Anewtoys x Scavengers Supporting Project

start-up, community participation, children and youth, Impact Incubator

Cultivating an understanding of and empathy towards scavengers among children, youth and the general public

 

The venture plans to organise scavenger human libraries and toy-making workshops and exhibitions using cardboards collected by scavengers. The aim is to cultivate an understanding of and empathy towards scavengers among children, youth and the general public.

It is expected that the programme would reach out to around 2 000 students and 2 000 members of the general public and buy 4 000 pieces of cardboard from scavengers.

Name of Organisation

Anewtoys Limited

Approved Funding Amount

HK$381,950

Funding Period (Status)

1 year (Active)

Expected Impact

  • 2 000 students will benefit from attending scavenger human libraries and toy-making workshops
  • 2 000 members of the general public will benefit from attending exhibitions

Milestones/Progress

As at November 2023:

  • Recruited 523 primary students to participate in workshops
  • Recruited 207 secondary students to participate in Experience Day and caring activities
  • Recruited 30 university students to participate in seminars
  • Bought 2 375 pieces of cardboard from scavengers

Website

www.anewtoys.com.hk

 
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