(Campaign against discrimination against, and exploitation of migrant workers)
Ambassadors Training Schedule:
January 14, January 21 at February 4, 2018: 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Venue: Equal Opportunities Commission, 6/F 41 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang
Organizer: International Organization for Migration, with the support of the Philippine Consulate General, Christian Action, RainLily and Equal Opportunities Commission!
To register, call IOM at tel no 2106 2156, or send a message to the PCG. A certificate will be given to each of those who complete the training on helping fellow migrant workers against falling victim to discrimination and abuse. Admission is FREE and open to all Filipino household service (domestic) workers
Photoshoot for a Cause
Jan. 14 (Sunday), 10 am- 4pm, Tamar Park, Admiralty
Organizer: FAB Photographers. Everyone is invited to bring along family members for this photoshoot for a cause. This is a freestyle funshoot with FAB photographers. All proceeds raised during this event will be donated to Bahay Aruga (A free shelter for children with cancer). Free props, snacks and drinks. Just drop by.
Community Thematic Carnival series
Jan 14, 2018; 3m-7pm – The Sheung Shui Legend.
Sheung Shui Garden No.1, Sheung Shui, New Territories.
Don’t miss the chance to rediscover the fun and joy in the district.
Visayas Sectoral – Mindanao Variety Show
Jan. 21, 11am – 6pm, Chater Road, Central
Organizer: VSM Alliance
Featured artists: Tultugan Performing Arts of Maasin National Comprehensive High School, Iloilo
Contact: Leo Selomenio, 5336 6530
Art Exhibit
Jan. 25 (Thursday), 6-9pm: VIP Preview, by invitation only
Public viewing:
Jan. 26-27 (Friday-Saturday), 10am-9pm
Jan. 28 (Sunday), 10am – 3pm
Exhibit open to the public
Venue: Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, 7A Kennedy Road,
Featured artists: Gerrico Blanco, Frank Cana, Thomas Carrigan, Salvador Ching, Kos Cos, Monica Hemrajani, Ram Mallari, Jr., Sue Perks, Rovi Salegumba, Eman Sia, Kate Sparrow, Sophie Tunik. Organized by: Kambal Gallery
‘Mga Kwentong Pagkain’ Contest
Jan 28, 2018 – Deadline for submitting entries to the Mama Sita Foundation’s contest, “Mga Kwentong Pagkain”
The contest, with the theme “Regional Food Heritage,” is open to all Filipinos abroad who are willing to tell an interesting story about food-detailed accounts of local or regional recipes, ingredients, food preparation, rituals or personal experiences.
For details, email MSF at mgakwentongpagkain@gmail.com
HK Education Fair
Visit the HKTDC Education and Careers Expo on Feb 1-4 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wanchai.
The Philippine booth is at 1E-D07. Representatives from the University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University will be there. Admission is free!
Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Classes
Registration will be on Feb. 3 and 10 (Saturday class)
and Feb. 4 and 11 (Sunday class)
MERC, 12/F, Euro Trade Centre, 21-23 Des Voeux Rd Central
Classes will start on Mar 3 (Saturday) and Mar 4 (Sunday)
For more info, please check: https://wimler.blogspot.com/2018/01/wimler-hk-lse-hk-alumni-association.html
2018 1st Flea Market
Feb. 4 (Sunday), 10am-4pm
GardenPlus events venue, Wanchai Sports Ground
Organized by: GardenPlus
