About Us

THE WORK OF BRANCHES OF HOPE…

BEGAN 19 YEARS AGO WITH A VISION.

The vision was of a large, lush tree with deep roots, growing healthy and strong. Above the tree, birds flew, some of which were tired and struggling to fly due to unfavourable/ unforeseeable conditions. These weary birds landed on the branches of the tree and found safety, shelter, healing, and nourishment. And once ready, they flew onward, healthy and strong, just like the branches that nurtured them.

WHO WE ARE

OUR VISION

All vulnerable and marginalised individuals and communities in Hong Kong will have equal access to resources and opportunities that allow them to realise their dreams and give them a voice in our society.

OUR MISSION

To restore dignity, justice, and hope to the vulnerable and marginalised in Hong Kong.

OUR INITIATIVES

OUR HISTORY

2003

OUR STORY BEGAN in 2003 when The Vine Church was asked to visit and care for an asylum seeker who was being detained.

It was caring for this asylum seeker that opened our hearts and minds to the vulnerable of our city, and from there, we sought to better care for the refugee and asylum seeker community by listening to their stories and holistically meeting their needs.

2005

WE CONTINUED with this regenerative work, and in 2005, The Asian Refugee Fellowship was formed under The Vine Church.

In 2006, THE AFRICAN REFUGEE FELLOWSHIP was created, creating a safe space for the individuals and families of these communities.

2012

The Vine Community Services Ltd (VCSL) was founded in 2012, exempt from tax under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance.

2013

WE BEGAN TO NOTICE the disturbing growth of human trafficking in our region.

2015

TO BETTER ADVOCATE for survivors of trafficking, we formed an anti-trafficking initiative under the VCSL umbrella called Stop Trafficking of People (STOP.)

2018

THE VISION FOR 2018 moving forward is to better equip our refugee family for the next phases of their lives and building a path towards reintegration for trafficking survivors. Name changed to Branches of Hope to illustrate the various branches of marginalised communities that we serve.

OUR TEAM

ALEXANDER PFORTE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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JOSHUA PHILLIPS

PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER

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NIKI WONG

PROGRAM MANAGER, ROAD

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CHLOE MARTIN

PROGRAM MANAGER, STOP

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LIZ CHAN

OFFICE MANAGER

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VERONICA SIU

ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER, STOP

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DEDY KRISTANTO

CASEWORKER, STOP

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CORAZON CANETE

Program Officer (Community Engagement and Outreach), STOP

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CHERRY CHAN

SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER, ROAD

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VALERIE LAU

CASEWORKER, ROAD

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BERNICE OSEI

PROGRAM OFFICER (CHILD EDUCATION), ROAD

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ERIN HUNG

CASEWORKER (DURABLE SOLUTIONS), ROAD

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MANDY LAM

COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

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NANDINI SETHI

Events Specialist

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TONY READ

JUSTICE ADVOCATE

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Board of Directors

TRUDY TAM

Chairperson

JOSH BROOKHART

Director

CLIFF MA

Director

TAFADZWA MOYO

Director

IRENE SO

Director

JOHN SNELGROVE

Director

KEN LUNG

Director