SIP announced its investment in CareER Association, a dedicated organization providing career support to tertiary-educated individuals with disabilities and special educational needs (SEN).

By offering inclusive employment training and job-matching services, CareER bridges the gap between employers and candidates, empowering both parties to thrive in a diverse and equitable workplace environment.

The hybrid seminar for the launch of SIP's report, "Charting Impact: A Decade of Social Investment," highlighted our journey, achievements, and future plans. The event attracted 50 in-person guests and nearly 70 online participants globally. Led by Prof. Albert Teo and his team from Tung Wah College, the seminar evaluated our initiatives using the Theory of Change (ToC) and Social Return on Investment (SROI). The discussion provided insights from our decade-long experience and outlined plans to expand our Social Purpose Organization (SPO) community, inviting collaboration with visionary leaders to drive transformative social investment.

We recently enjoyed a vegetarian lunch at our Founders Club gathering, where leaders of our SPOs came together. Our aim is to create a supportive community for leaders at different stages of scaling their companies or teams. From startups to established enterprises, we're dedicated to sharing insights and collaborating to enhance effectiveness and impact. Join us as we pave the way for positive change and growth.

SIP Executive Director Lillian Li Li and CareER Association Founder Walter Tsui took part in a Fireside Chat on Impact Investing, organized by Asian Charity Services. The discussion offered valuable insights into the role of impact investing in non-profit organizations and underscored the importance of diversifying revenue streams to ensure a robust and sustainable NGO.

Yujin is a rising senior at Northfield Mount Hermon, a prestigious boarding school in the United States. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, she moved to Hong Kong at the age of one and has lived here ever since. Her deep commitment to helping the less fortunate is evident in both her academic and hands-on projects. With a strong interest in sociology and economics, Yujin plans to major in Socioeconomics, aiming to use her interdisciplinary skills to drive positive change in communities around the world. We are thrilled to have her join us and look forward to the contributions she will make.

Snaildy’s co-founders, Patrick Lau and Rex Law, have been recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2024 in the Social Impact category, honoring young leaders who are transforming education, business, and beyond in a systemic and sustainable manner. Founded in 2019, Snaildy's software assists parents and teachers in monitoring special-needs students, including their academic progress, medication, and off-campus activities. According to Snaildy, their software is currently used in about 80 schools across Hong Kong, helping to monitor 6,000 special-needs students.

A documentary chronicling MilMill's year-long journey, capturing the search for a suitable location for the new plant, the challenges faced on the last day of the old plant, and the team's efforts during the transition phase is in production.

SIP has made an investment with a local family office to support MilMill's ongoing contributions to addressing environmental and climate change issues in Hong Kong.

A young woman with physical disabilities showcased remarkable resilience and determination as she successfully transitioned from being a member of CareER to becoming a valued partner in a large company's Human Resources department. Despite facing the challenge of a low GPA resulting from a stroke during her teenage years, her unwavering efforts and a shift in mindset led her to secure an employment contract with a large corporation…