Nearly two weeks after the blaze swept through Wang Fuk Court on November 27, 2025, more than 3,000 residents are piecing their lives back together in Hong Kong. A new transitional housing site in Kowloon has opened its doors to dozens of displaced families, offering free long-term shelter and a range of support services.
Operated by a coalition of NGOs, the site provides each family with a private room, communal kitchen facilities, and on-site counseling. Local businesses have stepped in with job-placement programs, while volunteers run English and computer classes for children and adults alike.
"This space has given us stability when everything felt uncertain," says one resident, who, along with her two children, moved in earlier this week. "The support here helps us focus on what comes next."
City authorities are working alongside nonprofits to expand transitional housing capacity to more than 500 units by year-end. Data from the Hong Kong Housing Department shows that extended shelter stays can reduce long-term displacement by up to 40 percent in post-disaster scenarios.
As Hong Kong prepares for the busy holiday season, organizations across sectors are uniting to ease the burden on affected residents. From financial grants to mental health services, the collaborative approach reflects a growing trend in urban disaster recovery: shared responsibility and community-driven solutions.
With support programs running alongside shelter, families are not just finding a roof – they're finding a pathway to rebuild. For many, this marks the first step toward reclaiming a sense of normalcy after the November fire.
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Displaced families receive free, long-term shelter and support after fire
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