Former News Anchor Jo Ngai Presents: Sexual Violence in Sierra Leone
To raise public awareness of the threats faced by girls in developing countries, Jo Ngai, the former anchor is invited to present the “news” of a sexual violence victim in Sierra Leone.
Boys Help Fight for Girls’ Rights
While the world has achieved progress towards gender equality, girls in developing countries continue to suffer discrimination and injustice, and they face threats of violence, exploitation and abuse. A group of boys chooses to step up and speak for vulnerable girls, hoping to raise public’s awareness.
Haiti Hurricane: One Year On
On 4th Oct 2016, a category 4 Hurricane Matthew caused catastrophic damage in Haiti. Over 500 people died and some 2.1 million people were affected, including 560,000 children. Grand’Anse was one of the most affected regions in Haiti. 90 per cent of homes were damaged or destroyed, leaving people homeless. Plan International Hong Kong allocated... Read More
The 5th “Because I Am a Girl– Donate a Pencil” Audit Report
The 5th “Because I am a Girl– Donate a Pencil Campaign” was successfully held from 10 to 22, October 2017. The audit report, which is voluntarily audited by Dominic K. N. Tai & Company, is completed. You may click the picture below for details.
Sponsor Visit to Ningxia, China Opens for Application
Ningxia is located in the upstream area of Yellow River in western China, covering an area of approximately 66,000km2. Plan International China started its work in Longde Province, county of Ningxia since November 2007 and has launched various children-centred programmes on health, education, water and environmental sanitation.
Help Children Go to School This Christmas
With an efficient and convenient transport system in Hong Kong, it is easy for students to opt for different modes of transport to go to school. However, children living in mountainous regions may have to take risky and unimaginable routes in order to receive the education that some of us may take for granted.
Girls Wish for Having Access to Sanitation
World Toilet Day is a United Nations observance each November 19. The subject of World Toilet Day may sound humorous to you as we are used to having access to sanitation. However, for many girls, all they wish is to have access to safe and clean toilets. One Latrine for 150 People Since late August,... Read More
End Violence Against Women
It is estimated that about 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced sexual or physical violence in their lifetime, and most of them are being abused by their parents or partners! Violence against women is a violation of human rights and many girls lose their right to receive education, work and socialize. Faridah lives in... Read More
Stop Girls to Become Child Brides! Ms. June Leung, Founder of Beacon College: Let’s offer a helping hand
Each year, 15 million girls are married before the age of 18 – the equivalent of one every 2 seconds. In many developing countries, women are still perceived as inferior, and the communities fail to recognize the importance of girls’ education.
The 5th “Because I Am a Girl– Donate a Pencil” Campaign Held with Success
The 5th “Because I Am a Girl– Donate a Pencil” campaign was successfully held from 10 Oct – 22 Oct at 4 venues, Plaza Hollywood, Diamond Hill, Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay, Telford Plaza 1, Kowloon Bay and Mega Mall Zone D, Tai Po. Thanks to the public’s generous support, 31,544 pencils were collected and HK$... Read More