{"id":2103,"date":"2025-07-16T10:53:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T02:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branchesofhope.org.hk\/?p=2103"},"modified":"2025-07-16T15:47:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T07:47:37","slug":"capturing-moments-stories-through-the-lens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preview-php85.dzine.org\/BOH\/what-we-did\/capturing-moments-stories-through-the-lens\/","title":{"rendered":"Capturing Moments: Stories Through the Lens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In honor of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on 30 July<\/strong>, STOP program organized a transformative workshop, \u201cCapturing Moments of Our Lives in Hong Kong.\u201d This initiative empowered migrant domestic workers to learn photography, giving them a creative voice to share their stories of joy, resilience, dreams, and challenges. Their evocative photographs offer a glimpse into their lives, celebrating their strength and humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scroll down to explore their inspiring work and see Hong Kong through their eyes<\/strong><\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Theme: Dignity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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“No work is small or big, every task done with love and honesty becomes noble\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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“This simple task as a domestic helper reflects not only a commitment to maintaining cleanliness but also highlights the dedication and resilience of workers who strive to support themselves and families in unfamiliar\u00a0environments.” – Ailen Lazaro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Theme: Overwork<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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“Unseen Struggles<\/strong>\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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“The Reality and Struggles of Overseas\u00a0Workers” – Maritess<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Theme: Missing loved ones<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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“Uplifting Lives<\/strong>\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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“The Courage and Contributions of Hong Kong’s Migrant Domestic\u00a0Workers.” – Cherelyn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Theme: Lack of private space<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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“Melted from work!” – Siti<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Theme: Loneliness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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“All Alone<\/strong>\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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“Everyone in your Home country thinking you are having a good life abroad, but they don’t know how tough life is here. The mental breakdown, the Homesickness, the constant creeping of fear\u00a0and\u00a0Anxiety.” – Mary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“In the shadows of towering buildings, domestic helpers navigate a complex where the path often feels like a winding staircase. Many domestic helpers face unseen obstacles, including the threat of human trafficking. Their resilience shines as they seek freedom and dignity amidst the\u00a0challenges.” – Jessica<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, we cannot do this without the support of people like you. If you are interested in helping STOP to support people who have experienced trafficking and exploitation please<\/strong><\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n