2012 - PathFinders
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2012 - PathFinders
ANNUAL REPORT 2012 WWW.PATHFINDERS.ORG.HK NEXT > 2 “ PATHFINDERS HELPED MY LIFE IN HONG KONG WHEN I WAS PREGNANT. ” I lost everything [when I became pregnant]… lost job, lost income, lost visa... I was so grateful to have an organisation like PathFinders to help me. CONTENTS > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 3 CONTENTS CLICK BOX TO JUMP TO SECTION 1. P4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE 3. WHY WE CARE P8 PATHFINDERS’ CORE VALUES 6. P16 P18 MOTHER’S EMPOWERMENT P29 11. P31 PATHFINDERS’ PROGRAMME: PATHFINDERS HOUSE FINANCIALS 7. 15. 8. P22 PATHFINDERS’ PROGRAMME: 12. EDUCATION P32 VOLUNTEERS AND PARTNERS 16. DONORS 13. P34 GROWTH PRIORITIES FOR 2013 ADVOCACY P40 9. P24 PATHFINDERS’ PROGRAMME: CHILD PROTECTION PATHFINDERS’ PROGRAMME: DONATED SUPPLIES P37 5. P12 PATHFINDERS’ OUTCOMES PATHFINDERS’ PROGRAMME: PATHFINDERS’ PROGRAMME: 14. 4. P10 PATHFINDERS’ ACTION & PROGRAMMES MEASURING RESULTS 10. 2. P7 P44 17. P45 HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT PATHFINDERS? This Annual Report provides a summary of PathFinders activities and financial results for the period January to December 2012. Whilst all images and quotations are attributed to PathFinders activities, the specific images and quotations used throughout the report may not correspond to the particular activities or individuals mentioned. PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 4 MIGRANT CHILDREN MATTER To ensure migrant children born in Hong Kong have a fair start in life, we empower their mothers to make informed life decisions and find a dignified path towards a safe and legal future. NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 5 1. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Kylie Uebergang, Executive Director In 2012, PathFinders saw significant year on year growth of expectant and new migrant mothers seeking help to offer their child a fair start in life. PathFinders remains the only organisation in Hong Kong that works to address these complex challenges in a comprehensive way. PathFinders works with partner organisations and NGOs, Consulates and Hong Kong agencies and departments to create brighter futures for the most vulnerable of children. PathFinders is driven by the belief that migrant children born in Hong Kong deserve a fair start in life. This involves providing vulnerable pregnant women with a safe and sanitary environment, away from immediate danger. Beyond this, we work with new mothers to ensure they secure a birth certificate for their child. This document is the critical foundation for children to secure their legal status, from which they can assert their legal right to a fair future. We help mothers so that they can help their children. We are sensitive and respectful to the mother-child relationship, and believe that a mother is the best decision-maker for her child. But to make these decisions, new mothers need accurate, timely and comprehensive information about their options and obligations. They also need time, space and support. The mothers we support often feel overwhelmed and scared (like many new mothers). In addition, they may also have the significant burden of being jobless, homeless and penniless. Our role is defined by the needs of these women, and our experience over the past 4 years demonstrates that the most effective way to respond to these needs is a collaboration that empowers the mother. Having supported 1,400 mothers and babies since 2008, we have a clear idea of their needs and how to best allocate our resources to help each mother and child find a safe, legal and sustainable future. NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 6 Our collaboration with volunteers, professional pro-bono service providers, NGOs, Consulates and local Government agents and departments has enabled us to extend and deepen the support that we can offer mothers. We have also built a wider understanding of the services and support that these mothers and babies need, and their legal entitlements to them. As we enter our 5th year of operations, we are working to ensure our own sustainability as an organisation. We were founded by a small group of like-minded volunteers. Over the past years, PathFinders has taken steps to build a more systematic and professional organisation so that we can continue to respond to the significant year on year increases in demand for our services. In 2012, we have invested in our operations team to better respond to beneficiary demand growth. We also added fundraising expertise to our team to better help us raise awareness and support from individuals and corporations in Hong Kong who share our desire to support vulnerable migrant children in our community. Thank you to all of our supporters, partners, donors and volunteers. As a small organisation, we would not have been able to respond to the growing demand for our services without the support of many generous individuals and companies. Your financial, pro-bono and volunteering support has had a tangible impact on the lives of migrant children and has enabled PathFinders to continue to grow. We’re confident that 2013 and the years ahead will hold even more for PathFinders and the women and children we support. < BACK TO CONTENTS PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 WHY WE CARE > 7 2. WHY WE CARE Migrant women are an integral part of our community. Our ability to enjoy a dynamic lifestyle including seemingly endless professional and social opportunities in Hong Kong is primarily possible because of our domestic helpers. Women employed as Foreign Domestic Helpers are a critical part of Hong Kong’s economic and social framework. They look after our children and our elderly relatives, free us from domestic chores and provide support that allows us to work and pursue other professional and social activities. In addition to the significant contribution that these 300,000 women make to the Hong Kong economy, the vast majority are the principal breadwinners of their families and communities in their home countries, namely Indonesia and the Philippines. Foreign Domestic Helpers’ families often rely on income from remittance payments to support their home communities. These women face overwhelming challenges if they become pregnant in Hong Kong. They can suffer unlawful dismissal from their employment, thereby losing their income, their right to work and live in Hong Kong and access to essential support services including medical care. They fall through the cracks and often find themselves in hopeless circumstances. This results in mothers being unable to nurture and protect their children. These children, born to migrant women, are among the most deprived children born in Hong Kong. PathFinders believes that migrant children matter. < BACK TO CONTENTS PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 OUR CORE VALUES > 8 “ PLEASE HELP ME TO TAKE THE RIGHT PATH. ” Help me with the courage and advice, and help me how to overcome this situation, before it’s too late, before the panic changes my mind. NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 9 3. PATHFINDERS’ CORE VALUES CHILD-CENTRED We give highest priority to the needs of migrant children and encourage mothers to take action in their child’s best interest. RESPECTFU L Regardless of nationality or status, we respect the values, rights and dignity of all members in our community and believe in the potential for their individual growth. ACCOUN TABL E We hold ourselves accountable to our supporters, partners and beneficiaries, ensuring that all resources