Branches of Hope is an integral part of the Vine Church’s expression of justice, and as a Christian organization, we believe in the power of prayer and collective action. We are always keen to work together with the church community to achieve dignity, justice and hope for the communities we serve. To this end, the congregation and Community Groups at the Vine are a natural partner for BOH, as well as churches and their communities throughout Hong Kong and beyond!
Every year, the month of July is of great importance to Branches of Hope and the communities we serve. Annually, World Refugee Day (WRD) and World Day against Trafficking in Persons (WDATIP) are marked on June 20 and July 30, respectively. There are roughly 6 weeks between the two dates, hence why this prayer guide is intended for a 6-week period.
We hope your participation will lift up the needs and challenges of our communities to God and help to raise awareness of their plight. An important aspect of this is focusing our prayers on provisions for refugees, asylum seekers, and people who have experienced human trafficking and/or labor exploitation, softening the hearts of policy makers who can bring positive systemic change, and seeking God’s deliverance for those currently experiencing marginalization and exploitation.
Although the use of this prayer guide is focused on the period between WRD and WDATIP, churches, their ministries, and Community Groups can choose to use it to explore these topics whenever it best suits their respective study path. It can be used in a single session or spread out over several sessions, depending on how often meetings take place, how much time is allocated, and how in-depth their conversations are. Ultimately, we hope it helps to create awareness for the communities Branches of Hope serves and keeps them in the thoughts and prayers of the Vine’s congregation and Christians everywhere.
As you go through this prayer guide, be open and receptive as you learn about the situation in the world and remember the people in our community. Pay attention to how the Holy Spirit prompts you: is there anything God is highlighting to you? Is there anything new you need to learn? Are there perspectives you have not considered? Feel free to pause and take time to reflect and share your insights or any questions you have with your group. Also, pay attention to how the Holy Spirit is moving you; as we see the brokenness in the world, is He stirring your compassion? Is there any way He is prompting you to pray and respond?
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The Home & Away Charity Football Tournament returns on October 29, 2025 (Chung Yeung Festival), at King’s Park Sports Ground, Ho Man Tin, connecting Hong Kong citizens with refugees, asylum-seekers, and human trafficking survivors through football. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the event fosters social inclusion and raises funds for Branches of Hope’s community work, including support for education, medical, housing, and repatriation programs.
The tournament features matches, exhibitions, FANZONE booths with community stories, handmade products, charity sales, and partner booths. All proceeds support Branches of Hope’s initiatives for marginalized communities.
Date: October 29, 2025 (Chung Yeung Festival holiday)
Time: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Venue: King’s Park Sports Ground, Ho Man Tin
1. Join as a team/an individual:
2. Be a Sponsor/Corporate Teams: Different Sponsorship tiers are available!
3. Run a booth at FANZONE
This year we are introducing the FANZONE, a vibrant carnival-like space with:
- Exciting activity booths, such as Henna Tattoos done by Branches of Hope community members, face painting, a magic show, as well as an amazing clown performance
- Massage booths for players
- Lucky Draw
- Freestyle football and skill challenges
- Live Music
- Promotions by Brand
Contact info@branchesofhope.org.hk for more information!
The registration period is from now until August 31, 2025. Follow the official Home & Away Instagram account for all the latest news and exclusive content!
