The Objectives of Hong Kong Charity Birdman Flying Competition

The Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong has co-organized with Hong Kong Aviation Club Foundation to launch the “Flying Without Boundary” project since 2007. The project is aimed at promoting the knowledge and culture of aviation to the general public and establishing a common platform for young people to share the joy and fun of aviation.. The ultimate goal is to maintain the sustainable development of aviation movement in Hong Kong.

“Hong Kong Charity Birdman Flying Competition” is one of the activities in the project. Through competition, contestants can build up their confidence, develop their potential and creativity. Besides, donation is sought to fund opportunities to different vulnerable groups to experience the enjoyment of aviation. Apart from funding aviation related activities, some of the raised funds is spent on purely charity work like supporting aftercare service for victims of Sichuan Earthquake and its reconstruction work in 2008.

All net proceeds of the event will contribute to the flying fund of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Aviation Club Foundation to offer flying experience to the socially disadvantaged groups of Hong Kong. Both of the organisations are registered charitable institutions under section 88 of Inland Revenue Ordinance of Hong Kong.

About Organisers

The Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong was established in 1901. It is a Christian service organisation based in Hong Kong as part of the global YMCA movement. The Association is committed to building a civil and compassionate Hong Kong through uniting people with the same spirit to extend the Kingdom of God; fostering youth leadership to shoulder social responsibility with keen concern for the motherland and the world; and promoting multiple service programmes based on wholistic personal growth, commitment to the under-privileged and reconciliation extending from self to society.

Hong Kong Aviation Club set up its Hong Kong Aviation Club Foundation Ltd in September 2007 to promote aviation education and culture in Hong Kong. The “Young Eagles program” began in 1980’s, has since introduced the idea of air experience both fixed wing and rotorcraft to thousands of youngsters and under-privileged groups in Hong Kong. These flights are offered free of charge and are made possible through the generosity of Hong Kong Aviation Club volunteer members.