The Miracle of Teamwork

History is replete with stories of people who have met their demise after falling on hard times. The privilege of our work however, is that we bring together a team of caring and like-minded organizations and individuals so that today’s needy don’t have to be left behind.

One example of teamwork is how the Lo Kwee Seong Foundation helped us to respond to the increased demand for a more technically proficient workforce in Hong Kong. Together with Lo Kwee Seong a five-year training Programme, called “Go Digital Career”, was created. Another key team member is Xccelerate, one of Hong Kong's leading TechEdu start-ups!

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Something Unusual Happened!

Something unusual happened on Wednesday, July 27th. All over Kowloon there were children and adults with rolls of stickers and donation bags and they were greeting the public with a cheerful “Good morning! Can you buy a flag from me please?”

What made the event unusual is that the adults and children were all Christian Action volunteers and it was the first time we were allowed to hold a fundraising ‘Flag Day’ since COVID struck two years ago!

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News Flash - Our Mong Kok Centre students Ace the DSE!

The results are in and I am bursting with pride for our Mong Kok Centre students who sat for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE)!

This year we had six students who sat for their DSE, but in many ways they had already passed before they even sat the exams. During the exam preparation period the fifth wave of the pandemic was at its peak. This meant that all the schools, libraries and parks were closed, and since these students came from low-income families, they were all confined to their unimaginably cramped, shoe-box sized sub-divided apartments. The fact that these six could maintain a positive attitude and persevere with their studies is truly incredible!

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Planting Seeds for the Future

“The Youth Assistance Programme grant enabled me to continue and complete my studies. Because of Christian Action’s generous support, I can now look forward to a bright future,”

- Ren Qing Cuo Ji

Newly graduated social worker Ren Qing Cuo Ji wasn’t supposed to break free from poverty. Born in a poor farming community on the Tibetan Plateau, her family struggled to make ends meet. Her parents had just enough to survive and pay the high school tuition for her and her siblings, but nothing more.

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Buy Your Loved Ones Mooncakes to Help Our Needy Children

"CA has helped my daughters who had low grades in school, especially in English. Now they have achieved a passing score, thanks to CA’s after school care service.” Mrs Leung, recipient of CA help.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is fast approaching and I am pleased to announce the return of our popular Season of Love Mooncake Charity Sale event!

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