Community Visits to families in poverty in Sham Shui Po
Imagine living with 20 families in a flat with not more than 900 square feet, how would you feel? The best way to fully understand the real needs of those in the low stratum of society is through face to face dialogue during home visits.
On 2nd Aug, a sultry Saturday afternoon, the Society for Community Organization (SoCO) led a group of more than 10 people including Mr Daryl Ng, Executive Director of Sino Group; Mr Sunny Yeung, Executive Director of Sino Group and Ms Christine Fang, Chief Executive of HKCSS to visit several families living in worn-out buildings in Sham Shui Po. These families include single-elderly and new immigrants. Though living in poor conditions, they pay a relatively high rent which is a heavy burden to them.
In such hot summer day, climbing up the dark and narrow stairs, everyone was sweated all over. However, they did not mind being cramped in a small room, or being stuck in a narrow corridor which fits for one person only. They chatted with the families freely on their living conditions and needs. The representatives from the Sino Group brought rice as a gift and as a token of their care to the families. Moreover, in view of their specific needs, Mr Ng and Mr Yeung promised to buy them different electronic appliances. The children were invited to participate in their upcoming activities as well.
After saying goodbye to the last family, the participants visited the "West Kowloon: Where Life, Heritage and Culture Meet" exhibition organized by SoCO to gain an in-depth understanding of the culture and development of Sham Shui Po, such as the cagehomes.
