In the past, when the local government did not have a comprehensive welfare system, the poverty-stricken multitude could only turn to local organisations for help to remain self-sufficient. Having provided supports to numerous underprivileged people, the Holy House of Mercy, Macau Tung Sin Tong Charitable Society and Kiang Wu Hospital have long been well-known charitable organisations to the local community. This route takes visitors to learn about the historic transition of the charitable organisations and to appreciate their great philanthropic significance.