![[Don’t look down on your ability]](https://www.makeitwork.hk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/22-July.jpg)
[Don’t look down on your ability]
MIW member Cat has suffered from several chronic diseases since she was young. This means working long hours is almost impossible. When she feels healthy, she becomes a “casual worker![[Keep Motivated and Carry On]](https://www.makeitwork.hk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/08-July-413x550.jpg)
[Keep Motivated and Carry On]
FONG’s (alias) husband passed away and she had to take care of her son on her own. She has worked as a domestic helper, cleaner and security guard. Sometimes, she![[Be prepared for new opportunities]](https://www.makeitwork.hk/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/0603-Lans-story-1-733x550.jpg)
[Be prepared for new opportunities]
Lan is a homekeeper, who provides the hugely valuable role of taking care of her home and family so her husband is able to work and provide an income. However,![[When one door closes, another opens]](https://www.makeitwork.hk/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/0520-Ms-Poons-story-1-412x550.jpg)
[When one door closes, another opens]
Turning your passion into your career is a goal for many of us, and that was what Ms. Poon achieved. Ms. Poon used to be a shipping clerk, but she![[Return to hometown for a new start, Clara thanked you for MIW’s encouragement]](https://www.makeitwork.hk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/04.29-Claras-letter-750x463.jpg)
[Return to hometown for a new start, Clara thanked you for MIW’s encouragement]
18 years have passed since Clara left Hong Kong, but she made a very important decision and decided to return to her hometown and start a new life here. She![[From TAKE to GIVE]](https://www.makeitwork.hk/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/0211-From-Take-to-Give-550x550.jpg)
[From TAKE to GIVE]
“Thank you! It is good to have you all!” When we hear a familiar voice saying thank you, we know Vincent is here at the centre. Vincent was working abroad![[Keep fighting and overcome obstacles]](https://www.makeitwork.hk/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/0128-Keep-fighting-367x550.jpg)
[Keep fighting and overcome obstacles]
PONG always carries a bright smile. He’s had many jobs such as delivery man, shop assistant, and most recently, a cleaner. However, since October he has been unable to find![[Phyllis’s letter ]](https://www.makeitwork.hk/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/0114-Phyllis_-letter-1-535x550.jpg)
[Phyllis’s letter ]
Phyllis was born into a big family and sadly, some of her family members experience chronic illness, making life hard. With strength and optimism, Phyllis works hard to seek a![[Explore the strength and share the care]](https://www.makeitwork.hk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2.-Carol-Moulin-Roty-735x550.jpg)