10 Years of Transforming Lives of Hong Kong’s Ethnic Minorities
As we celebrate our 10th year, The Zubin Foundation is more determined than ever to improve the lives of Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities. Over the past decade, we have transformed lives by reducing suffering and providing opportunities to Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities. Our ten-year anniversary is a powerful reminder that poverty in our community continues to rise and there are thousands of individuals who are in need of support, whether women victims of domestic violence, elderly individuals living alone, or children facing mental health problems.
The Zubin Foundation is an integrated service provider for Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities, supporting 12,000 service users in 2023 with a core team of 28 staff.
10 Events to Celebrate 10 Years
- Heartfelt Gratitude for Running for The Zubin Foundation
- The Zubin Foundation’s Luncheon: Impact of Scholarships
- Marriage: Who Decides? Webinar
- Inspire & Share: Impact Reception Series Reception #1: Working with Community & NGO
- The Zubin Foundation’s Youth Summit 2025
- The Zubin Foundation Annual Fundraising Dinner
- EMerging Talent Internship Recognition Event
- Legal Youth Seminar 2025: Pathways to Law for Ethnic Minority Youth in Hong Kong
- The Zubin Foundation Scholarships Award Ceremony
- Inspire & Share: Impact Reception Series Reception #2: Working with Corporates and Supporters
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February – #ThankYou Heartfelt Gratitude for Running for The Zubin Foundation at Standard Chartered Marathon 2025 |
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the 48 runners being our Racial Inclusion Ambassador in the Standard Chartered Marathon 2025. Your involvement not only promotes racial inclusion but also inspires others to join our mission. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to making a difference. Together, we can create a better society for all. We are organising a gathering for the runners as a thank you! Come and meet other runners over carbs. Target Audience: 48 runners running for The Zubin Foundation at Standard Chartered Marathon 2025 To know more, contact: anky@zubinfoundation.org ✔ Exclusive Event by Invitation ✔ Free of Charge for Admission ✔ #ThankYou |
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March – #Impact The Zubin Foundation’s Luncheon: Impact of Scholarships |
The Zubin Foundation Scholarships Programme is making a profound difference in the lives of low-income ethnic minority students and their communities from 2020. Since its inception in 2020, we have distributed 190 scholarships, empowering young minds to pursue their dreams. Through our impactful initiatives, we transform aspirations into achievements. Join us for The Zubin Foundation’s Luncheon: Impact of Scholarships – How financial scholarships to ethnic minorities are changing their future, an exclusive event hosted by The Zubin Foundation. Listen to personal stories from scholarship recipients and donors, and learn about scholarship impacts. This exclusive gathering is a chance to connect with like-minded individuals, witnessing the tangible benefits of supporting education and understanding how scholarships can transform lives! Together, we can nurture the next generation of leaders and change-makers! Target Audience: Family Foundations, Corporate Foundations, Corporate, Trustees and Like-minded individuals who would like to learn more about how scholarships can make a life-changing impact. To know more / receive an invitation, contact: vibha@zubinfoundation.org |
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April – #Awareness #Empowerment Marriage: Who Decides? |
Join us for an enlightening online ZOOM webinar hosted by The Zubin Foundation in honour of our 10th Anniversary. This awareness webinar, titled “Marriage: Who Decides? – Does it have to be me vs them?” will feature a few ethnic minority women sharing their unique experiences and the decisions they made regarding forced marriage. Gain insights into the personal costs of their choices and the critical factors to consider when faced with such a daunting decision. We will also explore what support women need in these situations and how we can better assist them. This event will be conducted in English, with simultaneous translation available for Cantonese speakers. Don’t miss the chance to participate in this vital conversation and empower yourself and others! Target Audience: EM Service Users (especially young women), Social Workers, Local Schools and International Schools Teachers, Counsellors, NGO frontline workers serving ethnic minorities, family law firms, legal practitioners To know more / receive an invitation, contact: marketing@zubinfoundation.org |
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April – #Impact and #ThankYou Inspire & Share: Impact Reception Series |
Be part of an important evening dedicated to community impact and collaboration. This reception will showcase the stories of service users who have experienced transformative changes through our projects. This gathering is not just about sharing stories; it’s about forging connections and exploring collaborative opportunities. Engage with fellow supporters and discover how we can work together to create a brighter future for our community. Your presence can make a difference! Target Audience: NGOs, Supporting Partners, Service Providers, Corporates, Supporters, Service Users and Funders Registration will open in March. To know more, contact: vibha@zubinfoundation.org ✔ Open to All ✔ Free of Charge ✔ #Inspire #Impact #ThankYou |
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June – #Empowerment and #Awareness The Zubin Foundation’s Youth Summit 2025 |
At Youth Summit 2025, ethnic minority youth will take centre stage – driving conversations on sustainability, equity and inclusion while addressing the opportunities and challenges they face in their daily lives in Hong Kong. The Summit will focus on 3 core areas:
Target Audience: Ethnic Minority Youth aged 18 – 35 Registration will open in April. ✔ Youth Event ✔ Free of Charge ✔ #Empowerment #Awareness |
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September The Zubin Foundation Annual Fundraising Dinner
