We Are One Body

When we planned to set up a prosthetic and orthotic service in Xining Children’s Home in 2006, we stumbled over many hurdles because we lacked professional expertise and healthcare infrastructure. Dr. Alex Au Yang arrived in 2008 and has filled in all the parts that had been missing since we began this service. He has spent the past 13 years voluntarily serving children in Qinghai Province and is one of our long-standing patrons.

Dr. Au Yang is one of the leading authorities on prosthetic and orthotic treatment at Prince of Wales Hospital. He helped us set up the whole Prosthetic and Orthotic Department at Xining Children’s Home, including building installations and the procurement of supplies.

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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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