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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.
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.
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.