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Charities Conduct Regional Flag Day Fundraising Across Hong Kong
Three organisations hold authorised street collections on May 17 to support local causes
On May 17, 2025, three charitable organisations conducted regional flag day fundraising activities across Hong Kong, operating under Public Subscription Permits issued by the Social Welfare Department.
The events took place from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., each in a designated region.
In the Hong Kong Island region, Save the Children Hong Kong held its flag day under the theme "Flags for Children's Tomorrows." The organisation recruited over one thousand five hundred volunteers aged fourteen and above to participate in the fundraising efforts.
Funds raised will support programmes aimed at improving the well-being, education, and safety of underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong.
The collection bags used were red, and the flags distributed were sky blue.
In Kowloon, the Hong Kong Road Safety Association conducted its flag day activities, focusing on promoting road safety awareness and education.
The collection bags were blue, and the flags distributed were sky blue.
In the New Territories, the Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association organised its flag day to raise funds for supporting individuals with Down syndrome.
The association called for three thousand volunteers aged fourteen and above to assist with the fundraising efforts.
Collection bags were green, and the flags distributed were light green.
The Social Welfare Department has made information on these charitable fundraising activities, including contact methods and approved flag-selling activities, available on its official website.
Members of the public are advised to refer to these resources for verification and to report any suspected fraudulent flag day activities to the police.
The events took place from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., each in a designated region.
In the Hong Kong Island region, Save the Children Hong Kong held its flag day under the theme "Flags for Children's Tomorrows." The organisation recruited over one thousand five hundred volunteers aged fourteen and above to participate in the fundraising efforts.
Funds raised will support programmes aimed at improving the well-being, education, and safety of underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong.
The collection bags used were red, and the flags distributed were sky blue.
In Kowloon, the Hong Kong Road Safety Association conducted its flag day activities, focusing on promoting road safety awareness and education.
The collection bags were blue, and the flags distributed were sky blue.
In the New Territories, the Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association organised its flag day to raise funds for supporting individuals with Down syndrome.
The association called for three thousand volunteers aged fourteen and above to assist with the fundraising efforts.
Collection bags were green, and the flags distributed were light green.
The Social Welfare Department has made information on these charitable fundraising activities, including contact methods and approved flag-selling activities, available on its official website.
Members of the public are advised to refer to these resources for verification and to report any suspected fraudulent flag day activities to the police.
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