Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong (Habitat) is currently seeking a talented individual for the role of Officer, Marketing & Communications. Reporting to the Manager, Marketing & Communication, you will play an essential role in supporting the development, coordination and delivery of Habitat’s key marketing activities. You will be responsible for delivering specific marketing initiatives and projects that will enable Habitat to grow its reputation, raise its profile, and build our community of support.

Collaboration is central to how we operate as a team. The Marketing & Communications Officer will work closely with colleagues throughout the organisation, to implement impactful marketing campaigns, to identify and drive key audiences to our services and to gather and interpret insights gained from our digital analytics and market research.

Key responsibilities include:

Marketing, Communications & Brand Building

• Implement innovative and successful marketing activity across digital and traditional channels.
• Project manage and coordinate innovative marketing campaigns that help to promote engagement and build the Habitat brand using a range of channels and media.
• Draft bilingual (Chinese and English) copy for social media. Ensure content is accurate, precise and complete; correct in terms of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and editorial style; and maintain a consistent tone and voice.
• Review, update and maintain brand collaterals and communications materials.
• Update and maintain stock of branded promotional items as appropriate.
• Update and maintain Habitat Hong Kong’s website.
• Provide marketing support for fundraising and volunteer events, including producing materials as needed.
• Liaise with vendors, production agencies, and media as appropriate.

Note: The role, whilst clearly defined, is part of a fast-moving and evolving organisation and as such, the related responsibilities may need to adapt as the team grows. Any changes will be discussed with the individual but should be recognised as part of the exciting environment within which Habitat HK operates.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Qualifications

• Degree holder in communication, marketing, PR, social media, new media, journalism, business administration or other relevant discipline.
• 2 to 3 years of marketing & communications experience, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Candidates who are passionate about working in the non-profit sector and with relevant experience gained from other sectors/industries are also welcome to apply

Skills

• Proven experience in digital marketing an/or digital fundraising.
• Experience of supporting large-scale public campaigns & events.
• Detail oriented, able to take instructions effectively, take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Good analytical, organisational & research skills.
• Able to multitask and exhibit consistent follow-through ad to work under time constraints, changing priorities & varying deadlines.
• Patience for other perspectives ad strong inter-personal & cross-cultural skills
• Previous work experience in a non-profit organisation, including in a volunteering capacity, is an advantage.

Digital

• Proficiency in PC operations (MS based applications, English and Chinese word processing).
• Knowledge of software/tool applications, e.g. Salesforce, WordPress, Canva, Google Analytics, BeePro, Adobe Creative Suite (AI, PS).
• An early adopter, with proven experience in digital marketing and/or digital fundraising.

Languages

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese.

Working Hours

• We have flexible working arrangements for all staff. Our work week is Monday-Friday, with staff required to work on some Saturdays/Sundays as is required for specific roles, programme, event and/or project needs.

Competencies, Values and Culture
We work with a set of competencies relevant to the various roles in the team and encourage a growth mindset from all staff. We expect all team members to demonstrate commitment to the Habitat values of courage, accountability, and humility. We respect and celebrate our differences and whilst we all need space to focus and think, we also seek team members who thrive in a collaborative, communicative and culturally diverse environment. We have built a culture of trust and open dialogue and welcome ideas and input from all staff, regardless of your position.

Salary & Benefits

• We conduct an annual benchmarking salary exercise to remain market aligned.
• We have a 5-day work week with part-time options for roles where operationally appropriate.
• Our flexible work schedule with remote working and co-working space options, reflects our culture of trust and accountability.
• We work with a pro bono insurance broker to find competitive dental, medical and life insurance.
• We provide a range of leave types above the statutory requirements, including but not limited to: Annual Leave, Study Leave and Personal Leave.
• In addition to the Hong Kong public holidays, we close the office for an extra day each year before or after Christmas and the Lunar New Year holidays and one day in June for all staff to focus on their wellbeing.
• As early signatories of the Equal Opportunities Commission Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter, we are proud of the extremely positive feedback year-on-year from staff about our inclusive culture.
• Through our staff survey feedback, we are officially and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work.

How to apply

If our values resonate with you, if the role excites you and if you want to contribute to our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, please send full CV with a cover letter, current & expected salary and availability to hr@habitat.org.hk.

We thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview. 申請人所提交的個人資料會被保密處理，而有關個人資料只會披露予處理有關之職位申請。 We will retain the applications for a maximum period of twelve months and may refer suitable applicants to other vacancies within Habitat.

香港仁人家園於2004年成立以來 ，為有需要家庭維修家居，締造安穩家園，並在港舉辦活動籌款，支援全球及本地有需要的家庭。 We welcome you to visit our website www.habitat.org.hk to learn more about Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong and our local, regional, and global impact.

Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong (Habitat) is currently seeking a talented individual for the role of Community Engagement & Events Officer. Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Individual Giving & Events, you will play a crucial role in developing and coordinating programmes and events that engage community members, including volunteering activities, youth engagement initiatives and fundraising events. You will have the opportunity to support various initiatives that increase our brand visibility, deepen our engagement with our supporters and raise unrestricted funds.

