Since its opening in 2017, the award-winning Sichuan Community Centre, located in Shuanghong Village and supported by Swire Properties, has become a "change agent", addressing societal issues, pooling resources and connecting organisations with those in need. With long-term partnerships with NGOs, institutions, universities and schools, the Centre has organised more than 300 events focused on youth and female empowerment, as well as elderly care, positively impacting more than 18,000 participants in rural areas.

This summer, the Centre hosted a series of free summer camps covering topics such as health and emotional management, aviation technology, reading, art and drama. These camps provided knowledge and sparked interest, broadened children's perspectives and boosted their self-confidence.

For instance, 20 elementary and middle school students from rural areas and townships explored Chengdu’s urban life and landscape, including the historic Daci Temple. After a shopping centre tour, the students enjoyed a presentation from a volunteer about how education has transformed her life and given her opportunities, inspiring the kids to continue their education and take control of their lives to become more resilient.

Co-organised by our Community Ambassadors and other organisations, the “Let’s Breathe Together” Exhibition was held in late October at Cityplaza.

The exhibition boosted social cohesion by helping people to understand the challenges faced by carers and providing an example of a “healing forest experience”, showing how nature can provide physical, mental and emotional release and inner peace. Interactive activities also helped people discover resources available to carers within the community, fostering awareness and understanding and encouraging people to appreciate the carers around them.