Supporting HKSAR Government’s Strive and Rise Programme

Since 2022, Henderson Land has pledged full support for the HKSAR Government’s Strive and Rise Programme, contributing a total of HK$25 million through the Lee Shau Kee Foundation. The Group has also nominated about 280 mentors from its companies and the Centum Charitas Foundation, chaired by Dr Lee Ka Kit, Peter, Chairman of the Group. A commitment to support the programme has been extended through 2024.

During the year, we organised a series of group activities, such as visits to the Towngas headquarters, Hong Kong Ferry’s shipyards, the Kong Ha Wai Transitional Housing Project and the Kong Ha Wai Mansion, a Grade III historic building under restoration by the Group.

Art Tour in Central and Western District x Upcycling Workshops
The Group hosted the Art Tour in Central and Western District x Upcycling Workshops in August 2023 to enrich and enliven participants’ summer break. While journeying through ARTLANE, Hong Kong’s first URBAN ART SOHO community revitalised with mural paintings, and HART Haus, an artists’ studio launched by the Group, mentors from the Group’s companies and the Centum Charitas Foundation and their mentees interacted with local artists and were offered a glimpse into the many facets of the city’s art ecosystem.

Additionally, in the spirit of upcycling, the participants were guided to reprpose eco-friendly materials collected from the neighbourhood, such as coffee grounds, into mosquito-repelling incense, and to try their hand at sustainable planting. The mentors and mentees thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and some of the finished products will be distributed to organic farms, community shops and residents for building a green and sustainable community.

Harbour Cruise – Bauhinia
To celebrate the centennial anniversary of Hong Kong Ferry Group, a celebratory ceremony was held in April 2023. To make the occasion more festive, mentors and mentees of the Strive and Rise Programme from Henderson Land Group and the Centum Charitas Foundation were invited to go on board the Harbour Cruise - Bauhinia, delighting in the captivating views of Victoria Harbour while learning about Hong Kong Ferry’s business operations.