Plan International launches the inaugural “Youth Conference 2015 – JUSTICE: Because I am a Girl”
Girls in developing countries face many threats each day, including poverty, gender inequality, violence, a lack of educational opportunities, discriminatory laws, traditional norms and conflicts. In order to raise awareness and concern for girls’ rights among youth, Plan International Hong Kong has launched the “Youth Conference 2015 – JUSTICE: Because I am a Girl”, a first-of-its-kind... Read More
Appeals for public support to help children and vulnerable communities after Nepal earthquake
On April 25, a magnitude-7.9 earthquake centered less than 80 km from Kathmandu rocked Nepal with devastating force, affecting 30 of the country’s 75 districts. Nepal’s Home Ministry has reported at least 7,900 injured and a death toll of more than 4,300, expected to increase.
Supporters united to stride for underprivileged children at “Walk for Children” 2015
The fourth “Walk for Children” was held by Plan International Hong Kong on 12th April at Peak Road Garden. Led by Plan Ambassadors, participants took the walk to raise funds for underprivileged children in Vietnam and Ghana in support of local education programmes.
Plan and Acetop Precious Metals walk together for children in need
The best precious metals e-trading company generously supports Plan’s annual Walk for Children as Silver Sponsor To understand the plight of another, one must first walk a mile in their shoes. In this spirit, Plan International Hong Kong has organised “Walk for Children” every year since 2012 – helping people show their support for underprivileged... Read More
Family Fun on the Peak at Plan’s Walk for Children 2015
Sunday becomes Family Funday on 12th April when Plan International Hong Kong’s Walk for Children 2015 starts at Peak Road Garden outside the Peak Galleria. Kicking off at 9.00am, the event, now in its fourth year, gives families and friends the opportunity to enjoy some healthy exercise with a purpose. Funds raised will support disadvantaged children in Vietnam and Ghana, Africa,... Read More
The Power of Empowerment: Plan International Hong Kong CEO visited to Plan children and youth projects in Indonesia
Written by Ms Kanie Siu, CEO at Plan International Hong Kong Two of the most important things we can do for children in need are provide them with a healthy, safe living environment, and give them an educational foundation for a better future. During my recent trip to Indonesia in early February 2015, I learned... Read More
Putting the Pieces of Life Together Again in the Philippines – With Your Help
In a country regularly ravaged by powerful typhoons, the arrival of Typhoon Hagupit, on the heels of the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan the previous year, wreaked more havoc on already battered communities.
The South Sudan Conflict Update
Although it has fallen off the front page news, the political crisis in South Sudan remains a top priority for Plan in ensuring the right kind of aid reaches children at risk. They include nearly 3,000 who had been recruited into the fighting and who are now being demobilised; youths at a loose end who... Read More
Final call to the charity highlight on 12th April at the Peak
With the aim of lifting underprivileged children in remote regions out of poverty, the 4th “Walk for Children” will be held on 12th April at Peak Road Garden (outside The Peak Galleria) by Plan International Hong Kong. Thanks to the public’s philanthropy, the event has received fervent response since its announcement. Plan is now extending... Read More
Plan “Pass on the Love to Our Children” Photo Competition
Plan International Hong Kong is taking an innovative approach to its annual Walk for Children by inviting the public to participate in a Facebook Photo-Competition ahead of the actual event. Running on the theme “Pass on the Love to our Children” the competition starts on 9th March on Plan Hong Kong’s official Facebook page. Three rounds of... Read More