Key responsibilities include:

Community Engagement

• Support the delivery of our youth engagement strategy and coordinate partnerships with local schools, international schools and universities
• Plan and execute our community programme “Project Schools Works”, including developing partnerships with local schools and monitoring budgets
• Develop and implement a project plan to cultivate and manage Habitat school clubs and campus chapters across Hong Kong, including creating support and fundraising resources for students
• Coordinate and support volunteer engagement efforts to support the organisation’s programmes and activities
  Monitoring and Evaluation-Cross-Team Collaboration

Events

• Support the delivery of fundraising and community events to engage with supporters and increase our impact in the communities we serve
• Assist in the planning and execution of events, including coordinating logistics, managing vendors and overseeing event set-up
• Communicate with event attendees, volunteers and vendors to ensure a smooth event experience
• Manage event registration, including tracking attendance and managing event materials 5. Provide on-site support during events
  

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Coordinate closely with other teams, recognising that no one person or team can function in isolation and that we all have common goals and demonstrate to others the importance of teamwork through your collaborative behaviours with colleagues across all teams.
• Take an active role in one of our Standing Committees as and when required. Tasks may include: preparing agendas and accompanying documents, presenting recommendations, and leading discussions during the meetings. Follow up on actions and learnings from committee members
  

Note: The role, whilst clearly defined, is part of a fast-moving and evolving organisation and as such, the related responsibilities may need to adapt as the team grows. Any changes will be discussed with the individual but should be recognised as part of the exciting environment within which Habitat HK operates.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma / Associate Degree / Degree holder in relevant disciplines, preferably in Sales & Marketing, Business Development or Event Management.
• One to two years of customer service and/or events experience, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Candidates who are passionate about working in the non-profit sector and with relevant experience gained from other sectors/industries are also welcome to apply.

Skills

• Proven ability to support the development and delivery of impactful and professional fundraising initiatives and events.
• You are an excellent communicator with high EQ and interpersonal skills. You’re very comfortable working across, and with, multiple cultures.
• You thrive on being busy and seeing results from your actions. You have extensive experience prioritizing and managing conflicting priorities and are able to meet deadlines.

Digital

• Proficiency in PC operations (MS based applications, English and Chinese word processing).
• Knowledge of software/tool applications, e.g. Salesforce, Canva.

Languages

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese.

Working Hours

• We have flexible working arrangements for all staff. Our work week is Monday-Friday, with staff required to work on some Saturdays/Sundays as is required for specific roles, programme, event and/or project needs.

Competencies, Values and Culture
We work with a set of competencies relevant to the various roles in the team and encourage a growth mindset from all staff. We expect all team members to demonstrate commitment to the Habitat values of courage, accountability, and humility. We respect and celebrate our differences and whilst we all need space to focus and think, we also seek team members who thrive in a collaborative, communicative and culturally diverse environment. We have built a culture of trust and open dialogue and welcome ideas and input from all staff, regardless of your position.

Salary & Benefits

• We conduct an annual benchmarking salary exercise to remain market aligned.
• We have a 5-day work week with part-time options for roles where operationally appropriate.
• Our flexible work schedule with remote working and co-working space options, reflects our culture of trust and accountability.
• We work with a pro bono insurance broker to find competitive dental, medical and life insurance.
• We provide a range of leave types above the statutory requirements, including but not limited to: Annual Leave, Study Leave and Personal Leave.
• In addition to the Hong Kong public holidays, we close the office for an extra day each year before or after Christmas and the Lunar New Year holidays and one day in June for all staff to focus on their wellbeing.
• As early signatories of the Equal Opportunities Commission Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter, we are proud of the extremely positive feedback year-on-year from staff about our inclusive culture.
• Through our staff survey feedback, we are officially and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work.

How to apply

If our values resonate with you, if the role excites you and if you want to contribute to our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, please send full CV with a cover letter, current & expected salary and availability to hr@habitat.org.hk.

We thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview. 申請人所提交的個人資料會被保密處理，而有關個人資料只會披露予處理有關之職位申請。 We will retain the applications for a maximum period of twelve months and may refer suitable applicants to other vacancies within Habitat.

香港仁人家園於2004年成立以來 ，為有需要家庭維修家居，締造安穩家園，並在港舉辦活動籌款，支援全球及本地有需要的家庭。 We welcome you to visit our website www.habitat.org.hk to learn more about Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong and our local, regional, and global impact.

Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong (Habitat Hong Kong) is currently seeking a talented individual for the role of Senior Officer / Officer, Programmes. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Programmes, you will play an integral role in running our domestic programmes in Hong Kong. Working collaboratively with the Partnerships & Public Engagement Team and Finance Team, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring efficient and impactful domestic programmes, while effectively managing key relationships with beneficiaries, volunteers, NGO and other programme delivery partners.

Key responsibilities include:

Planning & Execution

• Support the Senior Manager, Programmes to develop and execute, strategically aligned and impactful domestic programmes.

• Undertake and oversee the development and implementation of special projects or responsibilities as assigned.

• Provide end-to-end support for assigned domestic programmes, including providing pre-, during- and post-activity coordination and administrative tasks including all relevant beneficiary, NGO and construction partner preparation, liaising with and coordinating volunteers where necessary.

• Ensure quality control, excellent standards and risk management policies are consistently applied to all domestic programmes and ensure that all programme stakeholders, operate in a highly professional manner exemplifying Habitat guidelines, standards and mission.

• Work closely with Programmes Team and Partnerships & Public Engagement Team colleagues, and depending on the programme, provide high-quality, rewarding and life changing volunteer experiences, contributing to the expansion of the number of volunteers whilst increasing and deepening long-term volunteer engagement.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Implement evaluation systems and metrics for our existing programmes to ensure they are delivered for impact and desirable outcomes.