「Home & Away 慈善足球錦標賽」由希望枝子主辦，將於 10 月 29 日（重陽節假期）在何文田京士柏運動場舉行。活動旨在透過足球比賽連繫香港市民與居港邊緣及弱勢群體，包括難民、免遣返聲請人和人口販運倖存者，在公平競賽中共享足球樂趣，提升社會對他們的關注。
「Home & Away」意指足球的主客場概念。我們希望，即使這些群體曾被迫離開家園，也能在香港這關愛城市透過平等比賽建立友誼，促進共融，感受「家外之家」的溫暖。
除球賽外，現場設有展覽及 FANZONE 攤位，歡迎公眾參與！活動收益扣除成本後，將用於希望枝子的社區項目：
- 學生資助計劃
- 個案工作
- 醫療和住房支援
- 移居第三國／自願返回原居國支援
- 成人教育課程
Home & Away 慈善足球錦標賽接受個人、企業隊伍、公眾隊伍以及由難民、免遣返聲請人所組成的社區隊伍參賽，報名期由即日起至2025年8月31日。報名詳情：
Home and Away足球錦標賽 2025
日期：10月29號（重陽節假期）
時間：上午8點半至下午5點半
地點：何文田京士柏運動場
1. 公眾隊伍或個人報名：
2. 成為活動贊助或組成企業隊伍報名：
3. 參與 FANZONE
今年我們新增Fan Zone，打造一個充滿活力的嘉年華空間，內容包括：
- 攤位活動：如由希望枝子社群成員提供的漢娜彩繪、面部彩繪、小丑氣球及魔術表演
- 球員按摩攤位
- 抽獎
- 花式足球及其他挑戰
- 現場音樂表演
- 品牌推廣攤位
請電郵至 info@branchesofhope.org.hk 以了解FANZONE投攤詳情
關注希望枝子Home & Away慈善足球錦標賽的官方賬號以了解更新資訊及更多活動細節！
Event Highlight 以往活動照片:
馬灣復活節採蛋節2025圓滿結束！
Ma Wan Easter Egg Hunt 2025: A Resounding Success!
活動精彩瞬間 Event Highlight:
4月19日嘅馬灣東灣泳灘充滿咗歡笑、活力同滿滿嘅復活節氣氛！超過 1,800名 大小朋友一齊嚟採蛋、玩攤位遊戲、睇表演，仲有 200多位熱心義工（包括默默記錄精彩瞬間嘅攝影師團隊）全力幫忙，先至可以令活動咁順利！
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable day at Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach last Saturday, April 19! With over 1,800 attendees, the beach was alive with laughter, joy, and Easter spirit! A special shoutout to our incredible team of 200+ volunteers, including our talented photographers who captured all the fun!
多謝Gwenji 、刺郎 、Claudio the Clown同非洲鼓樂手們嘅演出，帶動全場氣氛，仲同小朋友開心互動，大家都玩到唔捨得走！
We’re grateful to Gwenji, Chiro from Mascottist Academy, Claudio the Clown, and the vibrant African drummers for energizing the crowd and creating an atmosphere of joy and connection among the children!
衷心感謝各界支持！
冠名贊助：大家樂
獎品贊助： Bonne Maman, Co Thanh、GowldART、IMSASIA、KIBO、李錦記、Lindt、Mascottist Academy、香港挪亞方舟、香港海洋公園、Omas Kitchen、Perfetti Van Melle、Rainbow Foundation、Re4orm Physiotherapy、SAICHO、Venchi、Veggie Kingdom
馬灣合作夥伴：Café Roma、Little Mario’s Pizza、Sol Committee
活動合作夥伴：HK01、Mascottist Academy、Venture Photography
Thank You for Your Support!
Title Sponsor: Café de Coral
Prize Sponsors: Bonne Maman, Co Thanh, Gowldart, IMSASIA, KIBO, Lee Kum Kee, Lindt , Noah’s Ark Hong Kong, Ocean Park Hong Kong, Oma’s Kitchen, Perfetti Van Melle, Rainbow Foundation, Re4orm Physio, SAMSON, SAICHO, Venchi , Veggie Kingdom
Ma Wan Partners: Cafe Roma , Little Marios Pizzeria , Sol Committee
Event Partners: HK01, Mascottist Academy , Venture Studios
所有收益扣除成本後，將全數捐贈至希望枝子，支援難民、尋求庇護者及人口販運倖存者社群！多謝大家一齊將快樂化為善行，讓復活節更有意義！
All proceeds will be donated to Branches of Hope to support refugee, asylum seeker, and trafficking survivor communities. Thank you for helping us turn joy into meaningful action this Easter!
Learn More about Ma Wan Easter Egg Hunt:
The Easter Egg Hunt has been run on Ma Wan Island since 2011, bringing together the local community as well as thousands from across all of Hong Kong. We can’t wait to see friends and families scramble across the beach hunting area, searching for eggs that they can redeem at the prize tables afterwards!
Entertainment and game booths set up at the venue provide endless fun for those who aren’t busy egg hunting, whilst food and refreshments are provided by generous event sponsors or can be accessed at local eateries nearby.
