As a result of our efforts, the hong kong sar government established the commission on poverty in 2012, and subsequently announced an official poverty line in hong kong. We are working hard to support our frontline charity partners but need your help to get food to vulnerable people in our city. With around 650 oxfam shops, youre sure to find one close by. However, they are subject to the same selection process as those acquired through purchase, and acceptance generally depends on their conformity with the established selection criteria and ability to strengthen the library collection. The fact that oxfam trailwalker has its roots dating back to 1981 when brigadier mervyn lee designed the training regime for queens gurkha signals in hong kong, is testimony enough to the toughness of the event. Books bridal cards clothing food furniture homewares music shoes stamps and coins stationery search. They accept clothing donations at various clothing recycling bins or you can call. Our charity registration number is f3403 youve landed on orbis country name from subdomain.
Hong kong institute of asiapacific studies, the chinese university of hong kong. We work with people facing poverty and with partner organizations on development, humanitarian, policy advocacy and public. Hong kong maintains a threetier system of deposittaking institutions, i. Oxfam france shops sell books and fair trade products and oxfam hong kong has 2 shops selling donated goods and fair trade prdoucts. The international organisation fighting poverty and injustice employs volunteers for a lot of their work, from providing admin support at their north point headquarters, to helping out at their secondhand shop in jardine house. We recognize that much poverty is caused by injustice and that poverty alleviation requires economic, social and structural change. Oxfam germany has 34 shops including specialist book shops. See who you know at oxfam hong kong, leverage your professional network, and get hired. Oxfam has also been a strong advocate of a minimum wage law, which was. Oxfam is a worldwide charity that sells secondhand and used items in their stores for the purposes of helping people in crisis across the world. Oxfam s safer remittance and improved livelihoods program supports them, starting in kailali and surkhet district. Do not reproduce in any circumstances without the owners permission. Morning posts the heart of hong kong relief fund begins a campaign today to raise funds for the citys major food banks. We tackle the inequalities that make and keep people poor.
Breaking with some of its antiglobalization allies, the aid agency oxfam international issued a report yesterday that praised international trade as a. We have additional hygiene protocols in place throughout our office, warehouse and fleet. If youre not sure whether youre eligible to donate, the hong kong red cross has made its donation criteria available online. Organised by oxfam hong kong, oxfam trailwalker is one of the largest fundraising sports events in hong kong. Norman fosters hong kong hsbc headquarters tore up the rule book a history of cities in 50 buildings, day 45. Friends of the earth launched the used clothes recycling program in 2001. Hsbc hong kong the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited is the largest bank in the city, the founding member of the hsbc group, headquartered in london. Personal website of alex wong, a digital marketer based in hong kong, skills include. Oxfam germany has 45 shops including specialist book shops. As vietnam graduates from ida, the world banks concessional finance window, there will be a major change in the types of development finance the country can access. Oxfam is a global organization working to end the injustice of poverty. Discover the best international labour organization books and audiobooks. Oxfam is concerned about what this changing financial landscape might mean for vietnams fight against poverty, inequality, and. Here is a list of sites where you can find a number of different volunteer opportunities in hong kong.
In nepal 10% of the people are believed to work as migrant. Oxfam is a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to beat poverty together. Bea or bank of east asia is one of the largest banks in hong kong, offering various financial services individuals and business customers. The challenge is to walk, jog or run 100km nonstop across the south downs way in under 30 hours in a team of four, with a support crew of two members to help you get to the finish line. We help people build better futures for themselves, hold the powerful accountable, and save lives in disasters. For current volunteer opportunities and charity events, please go to the blog page. Oxfam hong kong began in 1976, when volunteers came together, opened a secondhand shop, and raised funds for antipoverty projects around the world.