• Working with Habitat Hong Kong and Habitat International colleagues, ensure Habitat’s local programmes monitoring and evaluation processes adhere to strategic funders’ policies and reporting requirements.

• Evaluate our programmes’ effectiveness to identify areas of enhancement for ongoing development and continuous improvement.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Through content sharing, help develop creative and compelling concept notes and proposals for use by the Partnerships & Public Engagement Team, designed to drive new supporter acquisition and donor retention.
• Work closely with Habitat Hong Kong Partnerships & Public Engagement Team to ensure the ongoing delivery of engaging and captivating stories to encourage support from donors and volunteers.

Note: The role, whilst clearly defined, is part of a fast-moving and evolving organisation and as such, the related responsibilities may need to adapt as the team grows. Any changes will be discussed with the individual but should be recognised as part of the exciting environment within which Habitat HK operates.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma / Associate Degree / Degree holder in any disciplines

• Senior Officer: 4 to 5 years of experience in planning, organising & executing programmes and project management, preferably with volunteer / beneficiary programmes for NGO.

• Officer: minimum 2 years of experience in supporting project planning, administration support & executing of programmes, exposure in NGO sector as a volunteer is an advantage

• Candidates who are passionate about working in the non-profit sector, with relevant experience from other sectors, are also welcome to apply.

Skills

• Planning & Organising : You can plan and execute successful projects and programmes within a strategic framework & internal guideline

• Organisation : You are an organised person who is very attentive to details and passion for executing programmes with excellence.

• Communication: You are an excellent communicator with high EQ and interpersonal skills. You are very comfortable working across and with multiple cultures.

• Time Management: You thrive on being busy and seeing results from your actions. You have developed the ability of prioritizing and managing conflicting priorities and are able to meet deadlines.

• Risk Management: You bring a thoughtful and analytical approach in planning, organizing & executing projects and programmes, using your insights to inform mitigation actions and thinking creatively to pre-empt potential challenges.

Digital & Data

• Proficiency in PC operations (MS based applications, English and Chinese word processing).

• Basic knowledge of software applications, e.g. Monday.com, Trello.

• An early adopter with an interest in finding digital solutions to streamline operations and / or reaching our goals through better use of digital tools.

Languages

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese.

Working Hours

• We have flexible working arrangements for all staff. Our work week is Monday-Friday, with staff required to work on some Saturdays/Sundays as is required for specific roles, programme, event and/or project needs.

Competencies, Values and Culture
We work with a set of competencies relevant to the various roles in the team and encourage a growth mindset from all staff. We expect all team members to demonstrate commitment to the Habitat values of courage, accountability, and humility. We respect and celebrate our differences and whilst we all need space to focus and think, we also seek team members who thrive in a collaborative, communicative and culturally diverse environment. We have built a culture of trust and open dialogue and welcome ideas and input from all staff, regardless of your position.

Salary & Benefits

• We conduct an annual benchmarking salary exercise to remain market aligned.
• We have a 5-day work week with part-time options for roles where operationally appropriate.
• Our flexible work schedule with remote working and co-working space options, reflects our culture of trust and accountability.
• We work with a pro bono insurance broker to find competitive dental, medical and life insurance.
• We provide a range of leave types above the statutory requirements, including but not limited to: Annual Leave, Study Leave and Personal Leave.
• In addition to the Hong Kong public holidays, we close the office for an extra day each year before or after Christmas and the Lunar New Year holidays and one day in June for all staff to focus on their wellbeing.
• As early signatories of the Equal Opportunities Commission Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter, we are proud of the extremely positive feedback year-on-year from staff about our inclusive culture.
• Through our staff survey feedback, we are officially and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work.

How to apply

If our values resonate with you, if the role excites you and if you want to contribute to our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, please send full CV with a cover letter, current & expected salary and availability to hr@habitat.org.hk.

We thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview. 申請人所提交的個人資料會被保密處理，而有關個人資料只會披露予處理有關之職位申請。 We will retain the applications for a maximum period of twelve months and may refer suitable applicants to other vacancies within Habitat.

香港仁人家園於2004年成立以來 ，為有需要家庭維修家居，締造安穩家園，並在港舉辦活動籌款，支援全球及本地有需要的家庭。 We welcome you to visit our website www.habitat.org.hk to learn more about Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong and our local, regional, and global impact.

Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong (Habitat) is currently seeking a talented individual for the role of Manager, Marketing & Communications. Reporting to the Director of Growth & Governance, you will play an integral role in strategising, designing, managing, and executing the brand communications and marketing initiatives for Habitat in order to raise and maintain our brand visibility and deepen our engagement with our audiences.

You will be a passionate expert at brand building within the charity sector as well as an all-round, experienced marketer. You will inspire the team to create and deliver integrated, insight-led brand and marketing strategies which will transform audience perceptions and behaviour, delivering organisational strategic objectives. You will bring your experience in digital and creative communications strategy to deliver impact across Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong’s campaigns, events, fundraising and public policy activities. With a broad range of skills and knowledge, including digital marketing, online campaigning, project management, storytelling, media relations and content strategy and planning, you’ll also have experience in supporting multi-disciplinary teams and managing budgets, suppliers and consultants, and the ability to provide clear strategic direction as to how the organisation can best use digital, design and multimedia for increased engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

Marketing, Communications & Brand Building

• Provide a strategic overview and evaluation of all brand and marketing projects and campaigns against KPIs, reporting progress and return on investment, ensuring lessons learnt are shared with stakeholders and feed into the design of future projects.
• Develop marketing tools to enable our teams and board of directors to articulate our messaging to a wider audience.
• Manage budgets and develop the investment case for new opportunities as required.
• Generate creative and compelling digital content and brand collaterals to drive new supporter acquisition and donor retention through communications, campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and events.
• Champion the use of new tools, new tactics, data, and data analytics to develop and maximise our digital platforms. 
• Responsible for strategic marketing across a complex broad range of audiences and communication channels.

