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Hong Kong, located in the Asia-Pacific which is the most disaster-prone region of the world, is constantly susceptible to public health crises, natural disasters, and other emergencies. Hong Kong, as an international metropolis, is also population-diverse with residents and visitors from various linguistic, cultural, and ethnic communities. The ongoing public health crisis has highlighted the importance of and challenges in providing accessible and tailored information to people speaking different languages. Although the city has sophisticatedly outlined contingency plans, there is more that can be done to cater to the communication needs from its diverse population, especially in crisis scenarios. Towards this end, translation plays an important role in bridging communication gaps . Through this project, we wish to empower the citizens and other stakeholder groups with the knowledge and skills in preparing for crisis.

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• We raise the awareness of Hong Kong’s linguistic, cultural, and ethnic diversities.

• We organise translation workshops for people who speak different languages.

• We create a platform where people, particularly non-Chinese speakers, share their stories in times of crisis.

• We bring together stakeholders involved in crisis communication and translation.

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Our logo features a community of linguistic minorities present in Hong Kong whose communications may be facilitated through translation.

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Alison Chan

Research Assistant

Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, Monash 2026, AUS 
  • hoiyeechanalison@gmail.com

I’m a student dietitian from Hong Kong currently studying in Australia, and I’m delighted to contribute to a project that explores translation, cultural diversity, and multicultural experiences in Hong Kong. Although it’s outside my main field, it’s been a wonderful chance to learn more about cultural communication and inclusivity. My role involves website development and social media management, where I enjoy sharing ideas and presenting stories in creative and accessible ways. This experience has broadened my perspective and strengthened my appreciation for diversity and meaningful connections.