Letter to the Director of Social Welfare
Jul 2nd, 2026 | Advocacy | Comment
On 29 June 2026, our representatives submitted a letter to the Social Welfare Department Headquarters addressed to the Director of Social Welfare, respectfully requesting consideration of the following concerns:
1. Adjustment of the monthly allowance, which has not been increased since 2014, and consideration of the right to work
2. Higher education, vocational training, and future pathways for children born to non-refoulement claimants
3. Humanitarian consideration for claimant parents caring for children, including permission to remain
We hope these concerns will be given careful and compassionate consideration.
May Roundup
Jun 1st, 2026 | Monthly Roundup | Comment
Welcome to the Refugee Union’s monthly roundup!
The Refugee Union was founded in 2014 by a group of refugees in Hong Kong. We are a union of refugees dedicated to empowering the refugee community by safeguarding their rights and improving their wellbeing.
Activities at a Glance
This month, we held a series of activities at the centre, bringing warmth and practical support to refugees. Among them, high school students from Project Open Doors organised tutoring sessions and interactive workshops to empower refugee children through mentorship.
Students from University YMCA (CCC CUHK) also organised a campus tour and an art workshop for children and young people.
This month, we have also received many useful donated items, ranging from daily necessities to children’s toys. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has extended a helping hand. Your support means a lot to us. We continue to welcome donations, which will be distributed to many refugee families that have not received sufficient government assistance.
Get Involved
Stay tuned for our activities and learn how to get involved by visiting our website and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
For questions or support, please email us at info@refugeeunion.org or drop by our centre from Monday to Saturday, between 10 AM and 6 PM.
April Roundup
May 3rd, 2026 | Monthly Roundup | Comment
Welcome to the Refugee Union’s monthly roundup!
The Refugee Union was founded in 2014 by a group of refugees in Hong Kong. We are a union of refugees dedicated to empowering the refugee community by safeguarding their rights and improving their wellbeing.
Activities at a Glance
This month, we held a series of activities at the center, bringing warmth and practical support to the refugees. For example, a group of students visited our center and organised art classes for the children. We were also glad to have volunteers organise a health checkup session for adults. We sincerely thank all the volunteers for their support.
This month, we have also received many useful donated items, ranging from daily necessities to children’s toys. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has extended a helping hand. Your support means a lot to us. We continue to welcome donations, which will be distributed to many refugee families that have not received sufficient government assistance.
Get Involved
Stay tuned for our activities and learn how to get involved by visiting our website and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
For questions or support, please email us at info@refugeeunion.org or drop by our centre from Monday to Saturday, between 10 AM and 6 PM.
March Roundup
Mar 31st, 2026 | Monthly Roundup | Comment
Welcome to the Refugee Union’s monthly roundup!
The Refugee Union was founded in 2014 by a group of refugees in Hong Kong. We are a union of refugees dedicated to empowering the refugee community by safeguarding their rights and improving their wellbeing.
Activities at a Glance
This month, we held a series of activities at the center. It brought warmth and practical support to the refugees. Among them, our intern Fiona, a student from Hong Kong Shue Yan University, organised meaningful cultural workshops for members over several consecutive weeks, teaching us how to make Chinese New Year fai chun, tong yuen (glutinous rice balls), iced skin mooncakes and herbal sachets. We sincerely thank all the volunteers for their empathy and dedication, which have brought about changes in the lives of refugees.
This month, we have also received many useful donated items, ranging from daily necessities to children’s toys. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has extended a helping hand. Your support means a lot to us. We continue to welcome donations, which will be distributed to many refugee families that have not received sufficient government assistance.
Get Involved
Stay tuned for our activities and learn how to get involved by visiting our website and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
For questions or support, please email us at info@refugeeunion.org or drop by our centre from Monday to Saturday, between 10 AM and 6 PM.
February Roundup
Mar 2nd, 2026 | Monthly Roundup | Comment
Welcome to the Refugee Union’s monthly roundup!
The Refugee Union was founded in 2014 by a group of refugees in Hong Kong. We are a union of refugees dedicated to empowering the refugee community by safeguarding their rights and improving their wellbeing.
Activities at a Glance
This month, we held a series of activities at the centre, bringing warmth and practical support to refugees. Among them, a group of students from Paragon organised sports games and activities for children at a local park. They also arranged a picnic featuring delicious baked goods for the children, while parents enjoyed the opportunity to sit and socialise.
We sincerely thank all the volunteers for their empathy and dedication, which have brought about changes in the lives of refugees.
This month, we have also received many useful donated items, ranging from daily necessities to children’s toys. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has extended a helping hand. Your support means a lot to us. We continue to welcome donations, which will be distributed to many refugee families that have not received sufficient government assistance.
As this month marks Chinese New Year, during this festive season we wish you happiness, prosperity, and good health in the Year of the Horse.
Get Involved
Stay tuned for our activities and learn how to get involved by visiting our website and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
For questions or support, please email us at info@refugeeunion.org or drop by our centre from Monday to Saturday, between 10 AM and 6 PM.
January Roundup
Feb 3rd, 2026 | Monthly Roundup | Comment
Welcome to the Refugee Union’s monthly roundup!
The Refugee Union was founded in 2014 by a group of refugees in Hong Kong. We are a union of refugees dedicated to empowering the refugee community by safeguarding their rights and improving their wellbeing.
