Hong Kong Workers’ Health Centre will aid 120 injured workers and carers next year with Operation Santa Claus funding. The charity quietly supports hundreds of injured workers annually, and this boost will expand its Care, Support & Connect project. Chief executive Sabrina Wan Hei-man noted that many assume workers’ compensation suffices, but injured employees need more concern and resources.
The Hong Kong Workers’ Health Centre (HKWHC) is a charity that quietly assists hundreds of injured workers each year. It is one of 13 organisations selected this year for funding from the annual Operation Santa Claus (OSC) fundraising campaign. This support will allow the centre to reach 120 injured workers and their carers next year via its Care, Support & Connect project.
“People think that if you’re injured, you must be living on workers’ compensation [so you’re fine], but they’re really injured, they need concern and resources to help them,” said HKWHC chief executive Sabrina Wan Hei-man.
According to the Labour Department, Hong Kong recorded 28,612 occupational injuries in 2024, slightly below the five-year average. The first half of 2025 saw 12,471 injuries, a 10.7 per cent decrease from the same period last year. The centre cautioned that these figures might understate the issue, as some workers fail to report injuries or settle privately with employers.
The funding will enhance psychological and social support for injured workers, aiding their return to work. With occupational injuries persisting in Hong Kong, such charitable initiatives help bridge gaps in official systems.