Cross-Team Collaboration & Strategy

• Lead the development, implementation, and regular review of our annual brand and marketing strategy, identifying integration opportunities, clarifying objectives, and influencing and making recommendations on messaging, audience segmentation, and targeting activities.
• Contribute to organisational level decision-making.
• Provide marketing and communications support to colleagues and the Senior Leadership Team and other key stakeholders including Board Directors and Committee Members, liaise with external partners and ensure all marketing materials align with brand guidelines.
• Coordinate closely with other teams such as Finance, recognising that no one person or team can function in isolation and that we all have common goals.
• Encourage your direct reports to establish cross-team connections.
• Take an active role in one of our Standing Committees either as Staff Liaison, Committee Coordinator or Staff Participant. Depending on your role, prepare agendas and accompanying documents, present recommendations, and lead discussions during the meetings. Follow up on actions and learnings from committee members.

People Development

• Embrace the opportunity to line manage colleagues and demonstrate through your own behaviours a culture and mindset of growth and demonstrate a practice of good governance. Encourage your direct reports to participate in discussions and decision-making.
• Work closely with the Director of Growth & Governance to remove barriers and position the team and the people in the team, to achieve their full potential.
• Be accountable for the employee experience of your direct reports from onboarding, coaching, and developing and create a platform for transparent discussions around growth and capacity building opportunities.

Note: The role, whilst clearly defined, is part of a fast-moving and evolving organisation and as such, the related responsibilities may need to adapt as the team grows. Any changes will be discussed with the individual but should be recognised as part of the exciting environment within which Habitat HK operates.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Qualifications  

• Degree holder in Marketing or social media, new media, business administration, PR/marketing communications
• Minimum 8 years of marketing & communications experience, preferably in the non-profit sector. Candidates who are passionate about working in the non-profit sector and with relevant experience gained from other sectors/industries are also welcome to apply.

Skills

• Proven ability to lead, develop, manage, and deliver integrated strategic marketing plans and cross-channel campaigns.
• Confident drawing on relevant insights from audience research.
• Experience of events management desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of best practice and trends in social media, branding & marketing campaign impact measurements.
• Experience in developing supporter journeys and delivering engaging communications about thematic projects.
• Experience in delivering large-scale public campaigns.
• You are an excellent communicator with high EQ and interpersonal skills. You’re very comfortable working across, and with, multiple cultures.
• You are an experienced negotiator who excels in storytelling for persuasion that results in raising brand visibility and long-term engagement with our audiences.
• You bring bigger picture perspectives to discussions, and you value diversity of perspectives that lead to effective decision-making.
• You thrive on being busy and seeing results from your actions and the actions of your direct reports. You have extensive experience prioritizing and managing conflicting priorities and are able to meet deadlines. You are at ease with coaching others to build their capacity in this area.
• You bring a thoughtful and analytical approach in designing, managing and executing the brand communications and marketing initiatives and stay acutely aware of internal and external factors that could impact the achievement of organisational goals, using your insights to inform mitigation actions and thinking creatively to pre-empt potential challenges.

Languages

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese.

Digital

• Proficiency in PC operations (MS based applications. English and Chinese word processing).
• Knowledge of software/tool applications, e.g. Salesforce, WordPress, Canva, Google Analytics, BeePro, Adobe Creative Suite (AI, PS).
• An early adopter, with proven experience in digital marketing and/or digital fundraising.

Working Hours

• We have flexible working arrangements for all staff. Our work week is Monday-Friday, with staff required to work on some Saturdays/Sundays as is required for specific roles, programme, event and/or project needs.

Salary & Benefits

• We conduct an annual benchmarking salary exercise to remain market aligned.
• We have a 5-day work week with part-time options for roles where operationally appropriate.
• Our flexible work schedule with remote working and co-working space options, reflects our culture of trust and accountability.
• We work with a pro bono insurance broker to find competitive dental, medical and life insurance.
• We provide a range of leave types above the statutory requirements, including but not limited to: Annual Leave, Study Leave and Personal Leave.
• In addition to the Hong Kong public holidays, we close the office for an extra day each year before or after Christmas and the Lunar New Year holidays and one day in June for all staff to focus on their wellbeing.
• As early signatories of the Equal Opportunities Commission Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter, we are proud of the extremely positive feedback year-on-year from staff about our inclusive culture.
• Through our staff survey feedback, we are officially and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work.

How to apply

If our values resonate with you, if the role excites you and if you want to contribute to our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, please send full CV with a cover letter, current & expected salary and availability to hr@habitat.org.hk.

We thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview. All personal data collected will be kept confidential and will be used for recruitment purposes only. We will retain the applications for a maximum period of twelve months and may refer suitable applicants to other vacancies within Habitat.

Habitat has been serving the local community in Hong Kong since 2004. Our mission is bringing people together to improve housing conditions in Hong Kong and build homes overseas, giving a hand-up to people in need and strengthening communities to be self-reliant and resilient. We welcome you to visit our website www.habitat.org.hk to learn more about Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong and our local, regional, and global impact.

