Social responsibility
The DKSH “Caring Heart” volunteer team
Companies in today's globalized economy are accountable for more than just the quality of their products and services, and the profitability of their businesses. Beyond basic ethical business practices, they have an obligation to fulfill social and environmental commitments as well. As a successful and prosperous company, DKSH Hong Kong fully understands this responsibility, and is actively involved in charitable work and caring activities.
To further motivate and promote social responsibility among DKSH Hong Kong employees, we launched the DKSH “Caring Heart” volunteer team in August 2009, with the following vision and mission:
Our vision is to play a proactive role in building a loving and caring community, and making a fruitful life through the promotion of volunteerism.
Our mission is to contribute to the community by providing excellent volunteer services and advice to all people in need.
Share-to-Care volunteer campaign
Aim at carrying the theme of 'Volunteer to Create a Community in Harmony' and celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year, DKSH Caring Heart Volunteer Team has recruited 30 volunteers together with their family members and friends to join the Share-to-Care Volunteer Campaign which was organized by Agency of Volunteer Service (AVS) and HSBC on January 31, 2010. The campaign encouraged volunteers from all walks of life to visit disadvantage families at their homes with gift packs. We were assigned to visit 15 elderly homes and the greatest beneficiary we gained in this enriching event is to learn “Love and Care” to the elderly is more important than material comforts!
Pass-it-On campaign
In support of the humanitarian works of Hong Kong Red Cross and promotion of the "Share and Care" spirit amongst people, a fund-raising activity namely Pass-it-On Campaign was held while 25 members from our DKSH Caring Heart Volunteer Team joined the event by setting up Outreach Charity Sales Counters to sell Red Cross Bear and Book at Tai Koo Shing and Admiralty MTR Stations on December 12 and 13 respectively. They got a remarkable sales result and were awarded with an “Outstanding Volunteer Certificate” as they successfully sold over 60 Red Cross Bears and Books at each sales counter.
Mental Disabilities Visit
In November, DKSH Caring Heart Volunteer Team, in collaboration with Agency of Volunteer Service (AVS), also conducted a mental disabilities visit at Lok Chi Association Limited at Lam Tin (West) Community Center with the objective of promoting the awareness and acceptance of the people with mental disabilities in society. It was certainly an exciting afternoon and the event was full of laughter and fun as we organized a magic show as well as a number of games to play with them.
Visit at Sage Madam Ho Sin Hang Home for the Elderly
On September 26, 2009, DKSH Caring Heart Volunteers had enjoyed a fulfilling and meaningful afternoon with the elderly to share the joy of Mid-Autumn Festival. We had played games with the elderly and accompanied them to make lanterns. In the eyes of Caring Heart Volunteers, the program helps inspire them to taste the joy of giving!
2008/2009 Hong Kong & Kowloon Walk
DKSH Hong Kong organized a DKSH team to join the “2008/2009 Hong Kong & Kowloon Walk” supported by the Community Chest on January 11, 2009. In this year’s walk program, all the funds raised were designated to family and child welfare services,
Sichuan earthquake relief
A major earthquake measuring 8 on the Richter scale jolted China’s Sichuan Province on May 12, 2008. Apart from causing terrible damage, it also led to numerous deaths, injuries, permanent disabilities, and homeless families.
Mirroring the generosity of our staff, DKSH Hong Kong Ltd. matched the donations of our employees and donated a total of HKD 414,682 to the Hong Kong Red Cross in support of community-based disaster preparedness programs.
