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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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

PLANT THE PLANET Project Info Plant the Planet plants trees, flowers, and other plants in countries around the world to help combat climate change. To date, Sunshine Action has planted over 322,000 trees, plants, fruit trees and flowers in Hong Kong, Kenya, China, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Thailand, Nepal, and India. Newly planted trees are sponsored by local farmers and schools. Sunshine Action plants new trees/plants on all charity trips outside of Hong Kong. Sunshine Action is struggling to financially sustain all programs, including the Plant the Planet Program. Your contribution would mean a lot to us. Donate now! History of Plant the Planet Plant the Planet began in 2010 as a way of fighting climate change during Sunshine Action's charity trips. New trees were planted on charity trips to countries outside of Hong Kong. Approximately 280,000 of these trees are in Mongolia and China. Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, Plant the Planet has been suspended since the beginning of the pandemic. However, once travel restrictions are lifted, the program will resume normal activities. Why is Plant the Planet Important? Did you know that an area of rainforest the size of a football field is being destroyed every second? Tropical forests cover 23% of the Earth’s land surface but are disappearing at a rate of 4.6 million hectares per year. Trees are crucial to absorbing carbon dioxide and producing the oxygen that helps sustain humanity. They reduced the greenhouse effect by shading our homes and office buildings, and help maintain the environment by preventing soil erosion, maintaining local rainfall patterns, and maintaining populations of plants, animals, and insects. Planting trees is one of the cheapest and most effective ways of drawing excess carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. Fast Facts according to UN Environmental Program: Three-quarters of the world's people rely on wood as their main source of energy. On average, each American uses more than 600 pounds of paper and almost 200 board feet of timber per year A single mature tree can absorb carbon dioxide at a rate of 22.7 kg/year (48 lbs) and release enough oxygen back into the atmosphere to support 2 human beings. One acre of trees annually consumes the amount of carbon dioxide equivalent to that produced by driving an average car for 41,483km (26,000 miles). That same acre of trees also produces enough oxygen for 18 people to breathe for a year.

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.

SOUTH AFRICA SUNSHINE ACTION donated some food and resources through a friend Nosipho in South Africa

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)

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