Philanthropy refers to promoting or supporting causes deemed to be for the public good, often via the the donation of generous financial and other resources. Under Macau law, philanthropy is specifically referred to as supporting public service activities. In recent years, Macau’s corporate entities have provided widespread support in the recovery from Typhoon Hato, provided medical supplies throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and supported the elderly, among many others. In recent years various large Macau companies have provided million of patacas in cash donations to provide relief after natural disasters in mainland China.
The 2025 “Love in Action – Social Service Practice Program” has kicked off. MCYVDA plans to organize 10 visits to disadvantaged groups and six visits to social service organizations this year. The Macao Community Youth Volunteers Development Association (MCYVDA) has officially launched its annual key activity “Love in Action –
The University of Saint Joseph invited Oxfam Macau to host a sharing session on local poverty. In the sharing session, Oxfam spoke about the global climate crisis that is exacerbating the gap between the rich and the poor. Oxfam Macau visited the Faculty of Business and Law of the University
The award ceremony for the “2024 GEG Community Caring Program – Technology Care Innovation Design Competition” was held in mid-February. The “GEG Community Caring Program” aims to identify local residents with service needs in the hope of fostering a harmonious and inclusive society. The award ceremony for the “2024 GEG
Sands China donated over MOP 1.08 million in scholarships and fellowships to seven Macau tertiary institutions. This year marks the 18th consecutive year of Sands China providing scholarship and fellowship money to Macau tertiary institutions in support of higher education in Macau. In early November, Sands China hosted its annual
Sands China and community partners assembled more than 30,000 hygiene kits for those in need. The kits are intended to improve personal hygiene and prevent the spread of infectious diseases for disaster-affected families. In late October, Sands China team members, alongside community partners, gathered at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo
The Fuhong Society of Macau and MGM again joined forces to host a series of events on World Mental Health Day. The event saw individuals in mental health recovery and community members work together to create two large-scale artworks using five different crafts. For the sixth consecutive year, the Fuhong
The 11th Oxfam TowerRun at Macau Tower saw more than 400 people take part. Funds raised will be used to support Oxfam’s child development programs in Guizhou, Gansu and Shaanxi. Organized by Oxfam, the 11th “Oxfam TowerRun” fundraising event was held in late October at the Macau Tower. This year,
“The Charity Run of Caritas Macau 2024” took place in early October. The event raised approximately MOP 640,000 (before expenses). Organized by Caritas Macau in collaboration with the University of Macau, the “Charity Run of Caritas Macau 2024” took place in early October at the University of Macau. The event
MGM sponsored the Inclusion Conference Series on Autism to raise awareness on social inclusion. The series of activities aim to promote social inclusion through art workshops and sporting events. MGM sponsored the “Inclusion Conference Series on Autism” organized by Charity Association of Macau Business Readers, which took place in late
Sands China unveiled company-funded Aoyi Primary School campus in Jiangxi’s Xiushui County. The company’s community work is part of the Sands Cares corporate citizenship program. In early September, Sands China joined a handover ceremony for Aoyi Primary School in Xiushui County, Jiangxi Province, a project co-funded by Sands China Ltd
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