https://www.waiyin.org.uk/2023/07/%e8%8 ... statement/
就近日外間對慧姸社參加慶祝政黨成立週年活動的關注，我們就有關情況有以下發表。我們認為有必要就此事上的立場作出澄清，以避免任何錯誤的想法或誤解。
慧姸社於1988年，由一群具有社區意識並致力於婦女權利和發展的香港和華人婦女創立，當時名為慧姸社華人婦女會。
我們的存在是為了幫助弱勢群體、受歧視的人，並以公平和友善的態度對待我們所幫助的人。 過去35 年來，我們自豪地做到了這一點，並擔當曼徹斯特社區支柱之一。
35 年來，隨著來自英國不同地區和世界各地的移民，曼徹斯特變得更多元化，我們也擴大了我們的服務，現在我們為更廣泛的種族多元化社區提供服務，名字亦刪除了「華人婦女會」，我們現在服務的對象不僅為婦女，再者，服務對象也不僅是華人：我們的受眾範圍擴展到所有少數民族，如索馬里人、巴基斯坦人、孟加拉人、印度人和其他歐洲人。作為一個致力於服務社區和營造包容性環境的組織，我們主張積極參與社區內舉辦的各種活動和聚會。
以下是我們的社區參與以說明社區聯繫的多元化：
˙ 通過華人和香港人一起進餐的社區項目，讓亞洲老年人聚集在一起，以緩解孤獨感和建立生活目標。
˙ 與其他組織一起在清真寺與穆斯林社區成員共享社區餐，參與穆斯林社區開齋活動。當中亦有不同組織出席。
˙ 佛光山寺舉辦的浴佛節，許多社區組織亦有參與。
˙ 大曼徹斯特警察局舉辦的農曆新年活動，當中亦有其他社區成員一同出席。
˙ 與其他社區組織和成員參與猶太節日。
˙ 加勒比國家社群：獲邀請參加由市長辦公室舉辦的 Windrush 活動。
˙ 與其他社區組織和成員一起慶祝非洲日。
˙ 於曼徹斯特大教堂為烏克蘭祈福彌撒。
˙ 出席於白金漢宮舉行的國王查里斯加冕花園派對。
慧姸社是一個完全獨立的組織，並不隸屬於孔子學院，也不會與孔子學院合作開展任何項目。我們不會因宗教或政治立場而歧視，純以努力幫助社區中有需要或向我們求助的人。
我們還邀請本地市長、議員、國會議員和其他慈善/義工組織參加我們的活動。除此之外，我們也會應邀參與所有社群的活動（如上所示）。因為我們力求克服歧視，而且本身就是一個支持婦女權利的組織，所以我們不會因種族或國籍而歧視或排除其他組織的邀請，而是力求在一切工作中營造一種包容的氣氛。
我們是致力於幫助社區的慈善機構，因此我們參加任何外間組織的活動時完全不涉及政治。我們參加任何活動不應被解釋為認可或表明與任何政治信念或意識形態有共同立場。我們致力保持中立，不論性別、種族、文化或政治背景，使我們能夠向所有人提供平等的支持和資源，並且堅信團結和集體努力的力量可以為世界塑造更美好的未來。
此外，還必須強調，作為處理資料的組織，我們嚴格遵守保護資料和 GDPR 守則。董事會成員並無權過問有關個人資料。
慧姸社是由一群35年前的香港移民所創立，因此我們現在很自豪能夠通過歡迎香港計劃為香港人社群提供服務。此計劃旨在為政府於 2021 年推出的，以持BN(O) 簽證初到英國的香港人充權，並提供資源和技能。這包括 (a) 社會融合活動，如義工服務、交友和提升健康生活； (b) 尋求就業機會，如撰寫履歷工作坊及在英國生活技能； (c) 提供諮詢服務以支援在生活上遇到複雜處境的香港人，如精神健康服務、家庭暴力和家庭支援服務。
我們感謝您對我們工作的持續信任和支持。如果有任何問題或關注，歡迎隨時直接與我們聯絡。
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We, at Wai Yin Society, would like to address recent observations regarding our attendance at the anniversary event celebrating the formation of a political party. We feel it is essential to clarify our stance on this matter to avoid any misconceptions or misunderstandings.
Wai Yin was founded in 1988 as Wai Yin Chinese Women’s Society by a group of Hong Kong and Chinese women with a community consciousness and a commitment to women’s rights and development.
We exist to help the underprivileged, those discriminated against, and present a fair and kind face to the people that we help. We have done this proudly for 35 years, and we are one of the pillars of Mancunian society.
Over 35 years, as Manchester grew more diverse, through immigration from other parts of the UK and the world, we too have expanded our services, and we now serve the wider ethnically diverse community, dropping “Chinese Women’s Society” from our name, as we serve now more than just women, or indeed, more nationalities than just the Chinese: broadening our help to include all minorities such as Somalis, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Indians, and other European nationals. As an organisation dedicated to serving our community and fostering an inclusive environment, we believe in actively engaging with various events and gatherings held within our community.
Here are examples of our community engagement to illustrate the breadth of our diversity:
Chinese and Hong Kong community project to bring elderly Asians together through eating together, alleviating loneliness and creating purpose
Muslim community Iftar events, sharing a community meal with Muslim community members at their mosque together with other organisations. Many organisations were in attendance.
Buddhist community celebration event organised by Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple. Many community organization were in attendance.
Greater Manchester Police Chinese New Year’s event, along with other community members in attendance.
Jewish festival along with other community organisations and members.
Caribbean Countries community: Invitation to a Windrush event organised by Lord Mayor’s office.
African day celebration event with other community organisations and members.
Service for Ukraine at Manchester Cathedral.
King’s Charles Coronations Garden Party at Buckingham Palace
Wai Yin is a fully independent organisation. It also is not affiliated with the Confucius Institute nor does it run any programmes with them. We do not discriminate based on religious or political affiliations and simply strive to help those in the community who need or ask for our help.
We also invite the local Mayor, Councillors, MPs and other charity/voluntary organisations to our events, and of course, we attend event invitations (as the above list illustrates) from all communities. Because we seek to overcome discrimination, having started out as an organisation pro women’s rights ourselves, we ourselves do not discriminate or exclude invitations from other organisations by race or nationality, but rather, seek to foster an atmosphere of inclusiveness around everything that we do and stand for.
We are a charity dedicated to helping the community: and therefore our presence at any other organisation’s events is completely apolitical. Our attendance at any event should not be construed as an endorsement or indication of any alignment with any political belief or ideology. Our dedication to neutrality allows us to provide equal support and resources to all, regardless of gender, ethnic, cultural, or political backgrounds, as we firmly believe in the power of unity and collective effort in shaping a better future for the world.
Moreover, it must be also stressed that as an organisation handling data, we are in strict adherence to data protection and GDPR guidelines. As board members do not have access to personal data.
As we had been founded by a group of Hong Kong migrants 35 years ago, we are now proud to serve the Hong Kong community with the Welcome Hong Kong Programme. This programme aims to empower and provide resources and skills to newly-arrived Hong Kongers via the BN(O) visa, which was introduced by the government in 2021. This includes (a) social integration activities, including volunteering, befriending, and raising of well-being; (b) acccessing employment, such as CV workshops, and skills for living in the UK; (c) advice work to support Hong Kongers with complex needs, such as accessing mental health services, domestic abuse, and family support services.
We thank you for your continued trust and support in our endeavours. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly.
Disclaimer: This statement has been translated for information purposes. If there is any inconsistency or ambiguity between the translated version, then the English version will prevail.
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