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Join The Zubin Foundation on Thursday, 18 September, for our 6th Annual Fundraising Dinner. This event is not just a dinner – it’s a movement to combat poverty among ethnic minorities in our city. Enjoy a night of dining while learning how your support can make a real difference. Every dollar raised will go directly to our critical initiatives aimed at uplifting marginalised communities. Stand with us as we strive to create a more equitable Hong Kong—your presence matters! Be a prize sponsor, or if you have ideas for contributing to our fundraiser, please do not hesitate to contact us. Target Audience: Corporate, Trustees, Family Foundations, Corporate Foundations, and Like-minded individuals To know more, contact: vibha@zubinfoundation.org ✔ Exclusive Event by Invitation ✔ Fundraising |
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September – #Impact and #ThankYou EMerging Talent Internship Recognition Event
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The Zubin Foundation works with organisations of all sizes and industries to offer internship opportunities to Hong Kong’s ethnic minority tertiary students through the EMerging Talent Internship Project. Organisations are offering summer internships lasting from two weeks to two months during summer. Join us at the end of September for a special evening dedicated to celebrating the achievements of the students and the organizations that support them. This Recognition Event will highlight the transformative impact of our EMerging Talent Internship Project, where students have gained invaluable experience through internships. Expect an inspiring evening filled with stories of success, certificate presentations, and the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals committed to empowerment and change. Target Audience: Corporate and Like-minded Organisations, and Ethnic Minority Tertiary Students To offer internships or to know more, contact: oppbank@zubinfoundation.org ✔ Exclusive Event by Invitation ✔ Empowerment ✔ Impact |
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October – #Empowerment and #Awareness Legal Youth Seminar 2025: Pathways to Law for Ethnic Minority Youth in Hong Kong
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Through our close engagement with ethnic minority youth in the internship project and job advising service since 2019, we have witnessed the unique challenges the youth face, particularly those aspiring to enter the legal industry. Legal Youth Seminar 2025: The Pathways to Law for Ethnic Minority Youth in Hong Kong will bring together 75-100 ethnic minority youth (16 – 25 years old) in Hong Kong. With inspiring speakers and professionals from the legal industry, the Event aims to address the following questions for participants:
Target Audience: Donors and Partners of Scholarship Programme, and Ethnic Minority Scholars To know more, contact: vibha@zubinfoundation.org ✔ Exclusive Event by Invitation ✔ #ThankYou #Inspire |
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November – #Empowerment and #ThankYou The Zubin Foundation Scholarships Award Ceremony
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With 190 scholarships and bursaries awarded to the ethnic minority community since 2020, The Zubin Foundation Scholarships Award Ceremony recognises not only the achievements of our students but also the invaluable contributions of our donors and partners. Join us in celebrating their journeys, sharing stories of success, and discussing the impact of education on ethnic minority communities. Together, let’s continue to empower the next generation! Target Audience: Family Foundations, Corporate Foundations, Corporate, Trustees and Like-minded individuals who would like to learn more about how scholarships can make a life-changing impact. To know more / receive an invitation, contact: vibha@zubinfoundation.org
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November – #Impact and #ThankYou Inspire & Share: Impact Reception Series |
Be part of an important evening dedicated to impact and collaboration. We invite you to a reception designed for corporate and supporters committed to making a difference. This event will showcase the impactful stories of service users who have benefited from our initiatives, highlighting the critical role that your support plays in transforming lives. Network with fellow corporate partners and other supporters, and explore opportunities for collaboration that can enhance your SDG efforts. Together, we can create lasting change in our community. Your presence can make a difference! Target Audience: Corporates, Supporters, Service Users, Funders, NGOs, Supporting Partners, Service Providers Registration will open in Oct. To know more, contact: vibha@zubinfoundation.org |
A Picture to Remember
The commemorative photos below ‘10 Years’ are a summary of The Zubin Foundation’s 10 years’ achievements transforming the lives of ethnic minorities.
2015
2016
Diversity List 2016, Gurudrware Visit, Home Visit, NGO Roundtable
2017
Diversity List 2017, SEN Research Launch, Town Hall with Chief Secretary, Youth Focused Group
2018
Diversity List 2018, Town Hall with Non-Chinese Students, NGO Roundtable, School Workshop
2019
Book Launch of Dreams of Pakistani Children by The Zubin Foundation, Diversity List 2019, The Zubin Foundation Scholarship Fair, Desi Girl Project, Identity Gallery by The Zubin Foundation
2020
Mask Distribution, Care Box in Various Distribution, The Zubin Foundation’s Scholarship Interview Panel
2021
Care Box, Opening of The Zubin Foundation office in Kwai Fong, Mental Health of EM Children, WeDesign Project – Urban Planning and Social Inclusion, Christmas Carol by EM Children
2022
The Zubin Foundation Scholarships Award Ceremony, The Zubin Foundation’s Sustainability Bazaar, Employability Capacity Workshop
2023
Opening of Zubin’s Family Centre in Austin, The Zubin Foundation Racial Inclusion Conference, The Zubin Foundation Mental Health Conference, The Zubin Foundation Cultural Tour, Care Box
2024
Diversity List 2024, Understanding Forced Marriage Report Launch, Roundtable – Ethnic Minority Internships, Chai Gathering – Yoga Session, Employability Workshop for Job Seekers
What They Say About The Zubin Foundation
More To come …
Empowerment & Support Over 10 Years
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