Silence (charity)

Silence (Chinese: 龍耳) is a Hong Kong charity, with a focus on deaf people who use Hong Kong Sign Language and their family and friends,[1] and is also a member of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service.

Silence
Formation2008
TypeNon-governmental organisation
HeadquartersShek Kip Mei, Kowloon
LeaderWilliam Tang
Websitewww.silence.org.hk

Objectives

  • Promote and popularise sign language
  • Career and Job Placement Assistance
  • Social Advocacy[2]
  • Develop Life Education

Chairman

  • Polly Lam (2008–2010)
  • Mandy Tang (2010–2012)[3]
  • Amy Bou (2012–2013)
  • William Tang (2013–present)

Committee member

  • Siu Yat-chan[4]

References


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