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A Hong Kong-based charity (#91/20155) dedicated to empowering
under-resourced youth through equal learning opportunities.
Our Mission
Bridge the education gap by providing youth in Hong Kong with access to innovative skill-based programs to prepare for the future of work.
What We Do
The Melo Foundation helps under-resourced secondary and undergraduate students achieve their aspirations through education, mentorship, and practical skill development for future jobs.
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Industry Connection
Pairing students with industry professionals for ongoing guidance. Backed by 20+ CEOs.
Skills-Focused Training
Delivering workshops on topics including
AI literacy and career readiness.
Our flagship AI-5000 Initiative trains 5,000 students in 50+ schools with an 8-hour curriculum on the latest AI development, prompt engineering, and applications.
AI literacy and career readiness.
Our flagship AI-5000 Initiative trains 5,000 students in 50+ schools with an 8-hour curriculum on the latest AI development, prompt engineering, and applications.
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Community Engagement
Collaborating with schools, universities, and businesses to amplify our impact
Our Flagship - AI 5000 Movement
In 2025, Melo Foundation partners with Preface and Peterson Group to launch AI 5000 movement. Supported by over 20 leading Hong Kong CEOs, we aim to provide free AI literacy training to 5,000 students across 50 local schools.
From prompt engineering workshops to real-world AI projects, we are preparing the next generation for tech-driven careers while fostering entrepreneurial spirit and personal growth.
Contact us: foundation@projectmelo.com
3,800+
Secondary students empowered
20+
Secondary schools reached
100+
Pro-bono hours by CEOs & leaders
Our Journey
Our Journey
AI 5000
AI 5000
Aug 2025
Program Launch
Panels with CEOs and principals addressing Al's role in education
Aug 2025
CEO AI Class
CEOs and Melo students attend Al classes to master the Al 5000 curriculum and learn how to mentor students
Sep 2025
Program Rollout
Deliver training to over 50 schools, target to complete by March 2026
Mar 2026
Finale
Present students' final projects and assess HK students' Al proficiency
AI5000 CEOs
Stephanie Lo
Co-founder of Project Melo; Executive Director of Shui On Land, Vice President of Xin Tian Di
Don So
CEO of Humansa
Yvette Kong
Olympian and Founder and CEO of Arelyx
Gregory Van
CEO and Co-Founder of Endowus
Dee Poon
President of Brands and Retailing, Tessellation Group
Tony Yeung
CEO of Peterson Group
Arthur Shek
Co-Founder of Project Melo, Managing Partner at McKinsey Hong Kong
Desiree Cheng
CEO Asia Ex-Japan of Alphadyne Asset Management
Kenny Lam
CEO of Two Sigma Asia Pacific
Tim Ying
CEO of Octopus
Lincoln Pan
Incoming CEO of Jardine Matheson
Aveline San
CEO and Head of Banking, Citi Hong Kong
Ronald Chan
Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Chartwell Capital
Randy Lai
CEO of McDonald's Hong Kong
Louisa Mak
Co-Founder of Project Melo, Ex McKinsey Consultant, and Miss Hong Kong 2015
Alan Lau
Vice Chairman of M+ Museum and Chief Business Officer of Animoca Brands
Christine Ip
Vice Chairman of UOB Greater China
Tommie Lo
Founder & CEO of Preface
Bernard Chan
Chairman of M+ Museum and Our Hong Kong Foundation
AI5000 Ambassadors
Krishank Agarwal
Calvin Kwan
Jasmine Louie
Class of 2025 Fellow
Ryan Ng
Class of 2023 Fellow
Edgar So
Chelsea Lai
Marketing Associate, Project Melo
Lilith Kwong
Nayab (Naseer) Qureshi
Kurt Hui
Class of 2025 Fellow
Inky Ip
Director, Project Melo
Class of 2021 Melo Peer
Andy Lo
Shirley Yao
Melo Social Member
Marvin Poon
Abdullah Imtiaz
Alissa Wong
Class of 2025 Fellow
Hynton Tang
Raymond Lee
Issac Wu
Tracy Chung
Atta Yu
Class of 2025 Fellow
John Wong
Yanice So
Vincent Lam
Class of 2023 Fellow
Clare Chui
Michael Kwok
Melody Cheung
Class of 2025 Fellow
Lisa Ma
Social Editorial Author
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