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Symposium Format: In-person

Crisis, Communication, and Care: Dialogues on Hong Kong–Africa Partnerships

14 March 2026 | Speaker: Keynote: Prof. Lucía Ruiz Rosendo

About the Event

A symposium on Hong Kong-Africa partnerships.

Keynote Speaker

Prof. Lucía Ruiz Rosendo, University of Geneva
Communicating with vulnerable populations in crisis situations

Panel 1: The Role of Hong Kong in International Disaster Management

  • Moderator: Dr Larry Baum (HKU/Generocity Hong Kong)
  • Speakers: Dr Joyce Ching (HKRC); Mr Martin Searle (MSF HK); Mr Sanday Chongo Kabange (Lingnan University)

Panel 2: Care in Crisis: Cross-Cultural Communication in Disaster Response

  • Moderator: Ms Amy Li (LSE)
  • Speakers: Dr Marija Todorova (EdUHK); Dr Kizito Tekwa (Shenzhen Technology University); Ms Caroline Dubois (GX Foundation)

Panel 3: Creating Caring Partnerships and Cross-Cultural Dialogues

  • Moderator: Mr Tinotenda Kelvin Muzariri (Africa Centre Hong Kong)
  • Speakers: Prof. Mette Hjort (EdUHK); Dr Emily Chow-Quesada (HKBU); Mr Innocent Mutanga (Africa Centre HK)

Remark

Venue: EdUHK Xiqu Center, West Kowloon Cultural District.
Registration: Register Here