CATALOGUE WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT
Handcrafted uniquely by Hong Kong’s grassroots ethnically diverse women
Women and girls are among the most marginalised in the ethnically diverse community Many of them have multiple children and have little opportunity to engage with other women – many feel lonely and burdened with the responsibility of single-handedly managing all caregiving and household chores.
TUNGCHUNG ETHNICALLYDIVERSE CHAIGATHERIN
Since February 2023, every Friday morning at Zubin’s Family Centre, we host a Chai Gathering (chai means tea in Hindi) to give a friendly and welcoming space for ethnically diverse women. This is an opportunity for them to take a break from their responsibilities and form friendships while engaging in a fun, creative workshop
Through our home visits, we identified a significant need frequently brought up by the women; the desire to work from home to earn an income. We have successfully engaged with 25 women in Tung Chung and beyond who have painted 1,500 pieces of coasters and bottles This opportunity has not only enabled them to earn an extra income but, more importantly, boosted their confidence and empowered them to do something on their own. Some of these women have now even secured full-time jobs.
Handcrafted uniquely by Hong Kong’s grassroots ethnically diverse women:
Ceramic Coasters
Ha n d pa i n t e d by h ou s e wi v e s , Fi n i s h e d wi t h a s a f e t o u s e c oa t
Ceramic Coasters
Ha n d pa i n t e d by h ou s e wi v e s , Fi n i s h e d wi t h a s a f e t o u s e c oa t .
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Hand-sewn
Bags and Pouches
Hand-sewn
Lunch bags, Pouches and Totebags
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Hand-sewn Bags & Pouches
Handcrafted uniquely by Hong Kong’s grassroots ethnically diverse women
Oval Recycled Newspaper Placemat
Handmade by housewives using recycled newspaper, finished with a safe to use coat
36 X 22 CM
RECYCLED NEWSPAPER
Oval Recycled Newspaper Placemat
Handmade by housewives using recycled newspaper, finished with a safe to use coat
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Round Recycled Newspaper Placemat
Handmade by housewives using recycled newspaper, finished with a safe to use coat
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Round Recycled Newspaper Placemat
Handmade by housewives using recycled newspaper, finished with a safe to use coat.
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The Zubin Foundation’s Women Empowerment Programme is to empower ethnically diverse women from low-income families by developing their skills to make sustainable products. Both eco-friendly and stylish, these placemats and coasters not only help these women gain confidence and friendship, but also enable them to earn an income and help their loved ones.