HOMEY, originated from the word “HOME”, means pleasant, domestic

and warm. We hope that through this newsletter, which provides news and information about our centre

activities and community resources to our ethnic minority friends, will make them feel at home while living in Hong Kong.

In this issue, we would like to share with you our members’ perspective on “Happy Family”, some information about Ramadan (Muslim fasting), and news about Education Bureau’s new measure on support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students. Of course, don’t miss the programme review and schedule of up-coming activities. Enjoy reading!

HOMEY是原自HOME（家）的字詞，意指滿足，家園和溫暖。我們希望

透過報導中心和社區有關少數族裔的資訊，讓少數

族裔朋友們感受社區和香港帶來「家」的溫暖。

今期將會有我們的會員分享他們對「幸福家庭」的看法，伊斯

蘭齋戒月的資訊和近期教育局加強對非華語學生支援措施的內

容。當然，亦會有本中心活動的花絮和活動時間表。

Bimarsh (Age 7)

Arroj (Age 7)

Aisha (Age 6)

Moon (Age 12)

Members’ Voice- 會員心聲 -會員心聲 -

NEWSLETTERJuly - September 2013 Vol.2

HOME CENTRE

Bushra Khalia(29, Pakistani巴基斯坦人)

Love and trust in one another with values are essential for happy family.

幸福家庭是互相之間在相處上和價

值上有愛與信任。

Kaur Sukhjeet(40, Indian 印度人)

My father because as I have grown older, my father has become more of a friend to me. He listens to my feelings and shares his.

我最欣賞我父親。因為當我逐漸年長，我父親較

像朋友一樣，聆聽我的感受和分享他的看法。

Laiba(8, Pakistani巴基斯坦人)

I admire my parents.Because my father will earn for the family and mother will cook yummy food.

我最欣賞我父母，因為爸爸會為家庭賺取所需，

媽媽會烹調美味的食物。

Kaur Gurpreet(19, Indian 印度人)

A happy family consists of understanding, loving, caring and sharing. It is a must to tolerate others’ attitudes and support in the ups and downs of life. And of course, spending quality time is a must.

幸福家庭的元素包括理解、愛、關心和分享。很重要的是親人間能

夠包容不同的看法，亦能在面對生命的起落時互相支持。當然，亦

要有與家人相處的時光。

“A Happy Family is ……”“A Happy Family is ……”　什麼是幸福家庭?　什麼是幸福家庭?

Who do you admire the most in your family? Who do you admire the most in your family? 　你最欣賞哪位家人?　你最欣賞哪位家人?

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Centre Introduction 中心簡介The Home Affairs Department commissioned New Home Association to establish the HOME Support Service Centre for Ethnic Minorities in Yau Tsim Mong and a sub-centre in Sham Shui Po.With its missions to promote racial harmony and facilitate the integration of ethnic minorities into Hong Kong society, HOME Centre provides a wide range of services, which include Language Classes; Tutorial Classes; Computer Classes; Family Outings; Interest Classes; Employment Support Service; Volunteer Service; Youth and School Projects; Integration Programmes; Social Harmony Programmes; Counseling Service; Emergency Fund and Scholarship. 民政事務總署委託新家園協會(協會)在油尖旺區成立

HOME少數族裔人士支援服務中心及在深水埗成立分中心，為少數族裔人士提供一系列的支援服務，以促進種

族和諧及協助他們盡早融入香港社會。這些服務包括中

英語文課程、功課輔導班、電腦班、參觀活動、興趣

班、就業支援服務、義工服務、青年和學校項目、共融

活動、社會和諧活動、諮詢和輔導服務、緊急援助基金

和獎學金。

Laughter Yoga 愛笑瑜伽Laughter yoga is not only a refreshing and fun way to relieve stress, it is also a good way to improve the bonding between parents and children by practicing together.

愛笑瑜伽不只是一種清新和

有趣的方式來緩解壓力，當

家長和孩子一起進行時，亦

能提高兩者之間的互動和增

進親子關係。

Exploration Tour at Gold Coast 黃金海岸遊To enhance members’ understanding of recreational spots in Hong Kong, 45 EM members participated in an Exploration Tour at Gold Coast and enjoyed a BBQ lunch in May 2013. The trip was appreciated by members and they have great fun.

45位少數族裔會員參加了黃金海岸的旅行和享受了燒烤午餐，希望會員可透過活動更認識香港的消閒地點。

Family Outing to Disneyland 迪士尼樂園親子遊

New Staff Introduction 新職員介紹Hey friends, my name is Nazia Iqbal and I have just recently joined the New Home Association as Programme Worker. I hope to meet many of you in person as I settle in and learn more about the organization. Thanks to everyone for being so welcoming. I look forward to working with all of you.

大家好，我叫Nazia Iqbal，我剛開始在新家園協會擔任活動工作員。

我希望當我慢慢適應和學習更多的

同時，可以與你們每位認識。謝謝

你們的歡迎，我期待在將來和各位

合作。

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Hi , Eve r yone ! I am Damai Rabina, a new staff in HOME Centre. I am happy to work in this center & very pleased to serve the EM group through this center service.

大家好！我是新家園協會HOME Center新同事Damai Rabina。我很開心可以在中心工作和服務少數族裔的朋友！

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Women Mutual Support Group 婦女互助小組In the recent sessions, activities were conducted to enhance EM women’s physical and emotional health, which have included meditation, healthy food cooking, outdoor activities, and educational talk.

在婦女小組內，我們舉辦

了各項促進身體和心靈

健康的活動，包括，冥

想、烹調健康食物、戶

外活動和講座等。

Tutorial Classes 功課輔導班Our Centre provides tutorial classes for Primary 1 to Secondary 3 students on a regular basis. In this quarter, we started to cooperate with schools and organizations in order to expand our service network. We recently cooperate with Jordan Road Primary School to organize tutorial classes for their students.

本中心除了每個月皆舉辦小一至中三的功課輔導班外，

更與學校及其他機構合作，擴大服務網絡，讓更多少數

族裔學生受惠。最近我們便與佐敦道官立小學合辦功課

輔導班。

Construction Industry Council Job Fair建造業議會招聘會-總有出頭天

HOME Centre (SSP) has organized a job fair with the partnership of the Construction Industry Council, the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions, and the HKCIEGU to provide employment opportunities for EM in construction industry. More than 200 people were benefi ted from this activity.

早前深水埗分中心與建造業議會、香港工會聯合會與及

香港建造業總工會合辦招聘會，為本港少數族裔提供建

造業就業機會，多於200人受惠於此活動。

Language Classes語文班We have already been conducting language classes to EMs for more than half a year. As we have successfully maintained regular students in our classes, we observed that their language proficiency is improving. In this quarter, students visited Greenpeace flagship—Rainbow Warrior.

轉眼間，中心的語文班已經開展了半年，學員的語文水

平不斷進步。中心更安排了學員參觀綠色和平的船隻彩

虹勇士號，讓同學活學語文並同時學習環保知識。

活動回顧

Program Schedule@ HOME Centre Yau Tsim Mong (YTM) 油尖旺中心活動時間表

Name 活動名稱

Date 日期

Time時間

Venue地點

Responsible Staff負責同事

Classes and Courses

Daily life chatting in Cantonese Level II

1) Jul-Sep 2013 (Every Wednesday) 11:00a.m. - 12:30p.m. HOME Centre (YTM) Iris

2) Jul-Sep 2013 (Every Sunday) 1:00p.m. - 2:30p.m.

3) Jul-Sep 2013 (Every Sunday) 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

4) Jul-Sep 2013 (Every Friday) 7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m.

Daily life chatting in Cantonese Level III

1) Jul-Sep 2013 (Every Saturday) 1:00p.m. - 2:30p.m. HOME Centre (YTM) Iris

2) Aug-Oct 2013 (Every Sunday) 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

3) Aug-Oct 2013 (Every Sunday) 1:00p.m. - 2:30p.m.

Daily life chatting in English Level I 1) Aug-Oct 2013 (Every Wednesday & Thursday) 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. HOME Centre (YTM) Iris

Daily life chatting in English Level II 1) Aug-Oct 2013 (Every Saturday & Sunday) 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. (Saturday)2:30p.m. - 4:30p.m. (Sunday)

HOME Centre (YTM) Iris

2) Sep-Nov 2013 (Every Wednesday & Thursday) 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

Daily life chatting in English Level III 1) Aug-Oct 2013 (Every Saturday & Sunday) 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. (Saturday)2:30p.m. - 4:30p.m. (Sunday)

HOME Centre (YTM) Iris

Computer Class: Basic Computer Application 1) 7 Aug - 4 Sep 2013 (Every Sunday) 11:00a.m - 12:30p.m. HOME Centre (YTM) Tony

Computer Class:Use of Internet

1) 30 Jul - 27 Aug 2013 (Every Tuesday) 11:00a.m - 12:30p.m. HOME Centre (YTM) Tony

2) 7 Aug - 4 Sep 2013 (Every Wednesday) 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.

