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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 United Kingdom Adria n Yan , Director and Head of Sunshine Ambassadors Email: ambassador@sunshine-action.org Whatsapp: ( +852) 5544 9656 United States Monica Bhardwaj Email: monica.bhardwaj@sunshine-action.org

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.

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.

CHILE EARTH QUAKE URGENT FUND RAISING 2010 On 27-FEB 2010, around 3:40 am - Chile time- an earthquake of magnitude 8.8 stuck CHILE in South America. The epicenter of the tremor was located approx. 90 km from CONCEPCION CITY (The second largest city) near Bio-Bio and Maule in Central CHILE, with many aftershocks reported between 5.5 and 6.5. This is the strongest earthquake in CHILE since 25 years ago and it's approx. 500 times stronger than the one hitting Haiti recently. This Earthquake killed several hundred of victims and destroyed nearly 50 cities/villages. The Government of CHILE has declared NATIONAL EMERGENCY and SUNSHINE ACTION Ltd is authorized by the Consulate General of CHILE in Hong Kong to raise fund for this special emergency disaster. You can also contact the Consulate General of CHILE in Hong Kong at tel: 852-2827-1826 / fax: 852-2827-1119 Intro Santiago Chile 2008 Dec 2008, Thanks to friends from Corporations CAROZZI & WATT'S, We provide a bit of ACTION from SUNSHINE to the handicapped children House of "Misioneras de la Caridad" in Santiago CHILE.

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

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

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)

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SRI LANKA Sunshine Action volunteers went to Chilaw, Sri Lanka with the following mission: - Distribute food for the flood-affected families in Seemaweliya village. We rebuilt 6 completely new houses for those who lost it during the disaster, plus a new community hall.

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

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.