The Hong Kong Humanity Award 2015 is now accepting nomination (from 8 February to 31 March). To encourage the participation of the younger generation, a new award “Hong Kong Humanity Youth Power” is introduced this year.

At the kick-off ceremony cum bus parade on 8 February, composer-singer Ms Ellen Loo was officially appointed as the Promotion Ambassador of the “Hong Kong Humanity Youth Power”.

The Hong Kong Humanity Award is co-organized by the Hong Kong Red Cross (HKRC) and Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK). Launched in 2007, the Award aims to give tribute to those who live up to and put into practice the spirit of humanity. In the past seven years of annual awards, 42 awardees were selected. Their stories of protecting human life, caring for the health of the vulnerable and respecting human dignity exhibited the spirit of humanity. Through their examples and dissemination efforts, we hope to enhance public awareness towards humanity and help building social harmony.

New Award for encouraging Humanity Youth Power
In recognition of the contribution of the young generation to humanity, a new award – Hong Kong Humanity Youth Power – is introduced this year. Mr K M Chan, HKRC Secretary General says, “The spirit of humanity is exhibited through voluntary act of caring for the vulnerable and alleviation of human sufferings, arising out of selfless kindness. Everyone, regardless of age or background, can live out humanity. Yet, the participation of young people is crucial in that they can help generate innovative ideas and inject energy into humanitarian services. I hope that young people wouldjoin us to promote the spirit of humanity by words and deeds.”)

Ms Ellen Loo, composer-singer, is glad to be appointed as the Promotion Ambassador, “Youngsters possess many special qualities that they should make good use of to actively care and help the people in need. I wish that my positive attitude can influence more young people to join the humanitarian force,” she says.

Ellen and other guests joined over 20 HKRC volunteers after the kick-off ceremony in the bus parade. In touring various locations in the Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, they helped call for nomination for the Award, and distribute souvenirs for promoting the spirit of humanity to members of the public passing by.