Project “Decide Well, Spend Wisely” offers a gift of HK$5,000 as a direct support to 2018 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) students from Yuen Long and Islands and Tuen Mun Districts. We hope the HK$5,000 gift will enable recipients to focus their energy on facing the HKDSE examination.
About “Love HK Your Way!”
Love HK Your Way! was launched in 2010 with a contribution of HK$300 million. “Love Ideas, Love Hong Kong”, the inaugural project under the campaign, combined the power of innovation and community awareness, and empowered the people of Hong Kong to decide which impactful projects would best serve our community. A total of 763 programs were elected by public voting and approximately three million benefited as a result of these home-grown initiatives. In 2013, The March of Social Engineers funded 90 social work projects proposed, elected and executed by professional social workers. All projects have been completed, benefiting approximately 210,000.
About the Li Ka Shing Foundation
Established in 1980, the Li Ka Shing Foundation (LKSF) has four core imperatives: 1) empower people, 2) foster change, 3) develop a better society, and 4) inspire societal improvement. Mr. Li considers the Foundation to be his “third son” and has pledged one-third of his assets to it. To date, over HK$20 billion has been put to work to support all its initiatives across 27 countries and regions. Over 80% of LKSF’s donations benefit projects in the Greater China region.
For more information, please visit: http://www.lksf.org.
About The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service represents, with clear vision and professional expertise, non-governmental welfare agencies committed to sustaining and developing social welfare in Hong Kong. HKCSS as a supporting organization in “Decide Well Spend Wisely” project will help promote and facilitate the schools participation in order to foster positive youth development.
About St. James’ Settlement
St. James’ Settlement is a multi-social service agency providing high quality comprehensive services to meet the diverse needs of our society. St. James’ Settlement as a supporting organization in “Decide Well Spend Wisely” project will help promote and facilitate the schools participation in order to encourage the youth self-actualization.
Timeline
Announcement of Project Details
Eligible Participating Schools should fully complete and duly sign the forms provided by LKSF
Distribution of HK$5,000 (“Gift”) to School Candidates
Review our learnings from pilot scheme
Frequently Asked Questions
I. Eligibility for $5000 Gift
Who is eligible for the HK$5000 Gift?
Candidates for the Project (“School Candidates”) must be (i) full time (ii) Secondary 6 students during the 2017-2018 academic year (iii) approved and eligible for participation of the 2018 HKDSE under the applicable laws, rules and regulations (including the 2018 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination Regulations) (iv) attending secondary schools in Yuen Long and Island and Tuen Mun Districts registered under the Education Ordinance (Cap. 279) (excluding tutorial schools, learning centres, adult education institutions and evening schools) (“Eligible Participating Schools”) (v) at the time of submission for the Gift (“Submission”) and throughout until the date of receipt of the Gift by the Registrants, and (vi) procure their Eligible Participating Schools to complete the forms provided by LKSF, and submit to LKSF or its designated supporting organisations (including The Hong Kong Council of Social Service and St. James’ Settlement) (“Designated Supporting Organisations”) verifying and confirming the School Candidates’ eligibility. Private candidates shall not be eligible for the Project.
I am a school candidate in 2017 HKDSE living in Tin Shui Wai but my school is located in another area. Am I eligible for the HK$5000 Gift?
School Candidates must be attending secondary schools in Yuen Long and Island and Tuen Mun Districts registered under the Education Ordinance (Cap.279) (excluding tutorial schools, learning centres, adult education institutions and evening schools).
I am a private candidate in 2017 HKDSE. Am I eligible for the HK$5000 Gift?
Private candidates shall not be eligible for the Project.
II. Application
Which schools can become Eligible Participating Schools?
The Eligible Participating Schools should be secondary schools in Yuen Long and Island and Tuen Mun Districts registered under the Education Ordinance (Cap. 279) (excluding tutorial schools, learning centres, adult education institutions and evening schools).
What is the Role of the Eligible Participating Schools?
- To encourage students to make wise decisions and manage their finances responsibly. If needed, St James’ Settlement can provide the project introduction program.
