The 6th case consisted of a 47year old man who lived in north point, hong kong island. Donate your preloved books whether novels, textbooks, or even old magazines and the shop will either sell them back to the public or donate them to charities or people in need. World vision hong kong s used book recycling campaign will be held at stars atrium, plaza hollywood, diamond hill from 25 july to 3 august 2019. Environmental affairs manager hahn chu honkeung says that in hong kong socalled old clothes are often quite new and lots of new childrens clothes are dumped. Collection service our collection service applies to hong kong island, kowloon and new territories exclude outlying islands where we can arrange to pick up at your place. We collect secondhand books from families, providing a convenient service that encourages the reusing of books. Afs is charitable institution which is exempt from tax under section 88 of the inland revenue ordinance. Please be reminded that vision first accepts donations only when delivered to its office. Our dinghy fleet is now somewhat old and we need to start replacing them in order to stay competitive internationally andor to reduce our maintenance costs. After creating an online account, you can setup an automated monthly donation. Hong kong moms have suggested the following places that welcome donations. Where to donate and recycle all kinds of stuff in hong kong. It will raise funds for world visions early childhood education project in the provinces of guangxi and shaanxi to help vulnerable children. The bookstore sold a number of political books that are considered sensitive and banned in mainland china.
However, they are subject to the same selection process as those acquired through purchase, and acceptance generally depends on their conformity with the established selection criteria and ability to strengthen the library collection. Vision first, 5f, 102 first street, sai ying pun, hong kong. Living and working and how to move to hong kongeverything you need to know. Old furniture can find a new home with those most in need, if you choose to donate it. It was one of about 110 independent hong kong bookshops that rent out space in upstairs locations to avoid high rents at street level. Nov 25, 2019 betty davis decided she didnt need traditional gifts to celebrate turning 104. You can find more about their donation process here. Crossroads takes highquality goods which hong kong no longer wants and redistributes them to people in need, locally and internationally. If i could find one that would pick up so much the better. T he protests in hong kong have been going on for more than four months now, and no matter how the current crisis concludes in the coming days or weeks, it will mark the end of hong kong as we.
Jul 30, 2019 hey happy readers welcome to our childrens books read aloud. Oct 17, 2019 hong kong might well be one of the richest cities in the world but life here isn t all. Jan 25, 2020 tucked into a nondescript building in sheung wan is flow bookshop, a humble secondhand bookstore thats been in business since 1997. Hong kong federation of handicapped youth, gf, 1621 wang kei house, wang tau hom estate, wong tai sin, kowloon, hong kong, 2388 5111, email protected, hk. Several hospitals in the territory limited services because about 9,000 of their employees went on strike, demanding completely closed borders with china to slow the spread of the disease. Hong kong federation of handicapped youth established in 1970, this government registered organisation helps people with disabilities in hong kong. We provide libraries of quality, hardback childrens books and read aloud training to children and families. Apr 11, 2019 old furniture can find a new home with those most in need, if you choose to donate it. Where is the best place to donate books and old comic. Please also consider that donations come from heart by way of giving the essential, not the superfluous. Hong kong based corporate sponsors, other charities and various other suporting organisations have enabled us to grow our fleet of sailing dinghies to 31 plus 4 safety boats. Your donated toys, shoes, bags, small household and electrical appliances will either be sold through christian actions charity shops or distributed to service recipients in hong kong and rural. Bwb collects and sells books online to donate books and fund literacy initiatives worldwide.
Some of the donated goods will directly help people in. Thats how flowbooks get its motivation to go through these challenging years. While the city isnt exactly known for its independent book outlets, here are a few gems where you can browse through some preloved volumes. World vision hong kong, incorporated with limited liability, is a christian humanitarian organisation working to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities living in poverty. This article was originally published on 16 january, 2017, and was updated on 27 december, 2018. Donated goods are sorted, distributed and sold in family stores in hong kong and macau. Here is a list of charities and requested supplies. Local ngo, hands on hong kong, are collecting supplies for various charities in the city that are working with communities currently affected by the coronovirus outbreak. Bring me a book hong kong new recommended book guide. Where is the best place to donate books and old comic books in hong kong. As part of the annual clean up, the boss has book donations hong kong forums. The libraries continues to welcome gifts in kind that support the libraries mission.
Bookmooch if you are looking to receive books back in exchange for your donation, try bookmooch, a community for exchanging used books. The university of hong kong libraries welcomes gifts of books, manuscripts, audiovisual materials, microform, and other materials that can help play a crucial role in building the collections at the hku libraries. Booksmart is a small bookstore in hong kong selling quality, inexpensive, new and used english books. Established in 2002 and located in the artsy neighborhood of sai ying pun, hau yau sells old and secondhand books in chinese, ranging from textbooks, novels, and art books to nonfiction, as well as cds. Apr 22, 2017 under 18s will be allowed to donate organs only if big majority backs it, hong kong minister says. Donations are sought to enhance the libraries vision to advance the teaching, learning, research, and knowledge exchange pursuits of the university and bring this support to a superior level befitting a worldclass institution such as the university of hong kong. Far beyond a commercial transaction of goods, secondhand bookstores are precious in that they facilitate an exchange of the human reading experience, be it across. Otto lam began collecting rare books and photographs of hong kong and china after starting work in the uk fashion industry in 1993. Whisked out of her hong kong home by medics in protective gear, catherine kosasih didnt know if or when she would see her children aged just four months and 21 months. Where is the best place to donate books and old comic books. The 7th case was a 68year old woman that had a hong kong passport, but lived in shenzhen, china.
