Senior Youth Engagement and Education Officer
PRINCIPAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Be the project leader in designing and implementing a range of PIHK’s youth engagement and development education activities and programs Design a learning journey for youth participants in becoming a global citizen with specific focus about global issues including poverty, gender inequality and climate change. Develop a comprehensive study module for... Read More
Sharing Warmth during COVID – Distribution of Rapid Test Kits to Grassroots Children and Their Families
Hong Kong is recently overwhelmed by the onslaught of COVID-19 infections as the fifth wave hits. The number of newly confirmed cases increased rapidly by over ten thousand each day. Various anti-pandemic supplies and food are in shortage while the increasing number of patients has caused the breakdown of our medical and testing systems, putting... Read More
Ukraine-Russia Conflicts Tear Families Apart and Leave Refugee Woman and Children Traumatised
Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the beginning of military attacks on cities and towns using weapons such as missiles on 24 February, the United Nations has recorded 5,840 civilian casualties (as of 25 April), in which 2,729 people were killed, including 201 children; and 3,111 people were injured, including 299... Read More
Develop Girls’ Autonomy for a Bright Future
In Hong Kong, we have sufficient resources and freedom to make decisions for ourselves in different stages of our lives. Lives can be diverse and full of opportunities. However, it is not the case in many developing countries, where the child marriage problem is still common. As the pandemic devastated the economy, more parents force... Read More
Children OF UKRAINE HAVE A RIGHT TO LIVE IN PEACE, urges Plan international
Plan International, a global organisation dedicated to advancing children’s rights and equality for girls, is deeply concerned by the escalation of hostilities in Ukraine which is putting the lives and wellbeing of children at risk. Dr. Unni Krishnan, Global Humanitarian Director, Plan International said: “Our thoughts are with the children and young people of Ukraine... Read More
Story of a Little Girl: Reflect on the Implementation of Inclusive Education
In Hong Kong, we enjoy 12 years of free education and we never lack the opportunity to receive an education. In many other places across the world, children have to overcome hurdles after hurdles just to go to school. Soungaye is a 16-year-old girl in Mali. Before COVID-19, Mali has long been politically unstable and... Read More
The Wave of Highly Transmissible Omicron Drives a Surge in New Cases in India Disruption of Food Supply Chain Pushes Many Children to Suffer from Malnutrition
It has been over two years since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. It is no doubt that the pandemic has devastated our global economy, society and livelihood, and the impacts on developing countries are particularly severe. Recently, the COVID-19 variant – Omicron drives a surge in new cases in India and the case number is... Read More
Help Children Take their First Step to Success Through Adequate Childcare Service
First of all, can you answer a simple question? You may find it hard to choose only one out of the four choices because every option is essential for children’s physical and mental health. Plan International takes early childhood development as one of the main areas to work on in developing countries.Plan International is supporting... Read More
2021 Donate A Pencil Campaign Audit Report
2021 Donate A Pencil Campaign was successfully held from 19th November 2021 to 22th November 2021. The audit report, which is voluntarily audited by DKNT CPA Limited, is completed. You may click the HERE for details. Thank you again for your support!
Send Red Packets to Fight Gender Inequality & Alter Girls’ Lives
Recalling when we first put on surgical masks during Lunar New Year 2020, who would have imagined we are still being affected by the pandemic after two years? It has taken away our freedom to dine in, travel overseas and forced us to work from home. However, in long term, the pandemic may just... Read More