Sunny Mak is the founder of Sunshine Action and has established partnerships with over 930 charity organizations and centers worldwide, impacting approximately 430,000 individuals in need. In 2023, branches were launched in the US and UK, further expanding the organization's reach. Sunny Mak has also collaborated extensively with students and interns, particularly from the top 10 QS-ranked universities globally, fostering a new generation of compassionate leaders committed to humanitarian efforts.

Naveen Sadhwani, founder of Hanuman Charity, is a Hong Kong-born changemaker who has dedicated his life to supporting the homeless and underprivileged. What began as a family effort during the pandemic has grown into a mission that provides over 800 freshly cooked vegetarian meals weekly, along with clothing and toiletries, to those in need. Rooted in the values of compassion, resilience, and humility, Naveen and his daughters Samiha and Bianca inspire communities to "bridge the gap" by fostering meaningful connections between volunteers and beneficiaries. Join his session at the HK SDG Summit to discover how small acts of kindness can create powerful, lasting change in society.​​​​

Ms. Richey is the Executive Director of a Hong Kong charity called Hong Kong Shark Foundation which raises awareness about shark conservation and educates people globally why we need to say NO to shark products. For the past 30 years, Ms. Richey has lived in Hong Kong and worked for a wide variety of corporate and NGO entities. Ms. Richey is a US lawyer who before joining the NGO world worked for the Wall Street law firm of Paul, Weiss in Hong Kong in a corporate communications/business development capacity. She speaks Mandarin and has lived and worked in both China and Taiwan.

Patricia Ho is a leading Hong Kong-based human rights lawyer and the founder of the Hong Kong Dignity Institute, an organization dedicated to restoring dignity to the city’s most vulnerable populations, including refugees, trafficking victims, and those facing mental health discrimination. With groundbreaking work in legal advocacy and systemic reform, Patricia has bridged gaps in justice and support for marginalized communities, while championing structural change to dismantle cycles of exploitation. Her holistic approach, combining legal and psychosocial services, embodies the HK SDG Summit’s theme of "Bridging the Gap", inspiring us to take collective action for equity and inclusion. Join us to hear Patricia's transformative vision for creating a more just and compassionate society.

Steph is a mental health advocate, educator, and Ph.D. researcher whose work aims to foster caring conversations on body image and mental health. She founded Body Banter, a registered Hong Kong charity on a mission to empower young people to spark conversations about body image with curiosity and courage. She is the author of “Big Bites Break Boundaries”, a memoir that recounts her experiences of navigating an eating disorder in Hong Kong’s mental health landscape.

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Join us at the HK SDG Summit to hear from Greg Ladner, co-director of WeCare Cambodia, a dedicated charity transforming rural communities near Beng Mealea. Greg's impactful initiatives focus on providing vital support in education, water quality improvement, and renewable energy access, empowering villagers to build a sustainable future. With programs offering free English tuition and tertiary education sponsorships, WeCare Cambodia is making a significant difference in the lives of many. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a leader who is driving change—register now to be inspired and engage in meaningful discussions!​​​​​​​

Dr. Czarina was recognized by THE ONE HK Humanitarian award in 2023 and CUHK Distinguished Medical Alumni 2024 Humanitarian Award. She founded Be Priceless, a non-profit that improves children’s well-being and safety by providing health behavioral education. She has 20+ years of experience in health care - in medicine (as an ICU doctor and former CUHK assistant professor), in public health and disaster risk reduction professional (as WHO’s journal editor and UN projects’ author), and in humanitarian health (to provide quality health care in refugee camp, Uganda, and more). Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leader making a transformative impact—sign up now to be part of this vital discussion!​