Honouring Pioneering Projects That Combine Technology and Community Power to Fight Poverty

Since 2023, Oxfam Hong Kong has been commissioned by the Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (SIE Fund) to establish Oxfam Grant for Good, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds to tackle poverty and social exclusion through innovative solutions and cross-sector collaboration. Over two years, the programme has nurtured more than 40 pioneering social innovation projects. To recognise these outstanding achievements, the inaugural Beyond Measure: Annual Outstanding Project Award Ceremony and Showcase Day was held on 12 April 2025 at The Mills, honouring four exemplary initiatives that demonstrate transformative social impact.

The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests including Mr Kevin Orr, Chairperson of the SIE Fund Task Force, Mr Henry Li, Head of Ecosystem Development at Cyberport Hong Kong and Mr Henry Tang, Acting Director General of Oxfam Hong Kong.

"We sincerely appreciate the SIE Fund's trust in commissioning this initiative. Through Oxfam Grant for Good, over 200 teams have developed precise solutions aligned with targeted poverty alleviation policies – particularly supporting elderly households, subdivided flat residents and single-parent families. Cyberport's technical expertise has been instrumental in enhancing these projects' effectiveness through technology integration." Mr Henry Tang, Acting Director General of Oxfam Hong Kong, said.

SIE Fund Task Force Chairperson Mr Kevin Orr remarked: "Since 2015, the SIE Fund has appointed three batches of intermediaries to design and deliver innovative programmes. These programmes provide funding and capacity-building support to social innovation projects across diverse sectors and developmental stages. Through their innovative ideas, products, and services, these initiatives address pressing social needs—advancing poverty alleviation, social inclusion, community well-being, and societal cohesion. As of March this year, the SIE Fund has allocated grants to 690 projects, nurtured over 20,000 social entrepreneurs, and benefited more than 570,000 individuals in total."

Four teams received the Outstanding Project Award, selected by a judging panel assessing Social Impact, Effectiveness & Efficiency, and Sustainability. Each awardee was presented with a certificate by Mr Kevin Orr, Chairperson of the SIE Fund Task Force and Mr Henry Li, Head of Ecosystem Development of Cyberport.

This year's Outstanding Project Award winners each demonstrate unique strengths, showcasing the diverse landscape of social innovation. The award recipients (listed in alphabetical order) include:

BrainBloom: Holistic ADHD Neurodevelopment & Wellness Program

An evidence-based neurodevelopment programme for children from low-income families, combining cognitive training, behavioural therapy and integrated medicine.

Farmunity

The project aims to empower grassroots students by operating a "Smart Farm Laboratory" to acquire knowledge in sustainable development, STEM, and social entrepreneurship, thereby enabling them to pursue diverse career opportunities. Through school-based smart farms that grow vegetables, nearby low-income families gain access to fresh produce.

Rejuvenating Your Mind and Home!

The project enhances the physical and mental well-being of full-time child caregivers living in inadequate housing through innovative home organising services and mindfulness skills coaching. This first-of-its-kind initiative utilises mindfulness activities to assist beneficiaries in improving emotional management and relieving stress.

“SEN to You x Mindful MaMa” Community Project

The project provide training to women from low-income background, empowering them to lead mindfulness activities for children with special education needs (SEN) and their caregivers, creating job opportunities with flexible working hours for underprivileged women and increases their income, also provides support for children with SEN and their caregivers in improving emotional management and relieving stress through mindfulness activities.

The event featured award presentations alongside SIE Fund grantees’ vibrant performances—including an ethnic minority youth dance performance by Social S and a local youth singing performance by participants of the “Stage Flight” Youth Performing Arts and Production Training and Internship Programme. Two roundtable discussions fostered dialogue: “Tech for Good” explored the role of technology in driving positive social impact, while “Empowering the Underprivileged” had grantees sharing field-tested strategies for community impact. Award-winning teams also contributed on-the-ground insights to encourage cross-sector collaboration.

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About Oxfam Grant for Good 
Commissioned by the SIE Fund, Oxfam Hong Kong established the "Oxfam Grant For Good" to foster innovative solutions for poverty and social exclusion. The initiative combines seed funding from the SIE Fund, critical technical support from our strategic partner Cyberport, and cross-sector collaboration platforms facilitated by Oxfam, enabling social innovation projects to achieve sustainable and scalable impact.

To date, the initiative has supported over 200 teams across education, mental health, and eco-poverty alleviation sectors, with this awards ceremony not only recognising outstanding projects but also marking a significant milestone in advancing Hong Kong's social innovation development.

About Oxfam
Oxfam is a global organisation committed to creating a world without poverty through its advocacy, development and humanitarian work.
 
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Oxfam Grant for Good "Beyond Measure: Annual Outstanding Project Award Ceremony cum Showcase Day" was successfully held on 12 April 2025 at The Mills, honouring four exemplary initiatives that demonstrate transformative social impact.

Oxfam Grant for Good "Beyond Measure: Annual Outstanding Project Award Ceremony cum Showcase Day" was successfully held on 12 April 2025 at The Mills, honouring four exemplary initiatives that demonstrate transformative social impact.

Henry Tang, Acting Director General of Oxfam Hong Kong gave his speech.

Kevin Orr, Chairperson of SIE Fund Task Force gave his speech.

Henry Li, Head of Ecosystem Development of Cyberport Hong Kong (Left), presented the Outstanding Project Award Certificate to the winning project “Farmunity”.

Kevin Orr, Chairperson of SIE Fund Task Force (Left), presented the Outstanding Project Award Certificate to the winning project “Rejuvenating Your Mind and Home!”.

Henry Li, Head of Ecosystem Development of Cyberport Hong Kong (Left), presented the Outstanding Project Award Certificate to the winning project “BrainBloom: Holistic ADHD Neurodevelopment & Wellness Program”.

Kevin Orr, Chairperson of SIE Fund Task Force (Left), presented the Outstanding Project Award Certificate to the winning project “SEN to You x Mindful MaMa” Community Project”.

A roundtable discussion fostered dialogue: “Tech for Good” explored the role of technology in driving positive social impact.

Distinguished guests explore innovative projects and interact with visionary leaders to learn about their approaches to social impact.

Distinguished guests explore innovative projects and interact with visionary leaders to learn about their approaches to social impact.