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January Round-up at Refugee Union

Jan 12th, 2018 | RU Report, RU updates, programs, events | Comment

Refugee Union (RU) has already started getting busy in 2018. On 8 January, Refugee Union held its monthly meeting for members and visitors, and last weekend, RU resumed classes for children and adults.

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Student volunteers assisting with kids’ classes at Refugee Union last Saturday

We are grateful for all the donations of warm jackets, blankets, and diapers that have come in so far, and could always use more! Keep the donations coming. Most importantly, cash donations are needed to support existing programs for refugees, like our cultural diversity playgroup and language  classes, as well as to fund new programs in 2018. There is still much to improve. Refugees have essential skills to share and develop, and your support will not only assist refugees, but the greater Hong Kong population as well. Human rights such as affordable housing, food, and child support remain incredibly difficult for refugees in Hong Kong to access.

Young people and parents at play during cultural diversity playgroup, held every other Wednesday at Refugee Union
Young people and parents at play during cultural diversity playgroup, held every other Wednesday at Refugee Union

Please consider making a cash donation to Refugee Union – we would be deeply grateful, and it will go a long way to supporting the refugee community here in Hong Kong. You can email us as at info@refugeeunion.org to learn more, and to donate. Thank you! 

The Holidays at Refugee Union

Dec 22nd, 2017 | Advocacy | Comment

The Community at Refugee Union has been celebrating the holidays this December in a variety of ways. On the 9th of December, students at the West Harbor School organized a Christmas party for RU families. The event was a great success, and with activities like face-painting, gift exchanges, and arts and crafts, plus a visit from Santa, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

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Santa, families, and students at the West Island School Christmas Party

 

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Families and students enjoying some pizza at the West Island School party!

 

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Students and families making arts and crafts at the West Island School Christmas Party

 

On the 16th of December, RU members, volunteers, donors, and friends came together at the Refugee Union office to celebrate the holiday season. There was lots of delicious food and fellowship to be had. Many many thanks to our donors who sponsored this event.

Thank you so much to all of our supporters this holiday season! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

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Enjoying some excellent dishes at the Refugee Union Christmas Party

 

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Members enjoying some great food at the RU Christmas Party

 

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A great bounty at the Refugee Union Christmas Party. Thank you donors!

Thank you for your support

Dec 20th, 2017 | RU updates, programs, events | Comment

RU Christmas 2017

Cultural Diversity Playgroup Begins

Dec 7th, 2017 | RU updates, programs, events | Comment

RU playgroup 2017

 

Cultural Diversity Playgroup Starting at Refugee Union!

Join us every other Wednesday starting 6 December 2017

From 11 AM to 12 PM noon

Refugee Union Office

3/F 102 First Street

Sai Ying Pun 

Hong Kong

Cost: $150 suggested donation to Refugee Union

(tax-reducible receipts available upon request)

Registration and Enquiry:

email : info@refugeeunion.org

whatsapp: +852 98287176

Drink for Justice on 23 August 2017

Aug 10th, 2017 | Advocacy, Refugee Community, RU updates, programs, events | Comment

Drink For Justice - 23Aug2017

 

Dear friends, well-wishers, donors, supporters, passionate and good hearted people,

Refugee Union cordially invites you to join us: 

DRINK FOR JUSTICE ” on Wednesday 23 / 08 / 2017,  from 7:30 pm — 9: 30 pm.
Early bird 200 HK.
Door price : 250 HK.

Venue : At Cafe 8 // Roof level .
Hong Kong Maritime Museum Central Ferry Pier No . 8.

ALL WELCOME.

THANK YOU!

Please spread the word to family, friends, and colleagues 🙂

LUSH supports the Refugee Union

Aug 9th, 2017 | Advocacy, Media, Refugee Community | Comment

Lush charity pot for RU - 9Aug2017

The ‘Heartbreaking’ Plight of Undocumented Children in Hong Kong

Apr 19th, 2017 | Advocacy, Government, Immigration, Legal, Personal Experiences, Refugee Community, Welfare | Comment

Hong Kong Undocumented Children

Denying Refugees Right to Work is Catastrophic

Apr 12th, 2017 | Advocacy, Crime, Detention, Government, Personal Experiences, Racism, Refugee Community, Rejection, Welfare | Comment

Denying Right to Work to refugees Catastrophic

 

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Support the Refugee Union on Patreon.com

Apr 7th, 2017 | Advocacy, Immigration, Refugee Community, Rejection, RU updates, programs, events, Welfare | Comment

Support RU on Patreon

Refugee entrepreneurs bring million-dollar boost to Australia’s economy

Apr 7th, 2017 | Advocacy, Immigration, Legal, Personal Experiences, Racism, Refugee Community, Welfare | Comment

Refugees in Australia brings benefits
Australian Refugees brings Real Benefits