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Celebrating World Refugee Month
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CHINESE NEW YEAR 2019: YEAR OF THE PIG

Dear Friends,

As we look forward to a new year full of promise, hope and opportunities, we at the Centre want to say a heartfelt thank YOU and here's to a prosperous year of the pig!

Even the smallest acts of kindness help spur change in our communities.

Kung Hei Fat Choy!

From,

Christian Action--Centre for Refugees Team

REFUGEES NEED YOUR SUPPORT -- DONATE NOW

UPCOMING EVENTS

Date: 8th March, 2019
International Women's Day: Celebrating the Journey of Refugee Women
Venue: Clifford Chance, One Connaught Place, 27th floor, Jardine House, Hong Kong
Time: 12:30-2pm
Suggested donation of HK$200
In celebration of women all over the world, we invite you to
share with us an insightful discussion with brave, strong and tenacious Refugee Women.
Biryani lunch prepared by Refugee women will be served.

Please email your interest to: mhairi.jerga@christian-action.org.hk

Date: 14th -17th March
Art Exhibit 

This event is a collaboration of 22 artists from Philippines, UK, Italy, Australia, India & France that will feature various media & art techniques of the participating artists and an opportunity to get a glimpse of their culture. There will be total of 85 pieces of artworks on display at this exhibit. 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the Centre for Refugees. 
                
Venue: The Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre (HKVAC)
Address: 7A Kennedy Road, Hong Kong
Time: (Anna to confirm- she will also send a flyer so we can add it in when she sends it)

Take Action
 
$200 a month can give a refugee access to shelter and other basic needs

$500 a month can help send a refugee child to school

$1,600 a day can provide 100 meals for refugees

OR DID YOU KNOW?

$12,000 per month supports 100 babies with diapers and wet wipes

$45,000 per month provides 100 meals a day in the soup kitchen

$61,000 per year was spent in 2018 for emergency shelter for 15 new arrival refugees.


Volunteer with us to teach, translate, and more!

Host a presentation on refugees!
 
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Questions? Click here to write to us and find out more.
 
 
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Tsim Sha Tsui
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