It is summer break. Many refugee families brought their kids to our centre to have fun and to enjoy the air conditioning service. This piece reviews the major events that happened at our centre last month.
正值暑假，許多難民家庭帶同孩子到本會的辦公室玩樂和避暑。本篇回顧了過去一個月於本會舉辦的主要活動。
ABOUT US 關於我們
Refugee Union, founded in 2014, is the only refugee-led organisation in Hong Kong. We have 2,000+ members from 20+ countries, including 500 children. Currently, our centre is based in Sheung Wan. Being a union of and for refugees, we work with visions to safeguard refugee rights and to improve the situation of refugees in Hong Kong.
難民聯會成立於2014年，是本港唯一由難民組成和領導的組織。本會現有超過2,000名會員，包括500名小童，他們來自20多個不同地區和國家。本會的現址位於上環。自成立以來，本會一直致力保障難民權益和改善本地難民社群的待遇。
ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE 活動一覽
This month we were honoured to host a few students from local and international schools. On 3 and 4 August, students from a Po Leung Kuk affiliated school and the Hong Kong International School visited our centre to learn more about refugee issues through interviewing our members.
本會有幸於過去一個月接待本地和國際學校的學生。一所保良局學校以及香港國際學校的學生分別於8月3日和4日到訪本會，他們透過實地考察並與難民親身交流以加深對難民議題的了解。
On 6 August, students from the German Swiss International School organised a workshop to teach refugee kids critical thinking.
8月6日，德瑞國際學校的學生到訪本會並為難民孩子舉辦工作坊以培養他們的批判思維。
On 12 August, student-led team Momentum introduced refugee kids to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and encouraged the new generations to solve problems in creative ways
8月12日，學生團體Momentum到訪本會並向難民孩子介紹聯合國可持續發展目標 (UNSDGs)，同時鼓勵他們以創意思維解決疑難。
On 27 August, students from the Chinese International School organised a workshop to teach refugee kids public speaking skills.
8月27日，漢基國際學校的學生到訪本會並教授難民孩子演講技巧。
On 30 August, volunteer Hillary taught refugees to make Lanterns to celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival.
中秋將至，義工Hillary於8月30日到訪本會並教授難民製作燈籠慶祝佳節。
Many thanks to volunteers’ contribution!
本會衷心感謝義工的付出！
GIVING IS A BLESSING 施比受更有福
This month we received donations of wide-ranging useful items. We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all Donors who lend us a helping hand. Your support means a lot to us. We promise to deliver all items we received to refugees.
過去一個月，本會獲善心人士捐贈各種有用物資。本會對此表示衷心感謝，並承諾將收集到的物資全數送到難民手中。
Please continue to support our centre and stay tuned to our website and social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) for the updated information. You are also welcome to contact us by email at info@refugeeunion.org or by visiting our centre during office hours (Mondays to Saturdays, 10am–6pm).
請繼續關注本會的網站和社交媒體專頁 (Facebook、Instagram、Twitter) 以獲取本會發布的最新資訊，亦歡迎各位以電郵 (info@refugeeunion.org) 形式聯絡本會或親臨到訪 (辦公時間為星期一至六上午10時至下午6時)。