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June 20 is World Refugee Day. We ask that you support refugees by supporting our campaign for Refugee Union’s Center.<\/p>\n

Refugee Union is the\u00a0<\/strong>first<\/strong>\u00a0self-organized group in Hong Kong where\u00a0<\/strong>refugees help refugees<\/ins>.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

We were registered as a society in 2014 to connect with Hong Kong residents and the community at large. We are comprised of over 2000 members from dozens of countries, including around 200 children. We mainly support families as they are the most vulnerable and in need of timely assistance. \u00a0<\/p>\n

The Government provides a monthly welfare support of: $1500 for rent; $1200 for food; $300 for utilities and $200 for transport allowance to attend official appointments. This package remains unchanged since 2014 despite inflation rate. \u00a0<\/p>\n

No support\u00a0<\/strong>is provided for clothes, shoes, home fittings, cooking equipment, cleaning materials, medicines and phone re-charge.\u00a0To find out more:\u00a0https:\/\/refugeeunion.org\/support\/<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

We therefore plead for your financial support to rent the centre for a second year<\/strong>\u00a0so we may\u00a0<\/strong>be able to continue serving our community<\/strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0The survival of the centre and our services rely on donations that we receive.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cVisiting the Refugee Union centre in Sheung Wan yesterday was both uplifting and humbling. The wonderful people there exuded joy, happiness, appreciation and kindness. We were inspired to support and help them on their life\u2019s journey.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 ~Andrew<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

We have been in operation at this centre since July 2021 and have welcomed hundreds of visitors, including volunteers and donors. It is here that our volunteers and members are able to interact, connect and aid in providing this community with essential donations. We are fortunate to receive regular deliveries of rice, bread, milk, canned food and fresh vegetables which we distribute to the families most in need.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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“I hope you are well. I did a drop-off of some food a few weeks ago and your staff were extremely friendly and thankful. It’s a lovely environment there. Thank you for what you are doing.”<\/em>\u00a0~Janice<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

We pay $11,000 a month to rent this small space which has become the heart of our community.<\/strong>\u00a0For some refugees, it is the most important place in town where they can meet friends and let their children play whilst receiving services. Over 1000 refugee families and their children visit every month and, thanks to your generous support, seldom leave empty handed!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe have worked with Refugee Union on several occasions in the past few years. My own family has experienced the difficulties of being a refugee, so the work RU does is even more special to me. I hope you can continue working and helping all of these people in need.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0~Alisha\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

We welcome anyone in the community\u00a0<\/strong>to visit our centre and learn about our predicament firsthand.<\/p>\n

We are also grateful for the support and partnership with\u00a0Drink for Justice<\/a>\u00a0whose monthly event supports our fundraiser for the rental payment of the centre. Please support and help us spread the word to not only raise funds for the rent but to raise awareness! We believe that\u00a0together, we are stronger<\/strong>!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Click to donate ><\/b>\u00a0https:\/\/go.sparkraise.com\/keep-refugee-unions-center-running<\/a><\/p>\n

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