Oxfam Hong Kong

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

Crisis in Lebanon: A Call for Urgent Action The ongoing war in Gaza is spilling over into Lebanon, leaving civilians in dire conditions. Thousands are forced into overcrowded shelters with dwindling resources—food, water, and medicine are rapidly running out. In Gaza and Lebanon, more than 40,000 people have been killed, a third of them children. With over 1,000 lives lost in Lebanon since last October, the urgency for a ceasefire is undeniable. Oxfam is on the ground, providing critical support to those affected by this humanitarian crisis. We must amplify our efforts to assist the internally displaced people and ensure their basic needs are met. Join us in advocating for peace and supporting those in need. Image source: Oxfam and partner organisations 👉 Donate now: https://lnkd.in/g5jGssMS #Oxfam #Lebanon #HumanitarianAid #Ceasefire

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[Manila typhoon] On 24 July, the Philippines was severely affected by super typhoon "Gaemi," which unleashed heavy rainfall across the capital city of Manila. This resulted in devastating flooding and landslides, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency and the suspension of all offices and schools in Manila. The flooding has profoundly impacted over 1.5 million individuals, displacing nearly 200,000 families. In the hardest-hit areas, communities are currently grappling with acute shortages of food and clean water, while their homes and essential infrastructure lie in ruins. Oxfam swiftly launched emergency relief efforts in the severely impacted impoverished areas of Manila in collaboration with local partners. The aim was to assist 4,400 disaster victims in purchasing food, nutritious items, or everyday necessities and to support the rebuilding of their livelihoods. Emergency cash assistance enabled 500 affected families to buy food, assisted 100 households with pregnant women, infants, or individuals with disabilities in acquiring nutritious food and daily necessities, supported 200 vendors in restoring their businesses impacted by the typhoon, and provided for 100 community volunteers to help clean up debris and waste in the disaster-stricken areas, thereby assisting vulnerable groups within the community. Image source: Oxfam and partner organisations 👉 Donate now: https://bit.ly/3TzTaTk #Oxfam #Manila #HumanitarianCrisis #Flood #Typhoon #WaterDisaster #Gaemi

Oxfam in Macau recognised with the Best NGO Award Oxfam in Macau was the recipient of the "Best NGO" award at the "Macau ESG Awards" presented by the France Macau Chamber of Commerce during their annual charity dinner last Friday. Oxfam Director General Ms. Kalina Tsang accepted the award on behalf of the organisation, stating that the award acknowledges Oxfam's contributions in Macau and expresses gratitude for the trust placed in them by various supporters within the Macau communities. Additionally, with the support of the French Macau Chamber of Commerce, Oxfam in Macau raised MOP 60,910 at that charity dinner to support our programme "Paper Recycling and Supporting the Paper Recycling Workers". This programme aims to enhance community awareness of recycling and help cardboard recyclers in improving their working conditions, thereby promoting sustainability for both society and the environment. Learn more about the programme: https://bit.ly/4e3LJw5 Make a donation now to help build a better world: https://bit.ly/3Bf863 Jose Alvares Kalina Tsang Michael Wong wong shek hung France Macau Chamber of Commerce (FMCC) #Oxfaminmacau #BetterWorld #BestNGOaward #FrenchMacauChamber #FMCC #EnvironmentalProtection #PovertyAlleviation

Oxfam met with New Macau Chief Executive election candidate Sam Hou Fai’s campaign office On September 9, Kalina Tsang, Director General of Oxfam Hong Kong, and Oxfam representatives met with Sam Hou Fai’s campaign office at the election campaign headquarters. During the meeting, Oxfam introduced the public welfare activities in Macau. We also put forward several proposals regarding aspects such as protecting vulnerable groups, ensuring livelihood security for marginal workers, family care for single elderly and elderly couple households, as well as retirement protection for residents. https://lnkd.in/g6XsEz4t #OxfaminMacau #poverty #澳門樂施會 #澳門行政長官選舉 #岑浩輝

Elderly Employment in Hong Kong Check out the latest interview on TVB programme A Closer Look (時事多面睇) about the issue of elderly employment in Hong Kong. "The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) should also include promotion of elderly employment in ESG reporting. For example, employers could create a working environment conducive to employing older workers," said Wong Shek-hung, Oxfam's director of the Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan programme. Watch the full interview here: https://bit.ly/47hQQ9k (OHK representative from 9:03 to 10:26） Donate Now: https://bit.ly/3ZjDQxY #oxfamhongkong #Oxfam #poverty #elderlyemployment #ESGreporting #樂施會 #長者就業 #貧窮

