Mother's Choice 母親的抉擇

On Tuesday we hosted a luncheon for Hong Kong’s faith community to discuss the importance of foster care. Foster families came together to share their inspiring stories.    But, even with these stories, the reality remains: There are more than 4500 vulnerable children in the residential care system and a thousand more waiting for placement. The need for foster families is more pressing than ever.    Thank you to everyone who joined us. We’re grateful for our Mother’s Choice community ❤️ Union Church Hong Kong , Emmanuel English Church, Hong Kong Christian Service, Po Leung Kuk, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) 香港社會服務聯會 (社聯)

Thank you Andre for supporting Mother's Choice ❤️ we love your firm belief that everyone has a "Taloha" within them that brings hope to people in this world! Together we can change lives!

Meet Romy, a house mother for our pregnant girls home. Living with these young girls, Romy guides them through communication, health and life. She describes the home as their safe haven, where they can rest, rejuvenate and recharge before re-entering their lives. For many of these girls, they have not had the support in learning the simplest of activities such as taking the bus or the MTR. Romy steps in, showing them the ropes. She teaches other important skills like cooking, caring for a newborn, and just making sure these girls are set for the real world. Understanding the absence of family support, Romy aims for stability, providing a foundation for these girls to build upon. Fondly, she shares how some return, not just as visitors but as volunteers. Romy feels genuinely happy for them, seeing their stories change with newfound confidence. #MotherchoiceHK #PregnantGirlsHome

We’re thrilled to share a significant milestone achieved by our remarkable team members - Helene Rao, Victoria Street, and Louise Liu! Representing Mother’s Choice with pride, they were honored guests at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, leading four insightful sessions on “Infrastructure and Talent Development for MEL Organization Practice” and “Data Management System” for the 2024 cohort of the Jockey Club MEL Institute Project (The Hong Kong Jockey Club). With nearly 100 participants, the sessions were a powerful testament to the collaborative spirit and thirst for knowledge within our community. These moments, where we empower individuals, organizations, and communities to create positive change, reinforce our commitment to our mission: Joining hands with the community to give hope and change life stories of vulnerable girls and babies. We're immensely grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important dialogue and extend our heartfelt thanks to the Chinese University of Hong Kong for their partnership, as well as all participants for their insightful contributions. As we press forward, guided by our vision, we will remain dedicated to serving those in need and fostering a more inclusive society. #MotherchoiceHK #JockeyClubMelInstituteProject

Thank you South China Morning Post SCMP for helping raise awareness for our Pregnant Girls Outreach Initiative on International Women's Day 2024! Together we can "inspire inclusion" and empower young girls. “I have a choice” is the mantra Mother’s Choice instils in teenage girls facing crisis pregnancies. They are encouraged to make informed decisions regarding parenthood – either adoption, termination or self-parenting. “Not one of them is easy,” Alia Eyres says. #internationalwomensday2024 #motherschoicehk #ihaveachoice #teenpregnancy #empowergirls #crisispregnancy #adoption #fostercare #safefamilies #everychildinalovingfamily #scmp #BackflipKitten https://lnkd.in/geVWbgjf

Happy International Women's Day 2024! On this important day, we are proud to introduce "I Have a Choice!" - our Pregnant Girls Outreach Initiative. Presenting our brand new Japanese anime video to raise awareness about crisis pregnancies and let teenage girls know they have a choice. It is estimated that there are at least 5,400 cases of crisis pregnancies in Hong Kong each year. The majority involve single girls under the age of 25 however the age of girls seeking help is getting younger, as young as 13 years old. "The cases of crisis pregnancies we deal with at Mother's Choice have grown increasingly complex, especially for girls aged 12 to 16," says Alia Eyres, our CEO. "Analysis by The University of Hong Kong reveals that 1 in 4 of our girls have experienced a previous pregnancy, and the same proportion began engaging in sexual activity before reaching the legal age of consent in Hong Kong. However, we firmly believe that every girl deserves a second chance. Our Pregnant Girls programs are designed to break the vicious cycle caused by crisis pregnancies." Fittingly this awareness video was created by an all-female team led by the Tsui Brothers production team and conceptualized by @Ogilvyhk. Together, let's inspire inclusion and empower every woman and girl to make choices that shape their own future. With thanks to MSL Hong Kong, our Supporting PR agency. #internationalwomensday2024 #motherschoicehk #ihaveachoice #teenpregnancy #empowergirls #crisispregnancy #adoption #fostercare #safefamilies #everychildinalovingfamily #tsuibrothersproductionteam #ogilvyhk #MSL #MSLGlobal #BackflipKitten

Meet @backflip_kitten, our new Instagram account dedicated to girls aged 12-16 years old! Think of @backflip_kitten as a supportive big sister who covers topics that are meaningful to them like self-love, relationships, self-protection, and health & beauty. Since 1987, Mother's Choice has been a haven for girls facing crisis pregnancies, and this new platform highlights our ongoing commitment ❤️ Join the conversation and follow @backflip_kitten today, meow!! 🐱 With thanks to MSL Hong Kong, our supporting PR agency. #MotherchoiceHK #BackflipKitten #TeenPregnancy #MSLGlobal

Suzanne受到成為寄養家庭的弟弟和弟婦所啟發，了解到居住在寄養家庭的孩子需要面對重重挑戰：持續的分離、往返不同家庭，以上種種促使Suzanne加入家友媽咪。 Suzanne視自己的角色為一個姐姐，引導經驗尚淺的媽媽度過難關。她不但會提供育兒建議，又會協助她們作出升學或投身職場的決定，無論面對日常大小事都會陪伴左右。 Suzanne分享道，家友媽咪的獨特之處在於其參與門檻親民，義工不需要任何特殊技能、只需要投放心思與時間，不讓年輕媽媽們感到孤單，就能參與其中。❤️ #母親的抉擇 #家友媽咪 - Meet Suzanne, a volunteer with Mother’s Choice, inspired by her brother and his wife’s fostering journey . Witnessing the challenges children face in foster care—constant separations, and moving between families—motivated Suzanne to join Safe Families. In her role, Suzanne views her experience as a sisterly bond with young, inexperienced mothers navigating fears about the future. Her support includes advice on parenting, assistance with study and work options, and companionship in everyday life. What distinguishes Suzanne's appreciation for the program is its inclusivity. She loves that joining doesn't require any special skills; just a willingness to dedicate your heart and time to the young mothers so they never feel alone ❤️ #MotherchoiceHK #SafeFamilies

Powerful words from our co-founder Phyllis Marwah ❤️ “For me, judgment doesn’t work, love works” Phyllis Marwah, 9th Women of Influence Awards Winner - Entrepreneur of the Year; Co-Founder and Advisory Council of 母親的抉擇 Mother's Choice. Join the 20th AmCham Women of Influence summit and awards gala on March 8, 2024, to hear from inspiring women like Phyllis who are making a difference in the community. Seats are limited, register now: https://bit.ly/3QQmbsY #AmChamHK #AmChamHKWOI #WomenofInfluence #CelebratingHongKongWomen #20YearsOfInfluence #Past #Present #Future #diversity #inclusion #genderequality #WomenLeadership #Leadership #motherschoicehk #everychildinalovinghome #wewalktogether Alia Eyres

Kung Hei Fat Choi! Wishing you much joy and hope as you celebrate with loved ones 🐲❤️ #MothersChoice #KungHeiFatChoi #HappyNewYear