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South China Morning Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
The Hong Kong Jockey Club unveils JC Project MuSE to foster holistic growth in underprivileged primary students through music and sports
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Advertisement Extracurricular activities offer children opportunities to explore personal interests and broaden their horizons. Yet for families with limited financial means, these pursuits can be out of reach. To address this issue, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has initiated and funded JC Project MuSE, with an approved donation exceeding HK$400 million. The programme delivers free, high-quality and tailored music and sports education to primary school students in underprivileged areas of Hong Kong. JC Project MuSE is a six-year school-based initiative inspired by the globally acclaimed El Sistema model and aims to foster children's interest in the arts and sports from an early age. The programme ensures equal access to growth and learning opportunities regardless of socio-economic status and is designed to promote the participating children's holistic development. To celebrate the programme's inauguration and commemorate the Club's 140th anniversary, the Project MuSE Concert took place on April 17 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The event united students from JC Project MuSE with musical talent nurtured through other projects supported by the Club. HKSAR Government Chief Secretary for Administration Chan Kwok-ki (back row, centre), Club Chairman Michael Lee (back row, 7th left) and other guests posed for a photo with mentors and mentees from the Strive and Rise Programme. Advertisement The launch ceremony was officiated by HKSAR Government Chief Secretary for Administration Chan Kwok-ki, Club Chairman Michael Lee and JC Project MuSE Advisory Committee Convenor Jat Sew-tong. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Lee emphasised that sports & culture is one of the priority funding areas of the Club's Charities Trust. By offering a diverse range of music and sports education and performance opportunities, JC Project MuSE seeks to empower primary school students in underprivileged communities, enhancing their confidence and sense of self-worth, while nurturing their holistic development.
South China Morning Post
13-02-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
The Hongkong Bank Foundation nurtures next generation at different stages of their growth journeys
02:31 HSBC nurtures next generation at different stages of their growth HSBC nurtures next generation at different stages of their growth Young people are our future, and it is a responsibility of society to nurture and support the next generation at different stages of their lives. Through The Hongkong Bank Foundation, HSBC offers a range of initiatives, supported by volunteers from the bank, that are aimed at empowering young people by helping equip them with the skills, knowledge and resources they need to reach their full potential. Instilling empathy and a sense of mission The teenage years are an important life stage – a time that shapes one's world view, values and dreams. Anson Yung, like other 15-year-old students, is still finding his way. Besides facing academic pressure, Yung also struggles to navigate a path where his dreams might take him in the future. He became more confident about his ambitions and talents after joining the Hong Kong government-led Strive and Rise Programme, which helps students in Form One to Four who are from underprivileged families broaden their horizons and create a brighter future. He was paired with an HSBC volunteer, Cyrus Chu, who is a senior wealth planning consultant at the bank. 'My mentor is very passionate. He often invites me to participate in various activities and genuinely wants to help shape my future,' Yung explains. 'He is like a brother to me.'
