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organizations of the blind, the deaf and other make our contribution. The most important
disabled to come together for self help and mutual meeting was the 7th Assembly of the Christian
assistance, resulting in a joint committee of disabled Conference of Asia on the theme “Living in Christ
people for the promotion of their rights. The with People" Our delegation consisted of our vice-
group's priority goal is the improvement of employ­ chairman Ms Ko Siu Wah, Executive Secretary Mr
ment opportunities. As a result of their lobbying Raymond Fung and Unity Secretary Ms Jane Chui.
effort, both the Labour Department and the
legislative Council have responded positively, and R elation w ith evangelical churches
certain reforms in employment assistance are in the
pipe line. In the task of supporting the mission work of the
churches, the Mission Division and the Communica­
A direct service to provide jobs for the disabled is tions Department make no distinction to member­
being planned under the auspices of Hong Kong ship in the Council. As a result, we have discovered
Christian Service. It is to be a sizable project in the gradual disappearance of biases towards the
Kwun Tong, including a job assessment unit and Council among some churches, many of whom have
vocational training as well as a sheltered workshop. participated actively in our programme, such as the
Five Loaves and Two Fish Campaign, activities
In addition, the C o u n c il’s Executive Committee associated with the visit of the Chinese Christian
have officially approved the construction of delegation and our once-a-decade Church
facilities capable of caring for 80 serious mentally- Consultation. The Executive Committee have in
handicapped adults and youth as a joint church principle accepted the application for membership
effort in the Year of Disabled Persons. The facilities of the Lutheran Social Service of the Lutheran
will form part of the Sunnyside Hostel for the Church —Hong Kong. I sincerely hope that the

Disabled. Council can truly become a substantial ecumenical
fellowship.
World Ecum enical Concern R elation w ith other religions

We have continued to play host to many visitors and Since 1978, leaders of six major religions have been
friends from other places and have often exposed meeting for the exchange of views twice a year, and
them to the work of the churches in Hong Kong. the issuing of joint statements whenever
appropriate. During the last year, the leaders
Our English quarterly News & Views report our focused on moral education in school, and this
situation and programme to partners overseas. concern has drawn attention of the public and the
authorities. In addition, there were a number of
Participation in regional and international dialogue occasions in the form of lectures and
ecumenical gatherings has been another way we seminars, youth camps and visitations.