Our Approach

Our investment approach defines our Theory of Change.

ChickenSoup Foundation was founded by a hands-on investment professional with a global experience, who has decided to pay-forward with his skills to the resources-deprived world of charitable industry in Hong Kong.

Organization

1. Mission Driven Operating Model

We make continuous investments in our operating model with constant upgrades based on our learning and one over-riding goal in mind: make lasting changes for the neediest beneficiary group in Hong Kong with the most practical solution.

ChickenSoup Foundation started with sponsoring after-school tutorial services at various community service centers in 2013.  We have then gone through several phases of “soul searching” as shown in “Milestones” below.

Our Milestones

2025
Becoming a beneficiary-co-led organization
Becoming a beneficiary-co-led organization

The lately the launch of a sister social enterprise as a continuation of their life journey with us.

2024
Anonymous Funder
Anonymous Funder

funded 20 families.

2023
2022
Family trauma-based alternative healing
Family trauma-based alternative healing

Support crisis family to undergo psychotherapy and therapeutic healing sessions.

2021
Family Cupid Movement
Family Cupid Movement

All resources of CSF are realigned to focus on one single program in family empowerment, serving 20 more families for a total of 40.

Operation Santa Claus (OSC)
Operation Santa Claus (OSC)

OSC funded 25 families.

2020
Pandemic Relief Campaign
Pandemic Relief Campaign

As reported by the SCMP, CSF was one of the first charities responding to the pandemic in a year-long campaign. A total of $6.5 million was raised from 50+ corporate entities and 250+ individuals with a diversified relief offering.

2019
Project Family Cupid
Project Family Cupid

Funded by Operation Santa Claus, this family program empowered 20 families living in crisis mode with stability and hopefulness.

2018
3-Year Medical Program
3-Year Medical Program

Funded by UBS Optimus Foundation, free medical treatments benefitted over 200 at-risk patients with SEN, mental illnesses, or heart & cancer diseases.

Operation Santa Claus(OSC)
Operation Santa Claus(OSC)

OSC funded 20 families.

family empowerment
family empowerment

Provide service to crisis family and guide them to engage in society by offering a variety of course and activities.

2017
Youth & Public Awareness
Youth & Public Awareness

Curated a youth coaching program and role-model sharing sessions to foster entrepreneurship and job placements.

2016
Family Services
Family Services

Expanded coverage to ten districts with services to the family: home improvement, supplies and food, family bonding, parenting skills and vocational training.

2015
Donor & NGO Engagement
Donor & NGO Engagement

Our first corporate donation funded a team of local university graduates to engage with the donor and NGO communities.  

2014
Full Educational Support
Full Educational Support

Expanded services to all-round educational support: tutorial, interest pursuits, scholarships and field trips.

2013
Founding of CSF
Founding of CSF

Funded tutorial services at a children community center in Chai Wan.

2. A holistic approach to support crisis family

Prevent Family Breakdown.

Provide multifaceted support for crisis families to help them emerge from life’s low points.

Break the vicious cycle of  intergenerational trauma and co-create the future they desire.

Maintain a positive and stable lifestyle to promote community harmony and inclusivity.

3. Scope of service

a) Alleviate poverty

b) Women’s Skills Training and Employment Opportunities

c) Education and Job Skills for Children and Youth

d) Physical and Mental Health

e) Community Building

Beneficiaries

1. We serve the neediest beneficiary groups, who can also make the biggest and lasting changes in our community.

Our target beneficiaries are families who meet ALL four criteria:

Lack of Breadwinners

Our families are mostly led by full-time single mothers, as their breadwinning husbands became absent due to: escaping parenting responsibility of children with special needs; gambling, drugs or alcohol addiction; extramarital affairs or prison terms; or death from chronic illnesses or work-related accidents.

Illness

Typically, children have conditions of special educational needs such as autism, ADHD and dyslexia, while their parents suffer from major depressive disorder to suicidal ideation.

Extreme poverty

With no saving and often in debt, our families are socially-isolated in their tiny, worn-out and unsafe flats in various districts in Hong Kong.

Have motivation

Despite living in a crisis mode, our families are highly-motivated in making a positive change, are appreciate of our help, and are eager to give back to other families-in-crisis.

Your Turn, Be A Change Maker!

Individual Donors

Marjorie Y 1,005 Gianna L 1,000 Heidi L 1,111 Gianna L 1,000 Steve L 504 Gianna L 1,000 Vincci K 1,100 Jacky K 300 Rozana L 200 Gary L 5,000 Sakuntala R 1,000 Kenneth H 4,500 Uncle Tomas 200,000 Cindy C 60,000 Robyn L 60,000 Karim A 2,000 Benjamin V 10,000 Divia H 1,800 Ronnie W 4,000 Sonia S 3,200 Jacqueline S 10,500 Christopher H 10,000 Frederick W 5,000 Arthur W 8,000 Derek L 8,000 George L 8,000 Jason W 8,000 Ken H 8,000 Mason W 8,000 Peter T 8,000 Stephen C 8,000 Steven Y 8,000 Thomas H 8,000 Thomas W 8,000 Nelson W 8,000 Andy L 16,000 Tommy T 8,000 Cindy L 10,500 Henry C 10,000 Janice M 80,000 Patricia C 50,000 Vincent K 10,000 Andrew Y 5,000 Seisaku K 2,500 Tony Y 1,500
Manager@chickensoupfoundation.org
+852 2541-0200
2/F, 13 Wong Chuk Street,Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong