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THREAD: Six months ago, the UK announced that it would be offering a pathway to citizenship for BNOs.
There were no civil society groups in existence standing ready to help HKers integrate. As the scheme opens, here are four great new initiatives you should check out. (1/6)
There were no civil society groups in existence standing ready to help HKers integrate. As the scheme opens, here are four great new initiatives you should check out. (1/6)
1) With trustees like @benedictrogers and @lukedepulford, and the support of Hong Kong Watch, SWHK and others, the Hong Kong Assistance and Resettlement Community ( @hongkongarc) is the go-to for Hong Kongers (and particularly protestors) in urgent need of assistance. (2/6)
2) @MrWinMarshall of Mumford and Sons is launching a buddy-system which aims to pair Hong Kongers with local Brits and help people get up on their feet.
Check it out: http://hklinkupuk.squarespace.com/ (3/6)
Check it out: http://hklinkupuk.squarespace.com/ (3/6)
3) Tonight @krishk launched a platform to welcome Hong Kongers to the UK. https://www.ukhk.org/ is a one-stop shop hoping to provide the info BNOs need when they arrive.
He's also mobilising Chinese and UK churches to make people welcome. (4/6)
He's also mobilising Chinese and UK churches to make people welcome. (4/6)
4) HK Brits is an exceptional platform put together by young BNOs in the UK, bilingual with loads of helpful info. https://www.hkbrits.com/
Of course at @hk_watch we are going to continue to provide advocacy and information for BNOs/HKers check out our website here: https://www.hongkongwatch.org/legal-faq
I know @NeilJamesonUK and @UkWelcomes have ideas in the works too. Civil society is stepping up. (6/6)
I know @NeilJamesonUK and @UkWelcomes have ideas in the works too. Civil society is stepping up. (6/6)