All books that flow in become a lively flowbook again. Discover the best of hong kong events, food, culture, family, travel, and more. World vision hong kongs used book recycling campaign will be held at stars atrium, plaza hollywood, diamond hill from 25 july to 3 august 2019. Bring me a book hong kong bmabhk is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2006 to serve children who do not have access to quality books and who are not read aloud to on a regular basis. Serving the areas of hong kong, macau and mainland china, the hong kong office regularly accepts donations in the form of oneoff donation, regular giving, and clothing and goods such as toys, books, and electrical appliances. You can drop your donations off at any of the seventeen family stores in hong kong where they are sold to raise money to support a variety of the charitys community programmes. Ma quando giunge a casa di lui, lo trova gia morto, ucciso a suon di calci e pugni. Working in 128 countries including hong kong, the salvation army is a widelyknown international movement that is dedicated to support people in need and respond to local needs, emergencies and disasters through social and educational services. Does anyone have any suggestions on either shops or charities.
Sassy hong kong is the goto guide for girls in the city that truly never sleeps. Some of the donated goods will directly help people in need, such as street sleepers, exprisoners, the homealone elderly, and cssa recipients. We then sell these books on our online bookstore at very discounted prices. The net proceeds will go to the salvation army for use across its invaluable community programmes. Afs intercultural exchanges is the agency member of the hong kong council of. Please note that we accept donations in inr, indian rupee only. Jan 17, 2020 11 places to donate clothes, books and food in hong kong. Octopus cards, sim cards, blankets and bedding, winter clothing, shoes, dry food and more. Books are sold to the public or donated to charities and individuals. The staff are happy to t ake any old books and even music cds, vinyl, the works off your hands. Amid quite a lot of deception and secret agendas, there are some caring folks in the group who land on skull island. Atlanta, ga and michiana area residents, or visitors to these regions, can visit our bins in person and place preloved books inside for safe reusing.
A 39year old man died from the coronavirus in hong kong as health workers walked off the job for a second day. However, they are subject to the same selection process as those acquired through purchase, and acceptance generally depends on their conformity with the established selection criteria. Doing so will allow you to receive additional resources from truth for life. Whether you are redecorating, moving or just do not have a need for that piece anymore. Donations of books and other information materials to hong kong public libraries hkpl from individuals and organizations are welcome. He is the senior advisor for ck hutchison holdings, after he retired from the chairman of the board in may 2018.
Bring me a book group was awarded for best practices in literacy promotion established in 2006 by james and su chen from the chen yetsen foundation, bring me a book hong kong is the international arm of the bring me a book foundation founded by judy koch in palo alto in 1997 which sprang from a small lending library. The salvation army recycling programme welcomes both organisation and personal donations of clothing and goods. Donate your old books for book store vouchers coconuts. Under 18s will be allowed to donate organs only if big. After all, theres nothing more nostalgic than the smell of old books. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. I graduated from my mba here in hong kong and i have plenty of books that i never usedonly slightly. Donate now to support family literacy in hong kong. Part of the sales proceeds of the used items will go to foe hong kong as a gesture to. Where to donate your used belongings in hong kong the loop hk. The hong kong salvation army recycling programme welcomes both organisation and personal donations such as clothing, books, toys, and home electrical appliances. As a fellow book lover, i share alberts passion for building an english reading community in hong kong, and wish him all the best in bringing bleak house books to more people. Even in hong kong there are many who go without and there is a great need for gently used items.
Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Sir li kashing gbm kbe jp born june 1928 is a hong kong business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. Better world books donation 55740 currant road mishawaka, in 46545. He had previously worked at a wet market in wuhan for a few weeks before returning to hong kong. Mason weaver is a female antiwar photojournalist who comes along for the purpose of recording any missteps by the u. Hi everyone, i will be leaving hk in about 34 weeks and i have about 3 boxes of old scififantasy books that i need to either donate to charity or sell to a second hand book shop.
Where to donate supplies to charities during the coronavirus. From al fresco bars and holeinthewall restaurants, to secret shopping spots and special events, we pound the pavements in search of all the best hong kong has to offer. Vision first accepts donation drives from the hong kong community. Check out our list of donation resources where you can donate or sell your old clothes, furniture and homeware. Donate to bring me a book hong kong charitable choice. There are more than half a million books being processed and flowed through flowbooks in the past 17 years. They have appealed to the public for volunteers to donate supplies, including face masks, hand santiser and food items. The federation accepts donations of secondhand clothing and books which prove to be very helpful to the young people they support. Donate your goods within hong kong through our new goodcity app. Hong kong might well be one of the richest cities in the world but life here isn t all. Living in hong kong guide to living and working in hong. James settlement, 85 stone nullah lane, wan chai, hong kong, p.
Hong kong book read aloud preschool counting books. Hi i have about 34 boxes of books mostly fiction novels and biographies accumulated over the years. After completing one of the methods below, we will work out an indicative collection time for you. To get conversion rates in your currency please use the currency converter above. It has been set up and funded by the computer trade to provide a mean for the public to manage their used computer equipment and communication products in an environmentally sound. The salvation army hong kong and macau command united good friday service. I do not wish to receive any information or materials regarding campaigns, activities or fundraising appeals hosted or administered by the hong kong committee for unicef, concerning worldwide programmes of emergency relief and development for the wellbeing of children.
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