Hong Kong’s Shaw Foundation strengthens support for youth development

A major charitable organisation in Hong Kong has said it is strengthening its support for youth development and small charities in response to the latest needs of society.

The Shaw Foundation, set up by late entertainment magnate Run Run Shaw, said its approach could generate synergy with Operation Santa Claus (OSC), to which it is contributing for the second year in a row.

OSC is an annual fundraising initiative by the South China Morning Post and public broadcaster RTHK. It supports local charities in creating social impact, with a particular emphasis on assisting smaller organisations.

This year’s OSC campaign benefits 11 projects including those supporting the development of children and youth through various methods, such as STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics) education.

The foundation has a special take on this year’s OSC tagline, #EveryoneCanBeASantaClaus.

Raymond Chan Wai-man, chairman of the foundation, said: “Mr Shaw thought that teaching people how to fish is better than giving them fish.