Background
EarthCare Foundation (ECF) is a registered charitable institution under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance, Hong Kong SAR.
Our grant programme supports initiatives that address climate change, build sustainable food systems as well as those that protect and restore natural environments.. Through our funding we seek to foster cooperation amongst Asia countries. We have deployed over 100 grants in the last 20 years.
Values
We value the intrinsic connection between human well-being and the health of our ecosystems. Recognising that biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation are driven by human actions, we commit to fostering respect for the natural world and working collaboratively to protect and restore it for the benefit of all living beings.
Vision
A world rich in biodiversity, where people from all backgrounds and all species live in harmony.
Mission
Our mission is to drive sustainable and inclusive development in Asia by supporting initiatives at the intersection of food security, agriculture, environmental protection, and climate resilience. Through our philanthropic efforts, we are committed to restoring ecosystems, empowering local communities, and building a resilient future that benefits both people and the planet.
Our Approach
• We address challenges where environmental concerns intersect with social and community well-being, directing our grants toward the convergence of food and agriculture systems, sustainable livelihoods, and environmental protection.
• We believe that fostering cooperation across the region is essential to achieving sustainable development in Asia;
• We facilitate cross-border collaborations to identify mutual solutions for regional issues. We support solutions that are grounded in the local context and driven by experts from the region.
Our Path
We support projects at the intersection of food and agriculture systems, sustainable livelihoods, and environmental protection. Over the past two decades, we have made over 100 grants. Throughout Asia—from the remote Pacific islands to our e base in Hong Kong—we have tirelessly explored ways to harmonise humanity with nature, develop solutions to climate change, and promote the value of cross-border exchanges and sharing among civil society.
2020 – ongoing
Ongoing climate smart rice for food security
2018 – ongoing
Regenerative agriculture for rural development
2018 – 2023
Reforestation, restoration of soil with benefits to local communities
2018 – 2021
Blue carbon and ecosystem restoration
2000
2010
2020
2006 – ongoing
Waste transformation and food systems
2005 – 2019
Working with indigenous communities to support their cultures and protect their lands and waters
2004 – 2014
Building circular & green economies
2002 – 2008
Ecological agriculture and sustainability in urban centres
Governance Philosophy and Management Structure
As a charitable organisation registered in Hong Kong with over 20 years of history, we place great importance on the professionalism and integrity of our operations.
The governance of ECF is entrusted to a Board of Directors composed of five experienced individuals from diverse professional backgrounds who share our commitment to protecting the planet. Serving voluntarily, the trustees provide guidance and advice to ECF, their responsibilities include approving the Foundation’s strategic direction, overseeing the annual work plan, and approving the annual budget.
To ensure strong checks and balances, ECF operates under a rigorous financial and grant management system. An advisory committee of three independent consultants, serving voluntarily, meets three times a year to review and approve grant expenditures in accordance with the annual programme and related progress outputs. This process ensures accountability and transparency in both project execution and financial management.
Our financial accounts are prepared per the Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards and we engage a third-party accounting firm to conduct independent audits.