根據 2022 年 Demographia International Housing Affordability 報告指，香港已連續第 12 年被評為世界上樓價最高企城市。 香港逾165 萬⼈⽣活在貧窮線下，住房 保障是現時香港最緊迫的議題之一。 但現時⼟地供應稀缺、加上當前的住宅開發無法滿⾜市場對經濟適⽤房屋的⾼需求 ，香港公營房屋的平均輪候時間已達至六年來最⾼⽔平。 此外，⽬前以過渡性住房方式增加房屋供應的措施亦面臨交通不便捷以及社區空間與服務供應不⾜的挑戰。

以家為本 ：營造本港可持續居所 (HiP) 由香港⼤學建築學院名譽教授、城市生態設計研究室主任杜鵑博士構思與領銜，旨在研究和設計位於城市中⼼的替代性房屋解決⽅案和包容性社區空間，配合便利公共交通和公營機構的支援以提供理想住屋環境。 該項⽬研究如何利⽤大量在黃金地段暫時空置或正等候重建的建築物營造優質住房空間 ，為⼈⼝需求高的地區提供社區空間和服務。 香港大學城市生態設計研究室 (Urban Ecologies Design Lab – UEDL) 與 香港仁人家園 (Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong) 合作 ，改造了位於尖沙咀佐敦地區的⼀棟空置居住大樓的其中四層作為示範，為緊急住房和社區設施提供優質而便利的空間及解決策略。 HiP 提供的應急居所和社區空間將讓⾮牟利組織每⽉通過膳⾷分配、法律諮詢和家園改善培訓等活動為區內居⺠提供服務。

香港⼤學城市⽣態設計研究室主任 杜鵑教授指：「除了在遠郊或填海⼟地上建造樓宇 外，我們迫切需要創新的解決⽅案來應對香港的住屋危機。 我們提出⼀種替代性的建 築和城市設計模型，可以作為未來城市空置建築改造的參考:通過升級破舊的結構、去 除有毒物質、改善室內⾃然通⾵和採光以減少⽤電量，並於空間中嵌⼊⾼質量而亦可 重複使⽤的建築組件。本項⽬旨在對環境、經濟和社會這三個層面為城市的可持續發 展帶來積極影響。」

HiP 的應急居所和社區空間是多年期項目「以家為本：營造本港可持續居所」的重要 部分。該項目為中國銀行（香港）所資助的兩個香港大學社會影響項目之一。 「以家為本」項目的下⼀階段是推出家園改善系列和在線教 育平台，旨在傳播住房知識和提⾼目前居住在分間樓宇單位 (俗稱劏房) 和其他不合標準住屋中居民的⽣活質量。 這一項目的執行周期為2020 年12⽉⾄2023 年11⽉。

“「以家為本 項⽬為當下及未來房屋營造提供了創造性藍圖作為參考，我們很⾼興能與 UEDL 團隊合作開展這樣⼀項突破性、以實證為基礎的項目。」 香港仁人家園總幹事 Jo Hayes女士指。「。「這是⼀個多層次、以社區為中⼼的項⽬，在這階段，我們感謝華懋集團 提供的空置建築物空間以及我們的⾮牟利組織合作夥伴。他們將利⽤該空間為社區中有需要之人士提供臨時住所和各類社區服務。」

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社區共享廚房與洗衣房；移除破舊結構並置入新的建築組件

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靈活且相互貫通的半室外與室外空間，具有良好自然採光與通風

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朝向社區花園且通風良好的多功能社區活動空間

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採用綠色環保的工程竹材並通過數字製造技術營造可重複使用，可攜式及模塊化的居住單元

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共享示範單位裡的共享居住設施，就餐，及開放式陽台空間

城市生態設計研究室

香港大學城市生態設計研究室（UEDL）旨在為現代都市探索對社會及環境負責的規劃 與設計策略。 其使命為在探索設計的同時進行對社會科學、藝術、人類學以及歷史與 理論的研究。 通過研究與設計項目，UEDL 與香港和內地的城市化進程中的各利益相關者合作，
包括政府機構、社區組織、非政府組織以及居民。 UEDL 已成功和多個香 港及內地的非政府組織合作，開展了一些列社會與社區設計項目，從分間樓宇單位（ 俗稱劏房）和其他不合標準住屋中居民的家園改善到無家可歸者的“友誼之家”的營造。 這些項目還為數百名香港大學學生和教職員工提供了研究、體驗式學習及社區服 務經驗。

香港仁人家園

在我們「世上人人得以安居」的願景推動下，仁人家園於 1976 年開始作為一項草根工作。 發展至今，仁人家園作為國際住房組織現已於全球 70 多個國家和地區開展並領先全球非牟利組織。 仁人家園在香港和亞太地區開展工作，幫助當地家庭獲得力量 、穩定和自力更生的能力，為自己創造更美好的生活。 同時，香港的財政援助和志願 者亦為仁人家園做出貢獻，為全球超過 3900 萬人提供支持。 Through shelter, we empower. 香港仁人家園於2004年成立以來，
為居於公共房屋的弱勢家庭、長者及傷健人士提供家居維修及深層清潔服務。

如有任何媒體查詢，請聯繫：

香港大學城市⽣態設計研究室
Natasza Minasiewicz
– 項⽬建築設計師及項目經理
電郵：nataszam@hku.hk
電話：+852 6902 3525

香港仁人家園
陳婉怡 Tiffany Chan
市場營銷與公眾參與助理經理
電郵：tiffany.chan@habitat.org.hk
電話：+852 9032 9108

