Chan Chi-chung never would have imagined that one day his job would be convincing prostitutes and their clients to use condoms.
But after participating in Project Sunny, a programme that trains volunteers to advance health knowledge across the sex industry, the 30-year-old decided to give up his advertising career for a mission many would find embarrassing.
The project was launched by Community Health Organisation for Intervention, Care and Empowerment (Choice) - a group that aims to empower sex workers - and the government's Red Ribbon Centre early this year.
Ten volunteers attended workshops hosted by public health professionals, social workers and police officers. They now visit red light districts to distribute condoms and spread safer sex knowledge.
'Breaking the ice with sex workers is the most challenging part. But it is no longer embarrassing now that I have learned communication techniques,' said Mr Chan, who recently joined Choice full time.
Shocked to find many youngsters visiting the mainland for prostitutes and drugs, he said he hoped to educate young students about sex and Aids.