Activities at a Glance
This month, we held a series of activities at the center. It brought warmth and practical support to the refugees. Among them, students from the Hong Kong International School host homework tutoring courses for refugee children. In addition, volunteers from the Hong Kong Equal Wellness Outreach also came to our center and arranged a health checkup for our members to help everyone stay healthy.
We sincerely thank all the volunteers for their empathy and dedication, which have brought about changes in the lives of refugees.
This month, we have also received many useful donated items, ranging from daily necessities to children’s toys. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has extended a helping hand. Your support means a lot to us. We continue to welcome donations, which will be distributed to many refugee families that have not received sufficient government assistance.
As the festive season approaches, we wish you all a joyful Chinese New Year.
Get Involved
Stay tuned for our activities and learn how to get involved by visiting our website and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
For questions or support, please email us at info@refugeeunion.org or drop by our centre from Monday to Saturday, between 10 AM and 6 PM.
December Roundup
Jan 4th, 2026 | Monthly Roundup | Comment
Welcome to the Refugee Union’s monthly roundup!
The Refugee Union was founded in 2014 by a group of refugees in Hong Kong. We are a union of refugees dedicated to empowering the refugee community by safeguarding their rights and improving their wellbeing.
Activities at a Glance
This month, we hosted a series of meaningful activities at our centre. To highlight a few, volunteers ran football classes for youths and a book club for children. We sincerely thank all our volunteers for their commitment and dedication.
This month, we also gratefully received a wide range of useful donated items. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has lent a helping hand. Your support means a lot to us. We continue to welcome donations, which are distributed to many refugee families who do not receive sufficient government assistance. In this festive season, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Get Involved
Stay tuned for our activities and learn how to get involved by visiting our website and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
For questions or support, please email us at info@refugeeunion.org or drop by our centre from Monday to Saturday, between 10 AM and 6 PM.
Your support is invaluable and we are excited about what we can achieve together to make a difference.
November Roundup
Dec 1st, 2025 | Monthly Roundup | Comment
Welcome to the Refugee Union’s monthly roundup!
The Refugee Union was founded in 2014 by a group of refugees in Hong Kong. We are a union of refugees dedicated to empowering the refugee community by safeguarding their rights and improving their wellbeing.
Activities at a Glance
This month, we hosted a series of meaningful activities at our centre. To highlight a few, on 8 November, volunteers from the Hong Kong Equal Wellness Outreach (HKEWO) visited and organised a health check-up session for our members.
The founder of Gebirah from Singapore also visited our centre, bringing donations from Singapore and organising activities for our members.
We sincerely thank all our volunteers for their commitment and dedication.
This month, we also gratefully received a wide range of useful donated items. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has lent a helping hand. Your support means a lot to us. We continue to welcome donations, which are distributed to many refugee families who do not receive sufficient government assistance.
Get Involved
Stay tuned for our activities and learn how to get involved by visiting our website and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
For questions or support, please email us at info@refugeeunion.org or drop by our centre from Monday to Saturday, between 10 AM and 6 PM.
Your support is invaluable and we are excited about what we can achieve together to make a difference.
October Roundup
Nov 10th, 2025 | Monthly Roundup | Comment
Welcome to the Refugee Union’s monthly roundup!
The Refugee Union was founded in 2014 by a group of refugees and asylum seekers in Hong Kong. We are a union dedicated to empowering the refugee community by safeguarding their rights and improving their wellbeing.
Activities at a Glance
This month, we hosted a series of meaningful activities at our centre. For example, members of Norsemen Kclub International visited and made a cash donation to support our members.
On 25 October, Hollywood Halloween invited our members to celebrate Halloween together and raised HK$36,000 for us. We sincerely thank all our volunteers for their commitment and dedication.
This month, we also gratefully received a wide range of useful donated items. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has lent a helping hand. Your support means a lot to us. We continue to welcome donations, which are distributed to many refugee families who do not receive sufficient government assistance.
Get Involved
Stay tuned for our activities and learn how to get involved by visiting our website and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
For questions or support, please email us at info@refugeeunion.org or drop by our centre from Monday to Saturday, between 10 AM and 6 PM.
Your support is invaluable and we are excited about what we can achieve together to make a difference.
September Roundup
Oct 2nd, 2025 | Monthly Roundup | Comment
Welcome to the Refugee Union’s monthly roundup!
The Refugee Union was founded in 2014 by a group of refugees in Hong Kong. We are a union of refugees dedicated to empowering the refugee community by safeguarding their rights and improving their wellbeing.
Activities at a Glance
This month, we hosted a series of meaningful activities at our centre. For example, our dedicated volunteer Amenda visited and led a storytelling session for the children.
With support from HER Fund, we were able to hold a meditation session for our members.
We were also delighted to welcome students from the German Swiss International School, who organised STEAM classes for the children.
We sincerely thank all our volunteers for their commitment and dedication.
This month, we also gratefully received a wide range of useful donated items. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has lent a helping hand. Your support means a lot to us. We continue to welcome donations, which are distributed to many refugee families who do not receive sufficient government assistance.
Get Involved
Stay tuned for our activities and learn how to get involved by visiting our website and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
For questions or support, please email us at info@refugeeunion.org or drop by our centre from Monday to Saturday, between 10 AM and 6 PM.
Your support is invaluable and we are excited about what we can achieve together to make a difference.