Under the twinkling lights at The Vine Church, Branches of Hope’s Christmas Charity Bake Sale 2025 was filled with the sweet scent of gingerbread, the sound of joyful carols, and the warmest holiday spirit, and it wouldn’t have been possible without every single one of you.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who contributed to this Christmas Bake Sale and shared the Christmas spirits with our community members. To our incredible baker volunteers: you turned butter, sugar, and love into the most beautiful gifts of the season. To our set-up and sales angels: you wrapped every moment in kindness and Christmas magic. A special thank you to our generous partners Gutsy Hong Kong and Regency Spices for kindly providing free bakery items and mulled wine spices, adding extra warmth and delight to the event! To every friend, family, and generous soul who came, bought, donated, and cheered us on: you made Christmas brighter for Hong Kong’s marginalised neighbours.
Because of you, hope tastes like homemade cookies, feels like community, and shines like the star atop the tree. From the bottom of our very full and grateful hearts, thank you for sharing the true miracle of Christmas: love that gives, love that cares, and love that changes lives. Merry Christmas and boundless blessings to you all!
“Home & Away Youth Charity Football Tournament 2025” wrapped up perfectly!
This year, besides our traditional boys’ and girls’ divisions, Branches of Hope partnered for the first time with Hong Kong International School to host a youth tournament on November 15. Twelve student teams from different schools gave it their all on the pitch, producing countless highlight moments! At the same time, there was a FANZONE football carnival led by HKIS students, featuring games, food stalls, and performances—kids and adults all had a blast!
Our heartfelt thanks to our event partner and venue sponsor, Hong Kong International School, to all sponsors, and to everyone who made generous donations, every participating team, coach, parent, and young fan! Most importantly: every goal scored, every cheer, and every dollar donated directly turns into real support—helping Branches of Hope provide better education, healthcare, housing, and life assistance for refugees, non-refoulement claimants, and survivors of human trafficking.
“Home & Away Charity Football Tournament 2025” wrapped up in style on October 29—and what a day it was!
To every generous donor, corporate partner, sponsor, supporting organization, and all 29 participating teams: thank you. With 21 men’s teams and 8 women’s teams—spanning corporate sides, public teams, and community squads formed by refugees and non-refoulement claimants—we turned the pitch into a stage for unity, courage, and hope, truly living out “football as a bridge.”
A special highlight: Premier League legend Wes Brown, alongside former Hong Kong internationals and a host of devoted teams, lit up the tournament with world‑class moments. From last‑ditch tackles to shared celebrations, the spirit of fair play and mutual respect showed exactly how sport can knit communities together.
Beyond the matches, our FANZONE Football Carnival was buzzing—families and kids dove into games, workshops, and fun, discovering new stories and new friends. That energy matters. Your presence and generosity are already transforming into real support through Branches of Hope—expanding our capacity to serve refugees, non-refoulement claimants, and survivors of human trafficking in education, healthcare, housing, and livelihood.
This is more than a tournament. It’s a movement—towards inclusion, dignity, and a future where everyone has a place on the team. Thank you for showing up, speaking up, and playing your part. See you on the pitch next year—stronger, louder, and together.
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?
BoH Sunday 2025 Highlight:
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)