are used efficiently to achieve measurable results. EX CELLEN CE We set high standards for ourselves and continually strive for quality programmes, positive outcomes and fact-based decision-making to better fulfil our mission. LAW-A BID ING We work within the bounds of Hong Kong Law to help our beneficiaries fulfil any legal obligations that they may have. < BACK TO CONTENTS PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 PATHFINDERS’ ACTION & PROGRAMMES > 10 4. PATHFINDERS’ ACTION & PROGRAMMES We ensure that every migrant child has a fair start in life. Step by step, we first assist mothers and babies to address their immediate and basic needs. We also help them to understand their legal rights and obligations, to access critical services and support networks and empower them to make decisions which are centred in their child’s best interests. This helps each mother and child to find their path to a safe, legal and sustainable future, with dignity. Percentage of PathFinders Resources allocated to Key Programmes M OT H ERS EM P OW ERM ENT 39% C H I L D P ROT EC T I O N 17% EDU C A T I O N 22% P A T H F I N DERS H OU S E 18% Whilst our Advocacy Programme does not have a specific budget, it is intrinsic to all of our efforts A DVO C A C Y NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 11 Our Programmes MOTHER’S EMPOWERMENT Through supporting mothers to better understand and evaluate their children’s medical and legal needs and obligations, we can empower mothers to take action to ensure each child obtains a legal identity, is able to access essential services and is nurtured and protected for the long term. CHILD PROTECTION Through comprehensive support and crisis intervention, this programme ensures the most vulnerable children are safe from harm. Focussing on children who suffer from abuse, serious medical conditions, or are being referred for adoption in Hong Kong, this programme aims for these children to enjoy life in permanent protective homes. EDUCATION Empowering mothers through education, we offer a range of classes such as: ‘Building Lives’ classes which include specialist sessions with doctors, mid-wives and lawyers; ‘Skills Training’ where women can learn vocational skills; ‘Child development’ where young children participate in activities for learning. PATHFINDERS HOUSE PathFinders House offers a temporary safe-haven for vulnerable women and their children facing homelessness and dangerous living conditions. Also providing temporary support for mothers on maternity leave before they return to work, and support for those that are waiting to have their child adopted in Hong Kong, our shelter caters to the physical and emotional needs of mothers and babies during their critical stages of pregnancy and after birth. ADVOCACY PathFinders challenges unfair and discriminatory policies and practices both on a case by case basis and also through raising awareness of the issues that pregnant migrant mothers face. We use media, legal and volunteer channels with the goal of reducing barriers and improving access to legal rights and essential social services. < BACK TO CONTENTS PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 PATHFINDERS’ OUTCOMES > 12 5. PATHFINDERS’ OUTCOMES The following stories demonstrate the complex and highly individualised experiences of our beneficiaries. NIA: THE IMPORTANCE OF EMPOWERING MOTHERS Nia, a 31 year old Indonesian domestic helper, was unlawfully terminated by her employer when she notified them of her pregnancy. Although her boyfriend was a permanent resident of Hong Kong, he was emotionally and financially unable to support her and their unborn child. Heavily pregnant with no access to pre-natal check-ups, she was living on one meal per day and continued to suffer from both verbal and physical abuse from her boyfriend. She was anxious about overstaying her visa yet afraid to return to Indonesia, fearing her family’s disapproval. She was hiding and taking refuge nightly in an internet café when she found out about PathFinders. When Nia approached us she was 7 months pregnant and our first priority was to find her a safe place to stay and food. We provided counselling and ensured that she knew her rights, obligations and options for her future. With time, support and relevant information, Nia began to consider the next steps towards a safe and sustainable future for herself and her child. We helped Nia to extend her visa so she could legally remain in Hong Kong, arranged pro-bono pre-natal care and once her daughter was born, explained the importance of getting a birth certificate and guided her through the process. Nia decided that the best future for her child was to reconcile with her family in Indonesia. This involved telling them about her daughter. She hoped that they would invite her to come home and live with them, which is ultimately what happened. Once her daughter was settled safely with Nia’s parents in Indonesia, Nia then returned to Hong Kong to work with a new employer. Today she feels proud to be able to continue to send money to support both her daughter and her extended family in Indonesia. BABY RAHAN’S STORY > PATHFINDERS 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 13 I WAS SO AFRAID “ AND WORRIED. ” Doctor said something wrong with my baby, I don’t know what it is, and I don’t understand him. Thank you for checking with him and nurse and let me know what I should do. BABY RAHAN: CHILD PROTECTION FROM AN UNFAIR START Baby Rahan was just one week old and living in a park when his mother walked into PathFinders office. His mother Kartini, a foreign domestic worker from Indonesia, ran away from her employer’s home after she was repeatedly hit on the head by her employer. She was 7 months pregnant at the time. Afraid to return, she overstayed her visa as she could not access her passport and flight ticket to return to Indonesia. After giving birth in a local public hospital, Kartini and her newborn baby slept in a public garden for almost a week. It was during the cold winter months and neither mother nor son received any medical attention on discharge from the hospital. When PathFinders met him, Rahan’s legs were seriously infected due to improper care, poor hygiene and a lack of warm clothing. When Kartini approached us, we immediately took her and Rahan to hospital for treatment. Rahan was admitted due to his severe medical issues. Through counselling Kartini, PathFinders recognised she suffered from post-natal anxiety. Without family and friends to support her and despite loving him dearly, she lacked the knowledge and energy to nurture and care for herself and her new born son. We provided further counselling and parenting skills training to help Kartini nurture and care for herself and her child. We also provided Kartini living support at PathFinders House and a travel allowance so she could visit her son in hospital. In time, Kartini proved that she was equipped to care for her son and was able to do so within the security of PathFinders House, once he was discharged from hospital. PathFinders assisted Kartini and her son to return to Indonesia and provided them with 3-months reintegration support once they were home. Kartini is now a capable mother who loves and is able to care for her healthy son. ELISA’S STORY > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 “ 14 I LEARNED MANY USEFUL THINGS THAT I DIDN’T KNOW BEFORE. ” ELISA: INDEPENDENCE THROUGH EDUCATION Prior to enrolling in a six week Sewing Course offered by PathFinders Elisa, an Indonesian domestic worker, had never used a sewing machine. During the course Elisa gained knowledge of sewing patterns, fabrics and