Strength in Change
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At HKCCSA, we don’t fear change. We embrace change.
A new beginning in a new country, a new voice in community life, a new bridge across cultures, or a new pathway to equity and justice: we’re here to help individuals and families grow, belong, and thrive in Canada. HKCCSA is where people find their Strength in Change.
------ Yani Lam, Chief Executive Officer of HKCCSA
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Why “Strength in Change”
At HKCCSA, we recognise that change is a constant reality for the individuals and communities we serve. Whether it is migration to a new country, adapting to cultural differences, overcoming systemic barriers, or rebuilding after personal and social challenges, change often brings uncertainty and vulnerability. Yet, it also opens the door to resilience, growth, and empowerment.
“Strength in Change” affirms our belief that strength is not found in avoiding or resisting change, but in navigating it with courage, compassion, and adaptability. For newcomers, change is the journey of redefining home; for marginalised communities, it is the struggle toward equity and dignity; and for HKCCSA as an organisation, it is the ongoing commitment to learning, evolving, and responding to the diverse needs of our communities.
Strength, in this sense, is not about individual toughness alone, it is collective. It emerges from community connection, cultural respect, and the support systems we build together. Every program we offer, from settlement services to cultural celebrations, shows that change can become a source of empowerment when people are accompanied with care and equity.
By choosing “Strength in Change” as our guiding message, HKCCSA affirms that we are a place where transformation is embraced, where diversity is celebrated as a source of resilience, and where communities grow stronger not despite change, but because of it.
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