The Association has been approved by the Social Welfare Department (Public Subscription Permit No. FD/R049/2026) to hold a Hong Kong Island Regional Flag Day on 24 October 2026 (Saturday). “We need your support to make it happen”. We are now calling for 3,000 volunteers aged 14 or above to support with our flag selling. Volunteers under 14 must be accompanied by parent or guardian. A certificate of appreciation will be rewarded to every volunteer for active participation.
All contributions will directly go to the development of our self-financed projects, such as sports and arts related services for our direct beneficiaries, those are people with Down Syndrome and other disabilities.
We sincerely appeal for your generous support in the above donation actions and encourage you to become our volunteers. We would deeply appreciate any kind of support that you offer. If you are interested in supporting our Flag Day, please kindly sign up on or before 31 July, 2026.
Flag Day Event Details
Date: 24 October 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 7:00 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Hong Kong Island
(Including: Central and Western District, Wan Chai District, Eastern District, and Southern District)
Public Fundraising Permit No.: Social Welfare Department: FD/ R049/2026
Volunteer Registration
Service Content: Soliciting donations on the streets of Hong Kong Island on 24 October 2026.
Eligibility: Open to all individuals, families, schools, companies, or organisations. Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Volunteer Hours: Each Flag Day volunteer will receive a Certificate of Appreciation and 5 hours of recognised volunteer service. Schools and organisations that dispatch 20 or more volunteers/groups will also receive a separate Certificate of Appreciation.
Remarks
- Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult and share a flag bag. Every volunteer will receive a Certificate of Appreciation.
- Accident insurance will be covered by The HKDSA for volunteers aged 0-80.
- Registration: Complete the registration form, and select your preferred district. We will try to assign volunteers to their preferred district. However, volunteers may be assigned in a nearby area.
- Result Notification: In mid-September, volunteers will receive a WhatsApp message with the assigned district for flag selling and details on collecting materials.
- Collecting Materials: In early-October, volunteers may collect their materials at our Head Office. HKDSA members may collect materials from their respective service units.
- The flag bags will be delivered to the contact address provided (applicable to schools/corporations/organisations with 20 or more registered volunteers).
- Event Day: Flag selling will start from 07:00 a.m. on 24 October 2026. All participants must return their flag bags at destined places on that day on or before 12:15 p.m.
- Completion: Upon returning the materials, volunteers will receive a Certificate of Appreciation and 5 volunteer service hours.
Direct Donation
Even if you are unable to sell flags, your donation is the most direct support for our friends with Down Syndrome!
Online Donation
Donate via this online platform using a credit card or other electronic payment methods.
Bank Transfer*
Deposit the donation into The HKDSA’s bank account:
- HSBC: 002-6-423095 or
- BEA: 015-157-10-403888-3
FPS (Faster Payment System)*
Transfer the donation to The HKDSA FPS ID: 118922590.
PayMe*
to donate via PayMe
Alipay*
to donate via Alipay
Cheque
Please make the cheque payable to “The Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association”, and mail it, along with your name, telephone number, and address, to: The Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association, Rooftop, On Hing House, Hing Wah (II) Estate, Chai Wan, Hong Kong. Please indicate “Flag Day Donation”.
Donations of HKD $100 or more are eligible for tax deductions with the official receipt.
*If you require a receipt, please send the bank-in slip or a screenshot of your donation via WhatsApp to 9430 0367 or email to flagday2026@hkdsa.org.hk.
Support from Schools/Organisations/Corporates
- Become a “Volunteer Recruitment Partner”: Assist in recruiting a certain number of volunteers for the Flag Day.
- Organise Group/Corporate Volunteer Teams: Arrange for groups to conduct flag-selling collectively in a designated area.
- Set up Internal Donation Boxes or provide a Direct Donation to support the event.
Flag Design Competition
In response to the Hong Kong Island Flag Day on 24 October 2026, we held a flag design competition themed “3-2-1 Smile”. By incorporating elements such as smiles and smiley faces, the competition aimed to spread joy and positive energy, while raising public awareness and support for people with Down Syndrome and other disabilities.
We would like to thank our judging panel, President Mrs. Victoria Tang-Owen, Committee Member Dr. Benjamin Fung, and Senior Artist Ms. Kumi Cheng for their time and expertise.
Thank you everyone for your participation, and congratulations to all the winners! The winning designs will be featured on the flags and golden flags for the 2026 Hong Kong Island Flag Day. We sincerely invite your generous donations and support.
Champion:
Kang Wai Hing
First Runner-up:
Pang Kah Man
Second Runner-up:
Lee Run Fong
Merit Award:
Fung Hoi Wai