tools and for the first time in her life made items such as a quilt which she was able to use in the winter to comfort her 7 month old son. Elisa says: “I learned many useful things that I didn’t know before”. She is eager to learn more while she is still in Hong Kong and she plans to pursue sewing work when she returns home as she knows there are opportunities for those with sewing skills in tailors and dress shops. Her dream is to be able to earn a living so she can support her son and live in the village with her family. HANNY’S STORY > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 15 HANNY: FURTHERING THE ADVOCACY AGENDA Hanny, from the Philippines, came to work as a domestic helper in Hong Kong in 2001 when she was 25 years old. Several years later she developed a relationship with Mr Bashir, a Hong Kong permanent resident. After two years, she unexpectedly became pregnant. Her fear of returning home as a single parent led to her overstaying her visa. Soon after, she lost contact with Mr. Bashir. After her son Rae was born, PathFinders helped Hanny apply for Legal Aid to pursue a paternity claim, but her application for legal aid was rejected. With the help of a pro-bono lawyer referred by PathFinders, Hanny successfully appealed against this decision. This meant that her son’s paternity claim could be heard in court with support from Legal Aid. “ THANK YOU FOR GOING TO SEE LAWYER WITH ME. After locating Mr Bashir, he agreed to have a DNA test. The test confirmed that Mr Bashir was Rae’s biological father. ” I otherwise don’t understand their big English words and won’t know what to decide. < BACK TO CONTENTS PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 As Rae’s father was confirmed as a permanent resident, Hanny was able to re-register Rae as a Hong Kong permanent resident. After a further lengthy re-registration process, Rae is now able to enjoy his rights as a Hong Kong permanent resident, including access to education and health care in Hong Kong. MEASURING RESULTS > 16 6. MEASURING RESULTS 6. 1 Year on Year Beneficiary Growth Growing Growing Demand. Demand. Year Year on Year on Year Growth Growth Number Number of Beneficiaries of Beneficiaries +48% +48% +44% +44% 541 541 +98% +98% 366 366 253 253 +65% +65% 20102011 2008 20082009 20092010 20112012 2012 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 > KEY OUTCOME: The demand for our services increased by almost 50% in 2012, with 541 new mothers and their babies benefitting from PathFinders’ support. The increased focus of PathFinders on community awareness through free media as well as continued referrals within the local community have been instrumental in raising awareness of the support that we can offer. 6. 2 Who have PathFinders helped? % of Beneficiaries 100 80 3% 6% 15% 60 40 Indonesia 79% 71% 20 0 > KEY FINDING: 26% 2011 2012 Philippines Other nationalities In 2012, an increased percentage of our beneficiaries were from the Philippines. Our outreach into faith-based organisations and advertising in Filipino newspapers increased awareness within the Filipino community. NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 17 6. 3 How did our beneficiaries find us? 4% % of Beneficiaries 100 21% 80 11% > KEY OUTCOME: 23% 60 PathFinders Beneficiary 75% 40 66% Government or NGO 20 0 2011 While word of mouth continues to be effective, to ensure we reach more of those who need help we have engaged Indonesian and Filipino newspapers which has resulted in a significant increase for 2012. Media 2012 6. 4 Outcomes for Mothers Mother’s Paths 41% Returned home or in process of returning home 53% in 2011 Changed visa status and now legally remain in Hong Kong > KEY OUTCOME: PathFinders was able to help more mothers retain their legal right to remain in Hong Kong. By securing a valid visa, these women can remain employed in Hong Kong. 59% 45% in 2011 6. 5 Outcomes for Children Children’s Paths Returned home, or in process of, with mother Became a Hong Kong Resident Referred for Adoption in Hong Kong 41% 34% in 2011 8% 13% 15% in 2011 38% 44% in 2011 > KEY OUTCOME: PathFinders was able to assist more children to return home with their mothers. We ensured that each and every one of these children made this journey with a Hong Kong birth certificate and clear instructions on how to localise this critical identity document in their home country. Pregnancies terminated < BACK TO CONTENTS PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 MOTHER’S EMPOWERMENT > 18 7. PATHFINDERS’ PROGRAMME: MOTHER’S EMPOWERMENT 7. 1 What does the Programme do? The Mother’s Empowerment Programme (formerly called the Migrant Mother’s Programme) unravels the complexities related to a mother’s immigration, medical, legal, employment, emotional, family and security needs. With honest information, time and support, mothers can make better informed child-centred decisions which provide a sustainable path to a brighter future. Our immediate priority is to ensure vulnerable women and children are removed from immediate danger. We also ensure that each child obtains a legal identity including a Birth Certificate, which forms the base from which to pursue their rights. Each mother and child is individually cared for by a case manager. The case manager works with the mother by undertaking a needs assessment which forms the basis of the options available to her with the aim of helping both mother and child move towards a safe and legal future. For some mothers, this involves continuing to work in Hong Kong and for others it involves returning to their home country with their child. 7. 2 Programme Impact Number of Beneficiaries 600 500 Mother’s Empowerment Programme Beneficiary Growth > KEY OUTCOME: Almost 500 mothers and babies were supported within our Mother’s Empowerment Programme in 2012; almost 50% year on year growth. 400 300 200 100 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 19 Expanding our reach and service solutions • Extended outreach through advertising and featured case stories and informative columns in locally distributed Bhasa and Filipino free newspapers. • Encouraged existing beneficiaries to refer vulnerable women and children to PathFinders, through visiting beneficiary homes and areas of congregation for families in Yuen Long and through encouraging them to refer others that are in need of support. • Increased our Case Management team capacity from 2 to 3 full-time Case Managers, all of whom are Registered Social Workers or have extensive experience in supporting migrant communities. • Developed a staff education programme to further our Case Manager’s ability to understand issues our beneficiaries face. It includes topics such as cultural impact, crisis intervention, counselling for parenting options and discrimination. • Recruited pro-bono counsellors and mature post graduate counselling interns to support our Case Managers in providing support to beneficiaries on chronic issues such as domestic violence, general anxiety and depression. • Broadened our network of service providers to expand the range of solutions we can provide to beneficiaries. A list of ‘new Partners in the Field’ are included in our ‘Volunteers and Partners’ section. NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 20 Improving documentation and voluntary return home processes • As a result of monthly meetings between PathFinders and the Indonesian Consulate initiated in 2012, consular staff are now actively engaged in repatriating Indonesian beneficiaries through securing and expediting necessary travel documentation, purchasing air tickets and liaising with the Hong Kong Immigration Department. • In addition