Leaders
from
business
and
social
sectors
convene
at
the
DBS
Foundation’s
“GBA
Impact
Beyond
Dialogue
2025”
to
explore
collaborative
solutions
for
ageing
population
and
potential
market
of
silver
economy.
Ho
Kai
Ming,
JP,
Under
Secretary
for
Labour
and
Welfare,
HKSAR
Government,
emphasised
during
his
opening
remarks
that
collaborative
efforts
are
needed
to
address
the
opportunities
and
challenges
posed
by
an
ageing
population.
“As
we
navigate
the
complexities
of
an
ageing
population,
it
is
essential
for
the
community
to
foster
a
culture
of
collaboration
and
innovation.
This
Dialogue
offers
an
invaluable
platform
for
stakeholders
to
collaborate,
co-creating
a
supportive
environment
where
seniors
can
thrive
and
contribute
meaningfully
to
society,”
he
remarked.
The forum features a range of discussions from leveraging innovation to cultivate holistic wellbeing in an ageing society to promoting social inclusion in Hong Kong and other cities in the Greater Bay Area.19 local social enterprises were invited to showcase their innovative solutions including those focusing on addressing ageing issues in the silver economy.
The DBSF has committed to supporting social enterprises and promoting sustainable development since its establishment in 2014. DBS Bank pledged to invest up to SGD 1 billion (approximately HKD 5.7 billion) from 2024 over the next decade to support vulnerable communities.
Alphae Chen, Head of DBS Foundation and Head of Group Strategic Marketing and Communications, DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, said, “At DBS Foundation, we believe that addressing the needs of our ageing population is not just a responsibility but an opportunity for transformation. At this inaugural ‘GBA Impact Beyond Dialogue 2025’, we aim to connect like-minded businesses to collaborate, share different perspectives and generate innovative ideas that will drive actionable solutions to empower and enable our seniors to age and live in dignity, and to foster a society where seniors are supported and engaged, where their life knowledge and experience can be shared across generations.”
In addition, the event introduces the three grantees of the DBS Foundation Grant 2024, recognising impactful social enterprises. Since the launch of the grant programme in 2015, DBSF has disbursed grants totalling SGD 21.5 million[1] (equivalent to HKD 123.8 million) to some 160 grantees. Last year, over 1,500 applications across key markets[2] were received, with 22 social enterprises awarded a total of SGD 4.5 million (equivalent to HKD 25.9 million) to scale up their business and benefit vulnerable communities. All in, their work is projected to collectively benefit more than 800,000 beneficiaries over two years.
Among the 22 grantees, three notable Hong Kong enterprises include The Project Futurus, which promotes positive ageing, dignity dining and social inclusion through education, advocacy, and community service; Motive Force, which advances elderly and disabled well-being through innovative gerontechnology, rehabilitation, and primary healthcare solution; and Rhys Workshop, which empowers marginalised communities with sewing training and remote work opportunities for sustainable careers.
For
more
information
on
DBSF’s
work
and
the
DBSF
Grant,
please
visit:
https://www.dbs.com/foundation/grants.html
[2]
Singapore,
Mainland
China,
Hong
Kong,
Taiwan,
India,
Indonesia.
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