生命, 長短不一, 可輕可重, 變化無常. 密碼, 無既定形式, 也無任何範本.
以義工身份走進'生命密碼' 計劃, 從中認識到一群充滿熱誠的外展社工, 也近距離接觸到很多參與此計劃之青少年. 一起找尋'生命密碼'.
義工的角色對青少年來說亦師亦友, 沒有固定框架, 從活動中相互交流, 分享人生經驗,透過一連串的活動, 義工們慢慢接近參與此計劃之青少年, 由當初遠距離觀察, 到活動分享, 至加深彼此認識. 當中有已完成的兩日一夜暴力島訓練營及合共八堂的狗隻訓練, 旨在讓青少年們認識到生命的意義和珍惜生命及暴力絕對不能解決問題. 以警醒的手法令他們反思.
能夠參與這計劃，走進活動小組跟幾位青少年進行亙動，經過多番的接觸,不僅建立起雙方的友誼, 藉此亦了解到他們並不如外界所認為般一無是處 . 除下有色眼鏡, 其實他們跟一般青少年無異, 既有各自的理想及潛能, 只是需要更適當的溝通和指導, 啟發他們對生命的正面思想, 引領他們走向更光明的前路. 縱然我們知道目標不是一朝一夕可達到,但青少年的寶貴青春轉眼消逝, 能盡快令他們走向大道至為重要.
作為義工的我從中得益也不少, 除了認識到他們不一樣的天空, 自已亦得益不淺.以往對生命的看法有些理所當然, 也忽略溝通的重要性. 原來肯付出一點點的轉變和調較舊有的眼光. 會有更多更新的體會和懂得捉緊幸福及珍惜擁有.
活在當下,抱緊明天. 願你也找到你的生命密碼.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Crossroads - Life X-perience
"What word would you use to describe being poor?", the group leader asked of us ... "broke", one replies ... "homeless, hunger, unfair, survival ... ", as other answered.That's the question we tried to answer by experience at the Crossroad's Life X-perience. The Crossroads Life X-perience is an event offered at Crossroad's global village - a themed, immersive environment where people can experience global need, such as poverty, first hand. The Crossroads Foundation is a Hong Kong based non-profit organisation which serves as an intersection between those in need and those who can help.
Our group participated in an activity called the "Paper Bag Game". In the 2.5 hour activity, we tried to earn enough to survive by making paper bags out of newspaper and home made glue. Our group must earn enough to pay for rent, food, sanitation, medical needs and, if we are fortunate, education. Those that cannot make it end up in the hands of a loan shark. This is the situation that families living in the Indian slums faced every day.
During the activity, we struggled to meet ends needs. As a "family" we worked hard to make enough money for food and shelter. Things we now take for granted, such as sanitation and health, were considered "luxury". If we could not obtain health care and sanitation, our family members became "sick" and became unproductive. In addition to the poor conditions, our family members had to make "sacrifices", such as selling items, selling services (e.g., massages), selling souls (as a wife to the loan shark). Our family's lives were at the mercy of the shop keeper because s/he was the one in power.We learned that poverty was about survival, it's about working together, it's about sacrificing. It's a vicious cycle, and it's the dream of all those in poverty to get out of this vicious cycle.
After the activity, we were served the "buffet of the poor". We ate rice, an Indian dish made out of lentils, and an African dish that literally meant "food to push through the week (until payroll)". We ate with the tool for the poor - our hands, and drank out of the cups of the poor - a plastic bag.
After lunch, we had a chance to give back to Crossroads by volunteering at their facilities. A group of us helped renovate the living quarters for Crossroad volunteers.For more about Crossroads Foundation, check out www.crossroads.org.hk
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Joint Roatract High Table Dinner
10月10日我參加了 Joint Rotaract High Table Dinner, 是 Table Guest 之一。當晚的題目為 Magical Moments, 台上第一節有梁家傑、劉慧卿及葛珮帆(EQ)議員分享，第二節有前補習天王 Jeffrey Hui, 作家深雪等分享。
第一節談到什麼是自己的Magical Moments, 梁家傑說選特首，卿姐說做立法會財委會主席, 尤其是卿姐, 她說每一個議員都去說服投她一票, 不理會他 /她是否泛民的陣營, 事實證明, 沒有偏見的拉票, 她得到眾人的支持。誰說一定要每一次都壁壘分明?
第二節 Jeffrey說到時間分配, 他說會將每天分做15分鐘一節, 這會時間好用一點, 如果要hea 也要meaningfully 地hea。我想, 15分鐘一節似乎太heavy 了。
我的同檯同學, 有些很清楚自己在做什麼, 這些同學散發自信的魅力, 完全感覺到她的「氣」, 有些仍未有自己的方向, 還是個小朋友一樣, 有點像小朋友扮大人。我對他們說讀書成績好與壞, 讀什麼科也只是一張社會入場劵, 做人最緊要有目標, 成敗得失決定在自己的心態。
如果敢think big, 肯下決心去做, 誰說你不會遇上magical moments?
