According to statistics, over 1 million people in Hong Kong, about 20% of the total population^, reside in substandard or dilapidated housing. Despite Hong Kong’s wealth and status as one of the most expensive cities in the world, a large portion of citizens suffer from poor living conditions. There are several reasons for …
Hong Kong’s affordable housing crisis has created a scarcity of decent, livable shelter for underprivileged residents and left many vulnerable to living in substandard conditions. At the same time, home repair costs have skyrocketed due to material and labour inflation. The high costs of home repair and maintenance pose severe financial hardship for those …
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PapaCare has officially partnered with Repairs Givers – a local non-profit organization that provides free home repairs and regular caring visits to vulnerable groups. Due to rising costs and limited aid, critical home repairs have become difficult for many underprivileged citizens. Those facing repairs they cannot afford can submit requests to Repairs Givers for support. …
PapaCare Has Partnered with Repairs Givers Providing Free Home Repairs Read More »
PapaCare volunteer team was happy to join forces with our NGO partner – Repairs Givers to visit several elderly homes near our local community this week. This visit objective is to provide on-site inspections of elderly people’s homes to identify any repairs and maintenance needs that would improve their living conditions. Our team of 10 …
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Recently, temperatures in Hong Kong have been rising continuously, and this kind of heat has a more severe impact on citizens living in poor housing conditions, making it difficult for them to breathe even indoors. Hong Kong has experienced record-breaking high temperatures in the past few weeks, with temperatures staying at over 35 degrees Celsius …
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According to statistics, over 1 million people in Hong Kong, about 20% of the total population^, reside in substandard or dilapidated housing. Despite Hong Kong’s wealth and status as one of the most expensive cities in the world, a large portion of citizens suffer from poor living conditions. There are several reasons for this bleak …
Hong Kong’s affordable housing crisis has created a scarcity of decent, livable shelters for underprivileged residents living in substandard conditions. At the same time, home repair costs have skyrocketed due to material and labor inflation. The high costs of home repair and maintenance pose a severe financial hardship for those already struggling in poverty. Basic …
The Hidden Crisis: When Home Repairs Become Unaffordable Read More »
PapaCare has officially partnered with Repairs Givers – a local non-profit organization that provides free home repairs and regular caring visits to vulnerable groups. Due to rising costs and limited aid, critical home repairs have become difficult for many underprivileged citizens. Those facing repairs they cannot afford can submit requests to Repairs Givers for support. …
