell from Eyes to Burma. I met so many inspiring, powerful and positive people during this shoot and was reminded again both of the incredible strength of the human spirit and how much difference one person can make." We met Fred Stockwell, a wonderful man of 70 years old alone taking care of hundreds of people in the dump site of Mae Sot, Thailand. A garbage dump outside of Mae Sot, Thailand, is home to a group of Burmese people who have been displaced by armed conflicts in Burma. They are unable to return to their country where many of their villages have been destroyed and are unable to gain legal refugee status in Thailand; thus, their options are very limited. Those living in the Mae Sot Dump, even the children, earn a meager living by picking recyclable plastic from piles of garbage.

  • Fortune Bag (HK) | Sunshine Action

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

  • Building Project (HK) | Sunshine Action

    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.

  • Macao (GLOBAL) | Sunshine Action

    Macao "耀陽慈福袋 2011-澳門" May-2011 向最偉大母親 & 父親致敬 - 佛誕 - 端午節 2011‏ Parents' Days ~Buddha Birthday & Dragon Boat Festival 2011 Sunday 15-May-2011, SUNSHINE ACTION cooperated with 'Association for Volunteers social Service of Macao 澳門義務工作者協會' to prepare 800 耀陽慈福袋 Sunshine Action Blessing Bags for the special events of Parent's Days, Buddha Birthday & Dragon Boat Festival. Estimated to benefit around 1100 people directly. "耀陽慈福袋 2010" 向最偉大母親 & 父親致敬 - 佛誕 - 端午節 2010‏ Parents' Days ~Buddha Birthday & Dragon Boat Festival 2010 Sunday 23-May-2010, SUNSHINE ACTION cooperated with 'Association for Volunteers social Service of Macao 澳門義務工作者協會' to prepare 600 耀陽慈福袋 Sunshine Action Blessing Bags for the special events of Parent's Days, Buddha Birthday & Dragon Boat Festival. Estimated to benefit around 900 people directly.

  • Companies | Sunshine Action

    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

  • Bangladesh (GLOBAL) | Sunshine Action

    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.

  • Ethiopia (GLOBAL) | Sunshine Action

    ETHIOPIA Addis Ababa - ETHIOPIA Volunteer Tour Ethiopia is one of the World’s poorest countries. Out of a population of around 80 million (2008) people, 35 million people are living in abject poverty. In one of the world’s poorest countries, where about 44 percent of the population lives under the poverty line, more than 12 million people are chronically or at least periodically food insecure. Most of them live in rural areas with agriculture as their main occupation. With 80% of Ethiopians dependent on agriculture as their main livelihood, severe arid conditions due to persistent lack of rainfall coupled with civil disputes have worsened Ethiopian poverty. Mission of the trip: Donate food to the poorest of the poor through local organizations Plant the Planet Ethiopia Assessment of the local NGOs and needy people in the slum Kechene Min. Fund-Raising Amount HK$6,800/volunteer (excluding traveling & personal expenses) Intro

