Umeed Limited

10,000+ platform views on Umeed Connect.

When we launched Umeed Connect, we were not chasing numbers. We were trying to build something that the diverse communities of Hong Kong actually needed. A platform that listens, guides and meets people in the language they speak at home.

10,000 views means 10,000 moments of someone finding a resource, reading a story that reflected their own, asking Chiri a question, or following a Pathway when they did not know where to start.

To everyone who has visited, shared, contributed and trusted us with your stories, thank you. This milestone belongs to the community that built it with us.

We are just getting started.

Visit connect.umeed.hk to explore.

“Chiri makes conversations intuitive, simple and inclusive. It is not just another chatbot, it is a guide who helps everyone feel seen and speaks their language.”

Bibi Hajirah, Co-Founder of Umeed Limited, on why Chiri exists.

Chiri (meaning “bird”) is your community assistant on Umeed Connect. Find resources, events and pathways through chat or voice, in the language you actually speak at home.

Available in 8 languages including Hindi, Urdu, Bangla, Bahasa, Nepali, Tagalog and Punjabi.

Built for the ethnically diverse communities of Hong Kong who have waited far too long for tech that listens.

Visit connect.umeed.hk or scan to start a conversation.

✨ Director’s Top Pick ✨

Today we’re shining a light on Umeed Stories 📖
Real voices. Real journeys. Real community.

Hear from Sursharan Kaur, Co-Founder of Umeed, on why these stories matter:
“I’ve always been drawn to the why behind people’s journeys… finding reflections of my own aspirations in their success gives me so much hope.”

Dive into stories like:
🌸 Haritha Pommileri’s journey of resilience
🌸 Geetanjali Dhar’s path through Hong Kong’s educational landscape
🌸 Aayan Malik turning constraints into breakthroughs

Available in 8+ languages so everyone can connect 🌏

Read them all on the Umeed Connect platform.

Visit https://connect.umeed.hk directly or via the link in our bio 🔗

Have you tried the new features on Umeed Connect yet? 🚀

We’re using AI to make navigating Hong Kong easier for everyone. Here is how we can help:

Multilingual News: Get gov news in 8 languages (Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and more) within hours. 📢

Chiri Chatbot: Your personal assistant for finding NGO resources and community tips. 🤖

Voice Assistant: Supporting users with limited literacy through voice-to-voice tech. 🗣️(In beta, request access by emailing us!)

Stop by and see how these tools can work for you!

Get started today:
🔗 Visit: connect.umeed.hk (Link in bio!)

Our co-founder recently shared a powerful message in the SCMP! 🗞️

Hong Kong doesn’t need to look abroad for solutions to language barriers. The local community is already building them. We created Umeed Connect to ensure that every resident, regardless of the language they speak can access the services and information they deserve.

It’s time to bridge the gap between technology and the grass-roots community. 🤝

See what we’re building:
🔗 Visit: connect.umeed.hk (Link in bio!)

Sharing a few milestones Umeed Connect has crossed over the past few months!

Recently, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) released its study on digital inclusion for Hong Kong’s 620,000 diverse race residents.

The headline: digital adoption is high (99% own smartphones, 72% use iAM Smart), but the platforms aren’t built for them.

Only 18% are fluent in Chinese. Yet most government apps only work in Chinese and English. Walk-in and phone bookings still outnumber app bookings. Older users, particularly women, face significant barriers. The EOC’s recommendation: AI-powered multilingual support, simpler registration, and involving these communities in the design process.

This is exactly what Umeed Connect was built to do.

Our platform delivers community resources like jobs, education, healthcare pathways, legal guidance (coming soon!), government services, in 8 major languages: English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Nepali, Bengali, Indonesian, and Tagalog. With AI-powered translations. No complex registration. WhatsApp integration, because 83.5% of ethnically diverse individuals in Hong Kong already use it daily.

We didn’t wait for the recommendation. We built it.