All proceeds from the event will go towards Branches of Hope, a registered charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers as well as survivors of human trafficking. Its mission is “To restore Dignity, Justice, and Hope to the vulnerable and marginalized in Hong Kong.”
We’re the non-STOP ROAD Stars!
Branches of Hope was selected as a charity partner for the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon Charity Programme 2025. We had a dedicated team of 29 charity runners who participated in the 10KM, half marathon, and full marathon races in the SCHKM 2025 (9th Feb 2025).
We are truly grateful for the incredible support from our community. Together, we raised an impressive HK$293,471 through 29 fundraising campaigns and contributions from over 300 generous individuals!
Don’t STOP, let’s run this ROAD together!
On Sunday, December 15th, the Vine Church was filled with festive cheer as we held our Advent Bake Sale, organized by the Branches of Hope and The Vine Church. The event featured a delightful array of homemade cakes, mulled wine, and plenty of Christmas fun!
With nearly 28 talented bakers and partners contributing their delicious creations, attendees were treated to an impressive selection of baked goods. From banana cake to festive gingerbread cookies, there was something for everyone to enjoy. A huge thank you goes out to our 20 dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly throughout the day. Their support ensured the event ran smoothly, allowing guests to relax and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
We are grateful to everyone who joined us in celebrating the season. Your presence made the day even more special, and we look forward to seeing you at future events!
Event Highlight:
HKD877,590 RAISED
What an incredible day we had on October 11th at the “Home and Away 2024” Charity Football Tournament! We were thrilled to have a total of 22 teams from the corporate, public, and community sectors come together to compete, and through this event, we collectively raised HKD 877,590!
22 Corporate, Public and Community Teams | 50+ Volunteers
A special thanks to our incredible 50+ volunteers whose hard work brought our matches to life, created a joyful family corner, and made the experience unforgettable for everyone. Your passion and dedication truly shined!
We are immensely grateful to all our sponsors, supporting organizations, players, and volunteers. Your support not only made this event possible but also raised crucial awareness about the challenges faced by refugees, asylum seekers, and trafficking survivors. Together, we are fostering a spirit of “home together” and encouraging social integration. We can’t wait to join forces again for future events! Until then, let’s keep the momentum going!
Event Highlight:
On September 8, we celebrated our annual Branches of Hope Sunday at the Vine Church. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to share the mission and history of Branches of Hope and to highlight our journey alongside our community members. It is always an honor to connect with the spiritual heart that motivates our work, and we were deeply moved by the outpouring of support!
As part of the event, we interviewed two community members from our STOP and ROAD programmes, sharing a short video that was showcased during the Sunday services. If you’d like to catch it, please click here to watch the full video.
Alongside a thoughtful message from our executive director, Alex, our team displayed some incredible merchandise and were thrilled to see so many people enjoying our bespoke designs. Thank you for an amazing celebration and we look forward to seeing you all next year!
We’re the non-STOP ROAD Stars!
Branches of Hope was selected as a charity partner for the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon Charity Programme 2024. We had a dedicated team of 30 charity runners who participated in the 10KM, half marathon, and full marathon races in the SCHKM 2024 (21st Jan 2024).
We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming response from our community, as the team successfully raised a total of HK$260,661+ through 25 fundraising campaigns, with contributions from over 300 generous individuals. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved!
Don’t STOP, let’s run this ROAD together!
Learn more about the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon Charity Programme 2024:
Marathon Charity Programme – Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon (hkmarathon.com)
“FROM LITTLE SEEDS GROW MIGHTY TREES.”
Branches of Hope held its Seeds of Growth dinner on the 21 September, celebrating the achievements of our community members, staff, and supporters throughout a wonderful evening.
How incredible to be able to host our community of supporters, both new and old, for an evening of celebration and togetherness. We hope that everyone who could attend enjoyed the Seeds of Growth dinner as much as we enjoyed hosting you, and from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for joining us.
We were blessed to have had amazing performances from Jolie Chan and Kel & Fidela. But the night could not have happened without the coordination of Summer Lam and her team, the great work of the production team, florist and photographer. We hope everyone enjoy the audio journey and put yourself into other shoes to understand how difficult refugee moving away from hometown to a safer but unfamiliar city.
Again, thank you for your support of the 1,200 community members that Branches of Hope assists through both our ROAD and STOP programs.