- Upon Submissions by the Eligible Participating Schools for the School Candidates to LKSF or its Designated Supporting Organisations, the Eligible Participating Schools shall receive acknowledgements of receipt of the Submissions and the Eligible Participating Schools shall notify their School Candidates accordingly.
- The Eligible Participating Schools shall use their best endeavours to distribute the Gift to the Registrants within 10 days from the date of dispatch of the Gift by LKSF.
- The Eligible Participating Schools shall forward the students’ acknowledgements of receipt to LKSF or its Designated Supporting Organisations within 20 days from the date of dispatch of the Gift by LKSF.
- To help in the evaluation for this pilot project
What kind of information is needed from schools? Is any information needed from students?
Eligible Participating Schools shall verify and confirm the School Candidates’ eligibility by completing the forms provided by LKSF, including:
- School Contact Person Name , Post, Tel and Email
- Collect Students' information
- Student Chinese and English Name (Same as HKID Card)
- Class
- Student No
- Personal Email
III. About Personal Information
Will the personal information I submit be kept confidential? Will you share any of my information with Cheung Kong Group of companies or other third parties for other purposes?
Any personal information you agree to disclose will be kept strictly confidential. When you receive the HK$5000 Gift, you will need to provide information for verification if needed. Please click here to view our privacy policy.
Do I need to submit my personal information for direct applications to LKSF?
We will receive the student's information through the Eligible Participating Schools. We will not accept the information from students directly.
IV. Procedures
When will the HK$5000 Gift be distributed?
Our aim is to distribute the Gift from Oct 2016. Please click here to see the timetable. Please also feel free to browse the Terms and Conditions.
V. About Reporting
Any restriction on using the HK$5000 Gift?
Students can make wise decisions and manage their finances responsibly. They can use the Gift in ways they consider fit, provided that the Gift shall not be directly or indirectly involved in or leads to any breach or non-compliance of any applicable laws, rules or regulations.
Do I need to submit a report?
We will review the results from this pilot scheme and decide on its future implementation. We will set up a platform and welcome students to share their experience in using the HK$5000 Gift.
VI. About Project "Decide Well, Spend Wisely"
What is the purpose of the project?
We hope the gift of HK$5,000 will enable recipients to focus their energy on facing the HKDSE examination. We trust that they will spend the money wisely according to their needs.
Why cash?
Feedback we received from “Love HK Your Way!” campaign indicated unconditional cash distribution could be a direct and cost-efficient approach.
Why HK$5,000?
It’s our team’s general consensus that HK$5,000 for nine months is a reasonable amount for this initiative. Students can use the Gift in ways they consider fit, provided that the Gift shall not be directly or indirectly involved in or leads to any breach or non-compliance of any applicable laws, rules or regulations.
What are the expectations for students and the application requirements?
The HK$5,000 is essentially an unconditional gift. We trust that students can make wise decisions and manage their finances responsibly. The amount will be distributed to the HKDSE students from the schools of Yuen Long and Islands Districts upon registration.
What is the expected outcome of this project?
We believe this unconditional financial support is a worthwhile pilot scheme.
Why were secondary schools in Yuen Long and Islands Districts chosen and why was the program extended to Tuen Mun District?
Over 5,700 DSE students in Yuen Long and Islands Districts participated in phase 1 of the Program, through which we distributed $5,000 in cash as unconditional support to DSE students to encourage sound decision-making. These districts are relatively remote and some students were affected by the high cost of transportation. We are grateful for the overwhelming community support and the many thoughtful comments and suggestions in particular to the “unconditional” aspect of the Program in Round 1. Most see it as a meaningful breakthrough. We also received many very compelling emails from schools, parents, and community groups supporting the Program’s expansion to Tuen Mun. At this stage, DSE students from the schools of Yuen Long, Islands, Tuen Mun Districts are eligible for this benefit.
Any possibility to extend the project to include other areas?
We will review the results from this pilot scheme and decide then.
Is this programme created by Li Ka Shing Foundation?
“Love HK Your Way!” was launched in 2010 with a contribution of HK$300 million. “Love Ideas, Love Hong Kong”, the inaugural project under the campaign, combined the power of innovation and community awareness, and empowered the people of Hong Kong to decide which impactful projects would best serve our community. A total of 763 programs were elected by public voting and approximately three million benefited as a result of these home-grown initiatives. In 2013, The March of Social Engineers funded 90 social work projects proposed, elected and executed by professional social workers. All projects have been completed, benefiting approximately 210,000. This “Decide Well Spend Wisely” Project is aimed at keeping the love Hong Kong through youth development.