  • Sunshine Internships | Sunshine Action

    SUNSHINE ACTION GLOBAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Philanthropic Innovation Leadership Initiative ⭐ Organizational Profile Sunshine Action stands as an international philanthropic organization with operational hubs in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. The year 2025 marked a seminal achievement in our mission, as we expanded our reach to over 1,000 charitable centers and partner organizations spanning 25 countries and regions. Our efforts are propelled by a vibrant, global community of change-makers. This includes our dedicated Sunshine Interns, esteemed Sunshine Ambassadors, and a scholarly consortium of students drawn from 126 premier academic institutions worldwide. Our collaborative network features partners such as Harvard University, the University of Oxford, Hong Kong University, UCL University College London, University of Pennsylvania, New York University, the University of Chicago, the National University of Singapore, CUHK, HKUST, and Columbia University, among others. In pursuit of sustainable impact, we cultivate strategic alliances with global corporate leaders, including Fortune 500 enterprises such as Wells Fargo, Blackstone, BNP Paribas , and Henderson Sunlight, as our collaborative partners in 2025. Our initiatives are strategically aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, actively advancing progress in 14 critical areas. We maintain a primary, concentrated focus on combating food insecurity and alleviating hunger. As an institution, Sunshine Action is strictly non-religious, apolitical, and non-discriminatory. Our operational model is uniquely volunteer-based, which ensures an exceptional efficiency of scale: 98% of all donations & contributions are channeled directly to our beneficiary programs, maximizing the value of every donation for those we serve. For detailed performance metrics and annual reviews, please consult our reports: www.sunshine-action.org/performance-reports ✨ Internship Scope & Strategic Impact - Responsibilities and Tasks: Sunshine Action is now seeking motivated and conscientious individuals to join our Summer Internship Program, commencing recruitment in early 2026 for our New York and London branches. Key Responsibilities - Interns will be integral to our mission, with duties encompassing: Program Execution: Planning and implementing physical poverty-relief initiatives, including the distribution of "Fortune Bags" containing essential food and supplies to low-income families. Partnership Development: Liaising with and developing partnerships with local charities for collaborative event management. Marketing & Outreach: Supporting marketing and promotional efforts to engage and expand our volunteer base. Corporate Engagement: Contacting companies to solicit donations and in-kind resources. Fundraising & Development: Organizing fundraising events and contributing to the drafting of grant proposals. Innovation: Proposing and developing unique, self-directed charitable events or projects. Operational Support: Undertaking other ad-hoc administrative duties essential to the charity's operations. Required Qualifications A genuine and demonstrated interest in the charitable sector. An excellent sense of responsibility and a detail-oriented approach. Creativity and a willingness to think innovatively. Superior written and verbal communication skills. A proactive disposition with the initiative to launch and manage unique projects. The ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision. An interest in developing and refining leadership capabilities. 🙏🏼 We seek visionary emerging leaders with: - Academic grounding and passion in Social Entrepreneurship, International Development, Humanitarian programs, or Human-Centered Technology Design, Public Relationship, Communication, Corporate Engagement, VR and AI development, psychology and mental health, etc… 💫 Why Join Sunshine Action? - Global Engagement Hubs & Networking: London | New York | Los Angeles | Hong Kong - Legacy Building: Contribute to scalable solutions addressing 21st-century humanitarian crises I nternship Details Period: A flexible start date in June or July 2026, for a minimum commitment of 9 weeks. Specific dates can be arranged on an individual basis. US Branch : This role operates on a hybrid model. While we express a preference for candidates based in or near New York City, we also welcome candidates from different locations and countries. UK Branch : Please specify if you are interested in helping our London branch. This role operates on a hybrid model. While we express a preference for candidates based in or near London, we also welcome candidates from different locations and countries. Please note the following: All organized events require in-person attendance. General administrative work will be conducted remotely. Tasks involving partner visits and event execution will be performed on-site. As Sunshine Action does not maintain a physical office in the USA/UK, regular team meetings will be held virtually. ✍🏼 Application Protocol Please apply by uploading your CV Resume & Cover Letter documents detailing why you are interested in the role and why you would be a good candidate to the platform or by sending an email address to: In general to Sunny Mak at sunshine@sunshine-action.or g To USA: Monica Bhardwaj at monica@sunshine-action-us.org To UK: Adrian Yan at ambassador@sunshine-action.org To read the internship advertisement in PDF:

  • Sunshine Action | Hong Kong Charity

    Bringing hope and joy to the homeless. With your help and donations, Sunshine Action can continue it's mission to alleviate poverty. FEEDING THE HUNGRY, WARMING THE ABANDONED Sunshine Action Hong Kong is a charity that specializes in helping those in poverty. We aim to alleviate homelessness across Hong Kong and beyond through our international reach programmes. We've made our long-term commitment: helping those in need to achieve lasting growth and success. Now it's your turn. Donate and support us. Donate Now Main Events Fortune bag packing events with Diocesan Boys' School Meet the Sunshine Ambassadors from West Island School! Our volunteers from Yew Chung International School Our 15 Years of Devotion Fortune Bag Programme Street-sleeper Programme Plant the Planet Save the Sea Medical Missions Student Sponsorship Microfinance Building Projects Water for the World Hear from our student ambassadors

