Caritas Lai Chi Kok Workers’ Centre organised a campaign to encourage young people to explore the daily lives and struggles of workers. From February 7 to 11, an exhibition featured young participants from various schools showcasing their experiences through interactive installations, art, and storytelling. This initiative aimed not only to raise awareness but also to provide a platform for often unheard voices within the labour community.
Since October last year, the program connected young people with domestic workers, security personnel, cleaners, and caregivers in elderly care homes. Participants expressed a desire to move beyond traditional classroom settings and positively impact working-class individuals.
Additionally, participants had the opportunity to learn about the lives of foreign domestic workers by exchanging diaries and maintaining regular communication with them. Through text and images, the young people highlighted the complex identities of foreign domestic workers, portraying them as active volunteers in various organisations in Hong Kong, as well as employees, mothers, and daughters facing pressures.
During a press conference on February 8, Yan Ng shared her experience, pointing out the low pay and lack of job security faced by cleaners, while also addressing their feelings of disrespect and discrimination. She expressed hope for greater public recognition of workers’ contributions and increased respect for them. Other participants emphasised the importance of listening to diverse labour voices, particularly in policy discussions.
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