to ensuring migrant children receive a Hong Kong birth certificate we are also now able to ensure children returning to Indonesia receive a full Indonesian birth certificate whilst still in Hong Kong. This severely reduces the risk of returning children being denied access to Indonesian government provided welfare and education assistance. “ IT’S SAD TO TALK ABOUT REALITY [GOING HOME] BUT GOOD THAT PATHFINDERS IS PREPARING US WITH WHAT WE WILL FACE… WE CRIED A LOT BUT MORE STRONG NOW. ” NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 21 Return home support and introduction to networks • Standardised our ‘return home’ financial support package, which includes relocation and resettlement allowances for up to 3 months, to support beneficiaries as they rebuild their lives at home. • In order to improve ‘return home’ non-financial support for beneficiaries, we identified and began collaborating with potential longer term partners who operate across different geographic locations in Indonesia, and who offer a variety of support ranging from access to accommodation, emotional support and introduction of networks. • Created a targeted ‘return home’ resource kit to better inform women of what they will expect once returning home, including processes they need to undertake in order to further localise their child’s identity documentation. • Conducted an Indonesian site visit to a number of beneficiaries, who had already returned home to Indonesia, to review their circumstances and gain their perspective of what aspects of our core programmes and services had been most helpful in their home reintegration journey. < BACK TO CONTENTS PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 CHILD PROTECTION > 22 8. PATHFINDERS’ PROGRAMME: CHILD PROTECTION 8. 1 What does the Programme do? The Child Protection Programme specifically targets the most vulnerable children who are known to PathFinders. Launched in 2012 this programme provides a more intense and integrated solution for children who are in the most difficult and dangerous circumstances. Working with the mother to help the child, PathFinders secures a safe environment and works towards ensuring each child enjoys a permanent protective family for the long term. The three pillars of this programme are: a. Crisis Intervention: for children in immediate danger due to abuse, negligence and/ or severe poverty inhibiting their mother’s ability to protect them. b. Adoption: for children whose mothers have decided that adoption in Hong Kong is the best parenting option for their child. c. Developmental Support: for children who are at severe risk of avoidable developmental delays and/ or were born with or have developed serious health problems. 8. 2 Programme Impact > KEY OUTCOME: 47 mothers and babies were supported through this programme in 2012. > KEY OUTCOME: 14 babies were referred to the Social Welfare Department’s pre-adoption services NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 23 Focus on protecting children • Our Child Protection Programme provides solutions for the most complicated children’s cases. Given the complexity of these cases, they typically require three times more support from a Case Manager compared to children supported within our Mother’s Empowerment Programme. • Through segmenting these cases, we can allocate and prioritise our case management resources more effectively, develop service guidelines and identify common barriers and solutions. • With a sharper focus on the best interests of the child, we are able to develop more collaborative action plans for children involving Government Departments, Consulates, hospitals, police, lawyers, counsellors, doctors and NGO service providers. Supporting children through adoption • Our Case Managers handled double the number of adoption referrals in 2012 compared to 2011. • Building on our achievement of establishing a process for undocumented migrant children to be adopted through the Hong Kong Social Welfare Department in 2010 we continued to work with the SWD and its various front line agencies to reduce procedural barriers to the adoption process. • PathFinders House provided a protective and nurturing environment within which mothers could evaluate their options and receive emotional and practical support through the adoption process. < BACK TO CONTENTS PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 EDUCATION > 24 9. PATHFINDERS’ PROGRAMME: EDUCATION “ I DIDN’T KNOW WHAT TO DO. ” My baby and I have no place to live and I did not know that I could be paid anything after my employer fired me. My employer said that pregnancy my problem and not her problem. I feel very thankful that PathFinders can help me. NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 9. 1 What does the Programme do? 25 Our Education Programme educates women and mothers on their rights and provides them with tools to enable them to make informed decisions about their lives and the well-being of their children. With a majority of our beneficiaries coming from impoverished, rural areas of Indonesia and the Philippines, they are often ill-informed about their rights both at home and abroad. Through participating in our Education Programme, these women gain knowledge and confidence to ensure that their children are given the chance of a better start in life. This involves continuing to work in Hong Kong for some and for others it involves returning to their home country with their child. In 2012, the Education Programme included: • Building Lives Programme Our core weekly educational programme aims to equip mothers with essential tools to improve their own lives and those of their children. Featuring a diverse range of topics, including self-development, children’s and/ or women’s health, child birth preparation (including breast feeding), legal rights, immigration issues, life planning and relationship issues (including domestic violence, cultural issues and family values). • New Small Group Programmes within the Building Lives Programme Building on feedback from the Building Lives and Mother’s Empowerment Programmes, we piloted two smaller group class formats to provide opportunities for our beneficiaries to share their concerns for the future and evaluate their personal circumstances so they can make more informed decisions. NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 26 - Self-care and self-image classes: Discussions involving music and art therapy offered an outlet for mothers to reflect and express their thoughts, emotions and hopes for the future. - Small group counselling: Intimate group counselling sessions provided a safe place for mothers to share their hopes and fears about their futures. • Skills Training Programme Providing vocational skills training which have the potential to become income-generating when women return to their home country. In 2012, we introduced hair salon skills and sewing skills classes, and continued our small business and financial skills planning and jewellery making classes. • Child Development Programme Offering migrant children a rare opportunity to play in a safe, stimulating and engaging environment this programme engages both the mother and child so that mothers can learn the basics of child development through educational play. We conducted separate streams for infants and toddlers and trialled a baby massage programme. NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 27 9. 