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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.
Many of the OSC proposals this year aim to help the working poor. Photo: Dickson Lee
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2026 Operation Santa Claus applicants seek long-term change, not ‘quick fixes’

Leader of annual fundraising drive notes shift towards far more sophisticated projects this year.

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Operation Santa Claus: charities help Tai Po fire survivors rebuild their lives

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Operation Santa Claus: Maxim’s ramps up fundraising for Tai Po fire victims

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

Chinachem Group volunteers join children with special educational needs for a mochi-making workshop celebrating Chinese New Year.

Participants decorate panda-themed mochi during the Chinachem Group and TREATS workshop for Operation Santa Claus. Photo: Wong Kin Fung
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Editorial | Operation Santa Claus success shows Hong Kong’s robust charity spirit

The citywide campaign has helped define Hong Kong’s character as a city willing to help disaster survivors and those in need of support.

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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.

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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.

Deacons law firm, a major supporter of Operation Santa Claus, lends a hand to Farm the City. Photo: Wong Kin Fung
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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.

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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.

Talents Foundation has developed a Monopoly-like board game as part of its curriculum. Photo: Handout
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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.

Splash Foundation has taught 11,145 people from disadvantaged backgrounds to swim for free, as of the end of 2025. Photo: Handout
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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.

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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.

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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.

Hong Kong tennis player Yandy Shek. Photo: Handout
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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.

Lai Yee-man is one of many elderly people participating in Farm the City’s Metroplaza rooftop farm. Photo: Cindy Sui
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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.

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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.

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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.

The White Christmas Street Fair, held by Swire Properties, ran from December 11 to 14. Photo: Dickson Lee
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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.

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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.

Morgan Stanley staff participating in a charity bake auction as part of the firm’s annual ‘Season for Good’ initiative, which raises funds for Operation Santa Claus and other community partners. Photo: Handout
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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.

Kids4Kids aims to foster creativity, build character, and inspire kids to bring about positive change in their community. Photo: Handout
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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.

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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.

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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.

OSC volunteers at Santa’s Neon Studio. Photo: Handout
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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.

Children from the Hong Kong Paediatric Rheumatism Association enjoyed a festive workshop organised by Hong Kong’s Nina Hotel Island South and Operation Santa Claus. Photo: Handout
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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.

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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.

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