Presenter:Shazia Awan-Scully
'Brunch' is packed full of radio goodness. We've got human interest stories, social issues, wellness, the latest on what’s happening around Hong Kong, and plenty of your favourite music.
On Friday’s Brunch, just after 10am Cruz is joined by Shalini Mahtani, founder of The Zubin Foundation, to discuss the experiences of ethnically diverse children with special educational needs in Hong Kong’s government schools. Then after 10:30am, Cruz speaks with Professor Liona Poon from The Chinese University of Hong Kong about Preeclampsia Awareness Month, maternal health, and why early detection and prevention remain so important in pregnancy care. And after 11:30am, entrepreneur and vertical farming pioneer Jessica Fong from Common Farms joins the programme to discuss local food systems, urban agriculture and the future of sustainable farming in Hong Kong.
Presenter:Shazia Awan-Scully
On Monday, 13 April, we'll be looking ahead to Earth Day later this month, with stories of sustainability and community action to help protect the planet. Raymond Yap from Sprouting Heroes will join the us in the studio to tell us how urban growing and local efforts can bring people closer to nature. After 11:00, Rachel Liu talks wellbeing and mindful living with Hersha Chellaram, founder of The Yama Foundation. We’ll also kick off our new feature—The Bright Side—where Raphael Blet shares uplifting stories from around the world! And if you're a rugby fan, you won't want to miss this—we'll be giving one lucky listener tickets to the Hong Kong Sevens!