Oxfam hong kong calls upon g20 leaders to commit to sdgs and fight against extreme inequality. Oxfam is concerned about what this changing financial landscape might mean for vietnams fight against poverty, inequality, and gender inequality. Feeding hong kong bridging the gap between hunger and. We believe that every impressive design has attention to details and exquisite finishing. Oxfam outlines four quick ways to drastically improve the world banks social and environmental protection policies. Oxfam hong kong began in 1976, when volunteers came together, opened a. Donations are taxdeductible with official receipt for hong kong taxpayers only. Oxfam trailwalker route and checkpointse by oxfam hong. The salvation army recycling programme welcomes both organisation and personal. Oxfam is determined to change that world by mobilizing the power of people against poverty. Hong kong red cross the citys blood banks are often in low supply, and just 20 minutes of your time can save a life. Book commissioned by hongkongbank to commemorate the official opening of its new headquarters at one queens road central on april 7 1986. Please write a crossed cheque payable to bring me a book hong kong limited and send it along with your name and address to 7f. Few highlight or support nepals forgotten migrants, those working seasonally in india.
I love visiting charity shops because you can usually find some gems there, for an. With regular trains arriving and leaving to different parts of hong kong island, kowloon and the new territories, utilising the trains is the most reliable option in getting to our building which is located within a 5min walk from sheung wan station at exit e4. According to world bank gender overview, gender inequality has put females at a disadvantage with women facing legal and social barriers that prevent them. Net balance of donations deposited into permittees bank account by 25 june 2019 710,269 6,247 716,516. Find out about the local charities in need of your assistance. Some of our first initiatives in the 1970s and 80s were to advocate for justice for vietnamese refugees who fled to hong kong during the vietnam war.
The campaign aims to raise funds for the tung wah group of hospitals food for all shortterm food assistance service and st james settlements peoples food bank. Some of the first actions in the 1970s and 80s were to advocate for justice in the vietnamese boat peoplerefugee crisis in hong kong, and to help save lives in ethiopia during. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. In recent years, our work has focused on local poverty, advocating for propoor policies in hong kong. Oxfam hong kong from hong kong, with products under the category of. The total number of oxfam hong kong staff as of 31 march 2006 is 177 oxfam international members and founding dates oxfam international was formed in 1995.
Dc office focuses on the international financial institutions, primarily the world bank group wbg and the international monetary fund imf. Sorry, we no longer receive books and home accessories. We specialised in executing creative ideas into actual solutions. Oxfam hong kong has extraordinary gift ideas from around the world. Oxfam hong kong dates back to 1976 when volunteers joined hands to open a shop for secondhand goods in hong kong and raise funds for antipoverty projects around the world. Donate now to support family literacy in hong kong.
Donated goods are sorted, distributed and sold in family stores in hong kong and macau. Dont think twice, take the plunge, earn your lifetime bragging rights. Hong kong, a former british colony, is one of special administrative region of the peoples republic of china and it is in southeastern china. Oxfam calls on the world bank to drastically improve social and environmental protection policies final draft of world bank safeguard policies disappoints, fails to fully protect affected people. According to world bank gender overview, gender inequality has put females at a disadvantage with women facing legal and social barriers that prevent them from owning or inheriting assets, and accessing credit. Sassy hong kong is the goto guide for girls in the city that truly never sleeps. They are collectively known as authorized institutions supervised by the hong kong monetary authority hkma as one of the top five financial centres worldwide, hong kong has one of the highest concentrations of banking institutions in the world. Oxfam hong kong is an independent international development and humanitarian organization working against poverty and related injustice. Norman fosters hong kong hsbc headquarters tore up the. The net proceeds will go to the salvation army for. Funds raised are used to help disadvantaged people in hong kong. Categories team year time oxfam super trailwalker team columbia s1 s03 20 10.
