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Written by: McKay
2020-10-08 07:00
Last update date: 2020-10-08 07:00
Under the impact of the new crown pneumonia vaccine, the depression of the industry has affected the livelihoods of many grassroots.
The "Reusable Masks + Mask Covers" launched by the "Women's Talent Development" project is not only a charity sale, but also a gift to people in need, it also helps women get jobs and tide over the epidemic.
Some organizations that participated in the plan said that a large number of women were unemployed during the epidemic and their lives were suddenly in trouble. However, under the plan, women can earn 25 yuan for every mask they complete. "In addition to making up for their livelihoods, they will make friends with like-minded people." Become cheerful from depression and worry.
Huang Fengqun (later), the activity director of the Outlying Islands Women’s Federation, looks forward to the mask making project, which can encourage women such as Jabeen (front) to believe in themselves.
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
Make a mask for 25 yuan
Jabeen of Pakistani origin is a full-time housewife, but her husband is under-employed due to the impact of the epidemic. “We are under great economic pressure and we have to pay rent.” She went through the Hong Kong Christian Service to participate in the “Women’s Show” sponsored and sponsored by Swire Properties. The project will show her more than 20 years of sewing experience to make reusable masks, not only for charity sales and gifts to people in need in the community, she can also get 25 yuan for each mask.
Jabeen will make about 7 masks every day, which means she can earn 175 yuan per day. She is very happy to be able to help others and make money for herself. In the future, she hopes that she can learn Cantonese and will also go to social enterprises Work to cook halal food for ethnic minority students and continue to use their strengths.
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Outlying Islands Women's Federation: 60% of women in Tung Chung are unemployed
Huang Fengqun, director of the Outlying Islands Women’s Federation who participated in the plan, pointed out that many women working at the airport in Tung Chung were unemployed because of the epidemic. After the visit, it was found that nearly 60% of women were unemployed and encouraged them. Participate in the plan.
Feng Qun, who has been engaged in community service for more than 20 years, said frankly that the epidemic has hit the grassroots the most. "The stocks are so bad that the grassroots won’t buy it, but this time it really affects their livelihoods, so few people really stop talking. Stop," she noticed a lot of anxiety and depression.
Huang Fengqun, who used to work in a knitting factory, has very high requirements for the quality of masks, but she hopes to encourage women to believe in herself through the plan. "At first, she was scared and felt that my requirements were too high, but when she saw someone from the same group For 10 masks, 250 yuan is enough to buy food. It will stimulate them.” Gradually, these women will make masks as a sustenance. “IKEA sometimes buys a lot of food and eats together, so happy. "
Jabeen will make about 7 masks every day, which means he can earn 175 yuan a day.
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
Swire Properties co-organized with 7 social welfare organizations to produce 30,000 reusable masks through the "Reusable Masks + Mask Covers" launched by the "Women's Talents" project for charity sales and gifts to those in need in the community .
Masks can be purchased at the gift shop of the Hong Kong Maritime Museum, or at a limited shop in Cityplaza this month.
A total of 30,000 reusable masks are planned to be used for charity sales and gifts to people in need in the community.
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
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