WholeHearted is a student-led pro bono initiative dedicated to providing comprehensive legal and personal support to the single-father community in Hong Kong. We also aim to raise public awareness about family law and the unique challenges faced by single fathers, promoting social inclusion and social justice. In Hong Kong, there are 16,030 single fathers (2021), yet there is currently no dedicated organization addressing their specific needs, as opposed to single mothers. We have identified three main pain points experienced by single fathers: a lack of legal and custody knowledge, limited access to parenting and homemaking information, and anxiety when seeking emotional support. Recognizing these challenges, WholeHearted aims to bridge the gap by broadening single fathers' understanding of their legal rights, enhancing their skill sets and practical parenting knowledge, and providing a private platform for seeking advice and emotional support. Looking ahead, our vision is to expand our reach and impact within the single-father community while increasing public awareness of their unique circumstances. To achieve this, we plan to conduct more interviews with relevant stakeholders and continue expanding our food pack scheme and provide other services to serve more single fathers. We will also organize public activities focused on raising awareness and understanding of single father issues. To contribute to the legal and policy discourse, we aim to publish research papers and articles that shed light on the issue from both a professional and societal perspective.

2024

Student Startup