by julie.ng@habitat.org.hk | Mar 26, 2021 | News
Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong’s first ever Family FUNdraiser has so far raised over HKD 200,000, supporting the organisation’s programmes, research and public policy work. Held on 18 February, the family-friendly virtual event featured quizzes, challenges, a silent...
by julie.ng@habitat.org.hk | Mar 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
For years, Binh has dreamed of having a place of her own. After her legs were paralysed in a serious motorbike accident, Binh’s husband left her, taking their older daughter with him. Binh, pregnant at the time, was devastated, but would begin rebuilding her life....
by julie.ng@habitat.org.hk | Mar 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Najemudin is a 66-year-old resident of Lombonga. He felt happy he was able to fulfil his wife’s last wish – to have an adequate toilet. Najemudin’s wife, Sabria, recently passed away and he misses her very much. He was crying as he recalled how happy Sabria was when...
by julie.ng@habitat.org.hk | Jan 20, 2021 | Story
Cast your mind back six months and recall when Hong Kong was in fully-fledged Covid lockdown mode. Bars and restaurants were either closed or on reduced hours, gyms, my football league, sports grounds and clubs alike were closed. We couldn’t go to beaches and it felt...
by julie.ng@habitat.org.hk | Jan 5, 2021 | News
Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong welcomes the positive steps the HKSAR Government is taking to increase the housing supply and to make housing more affordable and accessible across the housing ladder, and especially for people in low-income communities. We note...