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SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach – 14 June 2023 – Today, Hang Lung Properties (SEHK stock code: 00101) (“the Company” or “Hang Lung”) held a graduation ceremony to mark the successful completion of the inaugural Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program. The Program was organized in partnership with the Xuhui District Women’s Federation, the Jing’an District Women’s Federation, and YiShe in Shanghai. Almost 180 female university students from across the nation participated in the Program, and 75% of them are the first in three generations of their families to attend university. Over the past eight months, the participants received over 6,300 hours of leadership training and mentorship, and 90% of them successfully completed the program. During the graduation ceremony, outstanding students from the Mainland and Hong Kong engaged in a dialogue to share insights into what they had learned and how they could contribute to the future development of society and the country.
The successful conclusion of the Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program is a testament to Hang Lung’s commitment to its mission of “pursuing sustainable growth by connecting our customers and communities” and promoting sustainable development. In the future, Hang Lung will continue to empower and foster the growth of the younger generation of women, collaborating with like-minded partners to create and inclusive and diverse society.
The social impact of the Inaugural “Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program”:
| Number of female university students participating in the program | Around 180, and 75% of the students are first among three generations in their families to attend university |
| Leadership training hours | Around 3,500 hours |
| Mentorship hours | Over 2,800 hours |
| Sustainable community projects | 31 projects executed at local community level, covering 10 Sustainable Development Goals, benefiting over 4,500 people |
Please refer to the attachment for the list of Outstanding Program Participants and Outstanding Sustainability Community Projects.
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Outstanding Program Participants:
| Student Name | Program of study | University | Year | Mentor |
| Mainland China | ||||
| Li Meijun | Administrative Law | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | Third year of PhD | Ms. Li Zhimin, General Manager of Ju Xin International Leasing Co., Ltd. |
| Li Jiayi | Philosophy of Science and Technology | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | First year of Postgraduate Year | Ms. Liu Yanmei, Chef International Business Officer, UBS SDIC Fund Management Company Limited |
| Liang Jingjing | Fashion Design and Communication | Shanghai Institute of Visual Art | Fourth year of university | Ms. Cai Jinqing, President of Kering Greater China |
| Hong Kong | ||||
| Sally Hong Wai Yu | Bachelor of Business Administration – Hospitality and Real Estate | The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Third year of university | Ms. Janet Poon, Director – Human Resources & Administration, Hang Lung Properties |
| Serena Lam Long Yee | Bachelor of Business Administration (Integrated BBA Program) and Juris Doctor Double Degree Program | The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Third year of university | Mrs. Susan Chow, Vice Chairman, Advisory Committee, The HKFYG Leadership Institute |
| Jane Wong | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | The University of Hong Kong | First year of university | Dr Vivian Wong, Hon Professor, School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong |
Outstanding Sustainability Community Projects:
| Project Topic and Details | Social Impact | Team Members | Mentor | |
| Mainland China | ||||
| Stardust Memories: Children Building a Dementia-Friendly Community
The program aims to promote children’s understanding and concern about dementia through learning, board games, clay co-creation and research, cultivating positive family values and building a dementia-friendly community and a culture of care for the elderly. |
No. of beneficiaries: 43
SDG Goal 3: Good health and well-being |
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Ms. Lin Jun, Legal Head of DBS Bank (China) Ltd. | |
| Eco-themed Picture Book Parent-child Reading Event
The program integrates early childhood education, parent-child bonding and green family concepts for environmental issues through picture book reading. It encourages parents and children to take environmental action and promotes environmental conservation through enjoyable and educational activities. |
No. of beneficiaries: Over 150
SDGs Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns |
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Ms. Li Zhimin, General Manager of Juxin International Leasing Co., Ltd. | |
| Hong Kong | ||||
| Tai Chi Humpty Dumpty
The safety and the physical well-being of elderly persons living alone in Sham Shui Po was the focus of a community initiative that offered Tai Chi classes as a means to build lower limb strength and reduce the occurrence of falls and other accidents. Members of the team visited their homes to assess the living conditions with a particular focus on creating a safe and comfortable environment for these senior citizens. |
No. of beneficiaries: 48 elderly
SDGs Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being Goal 10. Reduced Inequality |
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Dr Vivian Wong, Hon Professor, School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong | |
| Second-hand Clothing Recycling Activity for Charity
With the aim of raising public awareness about the environmental impact of the fast fashion industry, the team collected used clothing, handbags and accessories from the community and organized a charity sale event. At the event, the public were also invited to participate in interactive games promoting sustainable fashion an ecologically-aware culture. |
No. of beneficiaries: 171
SDG Goal 13: Climate Action |
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Ms. Janet Poon, Director – Human Resources & Administration, Hang Lung Properties | |
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About Hang Lung Properties
Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) creates compelling spaces that enrich lives. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Hang Lung Properties develops and manages a diversified portfolio of world-class properties in Hong Kong and the nine Mainland cities of Shanghai, Shenyang, Jinan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Kunming, Wuhan and Hangzhou. With its luxury positioning under the “66” brand, the company’s Mainland portfolio has established its leading position as the “Pulse of the City”. Hang Lung Properties is recognized for leading the way in enhanced sustainability initiatives in real estate as it pursues sustainable growth by connecting customers and communities.
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