Asian Tigers and MSF Day 2017
19 Jul 2017
Date 7 Jul 2017
Time 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Venue Asian Tigers Hong Kong office
July 7, 2017, was a big and touching day at Asian Tigers Hong Kong; it is where the committed fellow workers spent MSF Day. The team put up a sterling gesture of giving back to the society through donating one day’s salary for the crucial service Médecins Sans Frontières, popularly known as Doctors Without Borders, rendered around the globe. It showed an act of kindness by wearing red bracelets to depict them as volunteers for MSF for a day.
MSF Day is an annual fundraising initiative through which both individuals and organizations from all walks of life are encouraged to contribute one day’s salary for the support of MSF’s life-saving medical work around the world. The participation of Asian Tigers Hong Kong in this event thus puts a seal on their corporate social responsibility ethos, as well as their commitment to making a difference at a global level.
The event brought in the sense of unity among the employees at work. On the morning of July 7, the atmosphere in the Asian Tigers Hong Kong office filled with excitement as colleagues proudly donned red-colored bracelets. Those simple bracelets were a far-from-subtle visual reminder of a contribution and a badge of solidarity for the cause represented by MSF. The atmosphere in the office through the day was one of friendliness and togetherness toward a noble cause.
Participation towards the MSF Day was not only financial but also about creating awareness and building a culture of giving among the Asian Tigers Hong Kong. There were discussions on the challenges MSF faces in accessing areas of conflict, disaster, and poor health infrastructure to deliver quality medical care. These discussions increased their awareness of how critical MSF’s role was in the alleviation of human suffering, further strengthening their resolve to continue supporting such initiatives.
The impact of MSF Day 2017 went very deep. In this year alone, there were a record number of funds raised—over HKD 8 million. This remarkable achievement underscores the power of collective action and the generosity of individuals and organizations like Asian Tigers Hong Kong. All funds raised greatly help MSF in their efforts: providing emergency medical care to people in need, no matter where they are or what the situation may be.
The day closed with all performers being congratulated warmly on their performance for MSF. The Asian Tigers Hong Kong team felt proud that their contribution could save lives and bring relief to those who really need it during a crisis situation. Their involvement in this event exemplifies the company’s broader commitment to corporate social responsibility and belief in the importance of giving back to society.
At the end of the day, the employees felt satisfied and elated. Through MSF Day, they had given back to society for a noble cause while further binding their team into a family bound by values and a purpose. The red-colored wristbands worn by everybody on their wrists on July 7 indeed served as a strong reminder of their united effort and the good they could do when acting as one for something higher than themselves.
This year, Asian Tigers Hong Kong is looking forward to continuing their support of MSF and other humanitarian organizations. Their participation in the MSF Day 2017 demonstrates their social responsibility and commitment to making a difference in the world. Reflectively, this success motivates the team to continue seeking new ways of contributing towards global causes and inspires others to do the same.
The participation of Asian Tigers Hong Kong in MSF Day 2017 is a commendable example of corporate social responsibility. It gave the team an opportunity to be part of something meaningful: offering a day’s income and spreading awareness about MSF’s important work. Record funds raised at such an event are going to make a lasting difference in MSF’s work of providing essential medical care across the globe. MSF Day 2017 has left a lasting impact on all who were a part of it and has indeed set the bar for any other charity initiatives.
