From Shy Teen to Inspired Adult

When Fung first came to Christian Action (CA) he was a closed-off and shy 16-year-old. He has a big heart and good intentions, so his goal was to become a teacher and help others. Fung had no idea how he could achieve that goal. When he was at secondary school, he heard about CA’s Child Development Fund (CDF) and decided to join. He found that he was with other teens who were also from grassroots families and who could relate to his difficult experiences of growing up in Hong Kong. He listened to their stories and started to feel more comfortable around his peers, his social workers and his mentors.

Fung began coming out of his shell. He saw others communicating effectively and learned how to express his thoughts and emotions. Over the next six years of participating in CDF and post-CDF programmes, Fung gradually transformed into an open and inspired young adult with a clear vision and plan for his future.

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A Refugee Advocates for Refugees

I recently met Raya when I visited the Centre for Refugees (CFR). She had survived the Rwandan genocide, which took the lives of her family and friends. She had suffered political persecution in her home country before seeking refuge. She arrived in Hong Kong nine years ago. Raya is a recent staff member of our newly renovated CFR!

Despite all the difficulties of discrimination and stigmatisation that Raya had faced as an African refugee, she is positive, loving and headstrong. She is now a vital leader of the Women’s Group and Community Outreach team. Since 2013, she has given talks about the refugee experience. Her eight years of experience as a CFR volunteer is invaluable. Raya is the perfect fit for this staff position.

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Disinfecting Subdivided Homes

Earlier this year, Ah Ping worried that her husband would contract Covid-19 from his job at a high-risk construction site and infect their home. The Wongs live in a cubicle apartment, which is a tiny unit shared by two to three families. Each family sleeps in one bedroom and they use common spaces of the living room, kitchen and toilet with the other families. As a full-time mom taking care of her 6 and 3-year-old sons, Ah Ping feared her family and home were in danger of becoming Hong Kong’s next Covid-19 epicentre. She was so afraid for her family’s health in their cramped living conditions that she almost asked her husband to stop working at the construction site!

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The Values that Motivate Us

In my 34 years of work and service in Christian Action, I have met many diligent and kind staff members who have whole-heartedly helped our beneficiaries and the community. Cathy is one of our faithful colleagues. Since 2000, she has devoted herself to Christian Action and the people we serve.

Recently, after 21 years of working in our ERB Vocational Training Department, Cathy reached retirement age. She provided administrative support by liaising with tutors and arranging different training classes.

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A Parable of the Mooncake Talents

Three years ago, by the grace of God, my good friend, Dr. Charmaine Tse, who is also Christian Action's advisor, invited Ms. Jennie Chen to support CA’s work. Since then, we have spent much time discussing ways to champion important CA ministries in HK and Qinghai. As Mid-Autumn Festival is at hand, we took this opportunity to bless the less fortunate families in HK as well as to raise funds for CA’s Season of Love Charity Drive.

It is God’s blessing that Charmaine’s family owns Tai Tung Bakery, one of HK’s most famous traditional bakeries. Apart from a mooncake fund-raising campaign, Charmaine suggested to gift mooncakes to under-privileged families, showing them the love of Christ in action. She shared this charity vision with her father and he immediately agreed to donate 300 mooncakes and subsidise over 3,000 more.

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