About The Project

Our Founder

Preston Yow is a student from Hong Kong who has a passion for robotics and environmental protection. At The Taft School, he is a scholar of the Global Leadership Institute - a program that brings students from Taft and Waterbury together to develop a program to aid the local Waterbury community - and leads an Independent Research Project (ISP), where he investigates hydroponics in real-life applications. Additionally, to address his interests in both robotics and engineering, he is currently co-authoring a research paper on the comparison of sonar & infrared low-cost distance sensors.

Our Founder’s Personal Story

Turning a display piece into a self-powered solar car, I took apart a Tesla Cybertruck model and created a custom wooden chassis where I implemented a DIY solar energy power kit.

Here is one of Preston’s earlier experiences in sustainability. At the age of 9, my team and I created a water filter utilizing rudimentary materials such as stones, sand, and paper!

Our Project: Power

Sourcing electrical energy is a central challenge in modern society, as growing demand must be balanced with environmental and economic concerns. Traditionally, electricity has been generated from fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, which are reliable and relatively inexpensive but contribute significantly to air pollution and climate change through greenhouse gas emissions. In response, many countries are shifting toward renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, which offer cleaner alternatives but can be intermittent and require substantial investment in infrastructure and storage technologies. Nuclear power also plays a role as a low-carbon energy source, though it raises concerns about safety, waste disposal, and high construction costs. Ultimately, the issue lies in developing a sustainable energy mix that ensures reliable electricity while minimizing environmental impact and supporting long-term economic growth.

Our Project: 4All

Refugees in Hong Kong face significant legal, social, and financial challenges. The government only provides temporary asylum and does not grant permanent residency, while strict employment restrictions prevent refugees from legally working, with violations potentially leading to imprisonment of up to 15 months. Financially, refugees receive about HK$4,300 per month in government assistance, which is stretched across essential needs: roughly HK$1,700 for rent, HK$1,400 in food coupons, and about HK$600 each for utilities and transport. Despite this support, refugee-led groups such as the Refugee Union struggle to secure donations and often lack sufficient government backing. These issues align with several Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 1 (No Poverty), which aims to reduce extreme financial hardship; SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), which focuses on narrowing resource and opportunity gaps; and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), which emphasizes the need for legal reforms and stronger protections for vulnerable populations.

The Team

Here are just some of our volunteers who help make Power4All keep going!

Jocelyn

Co-Organizer

Sharon

Logistics Coordinator

Joanne

Financial Advisor

Chiu

Venue Coordinator

Wati

Resource Coordinator

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