City University of Hong Kong
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A Global Call to Action

Together, through FIRST, we can make the impossible inevitable.

Let’s not measure this initiative by kilowatts or patents— but by the smiles of children who can study, the relief of parents who can cook with dignity, the peace of elders who can sleep in comfort, and the hope of communities finally seen, heard, and helped.

1
People in Need Living without Basic Necessities

10
Years of Impact Long-term Transformation


Potential When We Work Together

What will you get from FIRST?

Mission-Aligned Impact

Advance social equity in underprivileged communities such as those in Southeast Asian through scalable, low-cost innovations in cooling, energy, water, and sanitation.

Global Recognition & Thought Leadership

Be a key philanthropic partner in a UNESCO-endorsed global initiative under the UN Science Decade (2024–2033).

Strategic Partnerships & Visibility

Expand influence through collaboration with CityUHK, UN bodies, and a network of 25+ global countries.

Legacy & Long-Term Value

Create a lasting legacy across generations through education, empowerment, and environmental action.

Resources Needed for the FIRST Initiative (2024–2033)

Financial Support

Financial Support (Top Priority)Grants, donations, and impact investments to fund prototyping, material sourcing, deployment, logistics, and international collaboration.

Human Capital

Human CapitalLocal people to help apply and adapt the technologies, providing support with logistics, deployment, and community feedback.

Strategic Partnerships

Strategic PartnershipsNGOs, universities, and local governments providing support for deployment, community trust-building, and in-country coordination.

Infrastructure (Pilot Sites)

Infrastructure (Pilot Sites)Real-world environments for testing and implementing technologies in urban and rural communities for solar, cooling, waste-to-energy, and water devices.

The FIRST initiative is where hope meets action, science meets humanity, and the future begins - today.