Habitat for Humanity China: Tai O Build
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The first phase of a Habitat for Humanity home restoration initiative in Hong Kong was recently launched with a five-day volunteer build from June 9th to 13th. A total of 68 volunteers from Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, Ogier law firm, China Resources, China Light and Power, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology completed the restoration of stilt houses for four elderly families in a fishing village in Tai O on the southwest coast of Lantau Island. |
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The launch event has helped raise public awareness of the plight of the Tai O stilt houses and its residents, in order to help revitalize the neighborhood, as well as conserve the natural habitat and preserve the cultural and heritage of Tai O. |
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One of the volunteers, Scarlett Oi-Lan Pong, District Councilor for New Territory and the chairperson of the Outstanding Young Persons' Association said: “I have done a lot of volunteer work but volunteering with Habitat for Humanity is very unique—you get to contribute your effort while witnessing the changes that you make in the lives of these people in need.” |
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Habitat for Humanity China has received over $350,000 HKD for the Tai O project so far. The three-phase restoration project aims to help 100 families to repair and restore their stilt houses by 2013. The goal is to raise of $1.5 to 2 million HKD in Hong Kong to support this volunteer initiative. The next volunteer build at Tai O is scheduled for August 14th to 17th. Below are some pictures of the Tai O stilt houses and the recent build.
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How Can I Help?Affiliates, national organizations, and Habitat for Humanity International accept undesignated and designated donations in money, and in kind or gifts. Undesignated gifts are used where needed. Designated gifts are distributed as requested by the donor. All of the donations from the public are used to provide decent homes for those in need. Get involved today! Pray for the work of Habitat for Humanity. Contribute financially to Habitat for Humanity International or to a Habitat national office or an affiliate. Participate in Habitat fund-raising events. Habitat always needs people with enthusiasm, energy and goodwill to help build, to lead and to spread the word about the work of Habitat. Check future Jade Dragon Online articles for ways you can support Habitat. We will be sharing more stories on how Habitat is supporting housing in Asia and how you can help. Where to Find Habitat for Humanity
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Nathan Kongthum (404-962-3429, E-mail) |
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