On World Oceans Day, I explore ocean conservation and how each of us could make a difference.

Our helpers work tirelessly through the year, often putting our needs and that of our families over their own. I interviewed a few organisations that support domestic helpers in our city. Read their tips for how we can show support to this invaluable workforce of 360,000 strong in Hong Kong.

Delving into your wallet is a practical beginning, but organisations often appreciate what you have to offer as well. Here are five alternative—and rather corporeal—ways to be altruistic in 2020.

Would you rather have $100 to spend as you wish, or $1,000 to spend as you’re told? This is an issue NGOs struggle with as they help an increasing number of beneficiaries with decreasing funds. In truth, neither is ideal.

Meet Jeff Rotmeyer, Founder of @impacthkcharity. A man who walks the talk according to his two worded gospel #kindnessmatters. Jeff puts his feet where his mouth is, and daily scours our city’s streets, looking for those he can bestow kindness upon.

As the demand “to learn Chinese” seems on an ever upwards trajectory, it is worth asking ourselves: for what reason do our children learn Chinese?

Here are my suggestions on how to increase the outcome of a practical, realistic and (even) enjoyable Chinese learning experience!

My younger self had simple and straightforward criteria for love: a pair of toned biceps and perky glutes. But as I evolved, so did my understanding of love.

These government restrictions feel like someone is using my carefully crafted plans as target practice. With my calendar riddled with bullet holes, I waved the white flag and surrendered my usual way of doing things.

My friend, Manju, revealed something to me on my 40th birthday. “Jen! You get the software upgrade now.” What a relief I thought, as my hardware is rapidly downgrading. A few days later I checked my phone for an upgrade notification. Where is the 4.0 version she promised would happen?