CityU and UNICEF join hands to care for tsunami-affected children
Since 26 December, our hearts have been deeply saddened by the devastating tsunamis in South Asia. Not only has the catastrophe caused thousands of children to lose their families and homes, it will also seriously hinder their growth and development. To help relieve the grief and suffering of these bereaved children, CityU has joined hands with UNICEF to organize a fundraising campaign to provide education kits for tsunami-affected children.
“The CityU community is united in coordinating this meaningful campaign in such a short time. Education is the basic right for all children. I hope we can do something to restore normalcy to the education of children in the disaster areas,” said Mr Eric Chu, Vice-President (External Affairs) of the Students' Union. “In just a few hours after I send out an email recruiting voluntary workers, over 50 students replied and promised to help. I’m very impressed by the enthusiastic response from our fellow students.”
You and your family members are encouraged to make donations through the following methods:
l Deduction from salary. Staff can complete the Salary Deduction From (Finance Office (Payroll) so that their donation can be deducted from their February salary;
l Direct bank transfer to CityU's Hang Seng Bank account number 024-293-5-184701;
l By cheque made payable to "City University of Hong Kong" and send to the Finance Office; and
l By cash donation to the donation boxes on campus. The boxes are available at various catering outlets, the Red Gate Counter, the Cut Price Shop, the Shroff's Office, the Student Residences,
For donations of HK$100 or above through direct bank transfer or by cheque, please fill in
Next week, representatives from the Students' Union and the CityU Postgraduate Association will also call for donations at the Students Canteen and Lecture Theatres.
The "CityU Support Group for South Asian Tsunami Victims" was set up to facilitate assistance to the victims and any members of the CityU family who may have been affected by the disaster. Counsellors from SDS and the Professional Personal Consultation Service of the Hong Kong Christian Service are ready to assist those who have been emotionally disturbed by the traumatic events.
Students who need counselling should contact Ms Holly Wong, phone 2788 8479, email sohwong@cityu.edu. hk. For staff counselling, contact Mrs Eva Ng, phone 2788 9249, email hreng@cityu.edu.hk, or call the Hong Kong Christian Service hotline at 2721 3939.
CityU Support Group for South Asian Tsunami Victims
Professor Y S Wong, Vice-President for Administration (Convenor)
Mrs Betty Chan, Communications Office
Ms Kathy Chan, Development and Alumni Relations Office
Ms Dora Lee, Office of the Vice-President for Administration
Ms Ada Leung, Finance Office
Mrs Eva Ng, Human Resources Office
Dr John Tse, Staff Association
Dr Ruth Yee, Student Development Services
Mr Kelvin Chan, Former President of Students' Union
Mr Eric Chu, External Vice-President of Students' Union