3) 3 Sep- 8 Oct 2013 (Every Tuesday) (Except 1 Oct 2013)

11:00a.m - 12:30p.m.

4) 11 Sep - 9 Oct 2013 (Every Wednesday) 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.

Computer Class:Excel

1) 30 Jul - 27 Aug 2013 (Every Tuesday) 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m. HOME Centre (YTM) Tony

2) 2 Aug - 30 Aug 2013 (Every Friday) 11:00a.m - 12:30p.m.

3) 3 Sep - 8 Oct 2013 (Every Tuesday) (Except 1 Oct 2013)

2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.

4) 6, 13, 20, 27 Sep, 4 Oct 2013 11:00a.m - 12:30p.m.

Computer Class:Use of PowerPoint

1) 2 Aug - 30Aug 2013 (Every Friday) 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m. HOME Centre (YTM) Tony

2) 7, 15, 22, 29 Aug, 4 Sep 2013 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.

3) 6, 13, 20, 27Sep, 4 Oct 2013 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.

4) 11 Sep - 9 Oct 2013 (Every Wednesday) 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.

Tutorial ClassesPrimary 1-3

1) 16 Jul - 30 Aug 2013 (Every Tuesday & Friday) 2:00p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (July to Aug) HOME Centre (YTM) Iris

2) 3 Sep - 26 Sep 2013 (Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)

6:30p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Tutorial ClassesPrimary 4-6

1) 17 Jul - 28Aug 2013 (Every Wednesday & Thursday)

2:00p.m. - 3:30 p.m. HOME Centre (YTM) Iris

2) 3 Sep - 3 Oct 2013 (Every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday)

6:30p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Integration Programme

Orientation and Familiarization Programme – I love O.T. (Group C)

23 Aug 2013 10:00am - 5:00pm HOME Centre (YTM) andTao Heung Museum of Food Culture

Tina

Orientation and Familiarization Programme – Orientation Talk for the Personal, Food andEnvironmental Hygiene

29 Aug 2013 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. HOME Centre (YTM) Abbie

Family Support Service –Martial Art Dance (M.A.D.) Class

6 Jun - 28 Sep 2013 (Every Saturday) 5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. HOME Centre (YTM) Mimi

Teenage Mutual Support Group – Stretching 14 Sep – 19 Oct 2013 (Every Saturday) 3:30p.m. - 5:00p.m. HOME Centre (YTM) Mimi

Women Mutual Support Group – Aerobic Class 17 Sep - 29 Nov 2013 (Every Tuesday) 1:30p.m. - 3:00p.m. Yau Ma Tei Henry G Leong Commu-nity Hall Activity Room

Abbie

Elderly Support Group (3rd Group) 7 Aug - 11 Sep 2013 (Every Wednesday) 10:00a.m. - 12:00noon HOME Centre (YTM) Rachel

Ethnic Minority Ambassador Scheme – Stage 4 Training 1 & 2

31 Aug, 1 Sep 2013 2:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m. HOME Centre (YTM) Rachel

Parenting Talk- Women’s Safety Talk 15 Sep 2013 4:00p.m. - 5:30p.m. HOME Centre (YTM) Mimi

Recycle Soap Making To Be Confi rmed To Be Confi rmed HOME Centre (YTM) Rachel

Social Harmony Programme

Kindergarten - Parallel Group 18 Jul - 22 Aug 2013 (Every Thursday) 11:30a.m. - 1:00p.m. HOME Centre(YTM) Mimi

Social Harmony Volunteer Team (II)Henna Volunteer Team

End of July to End of August 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m. HOME Centre (YTM) and other service provision places in society

Tina

Social Harmony Volunteer Team 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 Sep 2013 1:00p.m. - 3:00 p.m. HOME Centre (YTM), 2 NGOs Mimi

Primary School – Cultural Exchange Programme Talk (2)

