Note: The research in this post was done by a human, not by AI. AI was used in some places to tidy up the writing. This is cross-posted from givewise.org.hk, where it is in 3 parts: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Introduction The answer to this question is not as straightforward as it may at first appear. As we explain later, a major challenge in Hong Kong is that the lack of a systematic requirement to publish detailed evaluations makes it genuinely hard to tell which local chari

This is a linkpost for https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/tai-po-fire-out-long-term-work-has-just-begun-kenneth-chan-xmmmc/ Published on November 28, 2025 In the wake of the Tai Po fire, many have rightly weighed in on what must be done urgently. Fire regulation, enforcement, and immediate safeguards dominate the conversation. But what must not be forgotten is that the impact of this fire on the community will be on a historical scale. Not only will the site of the fire continue

This is a linkpost for https://www.linkedin.com/article/edit/7399702880250839040/ The devastating fire in Tai Po is a tragedy on a scale Hong Kong has never witnessed. My thoughts are with the injured, the displaced, the missing, and the families who have lost loved ones. In the face of such immense loss, I find myself reflecting deeply on two things: the scale of human suffering, and the extraordinary response of our community. When We Confront the Limits of Human Comprehens