These gifts are from you to those in need, and donated in the name of your friends and family, who receive a gift card with a personalized message of your choice. Contact us oxfam oxfam trailwalker oxfam hong kong. And hong kong does pretty well when it comes to stocking english language delights. Lg8, jardine house, 1 connaught place, central, hong kong. Oxfam appears to have refocused its strategy in such a way that it is not in conflict with world bank policies. Nov 30, 2014 oxfam international is a confederation of organizations working together with over 3,000 partners in more than 100 countries to find lasting solutions to poverty and. Oxfam america, oxfam inbelgium, oxfam canada, oxfam community aid abroad australia, oxfam germany, oxfam great britain, oxfam hong kong, intermon oxfam spain, oxfam ireland, novib oxfam netherlands, oxfam new zealand, and oxfam quebec. The salvation army recycling programme welcomes both organisation and personal donations of clothing and goods. The feeding hong kong foodbank is still open and operational. To end the inequality crisis, we must build an economy for ordinary working people, not the rich and powerful. Leader board oxfam oxfam trailwalker oxfam hong kong.
Oxfam outlines four quick ways to drastically improve the world bank s social and environmental protection policies. Wong hung is an associate professor at department of social work, the chinese university of hong kong and miss fong man ying is the head of division of humanities and social sciences, hong kong college of technology. Charlies buddies is a personal project about dog food product. Oxfam trailwalker debuted in india in 2012 in bengaluru, followed by mumbai in 20. The idea at a glance focuses on dog owners who always want their pets happy and healthy. Oxfam also runs second hand shops for books, clothing, home and fashion accessories.
Orbis international project orbis international, inc. Oxfam, 17f, china united centre, 28 marble road, north point, hong kong, 2520 2525, email protected. Oxfam, lg8, jardine house, 1 connaught place, central, hong. The following is our pick of the best 7 in the city. All book drop services of the hong kong public libraries and those located at three mtr stations as well as the selfservice library stations at island east sports centre sittingout area, the hong kong cultural centre and tsuen nam road, tai wai will also suspend services. Which makes the headquarters of hsbc bank in hong kong. Feeding hong kong bridging the gap between hunger and food. We save and protect lives in times of crisis, work with people to build resilience and rebuild their livelihoods and, because we want lasting solutions, we campaign for genuine, durable change. From 2009 onwards, speed record of teams will be catalogued based on the completion time for the new trail. Jul 02, 2017 volunteer opportunities volunteering in hong kong mar 25, 2017 here is a list of sites where you can find a number of different volunteer opportunities in hong kong. Oxfam novib, oxfam australia with over 20 fair trade shops, oxfam ireland and oxfam in belgium also raise funds from shops.
Buy rambles in hong kong, oxfam, g s p heywood, books, travel and holiday. Learn from international labour organization experts like unicef and international finance corporation ifc. As vietnam graduates from ida, the world bank s concessional finance window, there will be a major change in the types of development finance the country can access. An unusual hong kong title, a book not on business and trade or the glamour of the city. Gender norms and stereotypes constrain the opportunities for both women and men. This tour aims to deeply understand the concept of food security based on food banks and food charities. Stephen fisher, director general of oxfam hong kong. The heart of hong kong relief fund is an ongoing initiative. The gurkhas of nepal are some of the worlds most resilient soldiers. Clothing, shoes, handbags, books and household linens. This is a discovery tour of food banks and food charities in hong kong. Oxfam is a confederation of 19 independent charitable organizations focusing on the alleviation.
But for many, buying a book is all about holding it in your hand, reading the back cover, and perusing the first few pages to see if it hits the spot. Our mission is to tackle the root causes of poverty and create lasting solutions. From al fresco bars and holeinthewall restaurants, to secret shopping spots and special events, we pound the pavements in search of all the best hong kong has to offer. What began as a training exercise for the gurkha regiment was declared a civilian event in 1986, with the hong kong chapter of oxfam coorganising the event. World development report submission from oxfam international 20 december 2002 this submission is made on behalf of oxfam international, a confederation of twelve oxfams based in australia, canada, ireland, the netherlands, belgium, the united states, the united kingdom, germany, hong kong, spain, new zealand and quebec.
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