MIW Staff training
A training was held in June for the MakeItWork staff by an experienced Social Work professional. The content of the training was to instruct frontline staff and social workers on
New Mong Kok Centre
Following the reopening of the new Tsuen Wan Centre in May, the new Mongkok Centre started operating in June, after implementing preventative measures to reduce chances of COVID-19 infection. Volunteers
Hair styling training
Lok Chan, a young hairstylist volunteered a free training on the job of hair styling assistant. He showed members the salon way of washing hair, inspiring members to contemplate it
New Tsuen Wan Centre and basic food providing
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic social distancing restrictions, our Tsuen Wan Centre was temporarily closed beginning February 2020. To alleviate negative consequences, we found a new location in Nam Fung
Care packs distribution sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (HKJCCT)
The COVID-19 economic consequences generated massive layoffs, and a survey of our past beneficiaries who had found jobs revealed that 60% of them were now unemployed again. In view of
Code Red Fundraising Campaign
The Hong Kong Baptist University and the French Chamber Foundation jointly organized a “Code Red” online fundraising campaign, aimed at gaining donations from the public to help raise emergency funds
Relief plan to fight the virus (Feb 2020)
Due to the coronavirus threat, the working poor and low-income families are facing an even more difficult situation now. Because of containment restrictions, our three centers had to stop providing
Night of Ideas (Jan 2020)
The “Night of Ideas” is a global French initiative aiming to develop positive social interactions in communities. This year, it was focused on “The Revolution of Sharing” and the French