The Ubuntu Visit
From September 3-14th the Mission hosted a United Methodist Women’s group called Ubuntu, a Swahili word that means, “I am human, because you are human.” The Women’s Division and Mission Volunteers Division of the General Board of Global Ministries in America coupled and created this program for UMWs to go out into the world and learn about various Methodist projects,connect with other women, and establish relationships through dialogue, an incredible program geared towards justice and learning. The group ranged in ages from 13-80 and they all represented the Methodist Church with grace and respect. They connected on a level with the women here that is often hard to achieve across ages, nationalities and religions. After a week in Hong Kong the group journeyed into Mainland China to visit projects by the Amity Foundation in Puding County. The following are reflections from two of the women of the Ubuntu team, Tracy Jentzsch and Helen Moe.

Bethune House Open House
On 20 September 2008 the Bethune House celebrated its 22nd anniversary in grand style, with an Open House.  Over 100 visitors enjoyed house tours where they were able to meet some of the current clients, learn more about the history of the Bethune House, and the situation of migrant workers, namely domestic workers, here in Hong Kong. It was also an opportunity to continue the fundraising campaign for the Bethune House.