2 Programme Impact Overall Classes Offered (% of total) Building Lives & Small Groups (mothers) 27% 40% Child developments (mothers and children) 33% Skills (mothers) Overall Class Attendees (% of total) Building Lives & Small Groups (mothers) 9% > KEY OUTCOMES: Building Lives & Small Groups 27% Child developments (mothers and children) 64% • 62 classes were provided in 2012 27% more than during 2011. • 134 new mothers & children in 2012 benefited from these classes. Skills (mothers) • Beneficiaries appreciated both the educational and selfdevelopment benefits. Child Development Programme Costs (% of total) • 47 groups offered in 2012 27% more than during 2011. 18% • Children could ‘experience what other children experience at kindergartens and pre-schools’. Building Lives & Small Groups (mothers) Child developments (mothers and children) Skills (mothers) 22% 60% Skills Training • 42 classes provided in 2012 20% more than during 2011. • A Financial Skills Training Programme will be offered in 2013. NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 28 Building Lives & Small Groups • 62 classes were provided in 2012 (27% more than during 2011) with 50 following our Building Lives format and 12 in our new smaller group format targeting beneficiaries identified by our Case Managers as requiring additional assistance to improve their emotional well-being. • An average of 16 mothers attended each Building Lives class and 5 or less mothers attended each of our Small Group Discussions. • 134 beneficiaries who were new to PathFinders in 2012 benefited from our Building Lives (roughly half of all new women beneficiaries). • Beneficiary feedback highlighted their enjoyment of the classes and recognition of both the educational and self-development benefits. They were considered to be ‘positive activities’ making them ‘happier and more aware’, and providing ‘opportunity to meet new friends’. Parenting, legal and immigration topics were the most popular subjects and beneficiaries enjoyed discussion format rather than lectures. Skills Training • PathFinders offered 42 skills training classes in 2012 (20% more than during 2011). Almost half of the classes were hair salon skills training which was rated as one of our most useful classes by beneficiaries. Sewing skills classes were also rated highly due to the potential to generate income earning opportunities for mothers returning to their home countries. • A series of small business training sessions were offered as a result of feedback from beneficiaries request for more financial skills training. The Women’s Foundation will sponsor a Financial Skills Training Programme in 2013 which began in 2012 with a focus group aimed at determining key issues to be considered in the programme. Child Development • Of the 47 child development groups offered in 2012 (213% more than last year) roughly half focused on children aged 12 to 18 months, and the other half focused on older children up to 4 years old. We also offered a pilot series of 5 baby massage classes focusing on babies of around 6 months old. • These classes were driven by beneficiary requests to provide opportunities for their children to ‘experience what other children experience at kindergartens and pre-schools’. • Mothers consider sharing, group play, singing, counting and completing puzzles important elements of the programme. They also reported that they appreciated learning how to play with their children in a more educational and engaging way. < BACK TO CONTENTS PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 PATHFINDERS HOUSE > 29 10. PATHFINDERS’ PROGRAMME: PATHFINDERS HOUSE 10. 1 What does the programme do? PathFinders provide a safe and nurturing home for both mother and child during the critical stages of pregnancy. These mothers often have nowhere else to go, and without PathFinders House their children would be born homeless. Many of our resident beneficiaries have had their employment visas unlawfully terminated due to their pregnancy and they fear returning home due to the social stigma associated with having a child out of marriage. In some instances, these women are too pregnant to travel and leave Hong Kong, and have nowhere else to stay until their new born baby is born. Other residents seek temporary shelter and support while they are on maternity leave from their employment, or while they consider their parenting options, including placing their child for adoption in Hong Kong. Providing shelter at this time enables mothers to keep their employment contract open so that they can establish a way to continue working after childbirth and ultimately provide long-term support for the child. 10. 2 Programme Impact In 2012, 25 mothers and 14 babies and children took refuge in PathFinders House. In 2012, PathFinders House was occupied every night by at least 6 mothers and 2 children. At its busiest time, PathFinders House accommodated 9 expectant/new mothers and 2 children. On average, each mother and child stayed in PathFinders House for 12 weeks. NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 30 Building a Sustainable Future • Most beneficiaries left PathFinders House with concrete and realistic plans for the future. All beneficiaries left in better physical and emotional health than when they entered. • The mothers and children repatriating to home countries benefited from a more secure integration after having time to establish home country support networks. • Some mothers were able to obtain new employment contracts and remain in Hong Kong, while their children either went to stay with relatives in home countries or were adopted in Hong Kong. Creating a Supportive Environment • PathFinders Case Managers hosted weekly dinners and regular activities at PathFinders House with the assistance of volunteers. Housekeeping activities were organised and shared among residents in a way that enabled each person to contribute to and take pride in their temporary home. • Foodlink, a local NGO began delivering food on a regular basis including arranging daily bread donations from a nearby bakery. This, plus the fresh food provided by PathFinders, delivered 3 nutritious meals per day for each mother and her child. < BACK TO CONTENTS PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 DONATED SUPPLIES > 31 11. PATHFINDERS’ PROGRAMME: DONATED SUPPLIES 11. 1 What does the programme do? Migrant mothers and their babies often lack access to the essential supplies such as clothing, feeding bottles, baby slings, pushchairs, winter blankets and towels. PathFinders sources and distributes donations of pre-loved and new baby supplies to mothers and children who need this type of support. 11. 2 Programme Impact • PathFinders developed a more structured policy to enable donated supplies to be distributed to our beneficiaries resulting in 410 supplies distributions to beneficiaries in 2012 (compared with 187 distributions in 2011). • In the winter of 2012, we organised a specific distribution of winter clothing and blankets, which also focused on providing knowledge of how to keep babies and toddlers warm in Hong Kong’s winter. • In 2012, PathFinders sourced greater amounts of bottles and baby and maternity formula from volunteer donors and NGOs. We collected 500 hundred cans of baby and maternity formula. • HandsOn Hong Kong helped provide regular weekly volunteers to sort and distribute collections to our beneficiaries. WANTED! ed -lov pre & w ne Pushchairs for PathFinders < BACK TO CONTENTS ADVOCACY > PathFinders ensures that migrant children born in Hong Kong have a fair start in life PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Call it what you will – Pushchair, Buggy, Pram or Stroller; we need them all! Without a pushchair, babies and toddlers will have little chance of going outdoors, or they will be forced to walk 32 12. PATHFINDERS’ PROGRAMME: ADVOCACY 12. 