Tatler Gen.T supports Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association with its first NFT project

Proceeds from the Friends of Phoenixes NFT collection will go to HKDSA to improve the lives of individuals with Down Syndrome in Hong Kong

The yearly announcement of the Tatler Gen.T List is a significant event: it recognises a fresh cohort of movers and shakers from around Asia who are shaping the future. They are the innovators, changemakers, creatives and entrepreneurs from various industries including media, the arts, sustainability, healthcare, finance and technology.

This year alongside the induction of the new cohort of Gen.T honourees on June 1, we revealed our first-ever non-fungible token (NFT) fundraising initiative—making the 2023 list launch an extra special affair.

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For our first NFT collection, a total of 180 unique profile picture (PFP) NFTs were launched. Titled the Phoenixes of Tomorrow, a reference to the Leaders of Tomorrow moniker given to Gen.T honourees, the NFTs were minted and gifted exclusively to this year’s batch. The NFTs act as a mark of their belonging to the Gen.T community and also allow the honourees to pay it forward.

Each image depicts a colourful cartoon representation of the bird from Grecian myth: the phoenix. Each artwork was individually designed by artist and Gen.T honouree, Dawn Ang, who is known professionally as Aeropalmics. The phoenix with its multitude of accessories showcases Ang’s signature colourful and playful style.

Although the Phoenixes of Tomorrow cannot be transferred, the Friend of Phoenix NFT that comes with it are available for sale on the marketplace OpenSea until August 18.

The Friends of Phoenixes NFTs are distinguished by a small badge on the bird’s chest and when sold, proceeds from its sale will be donated to charities and non-profit organisations in five Asian regions: the Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association, The Codette Project in Singapore, Yayasan Chow Kit in Malaysia, Angat Buhay in the Philippines and Kids’ Bookhouse in Taiwan.

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Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association

The Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association (HKDSA) is a non-profit organisation established in 1987. Since its inception, it has been committed to providing individuals with Down Syndrome and their families with crucial support and vocational rehabilitation services. The organisation believes that individuals with Down Syndrome have no boundaries and should be able to unlock their full potential and participate in decision-making for every aspect of their lives.

HKDSA president Victoria Tang-Owen commented, “We are so grateful for the support of the Tatler Gen.T honourees. I’m very excited to be partnering with them on Gen.T’s first NFT collection. Both Gen.T honourees and the HKDSA members have remarkable resilience in the face of adversity and embody the spirit of a phoenix. Despite facing numerous challenges, the HKDSA members remain hopeful and positive.”

Visit the Friends of Phoenixes collection on OpenSea to view or purchase an honouree’s NFT. Read more about the honourees from Hong Kong on the Tatler Gen.T List 2023.

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