#Opinion by Jeffrey Andrews|"The pandemic allows us a good opportunity to reconnect, reevaluate, refocus and rebuild not just our city, but relationships that are far more important than we may think. It’s time to have that neighbourly love and respect, like in a small village, where everyone is for the greater good. Yes, Hong Kong is not a small village. It’s more than that. It’s a global village, and we can only claim that when we treat our migrant workers or ethnic minorities as fellow Hong Konger’s. After all, we should fight the virus together not separately!"
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ethnic minority in hong kong 在 Crisel Consunji - Artist / Educator Facebook 的最佳解答
What stereotype have you broken?
I’ll start with one of mine.
Around 10 years ago, I struggled to get established as an educator in Hong Kong. In some places I applied for work, I was shocked to hear the words, “You are Filipino. While we believe you are qualified, the families of the students prefer teachers from other nationalities.” (I’m not saying this was the sentiment of the families— just, at least, the belief of some institutions.)
This was a decade ago, and much has changed. Collectively, early childhood institutions have changed the course, and therefore the perceptions of race and ethnicity within the industry.
For my part, one of the reasons I believe in training local talent is because, just as much as we value teachers from around the world, we must equally show our support and esteem towards our local Chinese and ethnic minority educators. It is true that we have many amazing international teachers— and we celebrate them, too. At the same time, we must invest in young people who will make a difference in their local communities.
There’s still a long way to go, but we’ve all come far— from how it was a decade ago.
This is in the Education industry, one of my areas of work. In the other— the Performing Arts— yet more stereotypes need to be broken. Let me chat about that in the coming posts.
#BreakBarriers #SmashStereotypes
ethnic minority in hong kong 在 Crisel Consunji - Artist / Educator Facebook 的最佳貼文
Do you remember the child you once were— the one who dreamed what she could, and believed that she could do it?
I’ve come to realise that that person is in each of us. Tough times may scratch on our surface, but the child who once saw wonder in the world is the same spirit in you that believes in all the good things that life can bring.
Whenever you lose your way, remember why you started 😊
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The mask I am wearing is from @wedo_global , a social enterprise dedicated to promoting social awareness and harmony through cultural education and multicultural dialogue.
During this pandemic, they provide livelihood for ethnic minority women in Hong Kong through this WeMask initiative. Apart from providing jobs during this time, they also match every purchase with a donation of masks towards vulnerable groups.
It’s really a win for everyone. Do check them out.
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