RiceFort
RiceFort
Supporting low-income individuals residing in subdivided units or light public housing with affordable and high-quality furniture made with rice husks
The venture aims to address the challenges faced by the low-income individuals residing in the subdivided units or light public housing who often have limited access to sustainable, durable, and cost-effective furniture through customised design and production of furniture made by upcycling raw materials like rice husks into eco-friendly fibreboards, to improve their living conditions, quality of life and well-being while promoting the recycling of reusable materials to achieve sustainability. Additionally, the project will engage low-income students with special educational needs (SEN) by offering paid part-time job opportunities and training in management, production techniques, and environmental knowledge to enhance their career prospects and foster social cohesion.
Name of Organisation
RiceFort Limited
Approved Funding Amount
HK$100,000
Funding Period (Status)
6 months (Ended)
Impact/Outcomes
- Reached out to 59 NGOs and 7 universities
- Organised 3 training sessions for 6 SEN students (10.5 hours in total) and offered paid part-time job opportunities (1 009 hours in total)
- Produced and distributed 49 pieces of furniture to 49 low-income individuals residing in the subdivided units or light public housing
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