January 2015

CHARITY AUCTION

Charity Auction 2014 I

am glad to announce that Business Traveller Asia-Pacific will be teaming up with Chi Heng

Foundation for the ninth year to roll out the annual Charity Auction, to raise funds needed to support its work in helping children and youngsters in rural China affected by HIV and AIDS. These young victims are the offspring of impoverished villagers who participated in illegal blood selling out of desperation to make ends meet. Virus-infected needles were reused, and these parents contracted HIV as a result. After they fell sick, they found themselves unable to care for their families. Some have died, leaving behind orphans. During the 2013-14 school year, Chi Heng sponsored more than 8,800 of these young victims, providing them with financial assistance and the opportunity to continue their education. The charity has built six new reading rooms in Anhui, Henan and Yunnan Provinces. In the coming year, the

JANUARY 2015 PACKAGES

AIRLINE C-01. Air New Zealand 2 return Economy Tickets from Hong Kong to Auckland. Package worth: US$1,940, minimum bid: US$580.

HOTELS CHINA C-02. Beijing: Fairmont Beijing 3 nights’ weekend stay in a Fairmont Gold Junior Suite. Package worth: US$1,725, minimum bid: US$520.

C-03. Beijing: Hilton Beijing Wangfujing 3 nights’ stay in a Lifestyle Suite. Package worth: US$2,000, minimum bid: US$600.

C-04. Beijing: Pentahotel Beijing 3 nights’ stay in

a pentaplus Room. Package worth: US$437, minimum bid: US$130.

C-05. Beijing: Sofitel Wanda Beijing 1 Saturday night’s stay in a Junior Suite. Package worth: US$1,196, minimum bid: US$340.

C-06. Beijing: The Sandalwood, Beijing Marriott Executive Apartments 2 nights’ stay in a One-Bedroom Apartment. Package worth: US$487, minimum bid: US$150.

C-07. Changchun: Shangri-La Hotel, Changchun 3 nights’ stay in a Horizon Club Room. Package worth: US$1,063, minimum bid: US$320.

C-08. Changbaishan: The Westin Changbaishan Resort 3 nights’ stay in a Deluxe Room. Package worth: US$1,451, minimum bid: US$440.

C-09. Chengdu: Leeden Hotel Chengdu 3 nights’ stay in an Executive Suite. Package worth: US$1,050, minimum bid: US$320.

C-10. Chengdu: The Diaoyutai Boutique Chengdu 2 nights stay in a Courtyard Room. Package worth: US$1,220, minimum bid: US$370.

C-11. Dalian: New World Dalian Hotel 3 nights’ stay in a Residence Club Room. Package worth: US$1,050, minimum bid: US$320.

C-12. Dongguan: Sofitel Dongguan Royal Lagoon 2 nights’ stay in a Luxury Room. Package worth: US$500, minimum bid: US$150.

C-13. Guangzhou: DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou 3 nights’ stay in a DoubleTee Guest Room. Package worth: US$1,367, minimum bid: US$410.

C-14. Guangzhou: Langham Place, Guangzhou 3 nights’ stay in a Superior Place. Package worth: US$1,457, minimum bid: US$440.

C-15. Guangzhou: Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou 3 nights’ stay in a Horizon Deluxe River View Room. Package worth: US$1,044, minimum bid: US$310.

C-16. Hangzhou: DoubleTree by Hilton Hangzhou East 3 nights’ stay in a Deluxe Room. Package worth: US$1,200, minimum bid: US$360.

C-17. Hangzhou: Hyatt Regency Hangzhou 3 nights’ stay in a Club Lake View Room. Package worth: US$588, minimum bid: US$180.

C-18. Hefei: Hilton Hefei 3 nights’ stay in a Deluxe Room. Package worth: US$610, minimum bid: US$180.

C-19. Kunshan: DoubleTree by Hilton Huaqiao-Kunshan 3 nights’ stay in a DoubleTree Guest Room. Package worth: US$1,069, minimum bid: US$320.

organisation hopes to reach out to at least 9,000 of these youths, through further expansion into central and southwestern China. Chi Heng’s care for these children is also about healing their broken hearts through psychosocial programmes. One of the examples is called “The Hero Book”, a concept adapted from South Africa. Launched in summer, 2014, it involves encouraging affected school students to tell their stories through drawing and narration, and in the process rebuild their confidence and self-esteem. In addition, the organisation has also introduced a distance-learning initiative, enabling volunteers in cities to connect with these young villagers over the internet and help enrich their knowledge through online talks and interaction. This also happens to be the tenth year of Chi

Heng’s summer camp programme in which HIV/ AIDS-impacted children with good academic

records are selected to go on field trips in big metropolises such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, with the goal to broaden their horizons and strengthen their aspirations for university studies and future careers. Another aspect of Chi Heng’s work is to facilitate self-help through community projects. The eco-bag factory is a successful example. Beautiful bags are manufactured by women impacted by HIV in rural China and every piece sold contributes to an income for these villagers who can then support the education of their young ones.

This is the last of the four phases in the auction – to participate, go to www.businesstraveller.asia/ auction and bid on travel packages generously donated by industry friends. The money raised will bring hope to many whose lives have had a rough start.

Reggie Ho Group editor

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