1 What does the programme do? We advocate for the rights and fair treatment of migrant women and their children in Hong Kong. Our advocacy goals are achieved through two distinct channels: • Working with law firms and volunteer lawyers to assist women and their children to receive legal advice/ legal representation which they could not otherwise access; and, • Supporting our Case Managers to: - challenge government policies, practices or procedures, including delays and discriminatory treatment in individual cases, through working with government departments, NGOs and consulates to find solutions to specific problems; and - elevate issues to policy level by meeting with relevant senior government officials to discuss problem with the aim of influencing policies, practice and/or procedures. 12. 2 Programme Impact • Removing roadblocks to adoption While we achieved a significant step in 2010 to open the door for undocumented migrant children to be adopted in Hong Kong, barriers continue to exist which make it difficult for migrant women to place their babies for adoption and even once they are placed for adoption, babies face delays in the adoption process. Common barriers include the resistance to accept the child for adoption due to the perception that migrant baby adoption cases are more complicated, underlying racism towards the mother and the belief that the child should be placed for adoption in the mother’s home country instead of Hong Kong. In response to this our advocacy solutions have included: NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 33 - sharing our experiences of undocumented migrant children with the SWD front line social workers to help them overcome problems which arise in the adoption process because of differences between undocumented migrant children and documented resident children; - liaising with and questioning the SWD and the immigration department on the type of documents required during the adoption process to minimise potential delays and to follow up on any unreasonable delays; - collaborating with agencies including NGOs and government departments to support the Director of Social Welfare to offer abandoned and abused children the opportunity of adoption, within a reasonable timeframe. • Collaborating with Consulates Our collaboration with the Indonesian and Filipino Consulates has resulted in the faster provision of critical documents for both mother and children, sometimes without cost. • Regular meetings with the Indonesian Consulate has raised awareness within the Consulate, the NGO and media community of the increasing incidence of Indonesian women becoming pregnant in Hong Kong, how to help prevent this from happening and how to support those who become pregnant. The Consulate now refers beneficiaries to PathFinders, pays the airfares and assists with arrangements for many of our beneficiaries to voluntarily return to their home country. • Asserting children’s legal rights Assisting more children, with more complicated cases, to claim their right to become a permanent resident of Hong Kong. Complications arise when fathers refuse to acknowledge paternity, either because they are already married or because they have gone “missing” upon learning of the pregnancy. In these cases mothers also require assistance to obtain legal representation to prove their child’s paternity in court. < BACK TO CONTENTS PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 GROWTH PRIORITIES > 34 13. GROWTH PRIORITIES FOR 2013 13. 1 Snapshot of our 2012 growth priorities Managing the growing number of beneficiaries seeking support and the need to reach out to those still hidden in Hong Kong society drove our priorities in 2012. We expanded our operations team capacity and maximised efficiency through collaborating with organisations and volunteers and utilising public avenues to advertise our services. We also improved our effectiveness through further challenging barriers to accessing critical services and provided intense counselling and quality education opportunities to those in need. Despite strong achievements in 2012, there is more work to be done. With over 6,000 migrant mothers and babies still hidden in Hong Kong, we will not rest. With our volunteers and donors support we can help mothers to ensure that their children born in Hong Kong have a fair start in life. 13. 2 Initiatives for 2013 13.2.1 GROW I N G D EM A N D ADAPT TO GROWING DEMAND FOR SERVICES Based on ongoing year-on-year beneficiary demand over the past few years, we estimate the need to support 700 new women, mothers and babies, representing growth of 30% on 2012. 13.2.2 H OME PR EPA R A T I ON ED UC A T I ON PR OGR A M M E LAUNCH THE HOME PREPARATION EDUCATION PROGRAMME Many mothers returning to their home countries with their children find reintegration difficult. This is particularly the case in conservative Muslim societies where mixed race children and children born outside of marriage may face social stigma and exclusion from education and social welfare safety nets in their communities. Based on our findings in this area, in 2013 we aim to develop a Home Preparation Programme. This educational programme will focus on equipping mothers with the confidence and knowledge to successfully reintegrate back into their communities and to assist their children in accessing critical services for the long term. NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 35 13.2.3. ADVOCATING FOR EASIER ACCESS TO CRITICAL SERVICES ADVOCATE FOR ACCESS While we have overcome some of the key barriers that migrant women, mothers and children face when accessing critical services from government departments, Consulates and NGOs in recent years, challenges remain. PathFinders will continue to work with both front line workers and policy developers to ensure migrant mothers and babies gain fair access to services including pre-adoption support and referrals, undocumented children’s birth registration and efficient surrendering to immigration and repatriation to home countries. 13.2.4. EXPANDING OUR ABILITY TO OFFER SHELTER EXPAND OUR ABILITY TO OFFER SHELTER NEWS EXPAND OUR OUTREACH Having operated at (and often beyond) capacity throughout 2012, and with a growing waiting list, we aim to extend PathFinders House in 2013. In particular, we aim to open a shelter specifically for mothers choosing to have their children adopted due to the differences and sensitivities required in facilitating these cases; namely that it is difficult for mothers choosing adoption for their children, to live alongside mothers who have decided to parent their children. 13.2.5. EXPANDING OUR OUTREACH EFFORTS AND FOCUSING ON PREVENTATIVE MESSAGING Building on the success of our outreach initiatives in 2012, we aim to extend our presence through radio programmes and other activities organised by NGOs, including labour organisations and faith-based organisations that support the broader group of Foreign Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong. Core messages include “what to do when you become pregnant” and “how to prevent unplanned pregnancy”. 