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.
SPARK OF HOPE
“HOPE IS A DIFFICULT THING TO KILL, JUST A SPARK OF IT CAN START A FIRE.”
This year at the Branches of Hope Gala Dinner, we unite our supporters and donors to celebrate our achievements on this 10-year journey of restoration.
Through impact stories and program updates, we hope to encourage one another – We can all be a SPARK OF HOPE in someone’s life.
By the end of the evening, we hope everyone feels valued and equipped for their commitment to supporting the people we serve at Branches of Hope.
BRING JOY TO REFUGEE AND ASYLUM SEEKER FAMILIES ACROSS HONG KONG!
Together with Happy Baton and RedBox, we are helping to spread some festive cheer this holiday. We invite you to give a gift to children of refugee and asylum seeker families across Hong Kong.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
- How old are the children?
⦁ The gifts will go to children with ages from 2 to 14 years old. - What should I give?
⦁ You may give a preloved toy or book (as long as they are in excellent condition) or purchase a new gift. - How do I donate?
Drop off the gift at any of the collection points listed below during office hours:
Central
Central Smile – 12/F, Manning House, Central, Hong Kong
Rebooked – 1/F, 9-11 Mee Lun Street, Central, Hong Kong
Wan Chai
Vine Church – 29 Burrow Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (Tuesdays to Fridays, 9am-6pm at the Concierge; Sundays 9am-4pm on 1/F Children Area. Please call 94494363 for enquiries)
Baumhaus – 1/F, Kar Yau Building, 36-44 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Chai Wan
Redbox Chai Wan – 4/F, 20 Lee Chung Street, Chai Wan Industrial Centre, Chai Wan, Hong Kong - When is the toy gift collection period?
⦁ 1st to 29th of November - When will the toys be distributed to the children of Branches of Hope?
⦁ 7 to 9th of December - How else can I help?
⦁ You can sign up to be a volunteer tentatively on 29 November to help sort, gift wrap and prepare the toys for distribution!
Contact Branches of Hope’s colleague Deanna at 9406-9539 via WhatsApp or email at dkwok@branchesofhope.org.hk
THIS EXCITING INITIATIVE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS:
Happy Baton
Happy Baton is Hong Kong’s first online toy subscription rental service! We provide fun and educational toy boxes for different age groups and development stages to promote learning through sustainable play. Play Smarter, Play Greener!
RedBox
RedBox Storage is delighted to yet again be supporting Happy Baton and Branch of Hope in their toy donation drive this year.
Not everyone gets to have a very Merry Christmas and this year has been full of challenges for many refugee families, especially those with young children. From now until 29 November, spread a smile and look out for our collection boxes around town.