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16/07/2020
July 4 2020 marked another exciting milestone in the calendar of the Hong Kong Association of the Order of Malta – the launch event of the No Limits Social Club! Thirteen young people with disabilities, together with their parents and 12 volunteers from the Order gathered for 2 hours of non-stop fun. From the […]
15/06/2020
It is estimated that the pandemic has resulted in almost a million kindergarten, primary, and secondary students being moved to online classes in the last 3 months. This transition has put students who cannot afford their own electronic devices at serious risk of being left behind academically. In an effort to fill this gap, the […]
01/06/2020
The No Limits Club is a new and exciting program for disabled youth in Hong Kong. Inspired by the success of the 2019 Asia Pacific Youth Camp where 33 disabled youths from the Asia Pacific region and 50 young volunteers, spent 4 days of fun outings and sports, project leaders Alfons and Sophie Mensdorff-Pouilly decided […]
07/05/2020
Last May 1, representatives from around the world joined together on zoom to sing Ave Maria in their native languages in loving memory of Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre, the Grand Master of the Order of Malta. This special online memorial service, organised by the Lebanese Association, united 32 members from around the world in singing […]
07/05/2020
“We learned, with great sadness, of the death on 29th April 2020 of His Most Eminent Highness the Prince and Grand Master Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto. I remember vividly the incomparable warmth and infectious joy with which he greeted members of the Hong Kong delegation last May in Lourdes. Some […]
28/04/2020
COVID-19 is dramatically changing the way students learn and Hong Kong is no exception in shifting to online classes. This switch has been challenging for many students from low-income households with very limited access to the electronic devices that have become an integral part of modern life. Aware of this gap, volunteers of the Hong […]
17/04/2020
COVID-19 has abruptly removed the normal sources of human connections for many students with special needs. It has been over a month since most of them are forced to stay home, missing important opportunities to interact with classmates, friends and teachers. The situation is particularly challenging for a small number of boarding students with special […]
08/04/2020
Hong Kong and Frankfurt virtual dance parties for homebound families What a virtual party it was! Led live from Frankfurt by master DJ Philipp Eltz, 40 Order of Malta volunteers, young people and guest families danced away for 20 intense minutes. Coloured lights flashed while DJ Philipp’s mixed tunes live-streamed into the homes of our […]
01/04/2020
The COVID-19 epidemic has led to a global explosion of demand for face masks resulting in a worldwide shortage at the retail level. In Hong Kong, surging prices have rendered masks unaffordable to the most vulnerable and cash-strapped members of our community. In response, the Hong Kong Association of the Order of Malta delivered 4000 […]
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