Silence (charity) explained

Silence
Formation:	2008
Type:	Non-governmental organisation
Headquarters:	Shek Kip Mei, Kowloon
Leader Name:	William Tang

Silence 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.

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

1. Web site: rthk.hk 香港電台網站: The Pulse: Direction for the Disabled; Silence Association for the Hearing Impaired; Hong Kong Women Workers' Association; Hong Kong Toys and International Santas. rthk.hk.
2. Web site: rthk.hk 香港電台網站: Deaf rights group wants EOC to act forcefully. rthk.hk.
3. Web site: Passion overcomes disability. South China Morning Post.
4. Web site: Deaf group attacks fax-booking scheme. South China Morning Post.