by julie.ng@habitat.org.hk | Aug 24, 2020 | Impact story
“I started my career during SARS. During that time, many employers hired domestic workers to help with disinfecting their households, creating many job opportunities since everyone paid close attention to personal hygiene. During this pandemic, employers are also...
by julie.ng@habitat.org.hk | Aug 4, 2016 | Impact story
Grandma Chan has to use a plastic bag to cover her head when she cooks “On windy days, the loose paint chips of the ceiling will fall. I have to cover my head with a plastic bag when I cook,” Grandma shared her cooking strategy in a Shanghainese accent. Grandpa Chan...
by julie.ng@habitat.org.hk | Jun 20, 2016 | Impact story
Leaning against the wall and holding a handrail, Grandma Hon slowly sat down on the public corridor. The 87-year-old widow kept looking into the house and said in a shy smile, “I’m very grateful to have so many of you coming to help me. You are all awesome. Thanks for...