Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong charity to help minority youth become sports coaches

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Cindy SuiJanuary 20, 2026 at 03:15 AM

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Treats, a Hong Kong charity, is launching the "EM-SPARK" project to train 30 ethnic minority youth, aged 15-18, as sports coaches. The program aims to bridge the gap between ethnic minorities and the mainstream community by providing opportunities for engagement. Through monthly workshops, the youth will learn to coach kin-ball and taspony to 3,504 mainstream primary school students and community members, including those with special educational needs. The project will also facilitate networking with sports associations and companies. The initiative seeks to promote diversity and understanding by fostering interactions between different groups in Hong Kong.

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Vietnamese 50% Mabel Lo Mei-po 70% Hong Kong 80% Treats ×290%

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