Impact stories

Amir* lives in a small subdivided unit (SDU) in Jordan with his wife and their three young daughters - eight, six and two years old. They have been in this unit for six years and are recipients of the pest control services offered by Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong....

“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...

Grandpa and Grandma Wong are in their seventies and have been waiting for public housing for many years. They are currently living with six other families in a subdivided house with poor hygiene. Not only are the rooms small, but there are also mouse trails in the...

At the beginning of the year, through referrals from partnering social workers, we paid two visits to Mr. Wong, who lives in Shan King Estate, Tuen Mun. We enjoy our home visits so we can get to know the people we serve, before delivering our home services. Our first...

Oi Man Estate is the first generation of public housing in Hong Kong, and people started living here in 1974. After 40 years, many units have deteriorated severely with spalling concrete from the ceiling. Since 2016, we have partnered with Oi Man Neighborhood Elderly...

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 Hai Lai and his wife have lived in Kwun Tong Tsui Ping Estate for more than eight years.

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...