Oxfam Hong Kong

Oxfam Hong Kong 2023/24 Annual Report Now Available    As we reflect on the past year, we are struck by the profound challenges the world has faced – wars, conflicts, hunger, and the ever-looming threat of the climate crisis. This annual report is a testament to the power of collective action. Within these pages, you will find stories of hope and transformation – communities empowered, lives improved, and a vision for a more just, equitable, and sustainable world becoming closer to reality.    Here are some highlights made possible by your support: ▶️We worked together with poor communities in 23 countries and regions around the world to improve their lives. ▶️We joined hands with 135 partner organisations globally to positively change the lives of people living in poverty. ▶️Our poverty alleviation work reached over 1,900,000 people worldwide. ▶️We supported 275 anti-poverty projects around the world. ▶️This year, we spent HK$157,671,000 to fight poverty through our programmes. Want to know about the impacts we achieved in 2023/24?    👉Check out our 2023/24 Annual Report： https://bitly.cx/AVMid    #OxfamHongKong #樂施會 #annualreport202324 #poverty #WorldWithoutPoverty

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【Oxfam Trailwalker 2024: Veteran Runner Jeff Campbell Shares His Experiences with SCMP】 Jeff Campbell, a veteran runner from Canada, was recently interviewed by South China Morning Post SCMP to share his experiences with the Oxfam Trailwalker and his aspirations for this year's event. Jeff, a 42-year-old lawyer, relocated to Hong Kong ten years ago to stay closer to his wife’s family. Since then, he has become deeply involved in the trail-running community and has explored the stunning trail systems in Hong Kong.   Jeff clinched his first victory in the Trailwalker men's event in 2018 and followed it up with wins in the men's event in 2021 and the mixed-team event in 2022, setting a record time of 12 hours and one minute in 2022. This year, as he prepares for his fourth appearance at the Oxfam Trailwalker, Jeff aims to reclaim victory in the 100km race, targeting a pace of 11 hours and 30 to 45 minutes.   Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e-j_tBH8 #OxfamTrailwalker #OTW2024 #partnership #樂施毅行者2024 #毅行40

【Breaking Records at the 11th Oxfam TowerRun】   The 11th Oxfam TowerRun at Macau Tower brought together over 400 people, including local and overseas participants, on 20 October, all united in raising funds to support left-behind children in Guizhou, Gansu, and Shaanxi.   This year was especially exciting as we celebrated three new records at this remarkable fundraising sports event: 🏆Men’s Elite Full Tower Race Champion: Wai Ching Soh, finishing in 6 minutes and 33 seconds. 🏆Women’s Elite Full Tower Race Champion: Qinghua Le, clocking in at 9 minutes and 1 second.  🏆Women’s Half Tower Race Champion: Tan Michele Bee Kiang with an impressive time of 5 minutes and 8 seconds. For the second consecutive year, the Oxfam TowerRun has achieved international recognition as a qualified tower running competition. A heartfelt thank you to our Principal Sponsor, AIA International Limited Macau Branch, all our sponsors and everyone who participated in this event, helping to change lives together! 💪❤️   Michael Wong Jose Alvares #OxfamTowerRun #Oxfaminmacau #RecordBreaking

【Urgent joint statement: Northern Gaza is being erased–act now to end Israel’s atrocities】 Oxfam and 37 other humanitarian organisations released an urgent joint statement on 15 October, raising the alarm about the catastrophic situation in Northern Gaza. Northern Gaza is being wiped off the map. An estimated 400,000 Palestinians have been forcibly displaced. Israel’s atrocities must end immediately. 👉Joint Statement by Oxfam and 37 Other NGOs: https://oxf.am/3YzLZxL 👉Donate now: https://lnkd.in/g5jGssMS #Oxfam #Statement #Gaza #Israel

