(Hong Kong, 6 August 2011) Five hundred representatives for the 250 projects voted in by the citizens of Hong Kong attended the sharing gathering of "Love Ideas, Love HK" Round 2 today held at Harbour Grand Hong Kong. Joined in a common spirit of service and engagement to the community, the representatives for the top 10 project categories proudly shouted out their innovative mission slogans and waved their colourful project banners. They believe their missions address the current concerns of our times in meaningful ways.
The event also premiered the theme song for the Li Ka Shing Foundation's "Love Ideas, Love HK" programme, Ideas HK, featuring local Canto Pop group Farma. The lyrics rapped out the fun and energy of an inclusive campaign.
Mr Li Ka-shing congratulated the winners and thanked all who participated in Round 2 of the programme. He said, "Your care, your dare and your share demonstrated the positive power of participation and inclusion. Your dedication will inspire the community and move it forward."
The top 10 project categories are as follows:
| Order | Beneficiary Groups |
| 1 | Youth, Children and Students |
| 2 | Community |
| 3 | Elderly |
| 4 | Rehabilitation |
| 5 | Animals |
| 6 | Families / Low-Income Families |
| 7 | Patients |
| 8 | Women |
| 9 | Environment Protection |
| 10 | New Immigrants / Ethnic Minorities |
Round 2 of "Love Ideas Love HK", launched on 3 May, saw unprecedented user interaction and viral engagement, with a total of 1,070 proposals being submitted during the two-week application period. Between 13 June and 3 July, 915 qualified projects were listed for public voting, and 230 projects were voted in. In addition, Mr Li selected and supported another 20 with additional personal funds. The total amount of HK$36.75 million will be awarded in this round.
"Love Ideas, Love HK" is the first programme of LKSF's HK$300 million philanthropic campaign "Love HK Your Way!", which is a major new interactive philanthropic programme that combines the power of technology, charity and community awareness. The programme encourages Hong Kong residents to be innovative and proactive towards the concerns in their community, and to vote for projects they believe will make a positive difference.
LKSF believes in innovation, participation and inclusion. We welcome comments and suggestions through "Love Ideas, Love HK" website and have regular meetings with the social welfare professionals.
 Download (1,153 KB) About 500 participants attend the sharing gathering today. They wave their colourful project banners to unveil the top 10 beneficiary categories, to which the people of Hong Kong show most concerns in Round 2 of "Love Ideas, Love HK" programme. |
 Download (1,047 KB) Chief Executive of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service Ms Christine Fang (second from right), Chief Executive Officer of St James' Settlement Mr Michael Lai (middle) and representatives of LKSF (first and second from left) tell participants of the sharing gathering how "Love Ideas, Love HK" programme, which realises the Li Ka Shing Foundation's beliefs of innovation, participation and inclusion, brings positive impact to society. |
About the Li Ka Shing Foundation
The Li Ka Shing Foundation was established in 1980 by global entrepreneur and philanthropist Li Ka-shing. Mr Li considers the Foundation to be his "third son" and has pledged one-third of his assets to it. To date, the Foundation has granted over HK$12.5 billion (US$1.6 billion) in charitable donations, approximately 90 per cent of which has gone to the Greater China region. The Foundation supports projects that propel social progress and create a cycle of charity in the world through expanding access to quality education and healthcare, encouraging cultural diversity and exploration, and stimulating community involvement and sustainable development. For more information, please visit: http://www.lksf.org.
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