Perspectives
Happy Global Handwashing Day!
October 15 is the Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. . Based on a report published in...
On-site Soap Recycling Session with HKEX volunteers
We are thrilled to share the highlights of our soap recycling event on September 28th, which wouldn't have been possible without the incredible support of our corporate partner, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), and the enthusiastic participation of our...
From Useless to Impactful: Reflection on Daily Consumption Behavior
It's amazing how many decisions we make each day, from what we buy to what we use and eventually dispose of. But have you ever stopped to think if there might be a better way? After my recent service trip, I've been doing some serious self-reflection. It's easy to...
GS CTW Mooncake Distribution š§” Happy Autumn Festival
"Love comes from embracing and sharing." This Autumn Festival, Soap Cycling has joined hands with Concerning Home Care Service Alliance (é锧čÆ) to make a meaningful difference! In collaboration with the incredible @GoldmanSachs' #CommunityTeamWorks volunteers, we...
Celebrating 11th Anniversary of Soap Cyclingš„³
Today is the 11th birthday of #SoapCycling ! As we mark another year of Soap Cycling's journey, we're grateful for the incredible support and dedication that have brought us this far. Our mission of promoting #EnvironmentalProtection, #CommunityEmpowerment, and...
Transforming Hotel Soap Bars into Lifelines for the Disadvantaged Communities
In our diverse world, lifestyles vary significantly. Poor sanitation in places like the mountainous region of Iloilo, Philippines, makes hygiene crucial. A bar of soap can cost 3-5 HKD , burdening families with meager monthly incomes. The Soap Cycle team tackles this...
To do or not to do? DOs and DONāTs in a service trip!
People join service trips with different expectations. Yet, there are some common dos and donāts to better enhance the participantsā experience and understanding of the social issue(s). Conducting research is crucial to enable us to get a sense of the demography,...
Urban or Rural? A pursuit of happiness _ Third Service Trip
My journey to Iloilo, Philippines, for a volunteer job proved to be a transformative experience. As I ventured into the homes of ultra-poor families and spent time with the resilient children there, a profound realization struck me. Amidst the challenging...
Improving living quality – Inspirational Stories from Filipino Children
In the Iloilo, Philippines, a beautiful transformation is taking place. These parentsā minds are not only learning, but they're also becoming teachers, guiding their kids on a journey of knowledge. Imagine the ICM program, sharing lessons not only with the kids but...
Videos About Third Service Trip
Please click the link to Soap Cycling Philippines Facebook to see what volunteer activities did by the service trip participants! First short clips:https://fb.watch/m-CcfrykMT/ Second short clips: https://fb.watch/m-CoLTBTXB/
Corporate session with Cathay Pacific Volunteers
A big thanks to the delightful participants from Cathay Pacific for joining our soap art and soap recycling workshop. In this workshop, our participants had the chance to try hands-on creating soap art, which would then be distributed to people in need. We also went...
Soap Art workshop with BNP Paribas volunteers
All the delightful participants from BNP Paribas who joined us for our soap art workshop are deeply appreciated! During the workshop, we covered many aspects of our daily operations, ranging from the economic benefits of repackaging excess soap to the social...
MEY Elderly Day organized by internship student
We have just held our MEY Elderly Day! Our elderly participants had a fun and relaxing day making paper curl art and playing board games. We hope this has given a chance for the elderly to bond, and to be reminded that their efforts in helping with volunteer work have...
Recycling in CFSC with MEY helper
We appreciate very much the chance to work with the delightful participants from the Christian Family Service Centre(CFSC). Throughout the session, we covered our soap cycling work as well as collaborations with CFSC. Participants and volunteers alike worked together...
Third Service Trip Pre-trip Session
A big thanks to the HK Jockey Club Charities Trust for supporting the project āStart with Soapā, the 3rd service trip to the Philippines is ready to go on 20th Aug. We are grateful to have David Bishop who is a professor at HKU and the founder of Soap Cycling join the...