A step is more than distance — it is the power to change lives.
In support of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17, Oxfam Hong Kong is launching the "1017 Steps: Walk for Change" initiative. This campaign invites everyone to walk 1,017 steps in solidarity with underprivileged communities around the world, translating compassion into tangible action across borders. We warmly invite your company to join as a Poverty Alleviation Partner in this meaningful endeavor. Your involvement can take one of the following impactful forms:
Donate
Click here to donate directly to fund Oxfam’s poverty-alleviation projects in Hong Kong, mainland China, and beyond
Take 1,017 Steps
Designate October 17 or any weekday afterwards to grant staff an additional 30-minute lunch break, encouraging them to complete the symbolic 1,017-step challenge
Support
Pledge a donation (e.g., HK$50) for each employee who completes the challenge, directly converting their participation into support for poverty alleviation.
Diverse Backgrounds, Shared Struggles
Bridging the Distance of Separation: A Daughter 1,500 Kilometres from Her Dad
1,500 kilometres separate Qiqi, a young girl in Dingxi, Gansu, from her father, who works in Zhejiang and comes home just once or twice a year. She used to sit silently in class, too shy to speak or join in. But after joining activities at the village’s children’s activity centre—supported by Oxfam— Qiqi gradually discovered her confidence and joy. This warmth dissolves the distance that waiting once created.
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Bridging the Distance for Clean Water: Fetching Water by Foot for 6 Kilometres
In a remote Kenyan community, teachers and students exhausted their energy on a daily six-kilometre walk to fetch saline water from a lake for school. The long journey left them unable to focus on studies, and at risk of kidney stones due to poor water quality. With support from Oxfam and its partners, new piping and tanks were established at the school, allowing students to focus on their studies. This six-kilometre distance has been reduced to zero through Oxfam’s support.
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Bridging the Distance of Being Seen: The 30,000 Steps of a Street Cleaner
Hong Kong’s street cleaners are the unsung heroes of our city. Every day, they push trolleys weighing 10 to 20 kilograms and work on the streets for five to nine hours, quietly keeping our city clean, often at the cost of chronic pain. Yet their hard work is too often overlooked. Oxfam stands with street cleaners, advocating for their health, dignity, and rights. Your support is a vital step towards justice and a fairer society.
JOIN NOW
If you are interested in participating, please send an email to [email protected] with your preferred participation method and date. We will share donation details, promotional materials for the event with you and acknowledge your support on Oxfam’s official platform after your company completes your chosen activity.
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If you are interested in learning more or have other ideas for collaboration, please get in touch with us:
| Hong Kong | (852) 2520 2525 | [email protected] |
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