My first day of work really started last Sunday. I was sent out to numerous meetings and to a rally to photograph the events taking place. Several groups of migrant workers had formed and/or joined organizations to help their cause in an attempt to fight for their rights against the Hong Kong government.
They gathered in an organized fashion on Sunday and marched in a protest to the Central Government Offices. It was truly a sight to be seen. The Hong Kong police officers were there and showed concern over the possibility of a riot, but I think their fears were put to ease when they realized the topic of the protests were wage related and no one appeared to be violent. 
So I spent the day taking photos and speaking to different migrants about their organizations. As you can see from the various banners they have formed different groups for different causes. Some are Filipino groups, like my friend Juvy's organization called MOVE that is against worker discrimination. There are others specifically for Indonesian's, Thai's, Sri Lankan's, ect. ,but for the most part they come together with one unified stance as Foreign Domestic Helpers working together to fight their injustices.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Me & Juvy
(she is teaching me everything at the Bethune House)
More Protesters
Me & Mercy - a resident in the Bethune House
A Volunteer & Mercy
Cross Stitching Christmas Cards along with some volunteers who came to the Bethune House
Sol teaching the girls to use a sewing machine
Annie teaching a class to the girls from Indonesia
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