This case study examines a community philanthropy event: a Tai Chi charity activity organised by the Lions Club with deep involvement from the Institute’s member institutions, which gathered about 4,000 participants from six continents at Asiaworld-Expo in Hong Kong to set the world record for the most continents represented in a group Tai Chi session.
Event data
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Participants | About 4,000 |
| Continents represented | 6 |
| Venue | Asiaworld-Expo, Hong Kong |
| Record type | World record |
| Organiser | Lions Club |
Three models of family participation
Model 1, sponsorship: families or family offices title-support charitable events for community impact. Model 2, hands-on organising: family members join the organising team — much of this event’s coordination came from family volunteers. Model 3, SDG alignment: connecting a single event to the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework (as in the Institute’s SDG funding programme), upgrading charity from one-off giving to a sustainable programme.
The succession-education value
For the next generation, community philanthropy is the best succession classroom: they practise budgeting, coordination and leadership in a real project. This matches the Institute’s positioning — philanthropy is not an outlet for wealth but a training ground for family capability.
How to get involved
Members can join SDG-aligned programmes through the philanthropy arm; the 2026 SDG-themed funding programme remains open for applications. See the membership guide for membership.
China’s wealth management market reached RMB 179.33 trillion in 2025, second globally (Sina Finance, 2026).
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The market is projected to grow at a 7.1% CAGR from 2026 to 2035 (Research Nester).
References
Related Guides
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