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The Refugee Union Hong Kong was founded in 2014 with visions to safeguard forced migrants\u2019 fundamental rights, in specific, to improve members\u2019 living conditions and optimise their prospects. Since our establishment, we have been working closely with our committed volunteers, organising various programmes and activities to actualise our members\u2019 social and psychological well-being.<\/p>\n

DONATIONS<\/b><\/h5>\n

On 18 October, we are grateful to receive donations of baby products from Donor Ms. Down, including cleaners, toys and other necessities. Thank you very much!<\/p>\n

EVENTS<\/b><\/h5>\n

On 9 October, we are privileged to have medical students from local universities reaching out to us and seeking cooperation opportunities. Thank you for concerning forced migrants\u2019 mental health issues!<\/p>\n

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On 12 October, we co-organised the \u201cKnow Your Rights\u201d workshop about civil law in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Centre for Pro Bono Service Limited (CPBS), Table of Two Cities, The Wandering Voice, and Dream Impact (in no particular order). Thank you everyone for joining us and flourishing mutual learning!<\/p>\n

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On 19 October, we partnered with students from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and organised a natural handmade workshop for our members. We invited teachers from the Fruit Peels Family to teach us ways to make dish washing detergent and soap by using natural ingredients. This activity is part of the I\u00b7CARE Social Service Projects Scheme 2018\/19 and funded by the I\u00b7CARE Centre for Whole-person Development, CUHK. Here we would like to express our gratitude to the Donors for their generous support. And we appreciate students\u2019 passion to serve.<\/p>\n

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Every Tuesday we are glad to have yoga class organised for our members to release stress, refresh mind and train up health. Thank you teachers for their great efforts!<\/p>\n

\"Yoga<\/figure>\n

Every Saturday we are honoured to have Dr. Terrence Shum from the Open University of Hong Kong (OpenU) teaching our members Cantonese. Thank you Dr. Shum for his continuous support to our community!<\/p>\n

\"Cantonese<\/figure>\n

Meanwhile, we also have Canadian Tutoring Session organised by students from Canadian International School of Hong Kong on every Saturday, with a group of committed senior-year students coming, teaching kids school assignments and assisting them in doing revision.<\/p>\n

Despite a difficult time, we as usual serving with heart, pursuing a better society with justice and fairness for everyone in Hong Kong, regardless of who they are or where they come from. Please visit our office for more information. Again, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all donors and volunteers who stand with us. Keep visiting our website and Facebook for the latest information. For enquiry, please don\u2019t hesitate to visit our office or email us at info@refugeeunion.org.<\/p>\n

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