MAKERS LAB

Combining Science & Arts for Charity - 2021 Fundraiser

Ushering in 2021, the CHU Fund launched a new initiative – “Makers Lab” to help raise funds for the underprivileged children in the community. This signature event builds upon the foundations of the Fund’s inaugural event – “Recycling Art Drive”. Collaborating with MH Maker, a cultural and creative arts hub in Shenzhen, the Fund embarked on the creation of three larger-than-life art installations, standing as symbols of love for the less privileged.

Spearheaded by the youngest of the Chu sisters, Alicia Chu, 17, hundreds of volunteers as well as families with young children from the community were recruited for this cause. Together, they contributed more than 1,000 hours, working with masters in various traditional crafts.

The three artworks - titled “Garden of Love Blossoms”, “Ferry of Care” and “Sky Canopy of Love” – will remain as permanent displays for the rest of the year. Created using upcycled materials, these displays also amplify the message of environmental conservation, while raising awareness of traditional arts and culture.

Using leftover materials at MH Maker, more than 1,000 pieces of art works were also sold at a charity bazaar, in tandem with an online fundraising campaign to involve the community at large.

COVID-19 SUPPORT

The Power of Giving; The Hope for Growth

On 30 April 2020, the CHU Fund launched a community care program at MH Mall Shenzhen, where care packs were distributed to 1,000 hardship families, including those with children suffering from chronic medical conditions. With the sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic this year, the Fund decided to do more to help with the community and launched this community care program to help these families tide over the challenging period.

Spearheading this care program is the youngest of the three sisters who founded the CHU Fund. Alicia Chu, 16, said: “When we heard about the impact of the pandemic, we got in touch with the Longhua District Charity to understand more about the situation and immediately decided to launch this community care program. As the theme of the event goes – The Power of Giving; The Hope for Growth – we hope that more kind souls will join in to help spread love and warmth for these families in need”.

RECYCLING ART DRIVE 2019

Inaugural Fundraiser

The Recycling Art Drive was a month-long initiative in from July - August 2019. More than 100 children aged 5-12 from Shenzhen, China created over 300 pieces of unique craft works from recycled golf balls gathered at Mission Hills Shenzhen, the World’s Largest Golf Club.

This fundraiser also aimed to to raise awareness on environmental sustainability by focusing on the importance of recycling and reusing materials. Participants also enjoyed hands-on learning and creative expression in the process.

Adopting a social enterprise model, the craft works were sold at a three-day charity bazaar and auctioned off to raise funds for the Caring Hearts United Fund, under the management of the Shenzhen Longhua District Charity.