Oxfam Introduces Wearable Heat Stroke Detection System to Improve Climate Adaptability for Outdoor Cleaners in Hong Kong Check out the latest piece published in the South China Morning Post (SCMP) about Oxfam Hong Kong's efforts to better protect outdoor cleaners from heatstroke. Oxfam Hong Kong has collaborated with LinkAIQ, a health tech start-up introduced by Cyberport, to develop a wearable heat stroke detection system utilizing a smartwatch to send real-time territory-wide heat stress at work warnings issued by the Hong Kong Observatory and Oxfam’s local warnings. “We hope to expand the project and have been in discussion with other charities and organisations,” said Wong Shek-hung, Oxfam’s director of the Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan programme. Read the full article here: Hong Kong urged to better protect outdoor cleaners from heatstroke: NGO
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【Climate Change】Oxfam Introduces Wearable Heat Stroke Detection System to Improve Climate Adaptability for Outdoor Cleaners in Hong Kong Hong Kong Outdoor cleaners face significant heat stroke risks while working in these extreme temperatures. In response, the government launched the revised “Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work” (Guidance Notes) last May and issued the “Heat Stress at Work Warning”. However, these measures have not effectively reduced the risk for outdoor cleaners. To address this ongoing challenge, Oxfam Hong Kong has collaborated with LinkAIQ, a health tech start-up introduced by Cyberport, to develop a wearable heat stroke detection system. The system utilises a smartwatch to send real-time territory-wide heat stress at work warnings issued by the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) and Oxfam’s local warnings. Outdoor cleaners can receive warning signals directly through the watch, reminding them to take necessary breaks in high-heat environments. In addition, the smartwatch monitors vital health parameters, enabling cleaners to keep track of their physical condition and raising awareness about heat stroke prevention. To gather local heat stress data, the Oxfam team set up Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) devices in North districts, Tsuen Wan and Kwun Tong.  These devices were placed in open, well-ventilated outdoor locations to simulate the actual working environments of outdoor cleaners. During the 28 days of effective testing, there were 16 days where the North district’s heat index triggered more hours of heat stress warning compared to the HKO’s record. While the North District’s index reached the red Heat Stress at Work Warning level for 16 days and half of them even reached the black Heat Stress at Work Warning level. This indicates that workers in that area faced significantly higher heat stress than the HKO's territory-wide index suggested. Our team also distributed smartwatches to approximately 300 outdoor cleaning workers. Nearly all interviewees agreed smart watches were faster and more convenient than phones for receiving heat alerts and weather updates. Overall, most cleaners decided that the heat stress smart watches improved their heat awareness and reminded them to rest and stay hydrated, helping them prevent heat stroke. 【氣候變化】樂施會研發防暑警報系統　提升清潔工氣候適應力   本港一眾戶外清潔工友在高溫環境下工作，面臨著嚴重的中暑風險。雖然政府於去年5月推出修訂的《預防工作時中暑指引》，並發布工作暑熱警告，但仍未能有效減低工友的中暑風險。   為此，樂施會從社會創新的角度，聯同數碼港下的奧斐康生物有限公司研發防地區性暑警報系統，透過智能手錶傳送天文台全港性及樂施會地區性工作暑熱警告，及早提醒工友在高熱壓力的環境下作適當休息，智能手錶同時具有量度生理參數功能，讓工友留意自己的身體狀況，提高防暑意識。   樂施會團隊在7月及8月分別在北區、荃灣及觀塘設立試點，安裝可評估人在高溫高濕環境下對熱壓力感受程度的濕球黑球溫度（WBGT）裝置，來收集熱壓力數據。在測試28日期間，團隊發現有16日北區的暑熱指數已達到發出紅色工作暑熱警告的水平，其中8日更達到黑色警告，但政府當時發出黃色警告，時數亦較短，反映該區工友實際上面對的暑熱壓力比天文台指數顯示的更嚴重。 另外，團隊亦向約300名戶外清潔工友派發接收警告的智能暑熱手錶。 在試戴智能手錶後，近乎全部受訪者認為手錶比手機更快、更方便接收暑熱警告及其他天氣提示；大部分工友同意暑熱智能手錶有助提升防暑意識，提醒他們休息及飲水，預防中暑。 👉🏼完整新聞稿: https://bit.ly/4cMuI89 👉🏼捐款支持樂施會: https://bit.ly/3Mxd2Te #樂施會 #氣候變化 #防暑警報系統 #清潔工 #中暑 #oxfamhongkong #LINKAiQ

【Oxfam Grant for Good: First Cohort Social Innovation Projects for Ethnic Minorities Officially Launched! 🙌 🚀】 With support from the SIE Fund, Oxfam's "Grant for Good" has officially launched social innovation projects with an aim at serving ethnic minorities in Hong Kong and are designed to alleviate poverty and reduce social exclusion👨👩👧👦🌏. The following two projects offer social services and support specifically for ethnic minorities and to promote social inclusion🌟👇: Project 1️⃣ : EM Ensemble Band Project Description: Providing choir training for non-Chinese speaking grassroots children to enhance their interest and motivation in learning Chinese and music, also to promote social integration Organization: ADDOILMUSIC LIMITED Funding Period: 1️ year Project Scale: Start-up Project 2️⃣: Breaking Barriers: Empowering Thai Youths in Kowloon City through Drama Education Project Description: Enhance the confidence and communication skills of Thai youths through drama education and life coaching, enabling them to pursue a brighter future and promoting social inclusion Organization: Diverse City Studio Limited Funding Period: 1 year Project Scale: Prototype 🔍 For more details on the funded projects, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g2vSithQ 📢Subscribe to stay updated: https://bit.ly/48Uwp1Y #樂施會 #OxfamHongKong #無窮實現室 #GrantforGood #G4G #grant4good #社創基金 #SIEFund #資助計劃 #社會企業 #SocialEnterprise #創新方案 #poverty #扶貧 #無窮世界 #povertysolutions #HongKongCommunity #HongKong #香港NGO #香港創業 #HKBusiness #HKEntrepreneur #socialinnovation #socialinclusion