2022 Fred Hollows Humanity Award Results | The Fred Hollows Foundation HK

The Fred Hollows Humanity Award 2022
Recognised 38 Upper Primary Students

The Fred Hollows Humanity Award – which is celebrating its fifth year – honoured 38 students for making a positive difference in their community. This year’s recipients included eight students who set up a “Ping-pong Table Farm” to help people struggling with the rising cost of living while others were recognised for helping the homeless and refugees and for protecting the local environment.

The Fred Hollows Foundation Hong Kong Board Director Lauren Chung said this year’s entries were encouraging in a challenging year impacted by COVID-19. “Despite so many changes and challenges over the past few years, we are proud to see so many students committed to bringing positive impacts to the community.

“Founder of The Foundation, Professor Fred Hollows, dedicated his life to helping and empowering others to help themselves and restoring sight to some of the world’s poorest people. He would be very proud of the contribution these students are making.”

Local celebrity and father of two, Kay Ho, attended the event to show his support.

“I often share with my kids the importance of helping others,” he said. Mr Ho also supports The Fred Hollows Foundation’s sight-restoring work, especially for children with avoidable blindness.

“Being able to see again will change their lives and give them a bright future,” he said.

Since 2012, The Fred Hollows Humanity Award has recognised more than 3,000 primary school students in Australia and Hong Kong. A record 50 schools and more than 360 students enrolled in this year’s Award.

2022 Fred Hollows Humanity Award Awardees

Ambassador of Hope

CHEN To Yu, CHEUNG Kei Yau, CHEUNG Tsz Hei, FUNG Lok Ying, LAM Ching Yan, LAM Tsz Ching, TSUI Cheuk Laam, XIE Lan, Aberdeen St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School

Earlier this year, the pandemic caused vegetable prices to soar in Hong Kong. Concerned for needy families in the city, eight Grade 5 students established a “Ping Pong Farm Table” at their school to grow vegetables to distribute to vulnerable households. Despite challenges, the unrelenting efforts of the students resulted in more than 100 bushels of vegetables to be sent to beneficiaries via the community service centre. These students not only helped the community, but set a great example for their peers with their generous spirit

Ambassador of Compassion

FONG Pun Hei Ebert, WONG Tsun Hin, LIN King Long, CHAN Hoi Ching, HUI Sze Wing Megan, TIN Dominic Johan, LAU Yat Chi, YUEN Wai Sum, TAM Bob, TSE Titus, HA Chi Ping Jove, LEUNG Yan Hei Matthew, HUI Ka Yan, JIANG Eric, LAM Pok Lai, WONG Tin Yuet Mary, AOG St. Hilary’s College (Primary Section)

Sixteen students from AOG St. Hilary’s College (Primary Section) took the initiative to discuss the plight of disadvantaged groups in Hong Kong. Following a guided tour provided by a homeless non-profit association, the students organised a charity sales featuring products taught by homeless volunteers, such as hand-painted folding chairs and coasters, and donated proceeds back to benefit Hong Kong’s homeless community.

Ambassador of Action

MAK Cheuk Yiu, Baptist (Sha Tin Wai) Lui Ming Choi Primary School

Cheuk Yiu used leftover fruit peels to make liquid enzymes for plant growth, and distributed them amongst her community so that they could plant more and make the environment greener. As a young environmental ambassador, she also helped implement and championed programs at home such as following a vegetarian diet and recycling, to lower her household carbon footprint. Cheuk Yiu also served domestic workers by distributing necessary supplies to them during the pandemic.

Ambassador of Kindness

POON Harris, International Christian Quality Music Secondary and Primary School

Harris was concerned about people from different cultural backgrounds in Hong Kong, especially refugees who often face difficulties in finding work and accommodation, and single mothers who have to look after many children. Harris and his mother therefore collected supplies to cover daily necessities such as milk power, clothes, toys, disinfection supplies and Covid testing kits, and distributed them to ethnic minority groups in Hong Kong. Through his actions, Harris wanted to show them loving concern and let them know that they are not alone.

Junior Ambassador

CHAN Ho Ying, Salesian Yip Hon Millennium Primary School

Ho Ying participated in many different volunteer services during the pandemic. She also used her scholarship to buy caps, scarves, gloves and other protective materials for elderly folk who lived alone. Ho Ying also encouraged her peers to donate supplies to assist the vulnerable.

Students of Merits

SHAHID Haniya, Li Cheng Uk Government Primary School

Haniya is a warm-hearted girl. She not only took on multiple roles at school to help students at all levels, but also became a role model for her classmates and those around her.

CHAN Ming Chi, Yan Chai Hospital Choi Hin To Primary School

Ming Chi visited the elderly day care centre and brought some school-grown vegetables to them. At the same time, Ming Chi participated in beach cleaning activities. He realized that it was not easy to reduce emissions but he tried his best to influence the habits of people around him with his own experience, so that more people could contribute to a healthy planet.

POON Ching, POON Ching Ching, HKUGA Primary School

Poon Ching and Poon Ching Ching have participated in a number of volunteer services since early childhood. They helped single mothers decorate and clean their houses, and transported materials to vulnerable families. They shared their experience and the joy of helping others with their classmates.

TANG Hei Nam, PLK Vicwood KT Chong No.2 Primary School

When the pandemic worsened in Hong Kong, Hei Nam made a guidance video on how to use Covid test kits, targeted towards the elderly and those in need. Hei Nam distributed the video through different social media sites to help more people in need.

LI Hei Tung, Hong Chi Morninghill School, Tsui Lam

Hei Tung is willing to help her classmates. She often takes the initiative and takes care of her classmates, answering questions in class and helping classmates in need.

HUI Miles Wun Hei, Harrow International School Hong Kong

Miles loves art and crafts. He turned his hobby into a fundraising campaign. He sold handmade flowers to his friends and relatives to raise funds for children in need.

WAN Tsz Yin, Kwong Ming Ying Loi School

Tsz Yin set up a scholarship in the kindergarten he studied, encouraging the students to be more grateful and to contribute to society by doing volunteer work.

MOK Ngo Yin Aidan, Tak Nga Primary School

Aidan has participated in more than 10 volunteer activities in the past year including fundraising, beach cleaning and visiting sub-divided flats and cleaners. His active participation has been praised by teachers and various organisations.

LAU Hoi Tik, Salesian Yip Hon Millennium Primary School

Hoi Tik helps the underprivileged through his own experiences.

SHAM Hoi Ching, Leung Kui Kau Lutheran Primary School

After recovering from a serious illness, Hoi Ching has actively participated in various volunteer services and encouraging others by sharing her experience.