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Stories Eliminating stigma with a human touch: A story of Prof Winnie Mak’s StoryTaler
In 2015, Prof Winnie Mak (Department of Psychology) set up StoryTaler with her then-student Amanda Li, who is now a clinical psychologist. The platform advocates anti-discrimination and mental health awareness through storytelling, which has captured immense attention on social media with its refreshing illustrations and down-to-earth messages.
Funded Projects Institute for User Participation (IUP)
Service designers often struggle with engaging their end-users. IUP is here to ensure these stakeholders get their voices heard.
Funded Projects StoryTaler Hong Kong Co Limited
We are given two ears but only one mouth for a reason. Listening is a forgotten art that underpins healthy communication and relationships. StoryTaler wants to tell a story about mental health, anyone cares to listen?
Funded Projects Cayan Educational Design Limited
Language learning in early childhood is a daunting yet exciting task for educators. Cayan has developed a card game to spark the creativity side of things in children's bilingual development.
Funded Projects Mushroom-X Limited
"Mushrooms can save the world" is more than a slogan – a low-carbon-footprint and nutritious food source, AND a fire-resistant biomaterial, who can underestimate the potential of one tiny mushroom?
Funded Projects Good Impact Assessment Institute Limited (GIA)
How do we know if government, NGO and corporate programmes are delivering impact as promised? GIA tailors assessment services and solutions that advocate transparency and accountability.
Funded Projects Mars Media Academy
"Fact checked?" When too much information is flooding our news feed, media literacy becomes indispensable. Mars Media advocates responsible media consumption and creation with its programmes and services.
Funded Projects SLCO Community Resources Limited
What comes to mind when you see someone using sign language? By promoting sign bilingualism, SLCO is breaking barriers between deaf and hearing individuals for a more inclusive society.
Funded Projects Pro-Talent Association Limited
From neuroscience to self-enhancement, Pro-talent strives to bring out the best in SEN children with assessments, training and consultation.
Stories The Business of Measuring Social Business
‘We prefer not to use the term “social enterprises”. What we do is social business.’