Trapped in Cage Homes 侷住體驗館

Have you ever imagined living in a cage-like space?

Hear firsthand accounts from low-income residents who will guide you through the tour featuring a one-to-one restoration of cramped living conditions.

Through this event, launched by the Society for Community Organization (SoCO), participants can gain a deeper understanding of the impact of poverty on individuals and communities and reflect on ways to create a more equitable and just society. Join this powerful journey, experience the realities of life for low-income residents in Hong Kong and be inspired to take action towards a better future for all.

籠屋、劏房、板間房、閣仔房、棺材房……生存環境擠迫惡劣，住屋問題困擾數以十萬計基層市民多年，「侷住」狹窄的空間讓很多基層市民陷於絕望困境。香港社區組織協會成立「侷住體驗館」，讓市民可親歷其境，親身體驗基層住屋實況，探討和關注基層住屋議題。 

由無家者及不適切居所的街坊化身導賞員，帶領參加者觀賞及講解體驗館內容，並設有真人圖書館環節與參加者互動，透過分享生命故事、經歷及感受，了解基層市民的住屋困難，加強對基層住屋生活的認識及關懷。

Date: 19 Oct 2024 (Sat)
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Gathering Time & Venue: 10:40am @Olympic MTR Station Exit C

Sign up here by 22 Sep 2024



Remark:

1. Priority will be given to HKUST Connect registrants (Start your social good journey with HKUST Connect: https://connect.hkust.edu.hk/get-involved/register-with-hkust-connect/register)

2. [Penalty for withdrawal after 15 Oct and/or absence] The event is fully subsidized by HKUST Connect. If you are unable to participate in the event as schedule, you should send us a written notification to connect@ust.hk as soon as possible, but no later than 15 Oct 2024 (Tue). Students who withdrawn after the deadline or absent from the event will be charged a HKD180 program fee.

3. [HMAW1905] This is a recognized event in the "Self-directed Experience" component of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 2 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 mins.

4. Enquiry: forrest.kwan@ust.hk