Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: student who helps her father give meals to the homeless
Bianca Sadhwani struggled when she first arrived from India six years ago, but being a volunteer helped her connect with people and the city
At just 23, university student Bianca Sadhwani has become a familiar face on Hong Kong’s streets, her smile and kindness lighting up evenings as she hands out meals to the homeless alongside her father.
The young volunteer, a finalist in this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards in the Youth category, has turned her family’s compassion into a bridge that connects cultures and hearts.
The Spirit of Hong Kong Awards is co-organised by the South China Morning Post and Sino Group to recognise the efforts of the city’s unsung heroes who contribute to the community or inspire others with stories of how they overcome personal challenges.
When Bianca Sadhwani first arrived in Hong Kong from India six years ago, she was a shy teenager trying to navigate a new city, a new school and an unfamiliar language.
Today, the cheerful 23-year-old university student feeds hundreds of people across the city as part of her daily routine. Her compassion, she says, has helped her find her own place in Hong Kong.
“It was really difficult at first,” Sadhwani recalled. “I was admitted to a local secondary school, and I didn’t understand the culture or the language. It was a huge shock. But after a few years, I got used to it, and now I really love Hong Kong.”