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Education lifts people out of poverty
28-Jun-2010
On June 28, in Mingpao Daily, we have briefed the works HOPE worldwide has carried out to help the children of the migrant workers in the Mainland China. It’s in Chinese. Please go to the link below for perusal.
Mingpao Daily, June 28, 2010
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2400 Volunteers, 50 Housing Estates, 900 Elderly
Volunteers for Seniors Day 2010
On Sunday, January 31, 2010, over 2,000 volunteers fanned out to over 50 public housing estates, some ready for a day of cleaning and painting, some trained in the knowledge of fall risk assessment, and all bearing gifts, including rice, cooking oil, dry noodles, and even a brand new quilt. On this Volunteers for Seniors Day, they brought warmth, love, and cheer to 900 single elderly all over Hong Kong.
The day began with an opening ceremony at the Po On Road Playground in Cheung Sha Wan, attended by Ms. Eva Cheng, the Chairman of the Housing Authority, Dr. Leong Che-hung, Chairman of Elderly Commission, Steve Chin, Lead Evangelist, Hong Kong Church of Christ, and Dr. Jeff Wong, HOPE worldwide Board Chairman.
Young and Old, They all Came
Many of the volunteers came out as a family. Some are three generations of volunteers. Some of these "elder volunteers" are well into their eighties. You could also see many baby strollers. Parents brought their babies, toddlers, pre-teens – all just to bring a smile to the elderly's faces. Who could resist kids?
Our Gratitude Goes To…
Many thanks are in order. We are grateful to our co-organizer, the Hong Kong Housing Authority, for its continuing partnership, and the Hong Kong Church of Christ, who provide great numbers of volunteers year after year. A special thanks goes to our Jade Sponsor, State Street Bank, whose grant enables us to serve so many. Other sponsors include Yummy Piggy, AXA, Pressfield Co. Ltd, Heng Wah Decorations, and Yuen Yee Charity Foundation. These sponsors made either in-kind or financial donations for the Lucky Bags. We must admit, that sea of 900 quilts was pretty impressive!
Only the Beginning
For 2010, this was just the beginning! HOPE worldwide's Seniors Programme continues throughout the year with Fall Prevention Assessment and Education, Elderly Caring Call, and Good Neighbour Volunteer.
Press coverage:
Sintao Daily
hkdailynews
Housing Authority
mymysinablog.com
*The numbers are the closest estimates.
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Elderly Fall Prevention Day (NT)
24-Jun-2010
Co-organized with the Hong Kong Housing Authority, HOPE worldwide’s Elderly Fall Prevention Day is ready to roll in the New Territories. As part of its “Healthy Ageing for Seniors Living in Public Housing Programme”, volunteers visit six housing estates in the NT region during June and July assessing elderly’s risk for falls. Elderly who are found to be in the high-risk category, volunteers will refer them to a professional physiotherapist for further follow up.
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Be a Hero. Join the Friend of HOPE worldwide Monthly Donation Plan
18-Jun-2010
First, the Bad News
A government survey reports that more elderly in Hong Kong are living alone and in care facilities. They need to be educated on how to age healthily.
A survey found that in Hong Kong, a miscellany of school-related expenses, such as books, uniforms, stationery, school internet and air-conditioning fees, amount to an average of HK$2,674 – enough to give many deprived families a headache. full story
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Jia-you Graduated University Because of You…
08-Jun-2010
Jia-you Guo is a quiet young man with eyes too serious for someone his age. He is getting ready to graduate from the Yunnan Vocational College of National Defense Industry this June. He has already lined up a job and will begin to work as soon as he receives his diploma. full story
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Go to the Peak and Bring the Gift of Education to Rural Children in China
07-May-2010
Photographer Laurence Lai and HOPE worldwide staff Rock Li bring you the faces and the lives of China's rural children. Get to know these children's struggles, hopes and dreams through the photos at a charity photo exhibition at the Peak Galleria.
Exhibition Dates: April – June, 2010, 11 am – 6 pm, daily
Exhibition Venue: No. 24A-25A, Level 2, The Peak Galleria
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