The escalation of hostilities between Israel and the Gaza Strip has left Gaza plunging into a dire humanitarian crisis worsening day by day, with the public health system on the verge of collapse. Deployed by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), veteran HKRC medical volunteer Dr. Au Yiu-kai arrived in Gaza last December to assist with emergency medical support. Upon his return, Dr. Au was cordially invited to share his experience and reflections with HKRC staff and volunteers.

The “Donor Award Ceremony 2023” was successfully held last November, with 230 honored donors and their loved ones in attendance. In addition to presenting 11 commendation awards, Chairperson of the Hong Kong Red Cross, Dr Lau Chor-chiu, GMSM, MH, JP, and Director, Ms Alice Ling, shared the latest five-year corporate strategic plan and reported on the uses of our donations.

Mr. Pasu Ng, the founder of "Keep It Simple”, body conservator and life and death education consultant, delivered informative sharing related to funeral consulting services and procedures, organs and body donation, and then visited the "Keep It Simple" showroom and its bookstore.

HKRC sent medical volunteers to join and provided medical services for the people rescued with The International Federation of Red Cross and SOS MEDITERRANEE at Central Mediterranean Sea. They shared their unforgettable experiences on board the ship.

“5 Blessings” sharing session of “Pre- and Post-Life Planning Series” A talk, themed “Pre- and Post Life- Planning Series” was held on 17 September 2023 at the Hong Kong Red Cross Headquarters, attracting over 200 participants. The event aimed to promote awareness and enhance understanding of pre-life planning and post-life documentation.

Donors learnt more about various Gerontech facilities and explored the secrets of “ageing at home” under the guidance of Occupational Therapists and Care Equipment Counsellors