About Me
Charis is currently a Y12 music scholar from Malvern College Hong Kong. Her passions include classical music, international relations, and writing. Since starting to learn the piano at the age of 3, she has received multiple awards and recognitions in music such as winning the 1st and Grand Prize from the VI International Liszt Ferenc Competition and performing with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in the annual fundraising concerts. She has also studied at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts since the age of 6 and is now a double major student studying the piano and Western percussion. Aside from music, she is passionate in writing and international relations where she has won multiple awards from Model United Nations conferences and is featured in over 30 article from the South China Morning Post Young Post section, where some of her highlights being the Champion of the Write to Win competition and winning the "Best of the Month" award from the letters category. Her leadership experiences include previously serving as the Head & Deputy Head of House (Morgan), President of the Malvern Production Company, and Founding President of the Round Square Student Committee. Recently, she headed to the Juilliard School and Northwestern University for their summer programs to gain insights regarding her interests. Her other hobbies include cycling, exploring museums, and cafe hopping.
Project Description
It is heartbreaking to see many migrant domestic workers spending their holidays under footbridges during days when the heat is scorching, as they are the ones that deserve relaxing breaks after being our lovely companions all week long.
Sunday Smiles aim to create a youth group that mingles with migrant domestic workers in public spaces in order to learn more about their personal stories and struggles. Our approaches prioritise ones with the most human connection, including just simply being the listening ear or sharing cultural food as this is what creates connection between us as Hong Kongers and those who are from foreign countries. Through bridging the gap between the two communities, migrant domestic workers may feel more confident to share their encounters of mistreatment with others due to how they're included as a valued member of the community instead of just an employer. It targets SDGs 5, 8, 10, and 16.