17 Sep 2013 10:00a.m. - 12:00noon Primary School Mimi

Secondary School – Cultural Exchange Programme Talk (1)

19 Sep 2013 10:00a.m. - 12:00noon Secondary School Mimi

Program Schedule@ HOME Centre Sham Shui Po (SSP) 深水埗分中心活動時間表Name 活動名稱

Date 日期

Time時間

Venue地點

Responsible Staff負責同事

Classes and Courses

Daily life chatting in Cantonese Jul-Sep 2013 (Every Sun-day)

2:30p.m. - 4:30p.m. HOME Centre (SSP) Iris

Daily life chatting in English Jul-Sep 2013(Every Tuesday & Saturday)

1:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. HOME Centre (SSP) Iris

Computer Class:Use of Internet

4 Aug - 1 Sep 2013(Every Sunday)

1:30p.m. - 3:00p.m. HOME Centre (SSP) Tony

Computer Class:Use of PowerPoint

4, 18, 25 Aug 2013; 1, 8 Sep 2013

3:00p.m. - 4:30p.m. HOME Centre (SSP) Tony

Computer Class:Excel

4 Aug - 1 Sep 2013(Every Sunday)

4:30p.m. - 6p.m. (4, 18, 25 Aug, 1 Sep) 5:00p.m. - 6:30p.m.

(11 Aug)

HOME Centre (SSP) Tony

Summer Tutorial Class Primary 1-3

19 Jul – 30 Aug 2013(Every Friday)

2:00p.m.-3:30p.m. HOME Centre (SSP) Iris

Integration Programme

Children Henna Interest Class 19, 26 Aug 2013 4:00p.m. - 5:30p.m. HOME Centre (SSP) Amy

Employment Training Course (Basic Henna Art) 12 Aug – 16 Sep 2013(Every Monday)

2:00p.m. - 4:00pm HOME Centre (SSP) Amy/Olak

Volunteer Training Programme 20, 27 Aug, 3 Sep 2013 2:30p.m.-4:30p.m. HOME Centre (SSP) Florence

Exploration Tour – Hong Kong Central Library 7 Sep 2013 10:00a.m.-12:00noon HK Central Library Olak

Parenting Talk – Book Reading Award Ceremony 7 Sep 2013 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m. HOME Centre (SSP) Olak

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration(Collaborated with CUHK)

15 Sep 2013 2:00p.m.-5:00p.m. HOME Centre (SSP) Amy

Camping – Personal Development(Collaborated with United Nepalese Christian Church)

20 Sep 2013 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. 50 To Fung Shan Road, Shatin

Olak

Pre-employment Training Workshop – Employment Ordinance

28 Sep 2013 2:00p.m.-3:30p.m. HOME Centre (SSP) Olak

Social Harmony Programme

Primary School Cultural Exchange Program (Talk and Tour) - Collaborated with Red Cross

17, 18, 24, 25 Aug 2013 5:00p.m. - 7:00pm (Sat)3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.

(Sun)

HOME Centre (SSP) Amy

Street Exhibition at Ferry Pier Concourse 21 Sep 2013 2:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Star Ferry Pier Concourse Olak

Program Schedule@ Mobile Service Centre 流動車活動時間表Program Name: Mobile Service CentreDate and Time: Every Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30am – 4:30pm

Location: Yuen Long/ Tin Shui Wai/ Tuen Mun/ Kwai Fong

Program Description: - Mini Library - Resource Corner - Language Class - Mathematics and Computer Class - Themed Talk

Responsible Staff: Tina

- Multi-cultural exhibition - Cultural performance - Game Booth - Tailor-made Harmonious Program - Enquiry Service (Provided by Registered Social Worker)

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Membership is Free of Charge. After becoming our member, you can enjoy our services and benefi ts of New Home Association. Please contact our staff for details.

申請成為會員是免費的。成為會員後，可享用新家園協會會員服務及福利。詳情請向中心職員查詢。

We are actively recruiting volunteers of different cultural backgrounds including local and ethnic groups. If you are willing to spend your time and enthusiastic in serving community, please join us!

我們現正積極招募不同文化背景包括本地和少數族裔的義工。只要您願意奉獻您的時間和有服務社會的心，

請即報名成為本會義工。

Contact Information and Opening Hours 中心聯絡方法及開放時間

Ethnic Minority CultureRamadan 2013 伊斯蘭教曆九月（齋戒月）Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It’s a sacred month of fasting for Muslims around the world. This year’s Ramadan was from 8 July 2013 to 8 Aug 2013. Estimates of the period are based on expected visibility of the hilal (new moon).