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嘉民集團於2022年「國際婦女節」宣佈透過嘉民慈善基金會與香港仁人家園（ 下稱「仁人家園」）合作，共同舉辦2022年 Women Build活動。 仁人家園於1991年成立國際性活動Women Build，旨在匯聚世界各地的義工參與仁人家園社區服務項目，協助婦女、兒童和弱勢社群脫貧自立、重展新生。

是次合作將透過三個項目為兩家香港本地慈善機構「母親的抉擇」及「融幼社」的設施進行翻新工程，以支持在香港缺乏家庭支援的弱勢婦女和兒童。

香港仁人家園總幹事Jo Hayes表示：「香港仁人家園很榮幸與嘉民集團合作此項活動。近二十年來，仁人家園一直致力透過各類修箿、翻新與清潔項目服務本地社區。作為香港房屋服務領域主要的非牟利機構，仁人家園將繼續擴展公共政策活動，協助改善不符合標準的居住環境。」

嘉民集團貫徹「Making Space for Greatness」的品牌使命，透過2022年Women Build活動改善香港社區內婦女、兒童和弱勢社群的健康及生活品質。 嘉民將為是次合作提供資助，並為翻新工程提供規劃及設計支援。

嘉民集團大中華區首席執行官夏偉奇（Kristoffer Harvey）表示：「我們很榮幸於今年『國際婦女節』與香港仁人家園合作及參與2022 年Women Build活動，為推動香港邁向性別平等及支援有需要的婦女出一分力。」

香港仁人家園總幹事 Jo Hayes補充說：「我們非常感謝嘉民集團支持今年香港仁人家園的Women Build 活動。在他們的慷慨支持下，我們可以與兩個本地的非牟利機構合作，為我們社區中的一些弱勢婦女和兒童提供更好的社區空間。」

為母親的抉擇幼兒之家翻新

母親的抉擇經營一所懷孕少女宿舍和幼兒之家，為無法獲得家人照顧的兒童及其幼女提供庇護。 嘉民集團與仁人家園將翻新幼兒之家的外部區域，為在內受照顧的嬰兒及有特殊需要的兒童提供一個更安全、更溫馨的環境。

透過融幼社支援外籍傭工

外傭是本港規模龐大的女性社群，融幼社營辦的社區中心及庇護中心均專為她們而設。 嘉民集團與仁人家園將為融幼社設於大角咀的社區中心進行優化，以提供更佳的環境及設施，讓融幼社提昇其輔導、教育和醫療服務。 項目亦同時包括優化其現有的庇護中心，該中心專為無家可歸的外傭及其新生嬰兒提供暫時的棲身之所。

屈婆婆很高興獲仁人家園協助翻新居所，居住環境變得更安全更衛生。 （2021年2月26日）

嘉民集團贊助香港仁人家園2022年度Women Build活動，以助香港有需要的婦女重展新生，同時推動性別平等。

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關於嘉民集團

嘉民集團（Goodman Group）是一家綜合的房地產集團，業務遍佈澳洲、紐西蘭、亞洲、歐洲、英國、北美洲及巴西。 嘉民集團由Goodman Limited、Goodman Industrial Trust及Goodman Logistics (HK) Limited組成，是在澳洲證券交易所上市的最大工業地產集團，同時亦是全球最大的已上市工業及商業地產專業基金管理公司之一。

嘉民全球性的地產專長、全面的「持有+發展+管理」客戶服務及顯要的基金管理平台可確保該集團打造出創新的房地產解決方案，滿足其客戶的個別需求，同時力求為投資者提供長遠回報

如欲了解更多資訊，請瀏覽： www.goodman.com

關於「母親的抉擇」

「母親的抉擇」是一間本地慈善團體，服務香港眾多沒有家庭的孩子和意外懷孕少女。 我們與社會攜手為弱勢少女和嬰孩燃點希望、改寫生命。 我們的遠景是每個孩子都擁有一個關愛的家。

www.motherschoice.org

關於融幼社

融幼社是香港唯一一間支援外傭及其孩子的慈善機構。 自2008年成立至今，融幼社共支援了接近9,200名母親及兒童，協助他們計劃美好的將來。 www.pathfinders.org.hk

如有任何媒體查詢，請聯繫：

嘉民集團
黃凱鈴 Kirsten Wong
市場推廣總監
電郵 kirsten.wong@goodman.com
電話：+852 2249 3149

香港仁人家園
陳婉怡 Tiffany Chan
市場營銷與公眾參與助理經理
電郵： tiffany.chan@habitat.org.hk
電話：+852 9032 9108

哲基傑訊
裴琳 Linda Pui
執行董事兼香港辦公室負責人
電郵：linda.pui@citigatedewerogerson.com
電話：+852 3103 0118 / 9700 0178

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Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong [“Habitat Hong Kong”] welcomes the Chief Executive’s policy announcements around long-term plans to increase land and housing supply. The CE noted that many view the poverty problem of Hong Kong to be a housing problem, and we couldn’t agree more. As a foundation from which to access employment, education, and health services, housing can be a pathway out of poverty and a strong driver of socio-economic inclusion. Stable and adequate shelter can be key to improving people’s health, well-being, and ability to thrive. We welcome the announcement of increased public and transitional housing supply. We put forward suggestions below to further the implementation of housing policies informed by the right to adequate housing.