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
2008 Rotary Flag Day
On Saturday I joined CP Eva, PE William, Chairman Patrick, and fellow Rotarian Joyce to sell "flags" on Rotary Flag Day.
We met with other Rotarians in TST at 7am for the opening ceremony, and proceeded to Mei Foo MTR station to "sell flags".
There, we spotted other members sporting the Rotary t-shirts and bags, from 12 year olds (accompanied by their parents) to 70 year olds. The other members represented other Rotarians and Rotary sponsored organisations such as the Interact Club and senior citizens center.
For a while business was good. We occupied a "prime location" where there was a lot of "buyers" coming out of the MTR station. After spending some time at the first MTR station, our group decided to move to another MTR station to make way for another group of flag sellers that had arrived. We stayed above ground as we proceed to the next sell point. As we proceed, we were greeted by other flag sellers on the way. There must have been 20 to 30 flag sellers in Mei Foo alone!
We greeted everyone as we passed. There was a sense of joy among us, to see so many people united, all awaken at 7am in the morning, standing in the street corner, carrying the same yellow bag. We were all working for a good cause.
We met with other Rotarians in TST at 7am for the opening ceremony, and proceeded to Mei Foo MTR station to "sell flags".
There, we spotted other members sporting the Rotary t-shirts and bags, from 12 year olds (accompanied by their parents) to 70 year olds. The other members represented other Rotarians and Rotary sponsored organisations such as the Interact Club and senior citizens center.
For a while business was good. We occupied a "prime location" where there was a lot of "buyers" coming out of the MTR station. After spending some time at the first MTR station, our group decided to move to another MTR station to make way for another group of flag sellers that had arrived. We stayed above ground as we proceed to the next sell point. As we proceed, we were greeted by other flag sellers on the way. There must have been 20 to 30 flag sellers in Mei Foo alone!
We greeted everyone as we passed. There was a sense of joy among us, to see so many people united, all awaken at 7am in the morning, standing in the street corner, carrying the same yellow bag. We were all working for a good cause.
Rotary Spirit
The Rotary Club of LKF blog is intended to be a venue whether club members can share their experiences as a par tof this great organisation. Through words and pictures, I wish members would use this blog to tell their stories. So lets begin with an introduction.
The Rotary Club of Lan Kwai Fong is a non-profit organization formed by volunteers who share a motto to perform "service above self". It is one of the 59 Rotary Clubs in District 3450 of the Rotary International, the world's first service organization.
Our Club consist of 25 young professionals and entrepreneurs who share an genuine interest in helping people. Our mission is to leverage the passion and experience of our members to complete local and international service projects that create lasting impacts. For the 2008-2009 year, our focus will be on community service projects on benefiting youth living in Hong Kong, with a focus on youth at risk.
Our members meet every Wednesday night at Le Manege, located at the 1/F Canton House, 54-56 Queen's Road, Central, Hong Kong. Dinner and fellowship starts at 7:30 PM, and meeting starts at 8:30PM. We elected to name our club the Rotary Club of “Lan Kwai Fong” because we believe that Lan Kwai Fong represents energy, entrepreneurship, and diversity.
Lan Kwai Fong is filled with energy, fellowship, and an entrepreneurial spirit. It is a Place where people “work hard” and “play hard”. It is a Club where “Rotary Shares” and “Make Dreams Real”.
The Rotary Club of Lan Kwai Fong is a non-profit organization formed by volunteers who share a motto to perform "service above self". It is one of the 59 Rotary Clubs in District 3450 of the Rotary International, the world's first service organization.
Our Club consist of 25 young professionals and entrepreneurs who share an genuine interest in helping people. Our mission is to leverage the passion and experience of our members to complete local and international service projects that create lasting impacts. For the 2008-2009 year, our focus will be on community service projects on benefiting youth living in Hong Kong, with a focus on youth at risk.
Our members meet every Wednesday night at Le Manege, located at the 1/F Canton House, 54-56 Queen's Road, Central, Hong Kong. Dinner and fellowship starts at 7:30 PM, and meeting starts at 8:30PM. We elected to name our club the Rotary Club of “Lan Kwai Fong” because we believe that Lan Kwai Fong represents energy, entrepreneurship, and diversity.
Lan Kwai Fong is filled with energy, fellowship, and an entrepreneurial spirit. It is a Place where people “work hard” and “play hard”. It is a Club where “Rotary Shares” and “Make Dreams Real”.
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