WHO IS ROAD?

The Refugee Opportunity and Development Programme (ROAD), one of Branches of Hope’s initiatives, currently serves over 600 refugees and asylum seekers (non-refoulement claimants), mainly from Africa, Middle East and South Asia living in Hong Kong. The mission of ROAD is to equip, educate, and empower individuals and families to become positive and contributing members of our community.

THE 'ROAD' METHOD

ROAD helps refugees and asylum seekers (non-refoulement claimants) regain their dignity and move them towards self-sufficiency using three major approaches:

  • INTEGRATE refugees into local society and promote Hong Kong as an inclusive and harmonious city
  • RESETTLE refugees to a new country, or preparing alternative arrangements.
  • REPATRIATE refugees when advisable.

WHAT SERVICES DOES ROAD PROVIDE?

CARE

  • Emergency relief (i.e. accommodation assistance, financial assistance)
  • Medical and legal referral and support
  • Home and hospital visits
  • Counselling and support groups
  • Transportation subsidy
  • Education sponsorships
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EMPOWERMENT

    1) EDUCATION
  • Education support for children and teenagers
  • Adult vocational training and job placement support
    2) INTEGRATION
  • Community outreach
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SOCIAL REFORM

  • Public education and partnership (i.e. with schools, corporations, and NGOs)
  • Policy advocacy and appeals
  • Society integration campaigns and events
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6 WAYS TO PARTNER WITH ROAD

  • Help and welcome refugees to integrate into a new culture
  • Donate & fundraise to support ROAD’s work
  • Spread the word and educate others – share refugee stories, follow BOH’s social media, invite our team to do talks at your organisation or school
  • Offer employment opportunities for refugees (substantiated claimants)
  • Sponsor a refugee resettle to a third country
  • Are you a school? Consider offering bursaries
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