Shame, not Pride

About five per cent of the population of our city is made up of migrant domestic workers. It has been estimated that there is a domestic worker in every seven households. That's about 340,000 people. How many of those workers are abused and exploited is unknown. But in a city which prides itself on its judicial system and emphases justice for all, the treatment of migrant domestic workers is often a matter of shame, not pride.

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World Refugee Day

I enjoyed the sharing of my experience of handling Vietnamese refugees much during the interview with Mr Chong from Cedar Fund

World Refugee Day is observed on June 20 every year as a tribute to the strength and courage of refugees across the globe. CA's concern for refugees was the firm foundation on which our work was based.

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Dinner with Diplomats

A sense of humor can help a Master of Ceremonies get the audience in the right mood for a pleasant event!

Few weeks ago, I had the honour of serving as an MC at a dinner reception organized by the External Affairs Committee of the HKCPPCC (Provincial) Members Association. It was an informal dinner to introduce or update our guests about the Association. It was also an opportunity to share our views and common interests.

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International Children's Day

June 1 is International Children's Day, but the orphans in China usually lack the joy that all children deserve. I believe we must give our orphaned children in Qinghai even more fun than those who have parents. It is so important for the children to know that they are not alone in this world.

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Support Our Stay

As you may know from my previous post, Christian Action is now facing possibly one of the biggest tests we have ever experienced.

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