Uzma recently participated in an art programme with other refugees.
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基督教勵行會的使命，是服務弱勢、被邊緣化及流離失所的社群，以及被遺棄的兒童，帶給這些群體希望、尊嚴及自立能力。在這些等待希望的人之中，有我們難民服務中心（CFR）的同工Uzma Naveed。像許多難民一樣，Uzma與家人在等待重新安置到其他國家的過程中，曾面對前路未明的處境與各種挑戰。然而，她選擇以勇氣和堅毅的精神去面對，讓我們看見堅韌的生命力可以帶領一個家庭走過最黑暗的時刻。
十年前，Uzma為逃離宗教迫害，與家人離開巴基斯坦。她經歷了多次申請被拒及面臨被遣返的危機，最終在義務律師的協助下，成功獲得「免遣返聲請」身份。她憶述，當年在羅湖口岸被扣留長達十四小時，只獲發一張地圖，便被告知自行前往重慶大廈尋求協助。當時的她既疲憊又迷失，但上帝安排了一位如同「天使」的人，引領他們來到基督教勵行會難民服務中心，並在那裡找到一個充滿關懷和支持的社群。
自此，難民服務中心成為Uzma一家的依靠。在香港漫長的等待中，Uzma選擇堅強面對，與家人互相扶持，在狹小的居住空間中努力生活。兩年前，她加入基督教勵行會，負責推動婦女賦權與發展計劃，透過手工藝技能培訓，幫助女性自力更生。曾親身走過難民之路的她，把這段經歷轉化為服侍他人的動力，全心投入工作。同時，她也希望透過分享自己的故事，讓更多人了解難民所面對的真實處境。
正當我在撰寫這篇文章之際，我得知Uzma在2026年「全球改變世界女性獎」（Women Changing the World Awards）的國家影響力組別中，從來自97個國家的1,500位提名者中脫穎而出，晉身決選——這項殊榮正好肯定了她一路走來的歷程與付出，令人深受鼓舞。
現時，難民服務中心每月為超過700位難民及尋求庇護者提供支援，服務涵蓋人道援助、醫療及心理社會支援、教育和技能發展支援。我誠邀大家共同參與這項工作——無論是參加導賞團、成爲義工，或親身走進這個充滿活力的社群。讓我們攜手同行，讓難民生活得更有尊嚴，並在前路中長存希望。
「不可忘記用愛心接待客旅；因為曾有接待客旅的，不知不覺就接待了天使。」（希伯來書13:2，和合本）
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Our mission at Christian Action is to serve those who are disadvantaged, marginalised, displaced or abandoned. Our aim is to give them hope, dignity and self-reliance. Among those waiting for hope is Uzma Naveed, a valued colleague at our Centre for Refugees (CFR). Like many others, Uzma and her family have lived through uncertainty in their resettlement journey. Yet she has chosen courage and perseverance, showing how resilience can carry a family through even the darkest seasons.
Ten years ago, Uzma fled Pakistan with her family to escape religious persecution. After facing rejection and the threat of deportation, she eventually secured a non-refoulement claim with the help of a pro bono lawyer. She recalls being detained for 14 hours at the Lo Wu border, given only a map, and told to seek help at Chungking Mansions. Lost and exhausted, God sent an ‘angel’ who led them to the Christian Action Centre for Refugees, where they found a caring and supportive community.
From that day, CFR became their lifeline. Uzma chose strength—standing closely with her family through cramped living conditions and years of waiting in Hong Kong. Two years ago, she joined Christian Action to lead the LEAD programme (Ladies Empowerment, Arts & Development), equipping women with handicraft skills to help them earn a living. Having walked the refugee journey herself, she now pours her heart into serving others and feels called to share her story, helping the Hong Kong community better understand the realities refugees face.
Just as I was preparing this blog, I learned that Uzma has been selected as a finalist in the National Impact category for the 2026 Women Changing the World Awards, among 1,500 nominees from 97 countries—an inspiring recognition of her journey and service.
Today, CFR serves over 700 refugees and asylum seekers each month, providing humanitarian assistance, medical and psychosocial care, education, and empowerment. I warmly invite you to be part of this work—through joining a guided tour, volunteering, or simply spending time in this vibrant community. Together, we can help refugees live with dignity and keep hope alive.
Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2
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Uzma with her CFR colleagues — a family standing together with refugees.
I hope Uzma’s story will inspire refugees with similar journeys to stay hopeful.
