To a very special member of our Mother’s Choice family,

This Sunday, Mother’s Choice proudly celebrates International Volunteer Day, which takes place each year on 5 December. This is a collective time for NGOs around the world to celebrate and thank those who have dedicated their precious time and efforts to voluntary service. At Mother’s Choice, we believe that when people are encouraged to get involved in solving our community problems, the solutions are more likely to be lasting and help to build a better and safer future for us all.

Even though the scale of today’s challenges — be it COVID-19 or the child protection crisis in our city or children without families or young girls in crisis — can feel overwhelming, there is hope. Hope in the form of countless acts of kindness from one person to another. Because wherever and whenever there is a crisis, the commitment of our volunteers never waver, and your compassion has no limits. We take great comfort in knowing that we do not walk alone in the challenging and complex work that we do. And often, you may not know the impact that your acts of love and service will have had.

So we have a special message from Sebastian and his mom, Michelle Han, on the impact that your commitment and love has had on their family, and for other children like him, across generations. Your love and commitment to the work of Mother’s Choice exemplifies the truest definition of family and for that, we are very grateful.

With gratitude,

Rebecca Brosnan
Deputy CEO

Today, we celebrate International Volunteer Day and I want to take this opportunity to share my deep gratitude for each and every one of you.

Your willingness to volunteer your time and skills to Mother’s Choice has truly changed the life stories of children, youth, and families in our community! You are an inspiration and a real encouragement to the clients that we serve as well as to our staff.

While many have not been able to volunteer during COVID, there is a unique opportunity to learn how to be champions for children in Hong Kong! In our recent volunteer survey, many expressed an interest in more training on topics related to the children, youth, and families we serve at Mother’s Choice. This International Volunteer Day, we are pleased to launch a new eLearning course – The Pathway to Family: Children in Care – to support your learning! Details are sent to our volunteers via email.

Thank you once again for the dedication, love, and support that you show to the most vulnerable in Hong Kong!

With gratitude,

Alia Eyres
CEO