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If I have questions between the Chinese and English versions of FAQs, which is the official version?
In case of any discrepancy, the Chinese version of the FAQs shall prevail over its English counterparts.
If I have questions between the Chinese and English versions of the Terms and Conditions ,which is the official version?
In case of any discrepancy, the English version of the terms and conditions of the Project and website shall prevail over their Chinese counterparts.
I received an email from LKSF telling me I have to pay an administrative fee in order to receive the HK$5,000 Gift. What should I do?
We would never request applicants to pay any administrative fees. If you receive a request of this kind, report it to the police and contact us immediately.
I still have questions, whom should I contact?
Please click here to submit your enquiry online or email us at decidewell@lovehkyourway.org
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Terms and Conditions
- About Project “Decide Well, Spend Wisely”
Building on the successful 2010 “Love HK Your Way!” campaign, Li Ka Shing Foundation (“LKSF”) is launching a new initiative together with NGO partners. Project “Decide Well, Spend Wisely” (“Project”) is a gift of HK$5,000 (“Gift”) per school candidate as per the terms and conditions of the Project (“Registrant”) that provides direct support to the 2018 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (“2018 HKDSE”) students attending schools in Yuen Long and Island and Tuen Mun Districts.
- Eligibility
Candidates for the Project (“School Candidates”) must be (i) full time (ii) Secondary 6 students during the 2017-2018 academic year (iii) approved and eligible for participation of the 2018 HKDSE under the applicable laws, rules and regulations (including the 2018 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination Regulations) (iv) attending secondary schools in Yuen Long and Island Districts registered under the Education Ordinance (Cap. 279) (excluding tutorial schools, learning centres, adult education institutions and evening schools) (“Eligible Participating Schools”) (v) at the time of submission for the Gift (“Submission”) and throughout until the date of receipt of the Gift by the Registrants, and (vi) procure their Eligible Participating Schools to complete the forms provided by LKSF, and submit to LKSF or its designated supporting organisations (including The Hong Kong Council of Social Service and St. James’ Settlement) (“Designated Supporting Organisations”) verifying and confirming the School Candidates’ eligibility. Private candidates shall not be eligible for the Project.
- Procedures
The Eligible Participating Schools should fully complete and duly sign the forms provided by LKSF. The School Candidates should make their Submissions through their Eligible Participating Schools to LKSF or its Designated Supporting Organisations by submitting to submission.decidewell@lovehkyourway.org before the submission deadline as set out in Section 3 below. The time of receipt of the Submissions by LKSF shall be the conclusive Submission receipt time. Private Submissions shall not be accepted.
All information submitted, including the School Candidates’ identities and contact details and other information, must be true, accurate and complete. Save and except for circumstances permitted under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486), Submissions cannot be amended or withdrawn once submitted to LKSF or its Designated Supporting Organisations.
Upon Submissions by the Eligible Participating Schools for the School Candidates to LKSF or its Designated Supporting Organisations, the Eligible Participating Schools shall receive acknowledgements of receipt of the Submissions and the Eligible Participating Schools shall notify their School Candidates accordingly.
LKSF or its Designated Supporting Organisations shall dispatch the Gift to the Registrants by first dispatching the Gift to the Eligible Participating Schools. The Eligible Participating Schools shall use their best endeavours to distribute the Gift to the Registrants within 10 days from the date of dispatch of the Gift by LKSF.
The Registrants shall send their duly signed acknowledgements of receipt of the Gift in the forms provided by LKSF to their Eligible Participating Schools, and the Eligible Participating Schools shall forward the same to LKSF or its Designated Supporting Organisations within 20 days from the date of dispatch of the Gift by LKSF.
- Schedule
Submission deadline: LKSF or its Designated Supporting Organisations shall receive the fully completed and duly signed Submissions from the Eligible Participating Schools in the forms provided by LKSF at or before 5pm Hong Kong time on 15 Sept 2017
Results announcement date : 30 Oct 2017
- General Conditions
- Registrants can use the Gift in ways they consider fit, provided that the Gift shall not be directly or indirectly involved in or leads to breach or non-compliance of any applicable laws, rules or regulations.
