21/01/2026
Today, I took part in a community seminar organised by probonohk, in collaboration with LINK Centre, with the support of Wells Fargo, the Social Welfare Department, Hong Kong Community Network Limited, and Chaudhry Solicitors.
The session provided a valuable opportunity to engage with members of ethnic minority communities and to listen to the everyday challenges they experience within their neighbourhoods.
During the discussions, some commonly raised areas of concern included:
• Housing-related matters
• Access to dental services
• Employment opportunities
• Language-related challenges
The conversations underscored the importance of continued, on-the-ground engagement and coordinated support. Ongoing dialogue between community members and relevant service providers can play an important role in helping ensure that concerns are understood and appropriately conveyed to the relevant channels.
The session lasted nearly four hours, reflecting both the depth of the issues discussed and the value of creating safe spaces for community voices to be heard. Additional sessions and sustained engagement may be beneficial in supporting these communities over time.
My sincere thanks to all participating organisations, volunteers, our intern Ian Tse, and community members who generously shared their time and perspectives during this initiative.
