Connections Sep 2023 TC

助視障青年展潛能 Unleashing the Potential of Visually Impaired Youths 香港特區政府勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡先生， JP （左二）與恒隆地產首席財務 總 監趙家駒先生（右二）一同頒發「恒隆視障人士獎學及發展金」予首批獲獎的傑出青年 Mr. Sun Yuk Han, Chris, JP, Secretary for Labour and Welfare of the HKSAR Government (2 nd from left), joined Mr. Kenneth Chiu, Chief Financial Officer of Hang Lung Properties (2 nd from right) to present the inaugural “Hang Lung Scholarship and Development Donation for the Visually Impaired” 為 成就視障人士的多元發展， 推動社會共融，恒隆在今年二月 捐資港幣 3,000 萬元，與心光盲人院暨 學校合作設立 「恒隆視障人士獎學及 發展金」 ，支援在該校學術表現、專業 發展、社會承擔等方面有傑出表現的 學生及畢業生。首屆獎學金共有 15 位 視障青年獲得嘉許，他們將繼續進修 及發展事業，為社會作出貢獻。 T o support the holistic development of visually impaired individuals and help achieve diversity and inclusivity within the community, Hang Lung donated HK$30 million in February this year and partnered with the Ebenezer School & Home for the Visually Impaired to establish “The Hang Lung Scholarship and Development Donation for the Visually Impaired” . The scholarship aims to aid students and graduates from the Ebenezer School who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, drive for professional development, and social commitment. The inaugural scholarship awarded commendations to 15 youths with visual impairment, enabling them to continue their education and pursue career development, with the ultimate goal of contributing to the growth and wellbeing of society. 獲獎學生心聲 Award-Winning Students’ Sharings 獲得獎學金對我來說意義 重大，不僅緩解了我的經濟 壓力，也讓我能專注於學業和 個人成長方面的發展。感謝 恒隆和心光對我的努力給予認 可和鼓勵，讓我更有信心和動 力繼續砥礪前行。 This scholarship means so much to me. It alleviates my financial burden while allowing me to pursue academic and personal growth. I am grateful to Hang Lung and Ebenezer for recognizing my past efforts and encouraging me to progress with confidence. 作為視障人士，我能以獨特的方式感知世界， 這讓我成為音樂家，演奏和創作出與眾不同的 歌曲。獲頒此獎學金後，我計劃參加由專業演 唱家指導的碩士課程，提升我的歌唱和表演技 巧。我立志以我的表演溫暖每一個人的心靈， 並將我的音樂知識傳承給下一代。 As a visually impaired person, I am able to perceive the world in a unique way which has empowered me to become a musician who can perform and compose songs beyond the ordinary. With the scholarship, I plan to attend various master classes hosted by professional singers to advance my singing techniques and performance skills. I am determined to warm people’s hearts with my performances and pass on my musical knowledge to the next generation. 蕭凱恩 Siu Hoi Yan 香港演藝學院 The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts 王梓丞 Wong Tsz Shing 香港大學 The University of Hong Kong 16 連 繫 恒 隆 CONNECTIONS 09 2023 可 持 續 發 展 S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y