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We are often asked this question and wish to share some information with our readers:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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– The majority of children at the Refugee Union were born in Hong Kong as refugees.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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– There are 200+ children of all ages among our active members, including 50+ babies.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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– Their parents come from many countries in South East Asia, Africa and the Middle East.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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– Many mothers are ex-FDH and 99% of fathers are refugees as these two social groups co-mingle. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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– All children under the age of 14 were born in Hong Kong and have never left the city.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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– Some of the older children were born overseas and sought asylum here with their family.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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– Children cannot apply for residence as they inherit a parent’s immigration status and nationality.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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– Their nationality is indicated on Immigration papers but very few actually hold a passport<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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– All children attend school from kindergarten to high school with support from the Education Bureau. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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– Children receive food coupons and rent allowance (half of adult) from the SWD contractor.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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– Like their parents, refugee kids do not receive clothes, shoes, bedding, school supplies, etc. from the government. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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– Babies do not receive diapers from the government, so mothers depend heavily on donations. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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– Children attendance at the centre depends on transportation money, programs and expected donations. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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– We parents are very happy and thankful to collect donations for our kids at the Refugee Union!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We would be grateful for a small donation to our fund for basic needs. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Thank you in advance ???? <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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https:\/\/go.sparkraise.com\/fundraise-basic-needs-refugee-union<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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