Supporting HKSAR Government’s “Strive and Rise Programme”

The Group continued to support youth empowerment and community development through active participation in the HKSAR Government’s “Strive and Rise Programme”. In 2025, the Programme recruited 165 mentors in total, including 45 from Henderson Land and 120 from the Centum Charitas Foundation. This is a strong example of crosssector collaboration to provide encouragement, guidance and long-term support for young people.

Mid-Autumn mooncakes making and elderly visit
On 4 October 2025, Henderson Land organised a MidAutumn Mooncake Making and Elderly Visit Activity under the “Strive and Rise Programme”, transforming the festive occasion into a meaningful community building experience. Mentors, mentees and members of the Henderson Warmth Volunteer Team gathered at Towngas Cooking Centre to learn the traditional craft of custard mooncake making under expert guidance, before visiting 100 elderly households in Sham Shui Po and other neighbourhoods. Over 60 mentors, mentees and volunteers took part in the workshop and home visits. The team also delivered 200 gift bags to an elderly care home in Sham Shui Po, extending care to one of Hong Kong’s long-established ageing communities. Through workshop, home visits and festive interaction, the activity strengthened intergenerational bonds, nurtured empathy among young participants and reinforced a shared spirit of service and social responsibility.

Zuni Icosahedron’s art tech workshop
The Programme also broadened mentees’ horizons through experiential learning in arts and technology. On 22 November 2025, 24 mentors and mentees participated in a Zuni Arts Tech Workshop held at the Zuni Arts Tech Lab, in collaboration with experimental arts group “Zuni Icosahedron”. The workshop introduced participants to theatre-based arts technology, including lighting design, immersive soundscapes, visuals and video operation, and basic applications of augmented reality and motion-capture technology. Beyond gaining foundational knowledge, participants were encouraged to put theory into practice through hands-on creation, recording and post-production exercises, using artistic expression as a platform to build confidence, creativity and communication skills. By integrating technology, arts and mentorship, the workshop provided young people with exposure to new career pathways and innovative forms of expression, supporting their personal development and long-term growth under the “Strive and Rise Programme”.