Mind Matters – A Hackathon for Social Impact, a campaign co-organized by Asian Charity Services and HSBC Private Banking that aims to rekindle Hong Kong’s can-do spirit by supporting local NGOs in further mental well-being services in Hong Kong.

Since the campaign launched in July 2020, over 120 NGOs participated in our training on proposal writing and almost 80 NGOs presented exciting project ideas to address the imminent mental health needs in the community.  On August 22, 50 volunteers, including HSBC Private Banking clients, exchanged ideas and worked alongside with the 12 shortlisted NGOs to strengthen their project plans at a virtual Hackathon.

After thorough deliberation, the panel of judges have decided on 4 winning teams, along with an Audience Choice based on votes taken at the Mind Matters Forum:

  1. SLCO Community Resources Limited
  2. The Education University of Hong Kong
  3. The Hong Kong Society for the Blind
  4. The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation
  5. Audience Choice: Hong Kong Cancer Fund
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12 NGOs teams attending virtual hackathon to strengthen their project ideas.
Panel discussion on " Giving Strategically to Mental Health": Katherina Rosqueta, Cecilia Ho, Adrian Fu and Dorothy Chan (from left to right).
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12 teams pitched at the Forum.
The Education University of Hong Kong received award from Mr. Wong Yan Lung (Chairman of Advisory Committee on Mental Health HKSAR Government) and HSBC Private Banking representative.
Heartfelt gratitude to HSBC Private Banking and our three wonderful volunteers for bringing us an insightful experience in Mind Matters Hackathon and Forum, and creating for us such an impactful journey that strengthens our little hands and recharge our serving hearts for the Deaf Community.
SLCO Community Resources
我們十分感謝Asian Charity Services 和滙豐私人銀行舉辦了是次計劃，讓我們有此機會把理念化作具體的計劃書，推動了我們使用創意的方法關注長者的精神健康。透過Hackathon培訓和三位義工耐心指導和鼓勵，使我們獲益良多，讓我們掌握如何加強計劃的影響力和有效實踐計劃的方法。在此我們再一次感謝大會用心的籌備！
The Hong Kong Society for the Blind
We particularly enjoyed the Hackathon day with the volunteers, giving us more insight on ways to improve our proposal, as well as having the opportunity to directly engage different funders.  
KELY Support Group & Hong Kong Rugby Union Community Foundation
It is a valuable experience for us to communicate with mentors from business sectors and to donors directly. With the contribution from different parties and a mutual understanding of each party's perspective, we will be able to create a more inclusive society for a better future.
AIDS Concern
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