Wednesday, 14 October 2026
6:00pm Exhibition Open
7:30pm Dinner
4/F, North Tower, YMCA, 41 Salisbury Road
Join us for a fantastic evening as we celebrate 30 years of transforming the lives of children and look ahead to the next chapter of lasting global impact.
Across the globe, one billion children face abuse, neglect, and hardship. Viva envisions passionate churches and community-based organisations everywhere joining together to make a bigger, better, and longer-lasting impact for vulnerable children.
Together with your support, we can make that happen. Your support fuels Viva’s work to:
connect churches and community-based organisations to form new networks,
build their capacity to increase their quality of care for children,
and connect them in a global community of collaboration, sharing resources, and learning.
We’ve seen how this method has catalysed systemic change in the last thirty years. Will you join us as we embark on the next thirty years of creating lasting impact for children at risk?
Thank you!
30th Anniversary Exhibition
A special exhibition highlighting Viva’s work will be shown at the dinner venue. Come earlier, starting from 6pm, to browse through the 30 exhibits of history, art, and interactive elements. Be prepared to be moved by the stories of resilience and hope. Come along with friends!
Guest Speakers
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Adrian Cooper
Executive Chairman of Oxford Economics
International Board Chair, Viva
With over 30 years of experience at the helm, Adrian Cooper has led the rise of Oxford Economics to become one of the world's leading global economic advisory and forecasting firms, trusted by industries and governments alike for its rigorous and unbiased analysis. As our special guest, he will be sharing about the current state of the global economy, the implications for children at risk, and what attracted him to support Viva and serve on the board. Do not miss this rare opportunity to hear expert insight on how your investment in the lives of children will catalyse quantifiable and systemic change.
Patrick McDonald
Founder of Viva
(joining virtually)
Patrick volunteered in Bolivia at 17, his heart broken after seeing the desperation of vulnerable children on the streets. He cried out to God asking what could be done about the tremendous needs of so many, and God gave him a vision of lights appearing in cities all around the world, connected into hubs of light, these lights being networks of churches rising up to care for the needs of children who were marginalised and exploited. Through much prayer and determination, Patrick founded the Viva Network, which has now grown to a global network supporting 42 partner networks in 26 countries, all united in their mission to protect children at risk, and connected to share best practices and multiply impact.
Guest Performance
TBC
Register
FAQ
Registration will close on 7 October at 5:00pm.
Dress code is business casual.
There is no parking at YMCA. Nearby parking can be found at H Zentre and One Peking.
In the event of a Typhoon 8 or Black Rainstorm signal, the event may be rescheduled by the organisers. Please check your emails for any announcements.
Please reach out at hk@viva.org if you have any other questions.