Urban Renewal and Community-based Planning

Habitat Hong Kong recognises that new urban renewal initiatives aim to enhance the efficient use of land and improve residents’ quality of living. As areas are renewed however, there is risk that land and housing prices may increase, putting pressure on landlords to increase rents. The areas under study by the URA for urban renewal – Yau Ma Tei, Mong Kok, Tsuen Wan, and Sham Shui Po – have some of the highest concentrations of subdivided flats. To mitigate potential negative effects of gentrification on tenants the government should incorporate community participation in decision-making and planning processes. Residents are best placed to contribute place-based knowledge and context vital to creating an inclusive community for the benefit of everyone. The government can support a shared vision of redevelopment that values the health, well-being, and inclusion of all residents, along with increased economic activity.

Redevelopment and Resettlement

We support the redevelopment of buildings over 50 years old so that residents may improve their living conditions, but would like to express our concerns regarding tenant relocation. The Alliance for Better Re-housing Policy documented gaps in tenant access to resettlement protections due to third party actions. Some landlords who receive a clearance order from the government resort to informal means, such as cutting off water and electricity supply, to force tenants out of their flat instead of following the formal court processes. Lacking a court order, tenants are blocked from petitioning for temporary housing and thus unable to access the protections available to those being displaced by government actions.1 This situation highlights the need for taking care in relocating tenants. The government should review the current resettlement policy, broaden its scope, provide relocation subsidies to all tenants affected by government relocation actions, and launch public consultations to identify other gaps in protections.

Northern Metropolis

The development of an extensive new metropolitan area brings with it the necessary displacement of residents. If not managed carefully, large-scale displacement can result in the disintegration of community, the loss of employment opportunities, and the risk of further impoverishment for vulnerable people.2 A home is more than simply four walls, and residents with great attachment to their current place and location of residence may experience pain and hardship when displaced. With these concerns in mind, the government should take great care in preserving aspects of life affected by being resettled such as communities and livelihoods, in addition to ensuring adequate financial compensation to individuals relocated by this development.

In developing rural areas in the New Territories, the government should consider revisiting the “Small House Policy (SHP)” through a gender equality lens. Whilst it is unclear the role this policy may play in development of the Northern Metropolis area, such large-scale change and development could be a fresh opportunity to address this explicitly discriminatory policy against female indigenous villagers. The government should ensure that women are represented in decision making bodies that oversee the creation of housing policies at all levels of government.

Climate Resilient Housing

Globally, it is the most vulnerable and most inadequately housed that often experience the greatest brunt of rising temperatures and other extreme weather. As part of a strategy to reduce carbon emissions, the Chief Executive put forward the goal to reduce the electricity consumption of residential buildings by 20-30% by 2050. In developing new affordable housing, the government might consider designing climate change resilient buildings that incorporate structural designs to help reduce heat inside buildings and other climate resilient innovations.

Barrier Free Access and Aging in Place

In 2008, the Buildings Department strengthened the Design Manual on barrier free access. Yet the implementation of proper design requirements lags. When homes and facilities are not accessible, members of our community experience exclusion and discrimination. We support the CE’s intention to increase services to enable the elderly and persons with disabilities to age in place. Numerous community organizations, including Habitat Hong Kong, are undertaking initiatives to this end. However, while a home with structural modifications is a start, barriers still exist when community facilities are not accessible – i.e. pavement kerbs are not sloped, stores and health care facilities do not have ramps, tactile guides are lacking etc. The government should ensure that barrier free and/or universal design is incorporated into all buildings and community facilities to promote equitable use and independent living both inside and outside the home.

Inadequate Housing Conditions

The CE focused on a long-term vision for the future and declined to address the immediate improvement of inadequate housing conditions, specifically in SDUs and other substandard housing. Yet this topic is of urgent importance. The tenancy control ordinance for subdivided units (SDUs) under consideration in LegCo is a step toward improving affordability and secure tenure for tenants. The HKSAR Government should build on this progress by putting forward measures to both incentivise and enforce upkeep, repairs, and hygienic conditions to mitigate the further decline of SDU housing conditions that in many cases are already dire.

Habitat Hong Kong would welcome a dialogue with the administration on measures to improve living conditions in SDUs and the consideration of minimum standards we submitted to the CE’s office prior to the policy address.

1: Guide to Rental Issues for Residents in Sub-divided Units, HKSKH Lady MacLehose Centre Group and Work Unit, (November 2019)

2: Vanclay, Frank, Project-induced displacement and resettlement: from impoverishment risks to an opportunity for development?, Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, (2017)

To discuss how to get involved with Habitat for Humanity and support our public policy and research work, please email Megumi Harker, Public Policy & Research Manager at: megumi.harker@habitat.org.hk

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Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong is grateful to have had the opportunity to present to the Task Force last October on tenancy control models implemented overseas and alternative models for providing social housing, and etc.

On 31 March 2021 the Task Force for the Study of Tenancy Control in SDUs released their report of recommendations to the Government.

We welcome the Task Force’s recommendation of a written, ‘standard tenancy agreement’ with mandatory terms aimed at increasing protections for SDU tenants. We see this as a large step to increasing security of tenure and decreasing the vulnerability of tenants. If the Government takes up this recommendation into legislation and is able to effectively implement it, tenants will no longer need worry about random or forced eviction for two years and potentially up to four years, and they will also be in a stronger position to access due process and legal remedies. Coupled with a knowledge sharing platform to communicate this new and relevant information, ideally, tenants with standard tenancy agreements will gain legal footing and thus be better positioned to explore and seek fair resolutions when there are disputes with landlords. This situation would be a vast improvement over the current situation in which SDU tenants who lack legally recognized tenancy agreements have little voice or protection within the tenant-landlord relationship and must either defer to their landlords on every issue or risk negative consequences including eviction at any time. 