But we’re one small team. The EOC is right that this requires coordination across government, NGOs, tech developers and communities. We welcome that conversation.

View our platform: connect.umeed.hk

💻 Donate your old laptop to support ILM’s beneficiaries in Hong Kong and the Phillippines!

We’re supporting ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management Foundation Limited) with their Laptop Donation Drive this March.

If you have an old laptop at home that meets the specs below, you can help students in the Philippines and Hong Kong gain essential digital access!

📅 When: March 1–31, 2026 (1:00 PM – 9:00 PM) (By appointment only)
📍 Where: Dream Impact, Lai Chi Kok
📝 Register using the Link in our Bio!

What they’re looking for:
Age: Under 7-8 years old
RAM: 8GB+
CPU: Intel Core i5 (8th Gen+) or AMD Ryzen 5 (2000 Series+)
Battery: Good condition

ILM is a registered charity (91/18546). Donations are voluntary and by appointment only, so please fill out the form using the link in our bio or WhatsApp ILM +852 9260 5885 to coordinate.

Please share this with anyone who might have a spare device. Thank you! 🙏✨

The Umeed Connect platform is officially LIVE! 🚀

Meet Umeed Connect — your all-in-one platform designed to help you navigate life in Hong Kong with ease. Whether you’re looking for government resources, success stories from the community, or guided pathways for school and work, we’ve got you covered.

What you’ll find:

✅ Verified resources (Gov & more)

✅ Multilingual support (10+ languages)

✅ Step-by-step pathway guides

✅ Urgent community notices

Building hope, together. 🤝

Link in bio.

We always value feedback to improve our platform, report any issues to [email protected] or WhatsApp +852 7035 0242.

Over the past 2 Saturdays (February 14 and February 21), Umeed Limited with the support of Institute of Leadership & Mgt Foundation Limited (ILM HK) brought together 50+ passionate young minds to tackle information poverty with digital solutions. We are thrilled to share that 10+ groundbreaking digital solutions were designed by these young minds to bridge the gap in education and employment for Hong Kong’s ethnically diverse community.

We are incredibly proud of the secondary and post-secondary students who stepped up to the challenge. This competition was a journey of learning and growth.

To prepare for their final pitches, students participated in four intensive workshops:
Platform Usage: Understanding the features of Umeed Connect (Link in Bio!)
Upskilling Employment: Navigating career tools for the modern workforce.
Education in HK: Understanding NGO resources and Succeeding in the HKDSE.
Tertiary Education: Mapping out pathways for higher learning.

A special thank you to our esteemed judges who carefully evaluated the feasibility and impact of the digital solutions:
Mr. Manoj Dhar – CEO, Integrated Brilliant Education
Ms. Nadia – Founder and CEO, Institute of Leadership & Mgt Foundation Limited (ILM HK)
Mr. KH Chan – Chairman, Ease Education Limited

A special thank you to our training partner Adnan Muhammed for engaging the students in design thinking.

Got an idea to change Hong Kong’s future for diverse race communities? 🇭🇰✨

We’re looking for the next generation of change-makers to join the Connect Co-Creation Hackathon 2026!

We want YOUR unique digital solutions to tackle information poverty in employment and education pathways for the diverse race community. 🚀

The best part? 💻 No coding experience required.

We value sustainable and innovative ideas above all!
👥 Work in teams of 4–5.
💰 Win cash prizes up to HKD 3,000!

Mark your calendars:
📍 Where: Lai Chi Kok, HK
📅 Kickoff: 14 Feb (1:00 PM – 5:30 PM)
📅 Pitching Day: 21 Feb (11:00 AM – 5:30 PM) #

Are you eligible?
✅ Aged 12–28.
✅ Local background (HKDSE past or future).
✅ Passionate about making an impact.

⏰ Registration Deadline: 12 February 2026 | 11:59 PM

🔗 Link in bio to sign up now! Don’t miss your chance to co-create the future.

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