Reference codeI274Name of interviewee (English)CONIBEAR, ValerieDate of interview22/01/2009BiographyValerie Conibear grew up and resided in England before moving to Hong Kong to work with Mildred Dibden at the Shatin Babies Home. Conibear was the co-founder of the Home of Loving Faithfulness in 1965 which housed many mentally and physically disabled young patients in Hong Kong.Interview summaryDescribes Conibear's early childhood and the impact of her mother's illness on her religious faith and determination to help others. Narrates her journey to Hong Kong and her work with Mildred Dibden at the Shatin Babies Home. Talks of her correspondence with Wendy Blackmur and their collaboration in forming the Home of Loving Faithfulness. Interview ends with Conibear's thoughts on Hong Kong's social welfare system and her love for her work.Duration63 minutesInterviewerAmelia AllsopTopicMissionaryPhilanthropySocial IssuesWelfareLanguageEnglishLevel of accessUnclassifiedCollectionOral History CollectionCollection SummaryCONIBEAR, Valerie
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