- By presenting the Submission, all of the School Candidates and the Eligible Participating Schools shall have fully agreed to and accepted all the terms and conditions of the Project. The School Candidates and the Eligible Participating Schools are responsible for all consequences and risks (including but not limited to risks to any third party) associated with any and all of their acts or inactions/omissions relating to the Gift.
- The Eligible Participating Schools shall complete the Submission forms provided by LKSF and submit to LKSF or its Designated Supporting Organisations verifying and confirming all information in the Submissions including the School Candidates’ eligibility.
- Decisions of LKSF in all aspects, including the Submission receipt time, shall be final and binding. Without limiting the foregoing, LKSF has the sole and absolute discretion to, at any time without notification or explanation, revise the terms and conditions of the Project, decide eligibility of the School Candidates and selection of the Registrants, and revise, suspend or cancel any aspects of the Project. LKSF reserves the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, without notice or explanation, to reject/disqualify any Submission, withhold, withdraw or receive full refund of the Gift if any School Candidate or Eligible Participating School breaches or does not comply with the terms and conditions of the Project, applicable laws, rules or regulations.
- Evidence of dispatch of the Gift shall constitute full satisfaction and fulfillment of all LKSF’s obligations in respect of the Project.
- The terms and conditions of the Project include the Copyrights and Disclaimer and the Privacy Policy.
- Information collected from the School Candidates and the Eligible Participating Schools shall be used for the purposes and related purposes of the Project and purposes stated in the Privacy Policy of the Project.
- In case of any discrepancy, the English version of the terms and conditions of the Project and website shall prevail over their Chinese counterparts.
- All aspects of the Project including the terms and conditions of the Project shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
- Disclaimer
LKSF shall not be responsible or liable for any and all disputes, claims, proceedings, litigations, liabilities, damages, losses, injuries, or costs and expenses (including without limitation legal fees) arising directly or indirectly from or relating to any person (whether to the School Candidates and the Eligible Participating Schools, their families and friends, agents, representatives or third parties) or to any property arising from or in connection with any and all acts or omissions, including throughout the Project, delay or failure, use of this website or hyperlinks thereof, notification, award and use of the Gift, and participation in any Project related activities and/or any related act or omission of LKSF or the related persons, their directors, trustees, employees, agents, representatives or any related third parties. Failure or delay by LKSF to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the terms and conditions of the Project shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
- Enquiries
For enquiries, please contact us by email at decidewell@lovehkyourway.org.
Copyrights and Disclaimer
Li Ka Shing Foundation (“LKSF”) coordinates a wide range of charitable projects. The information on this website or any of its webpages (“Website”) is updated periodically and meant for your reference only. LKSF does not make any express or implied warranty or representation as to the accuracy, non-infringement, reliability, security, timeliness or freedom from computer virus in relation to the information on the Website. No liability, obligation or responsibility whatsoever will be accepted for any loss, destruction or damage (including without limitation consequential loss, destruction or damage) however arising from or in respect of any use or misuse of or in reliance upon the contents of the Website.
The information and materials on the Website (with the exception of the newspapers and magazine clippings or as otherwise stated) belong to LKSF. Unless with the prior express written consent of LKSF or the newspapers or magazines or other parties concerned, reproduction, distribution, retransmission or publication of any of the information or materials on the Website or any part thereof or otherwise dealing with the same or interfering with or disrupting the servers or network connected to the Website in whatever manner and in whatever medium and for whatever purpose is strictly prohibited.
The provision of a link to any other website, webpage, or content thereof (“Linked Contents”) does not signify our approval or endorsement of such Linked Contents. The provision of any such Linked Contents shall not constitute any form of co-operation or affiliation with LKSF of any such Linked Contents. Provision of, or assistance in providing, materials contributed by third parties on the Website or links to other Linked Contents gives rise to no statement, representation or warranty, express or implied, that LKSF agrees or does not disagree with any such Linked Contents. LKSF does not accept any liability, obligation or responsibility whatsoever for any loss, destruction or damage (including without limitation consequential loss, destruction or damage) however arising from or in respect of any use or misuse of or reliance on the Linked Contents or any other information and materials referred to or accessed through the Website or inability to use any of them.