In our conversations with social workers and SDU tenants, we hear over and over again that the affordability of rental costs has been and remains a top concern. The proposed cap on the rate of rent increase is positive, however we share concerns around the lack of recommendations on initial rent costs and other potential fees (deposit, etc). Without a limit on starting rents, it is easy to conceive that they will only increase imposing further financial difficulties on all (especially, as the report points out, in the short term before and during the planning and implementation stages).

As an organization focused on housing and living conditions, we were heartened to see the study suggest the Government consider making repair and maintenance costs tax deductible, or giving SDU owners a subsidy to maintain flats without passing on increased costs to tenants. This suggestion was put forward as one means of offsetting a common unintended consequence of implementing tenancy control – landlords disincentived to maintain or improve their properties when not permitted to increase rents accordingly. We also noted the difficulties in imposing habitability and repair obligations, and the balance of responsibility between landlord and tenant in this regard. We look forward to further Government consideration around ways to improve SDU housing conditions and incentivize landlords.

The Task Force recommendations may not be as comprehensive as had been hoped for by many, but we hail the promise of change in the right direction. There is still a long path of work to be done. We look forward to the Government’s serious consideration of the Task Force recommendations, and their adoption into legislation within the current legislative session.

Relevant excerpts from the report:

To discuss how to get involved with Habitat for Humanity and support our public policy and research work, please email Megumi Harker, Public Policy & Research Manager at: megumi.harker@habitat.org.hk

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In celebration of Habitat Young Leaders Build, we have invited one of our Development Committee members, Thomas Huang, to share why he decided to volunteer his time and expertise to the team and why he strongly believes that the younger generation can create an impact on the housing crisis in Hong Kong. Thomas is a young entrepreneur, co-founder and COO of Happyer.io, and our youngest committee member! He said, ”I think it will be the younger generation that will successfully address the housing crisis. The younger generation is hungry for change and is willing to do something about it”.   

Thomas shared a story from his first volunteer experience with us when he went to his first Youth Build in mainland China, ”My mother always shared stories of her struggles, as a Cambodian refugee, escaping genocide and living without a home. It wasn’t until I went on my first Youth Build in rural China that I encountered homelessness first hand and saw the effects it had on struggling families. It felt so rewarding to provide homes, shelter and more importantly a sense of belonging for these families through fundraising, building and raising awareness around the cause”.   

He continued to share how powerful the younger generation is and the impact that they can create. ”We have a superpower that those before didn’t have – interconnectedness and technology. We all have social media, phones, computers and new technology that’s emerging.  We can easily keep up with what’s going on around the world, see what’s working elsewhere and come together to replicate solutions to serious problems, like the housing crisis. We are very adaptable to new technologies and new ways of doing things, which give us an edge in coming together and making an impact”.   

Thank you to Thomas for his continuous support, devoted time and expertise to Habitat Hong Kong. We appreciate his new and innovative ideas, which help us in achieving our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We hope his story can inspire more youth to make their mark in the world and become the changemakers of the future.  

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香港仁人家園認同政府致力解決土地供應及房屋不足的複雜問題，並持續進行短期、中期及長期規劃，以提供未來的土地、公共及私營房屋。 我們認同政府在未來五年分配的公營房屋供應，但亦注意到預計的房屋數目遠遠低於現時需求的一半。 我們亦認同政府提供港幣10億元的資助，以改善破舊樓宇公用構築物的居住環境。

財政司司長陳茂波在2月24日發表的2021-22年度財政預算案演說中， 估計未來5年的公營房屋產量為101,400個單位，其中約74,400個單位為公共租賃房屋。 此外，還有近24,000個過渡性住屋單位正在施工或預計2023年竣工。 據房委會網站顯示，截至2020年12月，一般公屋申請有153,900宗，非長者一人申請有99,500宗。 公屋申請總數近25萬宗，即估計的74,400個公屋單位及24,000 個過渡性住房單位，連目前需求的一半都無法滿足。

2021-22年度的預算案並沒有包括解決劏房及其他不合標準房屋居民租金負擔能力的撥款。 很多劏房居民受到目前經濟不景氣的影響，但他們仍要支付收入的41-50%來支付租金及公共事業費用。 「劏房」租務管制研究工作小組已承認，劏房的高昂租金及多收水電費是主要問題。 仁人家園促請政府繼續向輪候超過三年的公屋申請人提供現金津貼，並考慮將金額提高至涵蓋整個綜援租金津貼。 此外，將計劃擴展至所有居住環境欠佳的家庭，以提供租金津貼，將有助減輕居民在經濟困難時期的經濟負擔。

香港約有9,600幢樓宇建於40年前。 政府撥款港幣10億元， 資助舊樓業主進行渠務維修及改善公用地方的衞生情況，是令人鼓舞的一步。 舊樓的衞生及安全問題，往往是由於管理不善所致，尤其是三無大廈。 政府可以考慮撥出資源，讓樓宇管理及其他專業人員以兼職或臨時性的方式，為舊樓提供服務，解決衛生、消防、電力安全、排水、結構安全、窗戶維修等各種緊急維修需求。

劏房的存在，在一定程度上緩解了住屋問題。 可惜的是，現在無人監管。 我們促請政府考慮撥款，將安全衛生檢查工作外判給私營部門的專業人士。

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