The spectacular sight of these women in their blue and white dresses is usually featured in the media at this time. Muslim men these days will attend special services in Hong Kong’s mosques, especially at the main mosque in Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims observe a strict fast and participate in activities such as charitable giving and peace making. At the end of Ramadan, Muslims observe a joyous celebration called Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Fast-Breaking)

HOME Centre celebrated Eid, the end of the month of Ramadan, with our EM friends. Eid is the day of celebration to Muslims around the world. The celebration program was held in HOME Centre (YTM) on 13 Aug 2013 and HOME Centre (SSP) on 11 Aug 2013. Members appreciated the arrangement.

回教齋戒月是伊斯蘭教曆的9月。這是回教徒一年最神

聖的時期。今年的齋戒月是2013年7月8日至2013年8月8日。大群穿著藍色和白色裙的穆斯林女士亦通常會受到媒體注意。穆斯林男士會參與回教寺院的特別服

務，尤其是位處尖沙咀彌敦道的大型回教寺院。

在齋戒月裏，穆斯林每天從日出到日落期間禁止飲

食、吸煙等活動，以及用大量的時間禱告與背誦古蘭

經。除此之外，亦會參與慈善活動。齋戒月的最後一

天是值得慶祝的日子。世界各地的穆斯林都會舉行慶

祝活動，當然HOME Centre 也不例外。HOME Cen-tre (YTM) 及HOME Centre (SSP) 分別於2013年8月13日及8月11日舉行了兩日的慶祝活動。

All government and subsidized schools with more than 10 non-Chinese-speaking pupils will get an additional subsidy this school year to provide them with better support. The move adds 70 schools to the 31 “designated schools”

now covered by the subsidy, which ranges from HK$300,000 to HK$600,000 a year. All schools receiving the subsidy have to adopt a set of guidelines to develop Chinese teaching strategies and set learning targets for their non-Chinese speaking pupils. For detailed information, please visit Education Bureau website (www.edb.gov.hk).

In the past months, HOME Centre has been actively cooperating with schools to provide supportive service to EM students and parents. For any enquiries, please feel free to contact us at 3610 4418.

政府現每年資助三十萬至六十萬不等予31間有10位以上非華語學生的官立和津貼學校。為加強對非華

語學生的支援，當局會在新學年增加約70間學校的支援，共約100間學校將會在新學年獲得津貼及專業支援，讓非華語學生有更多學校選擇。受資助學校

需跟隨一系列中文教學指引和為非華語學生定立學

習目標。詳情請瀏覽教育局網站：www.edb.gov.hk

在過去數月裡，HOME Centre已積極與學校合作以提供支援服務給少數族裔學生和家長。如有任何疑

問，歡迎隨時與我們聯繫，電話3610 4418。

(Source from 10 July, 2013 South China Morning Post and 17 July,2013 Oriental Daily) (資料來源：2013年7月10日南華早報和2013年7月17日東方日報)

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HOME Centre (SSP) (深水埗分中心)Address: Shop A, G/F, 130 Kiu Kiang Street,South Ocean Building, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon地址：九龍深水埗九江街130號南洋大廈地下A鋪Telephone電話：3610 4428Fax傳真：3590 4643Email電郵：homessp@nhahome.hk / homessp@nha.org.hk

OPENING HOURS 開放時間：Thursdays -Tuesdays (9a.m.-9p.m.)星期四至二 (早上九時至晚上九時)

** Wednesdays & Public Holidays Closed** 星期三及公眾假期休息

HOME Centre

HOME Centre (YTM) (油尖旺中心)Address: Shop B, G/F and 1/F, Sun Wah Building,73 Battery Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon地址：九龍油麻地炮台街73號順華大廈地下B鋪及1樓Telephone電話：3610 4418Fax傳真：3590 4642Email電郵：homeytm@nhahome.hk / homeytm@nha.org.hk

OPENING HOURS 開放時間：Tuesdays - Sundays (9a.m.-9p.m.)星期二至日 (早上九時至晚上九時)

** Mondays & Public Holidays Closed** 星期一及公眾假期休息

HOME Centre

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