Oxfam’s Response to the 2024 Policy Address Regarding the third Policy Address, Oxfam Hong Kong is pleased to note that the government has incorporated some recommendations previously presented by us. However, there remains significant room for improvement in addressing the issue of poverty. Ms Kalina Tsang, Director General of Oxfam Hong Kong said, “As the challenge of an ageing population intensifies, Oxfam Hong Kong welcomes the government's adoption of our earlier policy proposals aimed at activating the economically inactive workforce. We recommend that the government conduct a timely review of the effectiveness of its poverty alleviation policies to ensure that resources are fully utilised, aligning with the government's commitment to ‘Improve People's Livelihood in Pursuit of Happiness’.”  Our key response area on policy address: - Develop a Poverty Alleviation Framework - Promote Enabling and Active Ageing for Elderly -Unleash Economically Inactive Women’s Workforce Participation -Launch Dedicated Rehousing Estates Projects to Eliminate Substandard Sub-divided Units -Support Ethnic Minorities HK01 Article: https://lnkd.in/gWrbFV3M (施政報告2024｜樂施會：樂見部份建議獲採納　貧窮問題有改善空間) Full response from Oxfam Hong Kong: https://lnkd.in/gCHqPviK Donate Now: https://bit.ly/3YbcoBD wong shek hung #OxfamHongKong #樂施會 #policyaddress #WorldWithoutPoverty

【Oxfam Trailwalker 2024: Insights from the Founder of Futu on Trailwalker Spirit】 As Oxfam Trailwalker celebrates its 40th anniversary, we reflect on the synergy of our collaborations with various partners in supporting Oxfam's mission to build a world without poverty. We are pleased to have Futu Securities as the event's Principal Sponsor for six consecutive years. Mr. Leaf Li Leaf Li, the Founder of Futu, shared his experiences with Oxfam Trailwalker at Oxfam Hong Kong. Leaf recalled his first Oxfam Trailwalker in 2014, when the theme was “Partnership: the True Trailwalker Spirit.” This experience profoundly influenced his journey in both trailwalking and entrepreneurship, helping him navigate challenges alongside his teammates over the years. Watch the interview: https://lnkd.in/gqkBR-7k Part 2: https://lnkd.in/gXMC9TA5 Part 3: https://lnkd.in/gP2-eemg Futu Holdings Limited #OxfamTrailwalker #OTW2024 #partnership #樂施毅行者2024 #毅行40

【Oxfam Trailwalker 2024: HK01 Interview with Bernard Charnwut Chan 】 Mr. Bernard Chan, Convenor of the Oxfam Trailwalker Steering Group, was recently interviewed by HK01, where he shared his journey from participant to steering group member. "I have participated in the Oxfam Trailwalker four times, but each time, my teammates were different. It's a real challenge to complete 100 km as a team of four within a limited timeframe." This year marks the launch of the 40th Anniversary Edition, featuring a 40 km route designed for those who may be less experienced or have never participated before. "I believe in trying new approaches, regardless of the outcome." Read the full article: https://bit.ly/47Wc64U (Chinese only) #OxfamTrailwalker #OTW2024 #partnership #樂施毅行者2024 #毅行40

Check out Kalina Tsang's latest media interview! Kalina Tsang, Director General of Oxfam Hong Kong, was recently interviewed by the Hong Kong Economic Times. In the interview, Kalina discusses her work and challenges at Oxfam over the past few years. She also provides valuable perspective as a leader in the nonprofit sector. Check out the full interview: https://bit.ly/3zDMBZv Together, we can transform more lives! : https://bit.ly/3YbcoBD Kalina Tsang #OxfamHongKong #樂施會 #kalinatsang #HKET #poverty #PovertyAlleviation

Oxfam Hong Kong released its "Hong Kong Poverty Report 2024" today, analysed data from the Census and Statistics Department. It found that the overall poverty rate in Hong Kong reached 20.2% with over 1.39 million people living in poverty. The wealth gap has widened from 34.3 times in 2019 to 81.9 times this year. In Hong Kong, the number of elderly people aged 65 or above living in poverty has exceeded 580,000, representing a significant increase from 42.9% compared to 2019. Oxfam Hong Kong proposed several suggestions, calling for the government and various sectors to work together hand in hand. 1. Achieve target poverty alleviation below the poverty line by including "Enabling" and "Active Ageing" targets 2. Support impactful social innovation projects by encouraging collaboration among government, businesses, and NGOs 3. Promote active ageing 4. Create flexible job opportunities to enhance social well-being 5. Improve childcare services to enable economically inactive women to join the workforce 6. Promote a living wage to enhance social mobility Full report from Oxfam Hong Kong: https://bit.ly/4dwgRDe Donate Now: https://lnkd.in/gv3gy9e9 #OxfamHongKong #樂施會 #povertyreport #wealthgap #elderly #activegeing