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We believe that together we stand stronger!<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Refugee Union is\u00a0the first self-organized group in Hong Kong where\u00a0refugees help refugees.\u00a0We registered as a society in 2014 to connect with Hong Kong residents and the community at large. We\u00a0operate from a small centre in Sheung Wan\u00a0where members and supporters meet and collaborate.\u00a0It is an essential collective effort where your contribution makes a difference.<\/p>\n

Refugee Union gathers over a\u00a0thousand members from 20 countries, including 200 children.\u00a0Our services are greatly limited by the donations we receive.\u00a0We mainly support families as they are the most vulnerable and in need of greater assistance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The monthly government welfare is: $1500 for rent, $1200 for food, $300 for utilities and $200 for transport to official appointments. These amounts are unchanged since 2014.\u00a0No support is provided for clothes, shoes, home fittings, cooking, cleaning, medicines and phones.\u00a0Imagine, how do you cook without a stove and pots? How do you raise babies\u00a0without diapers? How do you find shelter with\u00a0$1500 monthly?<\/p>\n

We plead for your financial support\u00a0to make ends meet.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

We pay $11,000 a month to rent our busy centre which is\u00a0essential to receive and distribute donations. It is practically impossible to live without money in a city where everything has a price tag.\u00a0We struggle below the poverty line and are banned from working under threat of 15 to 22 months in prison.\u00a0We have designed four tables to explain how we spend the money we are lucky enough to receive. See:\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/38FjT9x<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Through the Refugee Union we have the opportunity to directly reach\u00a0out for assistance.\u00a0We would be most grateful if you could contribute to this fundraiser\u00a0so that we can strengthen our shared effort to support refugees.\u00a0We are thankful that many of you have donated before as it\u00a0shows that Hongkongers understand our predicament and are willing to help refugees.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We are most grateful for your support!<\/strong><\/h5>\n

You are warmly welcome to visit our centre and learn directly about the predicament in which we live.\u00a0As refugees can’t open bank accounts, so we appointed the registered charity \u201cDrink For Justice<\/a>\u201d to receive and disburse these funds to us in full. This platform collects no fees either.<\/p>\n

Kindly share this crowdfunding page with your friends and on social media\u00a0as it is the best way create awareness and support our community effort. We believe that together we are stronger!<\/p>\n

Click to donate now: https:\/\/go.sparkraise.com\/fundraise-to-support-refugee-union-in-2022<\/a><\/p>\n

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