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50th Anniversary

香港樂施會50周年

 

50 Years of Change
One Enduring Mission: A World Without Poverty
 
 

 

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In 1976, a group of volunteers sowed a see here in Hong Kong for a world without poverty.

Over the past fifty years, the world has changed.

From economic booms to financial crises, pandemics to wars, and food crises to climate disasters, Oxfam has visited disaster zones, remote villages, local streets, and classrooms. We have witnessed countless communities rewrite their own stories through knowledge, solidarity, and resilience.

Though the world changes, our belief in fighting poverty and injustice remains steadfast.

This unchanging belief still requires your unwavering support and participation. Through the power of solidarity and close connection, our goal is to piece together a world without poverty.

On 17 October, for the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Oxfam will host its 50th-anniversary events, featuring the Oxfam Hunger Banquet (50th Anniversary Special Edition), Milestone Guided Tour, and the photography exhibition "Mountains and Rivers in Harmony, Nurture Green for the Future". Join us to reflect on the past, grasp the present, and strive together towards a world without poverty!

 

Oxfam 50th Anniversary Event 

Date: 17 October 2026 (Saturday)
Venue:
Event Space, 1/F, Central Market (80 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong)

Time:
11:00 am – 7:15 pm

First created by Oxfam America and introduced to Hong Kong by Oxfam Hong Kong in 1992, the Oxfam Hunger Banquet has long used unique interactive games and experiences to raise public awareness about global resource inequality, hunger, and structural poverty. For this special 50th Anniversary edition, experienced Oxfam facilitators will guide participants through a two-hour immersive experience featuring simulated resource distribution and contrast meals. Participants will explore the root causes of global wealth disparity, experience the challenges and opportunities faced by different social groups firsthand, reflect on how unfair systems shape individual destinies, and discover that everyone has the power to drive change.

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Sit on the floor to experience a "poor meal," experience the reality of inequality.

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Sit at the dining table to experience a "rich meal," inspiring deeper awareness and reflection on resource distribution and poverty.

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Parents and children participate in the "Hunger Banquet" together, experiencing the wealth gap firsthand, guiding kids to reflect on resource allocation, and cultivating empathy and appreciation from a young age.

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Queue up for a "poor meal" and experience the reality and helplessness of limited resources while waiting for food.

We invite you to join Oxfam Hunger Banquet (50th Anniversary Special Edition) to experience the stark gap between luxury and scarcity firsthand. 
*Session 1: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm 
*Session 2: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
(*The content of both sessions is identical) 

Language: Cantonese (supplemented with English text materials)  
Target Audience: Adults and children aged 5 and above (Children aged 5–12 must be accompanied by at least one adult) *We recommend a maximum of two children per adult.

 

Early Bird Price: From now until 11 September 

Standard Price: 12 September to 2 October 

Adult 

$200 

$250 

Children and Youth (5 - 17 years old)  

$80 

$100 


Fee Includes: A "Poor Meal" or "Rich Meal", a certificate of participation, a 50th-anniversary limited-edition souvenir, and food cash vouchers.
Places are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

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Schools, enterprises, or organisations are welcome to participate as a team.  

*If you are interested in hosting a private session, please contact us directly via email at  50anniversary@oxfam.org.hk

Guided Tour 1:Oxfam Milestone Guided Tour
 

For half a century, the world has changed, but Oxfam's steadfast belief in standing alongside you to fight poverty and injustice remains unchanged. This "Oxfam Milestone Guided Tour" will lead you into a living history, telling stories through historical photographs and artefacts. At the same time, it bears witness to how small ripples of strength converge into tidal waves of change, opening a new chapter together in the fight against injustice and the mission to alleviate poverty.

 
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Guided Tour 2: Theme Photography Exhibition " Mountains and Rivers in Harmony, Nurture Green for the Future" 
 

Oxfam works globally to eradicate poverty, including enhancing vulnerable communities' resilience to climate change. Showcasing our commitment to climate justice, the photography exhibition "Mountains and Rivers in Harmony, Nurture Green for the Future" uses documentary lenses to record the resilience of villagers across five rural communities in northern China as they safeguard their homes through ecological restoration, disaster response, livelihood adaptation, and capacity building.

Following its premiere in May this year at the Beijing 798 Art District's Photo Gallery, the exhibition now travels to Hong Kong.

"Mountains and Rivers in Harmony, Nurture Green for the Future" Artwork:

山河共生1
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Photographer: Qiu Bi

 

Tour Format: Led by Oxfam staff or volunteer. Each session lasts approximately 30 to 45 minutes and is conducted primarily in Cantonese.
Date: 17 October 2026 (Saturday)

Venue:
Event Space, 1/F, Central Market

Session 1: 3:30PM – 4:15PM
Session 2: 6:30PM – 7:15PM 
(*The content of both sessions is identical) 

Public visits are welcome at all other times. 

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FAQ

The "poor meal" and "rich meal" provided during the event are part of the experiential activity and do not constitute a complete or balanced meal. Participants are advised to arrange their own meals before or after the event. 

The venue is wheelchair accessible. Participants with hearing or visual impairments must be accompanied by an escort for assistance.

Groups and corporate are welcome to join ! Please contact us directly via email at [email protected].

Upon completing registration and payment, participants will immediately receive a payment receipt confirmation email, indicating that your registration is successful. This email also serves as your official event confirmation notice.

If your payment is unsuccessful, please email us at [email protected] with your payment details, and we will assist you as soon as possible. 

Please check your "Junk / Spam" folder first to ensure the confirmation email was not misfiltered by your email system. If you confirm that you have not received it, please email us immediately at [email protected] . Please include your registered name and contact phone number in the email, and our staff will verify your details and resend the email as soon as possible.

 

Enquiries 

Event enquiries
(852) 3120 5257 / 2520 2525
Media enquiries
(852) 3120 5174

50th Anniversary Short Video Series 

In addition to physical participation, you are welcome to learn about Oxfam's work through video sharing from our various stakeholders. 

 

1. Council Chairperson Mr Wayne Porritt

2. Oxfam Trailwalker Steering Group Convenor Mr Bernard Chan

3. Director General Mr Henry Tang