13.2.6. EXTENDING OUR SUPPORT NETWORKS AND VOLUNTEERS EXTEND OUR VOLUNTEER AND SUPPORT NETWORK We aim to continue to raise awareness and support for PathFinders through thoughtful and targeted communications with external supporters. We are also planning for a more systematic volunteer programme to encourage effective volunteer participation. NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 36 13.2.7. BUILDING MANAGEMENT CAPACITY FOR CONTINUED GROWTH BUILD OUR MANAGEMENT CAPACITY FOR GROWTH From our origins as a volunteer-driven organisation started by like-minded individuals, over the past 5 years we have grown a professional team of Case Managers and professionals to respond to the needs of migrant women and children. In line with our ambitions for the development of PathFinders, we will hire a CEO in 2013 to help us continue to chart and implement our future direction. Our volunteer Executive Director will step down from this role but will remain a valued member of the Board. WITH OVER 6,000 MIGRANT MOTHERS & BABIES STILL HIDDEN IN HONG KONG, WE WILL NOT REST. < BACK TO CONTENTS PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 FINANCIALS > 37 14. FINANCIALS 14. 1 Accountability PathFinders has a proven track record of using donations to efficiently and effectively drive beneficiary programmes. We are accountable to our donors, beneficiaries and other stakeholders as evidenced through the provision of timely and accurate audited financial information which is available in summary form below and in full on our website. 14. 2 Our 100% pledge The PathFinders Board of Directors have committed to fund all of PathFinders’ back-office, non-programme-related expenditure. This is currently equivalent to around 20% of our overall expenditure and covers all fundraising and governance related costs. As a result, 100% of donations will be used where they are needed most, to directly support our programmes focused on the needs of migrant mothers and their children. 14. 3 Where our funding comes from Donations (% of total) DONATIONS: HK$ 2,499,338 9% Corporate: HK$ 1,128,350 Corporate 45% Foundations 46% Individuals Foundations: HK$ 1,137,976 Individuals: HK$ 233,012 NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 38 14. 4 How we spend our funds Expenses (% of total) TOTAL EXPENSES: HK$ 2,005,335 19% Beneficiary Programmes: HK$ 1,634,154 Beneficiary Programmes Back Office 81% Beneficiary Programs (% of total) Case Management: Mother’s Empowerment 5% BENEFICIARY PROGRAMMES: HK$ 1,634,154 18% 39% Case Management: Child Protection PathFinders House Case Management: - Mother’s Empowerment HK$ 632,768 - Child Protection HK$ 271,186 22% Education Back Office: HK$ 371,181 16% Supplies & volunteers Education: HK$ 363,629 PathFinders House: HK$ 288,850 Supplies & volunteers HK$ 77,721 PathFinders is a charity listed on WiseGiving (www.wisegiving.org.hk). WiseGiving aims to enhance charity accountability in Hong Kong. NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 39 14. 5 Summary of Financial Statements: PathFinders Limited Year ended 31 Dec 12 (HK$) Year ended 31 Dec 11 (HK$) STATEMENT OF INCOME AND GENERAL FUNDS Income Donations: Corporate Foundations Individuals 1,128,350 1,137,976 233,012 868,555 778,270 72,111 Total donations 2,499,338 1,718,936 632,768 271,186 363,629 288,850 77,721 566,226 307,377 252,164 83,820 1,634,154 1,209,587 371,181 263,840 2,005,335 1,473,427 494,003 245,509 678,599 1,172,602 433,090 678,599 Year ended 31 Dec 12 (HK$) Year ended 31 Dec 11 (HK$) 122,357 1,178,802 93,199 1,627,114 1,301,159 1,720,313 87,447 41,110 399,714 642,000 128,557 1,041,714 1,172,602 678,599 Funds: Education Fund General Fund 1,172,602 678,599 Total Funds 1,172,602 678,599 Expenditure Beneficiary Programmes: Case Management Programmes:* Mother’s Empowerment Child Protection Education Shelter Supplies & volunteers Subtotal Operation: Administration, communications & finance Total Expenses SURPLUS for the year General fund brought forward General fund carried forward * Formerly known as Migrant Mother’s Programme PathFinders Limited STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Current Assets Prepayments and other receivables Cash and bank balances Current Liabilities Accruals and other payables Deferred grant income Net Assets Financial Statements audited by Messrs. William Po & Co., Certified Public Accountants, are available on our website. < BACK TO CONTENTS PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 VOLUNTEERS AND PARTNERS > 40 15. VOLUNTEERS AND PARTNERS 15. 1 Corporate and Community Volunteers • Community Business – CB’s staff team held an Art Jamming session for our beneficiaries. • Goldman Sachs Community Teamworks – Volunteers organized two events including a trip to Hong Kong’s Noah’s Ark and an Indonesian New Year beach party. • Moody’s – Volunteers, arranged through HandsOn Hong Kong, hosted our beneficiaries to an adventure through Hong Kong’s Botanical Gardens. • Morgan Stanley – Volunteers entertained and cared for children while their mothers were attending our Building Lives Workshops. • Southern African Association of Hong Kong – volunteers Celebrated Nelson Mandela Day by hosting a sewing skills training workshop at our office which ultimately resulted in offering regular sewing skills training for beneficiaries. • The Telstra International Group (TIG) Executive Leadership Team visited our beneficiaries’ homes to find out more about their situation and delivered basic necessities. • A group of TIG volunteers hosted a Halloween Party including a traditional dim sum lunch for beneficiaries. • United Jewish Congregation – volunteers collected and sorted donated mother and baby supplies for our beneficiaries. 15. 2 Individual Volunteers Medical • Dr Sophia Kennelly, GP, Veritas Medical, for providing maternal, women’s and children’s medical care • Dr Tse Tsz Wah, Dr. Tse Tsz Wah Medical Centre, for providing general medical care • Karin Siegler, Wellness and Birth, for both one-on-one consultations as well as holding monthly mid-wife education sessions • Tammy Mayers, child health discussions • Francis Tang, The Aids Foundation – regular HIV rapid tests at our office, along with on-going supplies of contraceptives NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 41 Interns: • Chen, Qiaoru, Albee – The University of Hong Kong, Social Innovation Summer Internship • Falguni Mather – Monash University, Master in Counselling, Placement • Anita Naseer – Monash University, Master in Counselling, Placement • Cecile Valantin Davids, Alliant International University, Placement Legal and Immigration • Aileen Chou, for legal research • Azan Marwah, for legal research • Chris Dundon and Melody Wong, Dundons, Solicitors, for legal advice • Peter Barnes, Barnes & Daly, for providing legal services to our beneficiaries • Richard Butt, Shafin International Co., for immigration consultancy • Richard Clement, Massie & Clement, Solicitors, for providing legal services to our beneficiaries • Shaphan Marwah, for legal research • Shauna Alexandra, for legal research Back-office Support • Asian Charity Services, for workshops on key development issues including fundraising and branding • Chow Kam Muk, for general office and PathFinders House’s maintenance • China Holiness College - Students, for assisting to re-arrange the furniture in our office • Hands On Hong Kong - Caroline Sprod, Nokia Cheung, Phoenix Chan, for recruiting volunteers for our Donated Supplies Programme • Kerry Lim, Helena Lim and Anna Holland, for design and editing support for our 2011 Annual Report • Liane Mah, for design and communications support • NinetyNine Design – Veronica Grossman, for design and communications support • p5-Computer - Frankie Tam, for maintaining and developing our IT systems • Stephanie Pliakas for copywriting and editing support • Unison Creative – Lindsey Hermes for design and branding support • Valentino Fashion Group, for donating computers and office furniture • Viviani Indriani, for translation services Education Programme Volunteers • Carmen Lam, Social Worker • Debbie Tong, Matilda International Hospital • Devi Novianti, Equal Opportunities Commission • Emma Tsang, Legal Expert • Karin Siegler, Wellness