With grace and a slender figure, she carries her luggage and rehabilitation tools, braving the scorching summer heat to visit stroke survivors. In pursuit of her entrepreneurial dream, even as a mother of two young children, she perseveres and manages the “impossible trinity” of running a social enterprise, conducting research and teaching, and taking care of her family. Let us delve into Suzanne’s entrepreneurial dream and learn how her social enterprise and project provide hand care services to stroke survivors, bringing warmth to their arduous journey of rehabilitation.

The day of the home visit was a “Great Heat Day” (one of the 24 Solar Terms in Chinese Calendar). Suzanne and her co-workers went to Sha Kok Estate in Sha Tin to visit Ms. Yu Yuek-kuen (Moon), a stroke rehabilitation patient. After dragging their luggage filled with service supplies, they were still chatting and laughing, and together with our interview team of seven, we silently stepped into Moon’s warm little home. 

My name is Natalis Leung, and I am a 15-year-old secondary school student at the German Swiss International School. I spent around two and a half weeks working at InnoPort. It was my first internship experience and I found it very educational and interesting; I could not only do the work I expected to do but also learn new skills and participate in an interview with a professor on a social innovation project she aims to create.

Mr. Cheetah Chak, tutor from SouLight Spiritual Education Centre highly recommends Freedom from the Known  Cheetah Chak writes:  J. Krishnamurti is one of the most

The youth in Hong Kong are facing a serious mental health crisis. According to a 2023 study by the Hong Kong Christian Service, over 70% of students believe that “academic issues” are the main cause of suicide. Additionally, family relationships, interpersonal relationships, and other issues also contribute to the stress experienced by adolescents. The study further indicates that about 90% of individuals do not seek help from teachers, social workers, or family members when facing negative emotions.

Believing in the transformative power of education, Dr. Chow established the social enterprise SouLight Spiritual Education Centre to bring spiritual education into secondary schools. Cheetah Chak and Pamela Suen are the driving forces behind this project, working on the frontlines to implement the teachings.

When we are young and healthy, we have control over our lives. We can choose our jobs, partners, and where we live, creating an ideal life for ourselves. But when we reach old age and experience physical and mental decline, can we still make the best decisions for our own lives, especially at the end of life? Professor Jean Woo, the Director of The CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing, shared the practical situation of discussions on end-of-life care among healthcare professionals and patients.

“As an engineer transitioning into the business side of a startup, the concept of sales always seemed like uncharted territory to me. However, Alex Hormozi’s “$100M Offers” has been a game-changer, illuminating the path with its straightforward and impactful advice.

Hong Kong takes pride in its longevity and was once leading the world in life expectancy for seven consecutive years. While pursuing an increase in average lifespan, it is equally important to pay attention to the resources and support for end-of-life care, ensuring the quality of life in the final stages. In this edition of Cubic Zine, we feature Helen and her team’s pioneering work on Advance Care Planning (ACP) in Chinese-speaking regions, examining its effectiveness and international impact.