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Tuesday
Mar272012

Caleb's farewell

Nine years ago a newborn baby in urgent need of surgery for multiple congenital birth defects came to us. Thanks to your generosity, he's had surgery several times. He has faced many challenges including learning to walk, but little Muyang has overcome them all with great courage, and humor!

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Thursday
Mar222012

A Smile Speaks

Ethnic Minorities build bridges on an outing in Hong Kong

As you know I was appointed as a Justice of the Peace by the Hong Kong government in 2010, so I thought you'd like to hear about one aspect of this role. I recently visited young male offenders at Sha Tsui Correctional Institute. Among them was a teenager who was clearly not Chinese. Knowing the difficulties ethnic minorities have integrating with the Hong Kong community, I wanted to know how he was fitting in with the Chinese inmates.

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Tuesday
Mar132012

Romance blossoms in Qinghai

Working far away from family and friends can sometimes be challenging. When I saw Hong Kong born Ida Tang go off to work in Xining Children’s Home four years ago, I had peace in my heart that she would manage all the challenges that were in store for her. Neither of us had any idea how really exciting her life would become...

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Wednesday
Mar072012

Refugees' Support Cut

Robert in consultation with his social worker

I have met Robert several times during my visits to our centre where we offer help to struggling refugees and asylum seekers. He was once a man of influence, but because he disagreed with the ruling political party in his home country, he was forced to flee. The alternative was possible imprisonment or even death. I recently heard about his life since coming to Hong Kong. It is a sad and unjust story.

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Wednesday
Feb292012

Mission Accomplished!

When we raise up a child in the way he or she should go, we parents have to consider an all-round education - not just in school studies, but also in preparation for responsible community life. We try to do the same through Christian Action's service.

Many of our Pak Ming Tak Scholarship recipients who are studying in Xining are orphans. They have lived on welfare all their lives. They have no idea that they have something of value to give to others, so we showed them that they too have something to give.

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