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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.
No one can live on HK$40 a day
Sep 12th, 2025 | Advocacy | Comment
Forty dollars a day is all refugees in Hong Kong receive for food. For over a decade, this allowance has stayed the same, while the cost of living has soared. We are mothers, fathers and children who fled danger to seek safety here, but we are not allowed to work. Every meal, every roof over our heads, depends on the kindness of people like you.
Your gift can change this reality. Every dollar you give goes directly to putting food on the table, keeping the lights on, and ensuring children can get to school. HK$200 feeds a family for a week. HK$500 helps with children’s costs for a month. HK$800 helps with rent in subdivided rooms. With your help, we can make sure no refugee in Hong Kong is left hungry, homeless or without hope.
The Refugee Union is Hong Kong’s only refugee‑led society, founded in 2014 to protect the rights and dignity of our community. We are run by refugees, for refugees — which means we understand the needs first‑hand. Our community centre’s rent is already covered by long‑time supporters, so every dollar you give goes directly to families in need. Donations are received through our trusted partner charity, Drink For Justice, ensuring full transparency and accountability.
From all of us at the Refugee Union — thank you! Your generosity is more than a donation; it’s a lifeline. Every meal shared, every child who gets to school, every family who sleeps under a safe roof is possible because of you. We are proud to be a refugee‑led community, and your solidarity reminds us that we are not alone. Please continue to stand with us by sharing this campaign with your friends and family — together, we can keep hope alive.
Give hope today: https://bit.ly/RefugeeUnion01
Stay blessed 😇
The Refugee Union team
August Roundup
Sep 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. For example, on 23 August, volunteers from Hong Kong Equal Wellness Outreach (HKEWO) visited our centre and organised a health check-up and consultation session for our members.
On 30 August, GearLabs, a dedicated non-profit organisation led by Derrick Wong, Prakhar Mishra, Marco Lee, and Sam Ng from the German Swiss International School, collaborated with us to deliver an engaging engineering workshop, utilising their state-of-the-art STEM kits to construct objects using complex gear mechanisms.
We also thank the volunteers who came to our centre to provide homework support and outdoor activities for our children during the summer holiday. We would like to thank HER Fund for supporting our members’ transportation costs, enabling them to travel to the centre to attend classes.
We sincerely thank all our volunteers for their 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.
Thank You, HER Fund
Aug 13th, 2025 | RU updates, programs, events | Comment
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to HER Fund for generously supporting the transport allowance for refugee families, enabling them to attend activities at our centre during the summer holiday.
Mahjong Funday
Aug 4th, 2025 | RU updates, programs, events | Comment
Reimagined was beyond delighted to host our first Mahjong Funday with Refugee Union. Serving those in need has always been our passion, and we love using shared interests—like mahjong—to connect with others. This event brought together players from different backgrounds, creating moments of joy and camaraderie. Despite the heavy rain, we were thrilled to share our love for the game and bring some lighthearted entertainment to the participants. It was a heartwarming experience, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact through something we truly enjoy.
July Roundup
Jul 28th, 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, Edit Academy organised summer camp activities at our centre, where their children engaged with and enjoyed time alongside ours.
As the summer holiday began, we welcomed volunteers who came to our centre to deliver homework support and meaningful activities for our children. We would like to thank HER Fund for supporting our members’ transportation costs, enabling them to visit the centre to attend classes.
We sincerely thank all our volunteers for their 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.
June Roundup
Jun 25th, 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 volunteer Amanda visited the centre and organised storytelling sessions for the children.
Joanne Kim’s cello students presented a Summer Charity Concert on 8 June. Students from international schools and diverse backgrounds demonstrated their talents. They kindly invited our kids to watch this wonderful concert and also raised funds for us.
We sincerely thank all our volunteers for their 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.
May Roundup
Jun 4th, 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 have hosted a series of meaningful activities at our centre. For example, students from the Chinese International School organised outdoor activities for our children in Victoria Park.
We were invited by the Hong Kong International School to their campus for a DIY pizza workshop.
Our volunteer Amanda visited our centre and organised storytelling sessions for our children. We sincerely thank all our volunteers for their 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 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.
April Roundup
May 3rd, 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 have hosted a series of meaningful activities at our centre. For instance, students from the Hong Kong International School organised a creative writing workshop for our children.
Our children were invited by the German Swiss International School to attend a music concert.
Every Thursday, students from the Chinese International School organise outdoor activities for our children in Victoria Park. We sincerely thank all our volunteers for their 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.