About Me
She co-founded 'Steps of Joy' with two of her good friends, having provided over 100 pairs of shoes to underprivileged children in the Philippines to promote podiatric health in youth sports, hoping to share her passion for activity without the cost of safety. She has so far raised over 5,000 HKD to support the cause, partnering with local charities including Ava Club on Siargao Island, and, recently, BHOLI Youth Centre in northern Mindanao. Bianca has a goal of reducing the enormous waste from shoes disposed of in Hong Kong, utilising familiar infrastructure in Balikbayan Boxes to empower young sportspeople with the resources they duly need. As a manager of operations and outreach, she looks to further expand her reach to more communities in the Philippines, gaining support from other students in her city, in addition to corporate partnerships with brands such as TOMS shoes. One of her biggest inspirations for the project was a girl named Rhea Bullos, a girl in Iloilo City who won regional races with shoes made of tape.
Project Description
It is heartbreaking to see many migrant domestic workers spending their holidays under footbridges during days when the heat is scorching, as they are the ones that deserve relaxing breaks after being our lovely companions all week long.
Sunday Smiles aim to create a youth group that mingles with migrant domestic workers in public spaces in order to learn more about their personal stories and struggles. Our approaches prioritise ones with the most human connection, including just simply being the listening ear or sharing cultural food as this is what creates connection between us as Hong Kongers and those who are from foreign countries. Through bridging the gap between the two communities, migrant domestic workers may feel more confident to share their encounters of mistreatment with others due to how they're included as a valued member of the community instead of just an employer. It targets SDGs 5, 8, 10, and 16.
