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Dear Members, Donors, and Volunteers,<\/p>\n

January marks the beginning of one year. We hope that the year of 2022 will bring you health, success, and happiness. This roundup presents you an update about our centre throughout the month.<\/p>\n

About us<\/h5>\n
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‘We are refugees helping refugees.’<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

We are the Refugee Union. Founded in 2014, we are the first refugee-led organisation in Hong Kong. Our centre is currently based in Sheung Wan. As a union of protection claimants, we share the vision to safeguard asylum and refugee rights. With this vision we have been collaborating with our community partners to improve the status quo of asylum seekers and refugees stranded in Hong Kong.<\/p>\n

Activities at a glance<\/h5>\n

It is unfortunate that many activities in our centre had to be put on hold in light of the deteriorating pandemic situation in Hong Kong. Nonetheless, we are still thrilled to share with you a few activities we engaged or happened in our centre:<\/p>\n

We would like to thank Eaton Hong Kong and all vendors in last month’s Christmas market. We are thankful to them for fundraising for us and raising awareness about refugee issues.<\/p>\n

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We are proud to be one of the beneficiaries at the Circle Back event jointly organised by Take Out plastic and No Thrillsss. It was a secondhand clothing swapping market held on 22 and 23 January. We are thankful for the items donated to our members.<\/p>\n

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We would also like to grasp this opportunity to thank professional photographer Karling at So Lightly for taking amazing photos of families, adults, and children. Thank you for raising awareness about refugee issues.<\/p>\n

Giving is a blessing<\/h5>\n

Asylum seekers in Hong Kong are prohibited from working and are solely reliant on a limited stipend of some HK$3,000 (US$385) and few necessities, to survive. Essentials such as baby\u2019s items and toiletries are not (adequately) provided. Despite activities being halted, members are in need of necessities.<\/p>\n

This month we have received donations of wide-ranging items in our centre. We would like to take this chance to express our heartfelt gratitude to all generous Donors for lending us a hand. Your support means a lot to us. As always, we promise to deliver all donations we received to our members who are in need.<\/p>\n

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As the Chinese New Year approaches, we wish everyone health, prosperity, and peace in the year of the tiger. May we also invite you to consider donating some of your red packets received and share the blessing<\/strong><\/span> with people in need, such as asylum seekers and refugees.<\/p>\n

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We have a crowdfunding platform here<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Please stay tuned to our official website<\/a> and social media pages (Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and Twitter<\/a>) for the most updated information. You are also welcome to contact us by email at info@refugeeunion.org or by visiting our centre during office hours (Mon to Sat, 10:00-18:00).<\/p>\n

Thank you for your support of our initiative.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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