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Operation Santa Claus

Operation Santa Claus
Jointly organised by the South China Morning Post and RTHK since 1988, Operation Santa Claus is one of the largest charitable donation drives in Hong Kong.
Chefs with participants of Maxim’s Gentlemeal soft meal programme for elderly people with difficulties swallowing. Photo: Handout
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Operation Santa Claus: Maxim’s ramps up fundraising for Tai Po fire victims

Restaurant conglomerate also encourages employees and their families to volunteer at elderly care homes to foster a stronger sense of community.

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Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong children find joy and inclusion in mochi-making

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Editorial | Operation Santa Claus success shows Hong Kong’s robust charity spirit

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Operation Santa Claus raises HK$19 million for Hong Kong fire victims, other causes

Annual fundraiser by RTHK and South China Morning Post hits nearly twice its target after intensified fundraising in the wake of Tai Po blaze.

Operation Santa Claus has raised HK$19 million this year, nearly double its target. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Operation Santa Claus: law firm volunteers dig deep with Hong Kong elderly

Deacons law firm, a major supporter of Operation Santa Claus, lends a hand to Farm the City, a charity promoting urban farming and food security for the elderly.

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The Hong Kong charity helping neurodivergent people eat better and exercise more

Love 21 Foundation, among 13 NGOs selected for Operation Santa Claus funding, offers nutrition and fitness training for those with Down’s syndrome, autism or other conditions.

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Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong charity to train ethnic minority teens as coaches

Treats’ ‘EM-SPARK’ project will train 30 teens from ethnic minority groups to coach 3,504 mainstream primary school students and community members.

Treats executive director Mabel Lo (left), and Kaur Samreen (right). Photo: Cindy Sui
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Smart money: how Hong Kong charity makes finance lessons fun for pupils

Hong Kong charity Talents Foundation, an Operation Santa Claus beneficiary, aims to teach young people how to manage their finances.

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Operation Santa Claus: how a swimming charity is changing lives in Hong Kong

Splash began by teaching domestic helpers, and later expanded to include children with physical or mental disabilities, low-income families and ethnic minorities.

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More than a game: rugby helps Hong Kong charity tackle cultural divides in schools

Rugby For Good, an Operation Santa Claus beneficiary, uses sport to help students of all backgrounds find common ground on and off the field.

The Rugby For Good charity has been using sport as a tool to bring together young people from diverse ethnicities and communities. Photo: Rugby For Good
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The charity helping Hong Kong children climb, jump and explore nature

‘We found that when we took kids outdoors for activities, the results were very good,’ Gaia Education chief officer says.

Founders and beneficiaries of Gaia Education Limited and Education for Good say their outdoor “school” helps children learn about nature and grow in a holistic way. Photo: Cindy Sui
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Rising Hong Kong tennis pro wins title as players ace charity efforts

Chinese Recreation Club to donate HK$45,750 after players hit more than 80 aces for charity.

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Operation Santa Claus: elderly Hongkongers find new purpose on rooftop farms

Farm the City is charity founded in 2018 by three farming enthusiasts to share benefits of connecting with nature with city dwellers, especially elderly residents.

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Hong Kong students, bankers have a ball for charity with Operation Santa Claus

Dah Sing Charity Score Challenge brings together more than 100 bank staff, families, and friends to play a series of basketball games with children aged 10 to 14.

The Dah Sing Charity Score Challenge set out to raise funds for Operation Santa Claus. Photo: Handout
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Hong Kong charity to get funding to expand services for people with disabilities

The Home of Loving Faithfulness provides lifelong care for people with severe disabilities and is among Operation Santa Claus’ beneficiaries.

HOLF has cared for 85 children and adults with disabilities since its founding in 1965. Photo: Handout
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Swire’s Christmas fair encourages giving for Hong Kong fire-affected residents

Event in mid-December raised funds for Operation Santa Claus and pledged to match amount in relief for residents affected by Tai Po fire.

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Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong table tennis lovers serve it up for charity

More than 250 adults and students took part in the second year of Charity Table Tennis Tournament at Luen Wo Hui Sports Centre.

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Let’s get physical: Hong Kong hospital staff rally for Operation Santa Claus

Team collaboration shines at HKSH Medical Group as doctors, nurses and students embrace fitness and fun to raise funds for charitable causes.

Medical staff and students at HKSH Medical Group have been taking part in a month-long fundraising campaign for Operation Santa Claus. Photo: Lam Lui Kong
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Hong Kong’s Operation Santa Claus boosted by Morgan Stanley’s enduring support

Firm on course for its 10th successive year as charity’s top corporate supporter, raising millions for local causes and Tai Po fire recovery.

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Charity vows to give every Hong Kong fire-affected child a new toy

Kids4Kids also strives to promote ‘three Cs’ – creativity, character and community – to help children become future changemakers.

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Hong Kong shopping centre brings festive cheer with ‘Ticket to Christmas’

Attractions, running until January 2, include immersive animated train ride, Christmas Day musical and shopping rewards.

All proceeds from ticket sales for the “Santa Express” will be donated directly to OSC. Photo: Handout
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Editorial | Christmas spirit of compassion can help a Hong Kong that is still healing

While celebrations will be restrained in honour of the lives lost in the Tai Po fire, Christmas can still be a source of comfort in difficult times.

The WestK Christmas Forest at the West Kowloon Cultural District on December 19. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Operation Santa Claus appeal for Hong Kong’s fire-hit residents embraced

Tragedy prompts swift response, with one beneficiary, Mind HK, organising crisis support team of psychologists, social workers and well-being practitioners.

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Chocolate, cheer and charity: Hong Kong children whip up treats at festive workshop

From cupcake decorating to chocolate treats, Nina Hospitality and Operation Santa Claus team up to bring seasonal joy to youth in need.

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My Take | The Christmas spirit of generosity, peace and goodwill could not be needed more

From the Tai Po fire tragedy to the Bondi Beach terror attack, the festive season brings a welcome ray of light and a sense of hope for the future.

Tourists admire the giant Christmas tree at the “Christmas Town” in Hong Kong’s Statue Square. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong Disneyland spreads magic in charity drive

Resort to donate all proceeds from its Holiday Wishes Postcards to Operation Santa Claus, extending a partnership that began in 2019.

The Holiday Wishes Postcards were first introduced in 2019. Photo: Handout
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Hong Kong Santa Hash run spreads festive cheer and raises funds for charity

Nearly 140 runners in festive outfits raced 6km across city in support of Operation Santa Claus and fire relief efforts in Tai Po.

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How a Hong Kong charity helps injured workers get back on their feet

Hong Kong Workers’ Health Centre will be able to help 120 people and their carers next year with funding from Operation Santa Claus.

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