LKSF shall not be responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever arising out of or in connection with any information on the Website. LKSF reserves the right to omit, suspend or edit all information compiled by LKSF on the Website at any time in its sole discretion without giving any reason or prior notice. You are responsible for making your own assessment of all information contained on the Website and shall verify such information by making reference, for example, to original publications and obtaining independent advice before acting upon it.
By accessing the Website, you unconditionally agree to the terms of this copyrights and disclaimer and as they may be modified and/or supplemented from time to time by LKSF without prior notice to you. Please check the Website regularly for any modifications and/or supplements which may be made.
In case of any discrepancy, the English version of this copyrights and disclaimer shall prevail over its Chinese counterpart.
Privacy Policy
This privacy policy relates to personal information supplied by you in relation to Project “Decide Well, Spend Wisely” (“Project”).
Unless the context requires otherwise, capitalised terms used in this privacy policy shall have the same meanings as defined in terms and conditions of the Project.
STATEMENT OF POLICY
Li Ka Shing Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality and security of the personal information we hold by complying with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) with respect to the management of personal information. We are equally committed to ensuring that all our employees and agents uphold these obligations
STATEMENT OF PRACTICES
Types of personal information collected
The type of personal information collected includes, but is not limited to:
- full name as appearing in your HKID card;
- age;
- name of school as registered under the Education Ordinance (Cap. 279) you are currently attending; and
- electronic mail address.
Purposes of collection of personal information
The provision of your personal information is generally voluntary unless otherwise specified, though true personal information must be provided by you so as to participate in the Project. A failure to provide the requested personal information, or the provision of inaccurate or incomplete information may result in us not being able to process your application, submission, or enquiry in relation to the Project (as the case may be).
Your personal information may be used for one or more of the following purposes or any purposes directly related to them:
- handling your submission, registrations and participation in connection with the Project;
- assessing and verifying your eligibility for the Gift;
- assisting in conducting checks on personal details in relation to processing registrations and transferring the Gift payments;
- notifying and processing of the Gift;
- promoting the Project and/or other programmes of LKSF; and
- all other purposes relating to the conduct and/or assist LKSF in the conduct of the Project.
Disclosure and sharing of personal information
Unless with your consent, any personal information provided by you for the Project will only be disclosed to and used by the following parties (for the purpose(s) mentioned in the paragraph headed “Purposes of collection of personal information” above):
- LKSF;
- your Eligible Participating Schools;
- The Hong Kong Council of Social Service;
- St. James’ Settlement; and
- organisations or persons designated by LKSF participating in the Project.
Information provided by you may also be disclosed to the Inland Revenue Department for tax exemption or to the auditors of LKSF and its designated organisations or persons for audit purposes, and may also be disclosed to such parties as may be required for the purposes of compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Confidentiality and information security
In order to protect your privacy, LKSF will in accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance adopt all reasonably practicable measures to ensure that all personal data are correct and kept confidentially.
Retention of personal information
Your personal information will be kept by LKSF for a reasonable period of time as may be required for the above purposes and in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions.
Access to and correction of personal data
You are entitled to request for access to personal information held by LKSF about you and to correct, amend or delete such data. You also may object to the processing or transferring of your personal data if you have legitimate reasons to do so. LKSF will charge a reasonable fee for the processing of such requests. You may direct your request in writing to:
Privacy Officer
Li Ka Shing Foundation Limited
Unit B, 1/F, Neich Tower, 128 Gloucester Road,
Wanchai
Hong Kong
or email to decidewell@lovehkyourway.org.
Amendment to this privacy policy
LKSF reserves the right to amend its prevailing privacy policy at any time and will place any such amendments on this website. All amendments are effective immediately after they are posted on this website. Please check this website regularly to review any amendments.
In case of any discrepancy, the English version of this privacy policy shall prevail over its Chinese counterpart.
Enquiries
For enquiries regarding personal data privacy policy and practice, please contact us by email at decidewell@lovehkyourway.org.