Ka-kit (Teru) Wong
Christian and Person-In-Recovery in Hong Kong
Teru KK Wong was born on September 8, 1986, in British Hong Kong and personally witnessed the historic handover of sovereignty to China on July 1, 1997. He attended Po Leung Kuk Tang Yuk Tien College for his secondary education, where he actively participated in various school and community activities. He served as a Civic Education Ambassador, a member of the Community Youth Club, a committee member of the school house, and took part in school drama productions both as a performer and behind the scenes, demonstrating outstanding leadership and teamwork abilities.
Before entering university, Mr. Wong briefly worked at Sincere Finance and assisted with a friend's catering service, gaining preliminary work experience. On October 21, 2008, he graduated from the Department of History at Lingnan University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. During his university years, he also worked part-time at an internet café, a pharmacy, and a cream puff shop, showcasing his adaptability to different work environments.
Beginning in June 2008, Mr. Wong started experiencing auditory hallucinations and was diagnosed with schizophrenia on May 17, 2011. Despite these challenges, he remained resilient and actively participated in rehabilitation courses and activities organized by Kwai Chung Hospital, the Jockey Club Early Psychosis Project, the New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, and the Shine Skills Development Centre, striving for recovery.
After relocating to Tuen Mun in 2012, he briefly worked as a crew member at a local McDonald's. In early April 2014, he began day training at Wu King Wellness Centre in Tuen Mun, and officially re-entered society on October 17, 2014. His first full-time position after recovery was as a Service Attendant at Tuen Mun Hospital, exemplifying his perseverance and determination.
On April 30, 2023, Mr. Wong made a commitment to his Christian faith, marking a new chapter in his life. In addition to the aforementioned experiences, he has also worked at the Gunag Li Paper Products, the Sunny Lighting Electric Company Limited and as a studio assistant at the "Old Old Maru", a position introduced by the Labour Department's Selective Placement Division, and worked as a sales in Shum Shui Po computer mall. Altogether, Mr. Wong has held twenty-three positions across various industries, some of them with supporting documentation, reflecting his diverse career development and positive contributions to society.