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Hi, I've been working for many years as a journalist, first in California, then Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan and now back in Hong Kong. I started out working for newspapers and then switched to wire agency reporting when I worked for Agence France Presse (AFP) as a Beijing-based foreign correspondent from 1999 to 2006. In late 2006, I moved to Taiwan and after freelancing for international, regional and local publications for about a year, I became the BBC's Taiwan correspondent, branching out into broadcast media (both radio and TV), while continuing to write text stories for its website. In the past decade, I also learned to film and edit my own video stories, some of which were the most viewed on the BBC's website. I'm available to do all sorts of journalism work except for fixing and translating, though I can refer you to friends and students who can help. In Hong Kong, I focus on writing analyses and feature stories about Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China, to help the world understand this important region. I speak Cantonese and Mandarin fluently and can read Chinese well-enough to understand press releases and media reports.
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How group is sowing SEED of self-value among Hong Kong’s SEN children
A Hong Kong charity, Be Priceless, is expanding its courses and workshops for children and young people with special education needs (SEN) and their families, thanks to additional support from a fundraising drive. Founded by Czarina Leung, the charity aims to address mental health issues and violence against children through its SEED courses, which focus on self-value, empowerment, education, and protection. The initiative will benefit 125 children and youth, along with 195 carers, by promoting health, well-being, safety, and relationships.
Operation Santa Claus: the Hong Kong charity empowering youngsters to make an impact
Kids4Kids, a Hong Kong charity, has significantly impacted the lives of young individuals like Sakshi Vasudev by offering opportunities for creativity and personal growth that the local education system lacks. Vasudev, once a shy student, received mentorship and financial support from Kids4Kids, enabling her to start BamPads, a company producing reusable sanitary towels. The charity is praised for its role in empowering youth and fostering innovation.
Hong Kong charity wants more access for wheelchair users in city and in nature
A recent incident involving Paralympic gold medallist Ho Yuen-kei has highlighted the lack of accessibility for people with disabilities in Hong Kong. Local charity Parks and Trails, which began as the TrailWatch app, is working to address these issues by identifying trails in the city's country parks that are suitable for wheelchair users. The charity's Accessible Trails programme aims to improve access in both urban and rural areas, focusing on gradient, safety, and amenities.
Hong Kong charity helps neurodiverse people achieve their full potential through fitness
The Love 21 Foundation in Hong Kong provides a supportive environment for neurodiverse individuals, offering fitness and dance programs to help them achieve their full potential. The charity serves over 457 members with conditions such as Down's syndrome and autism, promoting physical activity and personal growth. Nathan Leung Hiu-fung, a member with Down's syndrome, shares his positive experiences with the foundation's diverse fitness offerings.
Laptop scheme set to bridge tech gap for children of asylum seekers in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, a new initiative aims to bridge the technology gap for children of asylum seekers by providing laptops and IT training. The project, funded by OSC and TE(A)CH at the Grassroots, will equip children with essential digital skills and tools, addressing the challenges faced by families like Ibrahim's, who struggle to provide educational resources due to legal work restrictions.
Operation Santa Claus: inclusion drive looks to Hong Kong’s ethnic minority elders
In Hong Kong's Eastern district, a significant number of elderly South Asian residents, including those from Pakistan, India, and Nepal, face loneliness due to language barriers and lack of community support. Emily Yeung Yin-chi and Kaur Kirandeep are spearheading a community project aimed at addressing these challenges and fostering inclusion for these ethnic minority elders.
Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong group to train ‘well-being practitioners’ to help pupils
A new initiative in Hong Kong aims to provide psychological counselling services to nearly 1,500 school pupils suffering from depression or anxiety. The program seeks to expand the pool of mental health practitioners by training graduates to offer therapy to secondary school students aged 12 to 18. Mind HK CEO Dr. Candice Powell highlights the shortage of mental health professionals due to lengthy training processes and recent emigration trends, emphasizing the need to increase the number of qualified counsellors to address youth mental health challenges.
Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong charity helps SMA patients manage day to day
Cheuk Ka, an eight-year-old with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), benefits from the support of the Families of SMA Foundation in Hong Kong. The charity provides essential medical equipment and home visits by healthcare professionals to assist families in managing the condition. The foundation's efforts significantly alleviate the challenges faced by SMA patients and their families.
Operation Santa Claus: the athlete helping Hongkongers overcome adversity through sports
Andrew Ng Kwok Chuen, CEO of the Sports Change Life Foundation, has been using sports to help Hongkongers facing adversity, including former inmates, regain self-confidence and contribute positively to society. The charity has assisted 3,000 individuals, with plans to expand its initiatives to involve incarcerated individuals in workouts that benefit the needy. Operation Santa Claus, a fundraising initiative by the South China Morning Post and RTHK, supports such charitable efforts.
Operation Santa Claus: charity interpreting for deaf Hongkongers aims to offer mental support
Silence, a charity serving over 10,000 deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in Hong Kong, plans to expand its services to address mental health needs with support from Operation Santa Claus. The initiative aims to raise awareness, reduce stress, and encourage medical care among the deaf community and their carers. The project will include counseling, mental health talks, and recreational activities. Silence CEO Tsan Siu Yat-chan highlights the communication challenges faced by the deaf, while operations director Ken Ng Ka-ki addresses misconceptions about their ability to communicate through reading and writing.
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