Listen to #Hashtag Hong Kong every Sunday morning at 8.15
Focusing on issues affecting civil society, we'll hear from representatives of NGOs, associations, statutory bodies, and non-profit groups.
(Sundays 8.15am - 8.25am)
Good morning everyone!
Hong Kong is home to over 340,000 migrant domestic workers. They are the backbone of our households, caring for our children, supporting our elderly, and keeping our homes running smoothly. Yet, many face financial pressures, recruitment debt, and even fraud.
Enrich exists to change that story. I think of Eka, a migrant domestic worker from Indonesia who has lived in Hong Kong for more than 20 years. When she first arrived, she faced enormous financial pressures and struggled to manage her income. Like many women, she carried the weight of supporting her family back home while navigating life in a new city.
Eka joined Enrich’s financial and empowerment workshops, and she describes the experience as life changing. She learned how to budget, save, and plan for the future. Over time, she built the confidence to take control of her finances and even began to dream of starting her own business.
What inspires me most is her determination. Eka told me that before Enrich, she didn’t know how to manage money. Now she feels confident and knows that she can build a better future for herself and her family.
Her journey reminds us that true empowerment goes beyond statistics—it's rooted in dignity, hope, and rekindling the capacity to dream. Eka’s story reflects the resilience of so many migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong, and why Enrich’s mission matters.
Through financial and empowerment education, we help women learn to budget, save, and plan for their futures. We also provide workshops on communication, well being, and entrepreneurship. Since 2007, tens of thousands of women have joined our programmes, and many have told us how these tools gave them hope, confidence, and control over their lives.
People often ask me why I chose to lead Enrich. The answer is simple: because empowerment is transformative. When a woman learns to take charge of her finances, she doesn’t just change her own life; she changes the lives of her children, her family, and her community back home. Education is the most sustainable form of support we can offer, and I am proud to be part of an organisation that invests in women who, in turn, invest in the world.
At Enrich, we were deeply saddened by the devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court. Our hearts go out to all those affected, especially the migrant domestic workers who lost their homes and belongings, and the families that lost their sisters, daughters, and mothers. In the days that followed, we witnessed the generosity of the Hong Kong community, but we also saw opportunists trying to exploit the tragedy. That is why we dedicated our Giving Tuesday donations directly to those impacted, with a special focus on migrant domestic workers.
This March, we will celebrate International Women’s Day with one of our biggest events of the year: “Empowering MDWs: Resilience, Wellbeing & Pathways Forward.”
Today, we celebrate the resilience of migrant domestic workers and support those affected by the tragic Tai Po fire. Together with our co host, the Social Innovation Team at the Knowledge Transfer Office of the Chinese University, we will welcome migrant domestic workers and the wider community to InnoPort in Sha Tin. We chose this venue to reach more workers living and working in and around Tai Po.
The event will feature:
- Booths offering practical support, from mental health counselling and women’s health resources to financial consultation, legal aid, and upskilling opportunities.
- Interactive sessions covering financial literacy, fraud prevention, safety awareness, women’s wellbeing, and entrepreneurship.
- Wellness and art activities, such as Piloxing, artwork creation, and breathing exercises, to refresh and inspire participants.
- Booths showcasing migrant domestic worker groups and NGOs with business ideas and skill demonstrations.
This event is about more than services. It is about community, empowerment, solidarity, and pathways forward for migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong.
Reflecting on my journey with Enrich, I realize that empowerment starts with listening—listening to voices that are often overlooked and recognising their strength, resilience, and dreams. Hong Kong is a city of opportunity. Let us ensure that opportunity is shared. Let us invest in the women who invest in us every day.
I invite you to join us on International Women’s Day to stand with migrant domestic workers, celebrate their resilience, and help build a future where every woman has the tools to reach her goals.
Thank you for listening, and I hope you can support Enrich HK in some ways. Together, we are making a meaningful difference.
As the new school year begins, we want to focus on the mental health challenges young people in Hong Kong face as they go back to school, and how KELY’s program are creating spaces where youth feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Mental health among youth is a pressing social issue here. According to our findings, 60% of youth in Hong Kong don’t seek professional help when they’re struggling. Many feel isolated, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. Yet, 62% of youth aged 14 to 24 prefer confiding in peers- which is why KELY developed Talk2Me, the Peer Supporter Training Certificate Programme.
Launched in 2014, Talk2Me trains young people to support one another through a 10-hour interactive course grounded in empathy and active listening. Participants learn to recognise mental health challenges, practice healthy coping strategies, and navigate difficult conversations—all in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Through role-playing, group discussions, and real-life scenarios, they build skills to listen without judgment, spot signs of distress, and guide peers toward professional help when needed.
The impact speaks for itself: 98% of students trained are now better understand the importance of all emotions, while 95% have adopted healthier ways to manage stress. Most importantly, they leave with the confidence to reach out and the tools to respond - so no one has to struggle alone.
Apart from Talk2Me, KELY also collaborates with local schools to deliver our Social Emotional Learning curriculum, equipping students with skills like self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. At KELY, we’ve developed a SEL curriculum adapted for Hong Kong secondary school students across different age groups. Over the course of multiple modules, students learn about topics like growth mindset, thinking traps, goal setting, and effective communication—all critical skills for navigating the challenges of adolescence.
Together, Talk2Me and SEL reflect KELY’s holistic approach to youth mental health, addressing emotional education, social connections, and practical skills all at once. Our mission is simple but powerful: to ensure no young people in Hong Kong have to struggle alone or feel unheard as they embark on this new academic journey.
As we kick off the school year, we invite you to deepen your commitment to youth wellbeing. Parents, teachers, and peers alike all play a vital role in recognising the signs of distress and encouraging help-seeking behaviors to support students during this transition.
If you or someone you know would like to learn more about the Talk2Me Peer Supporter Training Certificate Programme or the Social Emotional Learning curriculum, please reach out to KELY!
Together, we can build a stronger, more supportive environment for our youth. Thank you for listening, and remember: Mental Health Matters, and seeking support is a strength—not a weakness. I’d like to delicate this song Count on Me by Bruno Mars to all of you, enjoy!