  • Donate | Sunshine Action

    DONATE Donate Online Thank you for considering a donation to Sunshine Action! Both monetary donations and select donation items are welcome. You can make a donation via Give.Asia by clicking the button below. Donate Now Note that Sunshine Action is NOT subverted by the Hong Kong Government or any Government, the Community Chest of HK, or the Lottery Fund of Jockey Club of HK. 100% of Sunshine Action’s funding comes from the general public and corporate donations. On average, 98% of the food, materials and contribution delivered to the final beneficiaries by Sunshine Action are purchased with donated funds, with the remaining 2% being directly donated items. Other Donations Sunshine Action accepts donations in other forms, including bank wire transfer, cheque, and select donation items. Bank Wire Transfer: Payee: Sunshine Action Ltd. HSBC: Account No.: 400-595989-838 Swift: HSBCHKHHHKH Bank I.D.: 400 Beneficiary I.D.: 595989-838 Bank Address: 1 Queen's Road, Central Hong Kong Bank Tel: 2748 8288 Bank of China: Account No.: 012-926 1 -018415-6 Swift: BKCHHKHHXXX Bank I.D.: 012 Branch I.D.: 926 Beneficiary I.D.: 10184156 Bank Address: Head Office 1 Garden Road, Hong Kong Bank Tel: (852)-2826-6888 Cheque: To donate via cheque, please provide a crossed cheque with payee 'SUNSHINE ACTION Ltd.' Please attach the donor’s name, contact telephone and complete address for tax-deductible receipt. Sunshine Action Mailing Address: Room D, 13/F Wing Kin Industrial Building, 4-6 Wing Kin Road, Kwai Chung Donation of Items: At Sunshine Action we welcome enterprises and donors to donate the following items: Food items: White/brown rice, oats, and nuts Canned food with at least 6 months until expiration date Pasta and noodles Cooking oils such as canola, coconut, vegetable, etc. Any form of condiments Juices and other healthy drinks Non-Food Items: Detergent Shampoo and conditioner Face and moisturising cream Toilet paper and tissue Notebooks and general stationery Children and adult clothing (either new or secondhand, in good condition)

  • Water for the World (HK) | Sunshine Action

    WATER FOR THE WORLD Project Info A water well is a structure created by digging or drilling the ground to access groundwater in underground aquifers. The water is drawn by a pump or a bucket. Sunshine Action is drilling small water wells in poor villages in different countries around the world. Each well is shared by 3-5 families and provides water for: Irrigation Washing Human and animal usage Other Ways You Can Save Water at Home Fresh water is an extremely scarce resource as only 2.8% of all water on Earth is fresh. You can save water at home by: Closing the faucet while you brush your teeth Taking shorter showers Installing low-flush toilets and low-flow showerheads

  • Philippines (GLOBAL) | Sunshine Action

    PHILIPPINES Intro We visited the garbage mountain at TONDO in Manila Philippine, an area with approx. 1.1 millions peoples and this garbage area cover nearly 25 hectares with few hundred thousands peoples living under poverty line. They spent most of the time collecting plastic, metal, or paper to make a living in a home without a bathroom or a kitchen. SUNSHINE ACTION donated some food and other resources to several charity organizations. We visited the house with over 70 mentally disorder children in TONDO and then nearly 30 handicapped children in QUEZON CITY. Virlainie Foundation 20 years ago, Mr. Dominique LEMAY from France created Virlanie Foundation to take care of the street children in Manila. Now, they have over 10 houses for these children and young adults. Each house is managed by a Father & Mother as real couple giving the love and warm of family. Virlanie Foundation is the biggest NGO in Philippines for the Street Children and Dominique has helped over 10'000 children reunited with family, being adopted or simply changed their destiny from the street.

Charity Number: IRD-91/10271 (Hong Kong)

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