and Birth • Map Tang, Social Worker NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 42 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Melanie Bell, Sewing Expert, The Sewing Lounge Melisa and Kong Sau, Rainlily Michael Ntale, Artesian Michele Bland, Alliant International University Nicole Constable, Professor of Anthropology and Research Professor at the University Centre for International Studies at the University of Pittsburgh Lenlen, Myriam, and Nina, Enrich’s Education Team Pastor Ip, Shepherd Community Church Pearl Wong, Harmony House Peter Barnes, Barnes & Daly (see above) Regina Willis, Sunflower Pottery Studio Richard Clement, Massie & Clement (see above) Sarah Sanesi, Baby Bloom St John’s HIV Education Centre’s Education Team Susan Hargreaves, Small Business Planning Expert Taina Crisp, Sewing Expert, Southern African Association of Hong Kong Teresa Fox, Hair Salon Skills Expert The Women’s Foundation and Christian Action’s Financial Literacy Team Tiffany Chan, Early Child Educator United Christian Nethersole Education Outreach Team Other valued volunteers • Cambbi Leung • Carmen Lam • Chan Hok Lai • Cherry Yeung • Dani Subagja • Erica Wong • Karen Seymour • Lau Chi Man • Lia Ngatini and her family • Lindo • Melanie Alexander • Meredith McBride • Michelle Ta • Mr. Lit • Paul Giam • Ryan Yau • Sister Anastasia, Maryknoll Sisters • Sister Angela • Swati Deva • Tihana Ziher • Valerie Yip • Victoria Wisniewski Otero NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 43 15. 3 New ‘Partners in the Field’ A full list of all of our ‘Partners in the Field’ is included on our website • Box of Hope – donation of Christmas gifts for our beneficiaries • Twopresents - for including PathFinders as a potential recipient of donations from socially minded individuals who want to share their special occasion presents with those that are less fortunate in Hong Kong • Centre for Harmony and Enhancement of Ethnic Minority Residents (CHEER) – interpretation and translation services • Enrich – education workshops for our beneficiaries • Equal Opportunities Commission – education sessions for beneficiaries and PathFinders staff • Foodlink – bread run and other essential fresh food supplies to PathFinders House • Gliding Children – donation of Christmas gifts for our beneficiaries • Joyful Praise Assembly – provided venue for various PathFinders programmes such as our Christmas Party and Education Programmes • Rain-Lily – provided various workshops and health check-up programmes for our beneficiaries • Services for Harmonious Integration & Neighbourhood Empowerment (SHINE) – programmes and workshops for PathFinders Volunteers • St. James’ Settlement, People’s Food Bank – donation of maternity formula • Yuk Ching Charity Trust – donation of Christmas gifts, children’s formula and sponsorship for our Christmas Party THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SUPPORTERS, PARTNERS, DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS. < BACK TO CONTENTS PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 DONORS > 44 16. DONORS 16. 1 Corporations and Foundations Major Donors • Barclays Capital (Women’s Initiative Network) • Capital Access Limited • GaveKal Endowment • Machin-d’Arbela Fund • PricewaterhouseCoopers Foundation Other Donors • Centre for Asian Private Equity Research • Charitable Choice • Deutsche Bank Women’s Network • Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC • Morgan Stanley Asia Limited • Vitality Center • Women in Finance Asia • Yuk Ching Charity Trust 16. 2 Community Groups and Individuals • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • < BACK TO CONTENTS PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Anders Ejendal Cherry de Crespigny Community Business Fathima Jowharsha Francesca Gerardini Graham and Susan Brown Gremli Lynette Sue-Ling Indonesian Consulate Ip Wai Man Raymond Jennifer Lee Shoy Karen Brindle Kylie Uebergang Lia Ngatini Martine Vanasse Melanie Bell, The Sewing Centre • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Melanie Alexander Michael Becker Minal G Mahtani Nancy Lee Ng Poh Meng Nicola Leng Nicole Constable Paul Man Philip Snow Sandra Godbold Southern African Association of Hong Kong Stefania Luchetti Su Liu Tarek Robbiati Veronica and Matthew Booth Zillah MacDonald HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT PATHFINDERS? > 45 17. HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT PATHFINDERS? PathFinders is a charity listed on WiseGiving (www.wisegiving.org.hk). WiseGiving aims to enhance charity accountability in Hong Kong. $ You can donate online, or through transfer or cheque. CLICK HERE for details on our website. DONATE MONEY 100% of your donations go directly to where they are needed most, namely to help vulnerable migrant women and children. Every dollar you donate will be used to support our core programmes which will directly and dramatically impact on the lives of disadvantaged mothers and children. It costs as little as HK$150 to fund a birth certificate, or HK$1,000 for a Case Manager to support and navigate a mother through the entire process of getting a birth certificate for her otherwise undocumented child. And to protect those babies who are most at risk, our Child Protection Programme will ensure that a child’s cries will be heard, and a safe and nurturing future will be secured for $7500 per child. DONATE SUPPLIES We always need donated supplies. CLICK HERE for details on our website, or EMAIL US Pre-loved baby clothes and other essential baby and mother supplies can make a huge difference to the start that a migrant mother can give her child. Further details of what we most desperately need, as well as what we cannot accept, are included on our website, or email donations@pathfinders.org.hk VOLUNTEER Volunteer your time. CLICK HERE for details on our website, or EMAIL US Do you have a passion to help mothers and their children? And do you have spare time? We are looking for a variety of people with skills in areas ranging from party planning, to communications, child care and policy research. Your skills can really help us raise funds, awareness and our ability to support more mothers and children. Check out our volunteer opportunities listed on our website, or email volunteers@pathfinders.org.hk NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 46 EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS… HK$ 150: A birth certificate for a migrant baby HK$ 500: Critical hospital supplies for a newborn baby and mother HK$ 1,000: Immunisations and medical support for a newborn baby HK$ 2,000: Prenatal medical support including essential tests for a pregnant mother HK$ 3,000: Safe shelter and nurturing rehabilitation in PathFinders House for a homeless baby for one month HK$ 7,500: Intervention services and long term protection of an at-risk baby through our Child Protection Program WWW.PATHFINDERS.ORG.HK WITH THANKS Thank you to Louise Robinson and Lisel Varley for their encouragement and overall extensive support in capturing our 2012 achievements in this report. Thank you also to Imi Bond of Zzzoom Photography, Wingo Lee, Basil Pao and Neil Mowbray for the beautiful photos of our beneficiaries which we have included in this report NEXT > PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012 47 < BACK TO START ADDRESS Unit 2D, Worldwide Centre 123 Tung Chau Street Tai Kok Tsui Kowloon, Hong Kong CLIENT HOTLINE +852 5190 4886 CENTRE MANAGEMENT +852 5135 3015 FAX +852 2393 2422 E-MAIL info@pathfinders.org.hk ONLINE www.pathfinders.org.hk PathFinders is a Hong Kong Registered Charity and is listed on WiseGiving. PATHFINDERS ANNUAL REPORT 2012