A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his/her home country because of war, persecution, or violence. The 1951 Refugee Convention outlines refugee rights, including the right to non-refoulement — not to be returned to a country where they may be persecuted.People who are displaced by conflict, violence, or natural disasters within their own country are known as internally displaced people (IDPs), who make up more than half of the world's displaced population. In terms of age, children under the age of 18 make up about 40% of the world's displaced population.
For a refugee child, displacement is not just about leaving home — it is about losing safety, stability, and often family. Millions of refugee children around the world grow up far from their country of origin, facing dangers including child labour, child marriage, human trafficking, and exploitation. Having far fewer educational opportunities and resources, many refugee children sadly miss out on education. Refugee children are far more likely to be out of school than non-refugee children.
Obtaining refugee status is only the beginning of a long, complex journey toward safety. Refugee children often arrive in host countries with nothing, struggling to access food, clean water, shelter, and healthcare. With your support, however, refugee children will be able to receive basic necessities to survive, psychosocial support to heal from trauma, and education to build a future.
Through a monthly donation of HK$150 or more, you will empower refugee children with protection, education, and opportunities to thrive, which are what every child in the world deserves. Together, let us rescue the childhood of refugee children, ensuring that no refugee child is left behind!