Hardship relief
Invest in solutions to create resiliency for people in need
We are committed to helping our region address adversity. Whether providing resources for disadvantaged people or relief in disaster situations, we are a collaborative partner in helping our community prepare for and overcome challenges.
The momentum continued at our annual Sands Cares Global Food Kit Build in 2023, with our team members uniting in a common goal to impact hunger. Sands China team members completed activations over several months that netted 3,000 food kits for social service organization Caritas Macau, which distributed the supplies to elderly and disabled residents, economically disadvantaged families and food bank recipients.
COMMUNITY PARTNER ADVANCEMENT
Build the capacity of nonprofits to increase their community impact
The local nonprofit organizations serving our community ensure our region maintains a strong social foundation, and we are committed to helping them increase their impact through initiatives that build their capabilities and leverage the resources of a large global company.
In 2023, we contributed to capacity building programs to help nonprofit partners grow. The Sands Cares Accelerator is our flagship global program that invests in nonprofits over a three-year period in which they incubate a high-impact initiative with extended funding, structured guidance, and customized mentoring and consulting from Sands China. In 2023, our members made significant progress on their journeys. Green Future completed its second year in the Sands Cares Accelerator in 2023 and continues to make progress on its goal to establish Sap Fong, an environmental social enterprise, to focus on waste sorting and recycling services.
Culture and Heritage
Preserve our regions’ unique traditions and arts contributions and promote them on a global stage
Recognizing the rich heritage and bountiful ecological settings within our region, we work to preserve, celebrate and protect its cultural and natural assets so that our community remains a great place to live, work and visit.
Launched in May 2023, the Sands Performing Arts Program showcased a diverse range of premier national and international performances that have significantly broadened the scope of the performing arts in Macao. This program exemplified Sands China’s commitment by bringing together topnotch talent and captivating shows, attracting an audience of over 11,000 individuals.
Education
Advance learning and mentorship opportunities to remove barriers and build the workforce of the future
We are committed to helping build a well-trained, diverse and thriving workforce of the future to advance opportunities for all and help underrepresented groups overcome barriers.
Working with the Escola Luso-Chinesa Técnico-Professional (ELCTP) and the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM), Sands China introduced the Stage Technology and Event Production Course to nurture skilled talents with technical knowledge at the secondary school level. As the first integrated resort operator to offer a school-enterprise cooperation program, we aimed to cultivate local talents with technical knowledge at the secondary school level, in the field of stage technology and event production to create career pathways.