BALL FOR DREAMS
About
BALL FOR DREAMS is a social impact initiative that uses basketball to drive positive change. We fund financial literacy programs for migrant workers in Hong Kong while empowering self-advocacy in underprivileged youth through pro bono basketball training. Our work is rooted in the belief that basketball and social media can rally changemakers worldwide and uplift these two marginalized communities.
Delivering Financial Counseling Courses Through Enrich HK
We raise funds to support Enrich HK, a charity that provides confidential financial counseling courses and workshops for migrant workers in Hong Kong who face financial crises. The funds we donate directly support these programs.
Journey
BALL FOR DREAMS began as a basketball academy providing pro bono training to marginalized children at the Po Leung Kuk Orphanage.
As we broadened our perspective on social issues, we identified glaring deficiencies in financial literacy among migrant workers in Hong Kong, who make up 10% of the city's workforce.
Today, we raise funds for migrant workers’ financial counseling courses through social media basketball challenges and tournaments, while still providing our pro bono youth basketball classes.
2022
Founded to provide basketball classes to marginalized children.
2024
Donated HK$30,000 (US$3,829) to the Po Leung Kuk Orphanage in Funding Round 1.
Identified financial literacy deficiencies among migrant workers.
2023
Forged a long-term partnership with the Po Leung Kuk Orphanage.
2025 - Present
Laser focused on raising awareness for migrant worker exploitation through social media.
Actively sponsoring financial counseling courses in Funding Round 2
Hosted a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, raising HK$15,673 (US$2000) to fund 156 financial counseling courses for migrant workers.
Process
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Please select your preferred donation package in the “Donate” tab. If you would like to make a custom donation, please contact us.
Film a video of yourself, your child, or anyone participating on your behalf making basketball shots. 1 shot = HK$250 (US$32) donation, 2 shots = HK$500 (US$64) donation, and 8 shots = HK$2,000 (US$256) donation. Post your video on Instagram, tag us, and we’ll repost it!
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Impact
They Build the City—But Pay the Price
3.6
% of Hong Kong's Gross Domestic Product
10
% of Hong Kong's Workforce
48%
Legal Maximum Interest Rate
Migrant workers contribute a substantial amount to HK's GDP.
Migrant workers make up a significant percentage of HK's workforce.
Yet, these communities are often trapped in predatory loans with interest rates at or above the legal maximum.
Our Team
Founder & Executive Director
Lucas Jung
Freshman at Boston University and former Varsity Basketball Captain at Hong Kong International School, Lucas founded BALL FOR DREAMS to combat economic and systematic inequalities toward migrant workers and underprivileged children in Hong Kong.
Director
Jacob Lee
Junior at The Williston Northampton School and President of the Investment Club. Jacob oversees strategy, operations, and long-term organizational development.
Director of Media
Leeton Wong
Sophomore at Hong Kong International School. Leeton leads digital outreach, social media strategy, and community engagement initiatives.
Director of Fundraising
Logan Jung
Sophomore at Hong Kong International School. Logan supports fundraising strategy and donor engagement efforts.