Building a Caring and Inclusive Community
Fostering inclusive and compassionate communities requires the integration of different generations, especially the elderly. Giving the elderly opportunities to participate in meaningful exchanges and mutual support helps them play a more active role in our society and strengthens our sense of community. We organise various activities throughout the year that enable them to share their wisdom, experience and essential life lessons with younger generations. It can enhance cross-generational integration and build a strong bond between communities and the elderly.
Intergenerational Integration and Elderly Care
ACE Art 2023
We sponsored the organisation of Anchor Children with Elders (“ACE”) Art 2023 by Mighty Oaks, a social NGO that focuses on elderly welfare. The annual ACE Art competition is designed for students to engage with their grandparents, learn about their past and create artwork. This year’s theme was “Neighbourhood Leisure in Bygone Years”, and the student participants used tambourines to produce an art. Over 1,700 students from 13 schools participated in the competition, and we were honoured to be involved in selecting the winners and amazed by the efforts demonstrated by the participants.
SCHSA Home Visits
We have partnered with Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service (“SCHSA”) to promote a culture of care and strengthen intergenerational bonds in our communities. As part of this initiative, 12 primary and secondary school students and our colleagues visited elderly residents in Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing Districts. It is a long-term programme where participants visit the same elders every time. The visits allow them to share love and joy with those they visit and, more importantly, build long-lasting relationships with the elderly.
SCHSA Caring Call
We have also collaborated with SCHSA to provide caring calls to the elderly. Students and colleagues made regular phone calls to offer their support and care to the elders. Our colleagues volunteered around 132 hours to this program and interacted with the elders, learning about their lives. Through these calls, they were able to spread love and joy within the elderly community and build a deep connection with the elders.
HKFYG Cooking Workshop
The Group and the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups collaborated to organise a cooking workshop. The workshop aimed to prepare festive food for those in need in the neighbourhood. Our colleagues and members of the public volunteered for this workshop, and our colleagues have dedicated 36 hours to the workshop. Volunteers of different ages came together in the kitchen and mentored each other as they prepared the meals, forming a bond that transcended their generational differences.
Movie Tickets to Elderly
To encourage senior citizens to become more involved in the community and show appreciation for their contributions to society, we have provided free movie tickets to the Yan Oi Tong Woo Chung District Elderly Community Centre in Tuen Mun. Throughout the year, we have distributed approximately 15,000 tickets, allowing the elderly to enjoy leisure time with their friends. This initiative not only helps to foster social connections but also builds friendly relationships within the community.
Through this donation activity, our group is actively contributing to the well-being of the elderly, enabling them to lead healthy, happy and stable lives during their golden years. Our ultimate goal is to create more opportunities for the elderly to engage in entertainment and social interactions, thereby enhancing their overall quality of life.
To ensure the continuous development and achievement of our goals, we remain fully committed to corporate social responsibility and the promotion of social inclusion. By doing so, we aim to ensure that the elderly have equal access to entertainment and opportunities to engage with their community, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive society.
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Support for Vulnerable Groups
Operation Santa Claus - Celebrating Christmas with a Food Upcycling Workshop
During the Christmas holiday, Nina Hospitality organised a food upcycling workshop for 11 students with intellectual disabilities from Rhenish Church Grace School. The workshop was held at the Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West, where the participants learned to reduce food waste by using overripe mangoes, bruised strawberries and chocolate brownie ends to make Christmas desserts. The workshop aimed to show the students that food can be “reused” creatively, thus inspiring them to reduce food waste in their daily lives. The workshop not only raised awareness of food waste issues but also empowered the students by providing them with a joyful experience of turning food waste into food.
City Hunt for Fun! with Chinachem
We strive to enable every community member to experience our city, regardless of their abilities or barriers. As part of this effort, we partnered with the InspiringHK Sports Foundation to organise the “City Hunt for Fun!” competition, which provided an opportunity for marginalized members of our community to enjoy and explore different landmarks and learn more about the community’s history in a fun and engaging way. The competition involved grassroots families and six of our colleagues, who worked together to complete various missions and earn points.
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Promoting Inclusivity and Accessibility
We strive to create an inclusive and accessible living environment that welcomes anyone and everyone, regardless of their ability or background. We believe that we can transform our community and properties into a vibrant and enriching place by embracing diversity and celebrating inclusivity.
Case Study
Activating an Age-Friendly Community at Golden Lion Garden Stage II
We have proactively created a healthy living environment where we look after our elderly residents and guard their well-being. We are currently partnering with the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (“HKCSS”) in Hong Kong to implement a range of measures designed for the elderly at Golden Lion Garden Stage II, which has a large elderly community, to enhance the elderly residents’ quality of life. While the project is in its planning phase, pilot tests have been carried out, such as installing community notice boards and digital displays to provide information on nearby community resources and educational tips for caregivers of the elderly (e.g., tutorials on using wheelchairs). In the next phase of our pilot testing, we will host a community expo where non-profits will be invited to showcase their elderly-friendly products and services to our residents.
We also plan to enhance our service quality by providing regular training for on-site staff, introducing new elderly-friendly features (e.g., health kiosk, and expanding this project and partnership to more communities in the future.
Case Study
Inclusion and Equity at Central Market
We have taken significant steps to ensure our facilities are accessible and enjoyable. Our commitment to accessibility is reflected in the design and operation of our facilities. A pet-friendly environment has been created since we recognise how valuable pets are to families and communities. We have also installed all-gender toilets to respect and acknowledge the diversity of gender identities. Our safe and comfortable environment demonstrates our commitment to equity and inclusivity for all individuals. Our barrier-free access features, such as ramps, wide pathways, lifts and assisted toilets, allow everyone to navigate and experience our space comfortably, regardless of their abilities. Using these facilities, we hope to foster community, celebrate diversity and create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere at Central Market.
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Filling Communities with Fun and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) at James’ Garden
We have donated over $2 million (HKD) to the new park at James’ Garden, demonstrating our strong commitment to building an inclusive and equitable community. Visitors will first be greeted by the warm and welcoming paintings and art on the park’s outer wall and, once in the park, visitors can enjoy the accessible features and facilities that anyone can use. It is located at the James’ Garden, the social housing project St. James’ Settlement managed. The park was constructed with Active Design, a type of space planning that fosters physical activity and provides an all-welcoming space where everyone comes together and enjoys.
