Pause for a cause
Pause for a Cause is an independent, non-profit organization registered in Hong Kong. Our goal is to bring yoga and healing moving arts to those who would particularly benefit, but can't easily access studios and holistic health services.
CORE VALUES
Inclusiveness is at the core of our program. Our goal is to break down the barrier that wellness is only accessible to the fit and affluent. By teaching regular classes to vulnerable members of our society, we help to improve the participants’ physical and mental wellbeing and empower them to value themselves.
Community is one of our major goals. We recognize that a fast-paced metropolis such as Hong Kong can leave some members of our society feeling isolated. By running regular sessions, we can build communities that support each other in the long term.
Service is at the heart of our approach. By collaborating with charities, we are of service to those members of society who participate in our program.
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
We are humbled to be working with several charity organizations across Hong Kong:
Pok Oi Hospital Chan Shi Sau Memorial Social Service Centre
We are proud to be servicing a dedicated group of over 60s yogis from our own neighbourhood of South Lantau.
https://www.pokoi.org.hk
Love 21 Foundation
This Hong Kong charity empowers the Down Syndrome and autistic community to reach their full potential through sport, nutrition, and other holistic programmes. We are excited to teach pilates as part of the diverse range of classes available to the foundation’s beneficiaries and their families.
http://www.love21foundation.com
Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children
We run classes for a charity that supports children of single parent, low-income, new arrival and ethnic minority families.
https://www.hkspc.org
Impact HK
We support the tireless efforts of Impact HK to improve the lives of the homeless.
https://impacthk.org
RainLily
We created a 2019 calendar to raise funds for RainLily, Hong Kong’s first sexual violence crisis centre that provides on-site counselling, medical and therapy support, plus ongoing treatment and education to victim-survivors of sexual violence. Each calendar contains an array of beautiful scenes, taken by a local photographer, from our neighbourhood of Mui Wo, where we continuously pause to appreciate our exceptional existence.
https://rainlily.org.hk
Justice Centre Hong Kong
We teach yoga classes to a women’s group organised by the Justice Centre Hong Kong, who provide legal and psychosocial support to asylum seekers, refugees and victims of torture, human trafficking and forced labour.
Save the Children
We teach yoga classes to the staff of Save the Children Hong Kong, who dedicate their time to ensure that children – regardless of their background – get the protection and care they deserve.
GRATITUDE
Pause for a Cause would like to express our deepest thanks to our sponsors and collaborators. Your donations, opportunities and time have made it possible for us to serve the people of Hong Kong.
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As we currently provide classes free of charge, we appreciate any donation to help us further our cause. All funds will be used for the services and equipment necessary to carry out our program.
If you are an organisation interested in starting classes of yoga, movement, breath and mindfulness techniques, or if you would like to make a donation, or to find out more about our mission, activities or teaching opportunities, please email Caroline at cause@pause.hk.