Escalating Conflict in Sudan Left About 2.5 million People Displaced, Refugees are in Urgent Need of Water and Food
The Sudanese paramilitary organisation “Rapid Support Force” (RSF) and the government’s Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have been engaged in fierce conflict since April 15, 2023. The clashes have erupted from the capital, Khartoum, to other parts of the country. The gunfire, airstrikes, and explosions are heard endlessly, and it turns into a long-term conflict already.... Read More
Response to The Proposal on Mandatory Reporting for Suspected Child Abuse Cases
Plan International Hong Kong is dedicated to enhancing the physical and mental health of children and youth in Hong Kong. We welcome the government’s proposal to push ahead with the legislation on mandatory reporting for suspected child abuse cases as we believe it is a powerful initiative in preventing children from any forms of harm... Read More
From Period Shaming to Celebrating: Help Bangladeshi Girls Break Menstruation Taboos and Superstitions
There is no precise way of knowing when the first period will come, every girl has experienced the anxiety of suddenly discovering blood stains on her underwear. Menstruation is an inevitable stage for every girl as she grows up, but for 15-year-old Bangladeshi girl Samia, it was the beginning of a nightmare. She was told... Read More
Türkiye and Syria Earthquakes Destroyed Thousands of Lives Long-term Support for Affected Children and Families
Latest Updates Over two months after the Türkiye and Syria Earthquakes, there have been 6,000 deaths and 12,000 injuries in Syria alone while over 100,000 families are displaced. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs estimated that close to nine million Syrians are affected by the earthquakes and 350,000 civilians have lost... Read More
Invest in Girls to be Agents of Change and Build Resilience to Climate Injustice
Extreme weathers caused by climate change, such as droughts, heat waves, floods, and typhoons, occur frequently around the world, not only bringing various environmental disasters but also deepening the existing social inequality, making vulnerable girls deeply trapped in the double injustice of “climate” and “gender”. The theme of Earth Day on April 22 this year... Read More
Going to School is No Longer Difficult Safe Schools Programme Fulfills Children’s Dream to Learn
As the world emerges from the COVID 19 pandemic, children continue to face enormous threats impacting their health and education resulting from more frequent and intense disasters caused by natural hazards. The pandemic and natural disasters are not the only hurdles for students to overcome, unsafe and unhygienic surroundings are also seriously affecting their learning... Read More
1,300 Participants Support Run for Girls 2023, Save Girls From Child Marriage
Plan International Hong Kong co-organised the 5th “Run for Girls!” with Cosmopolitan at the Science Park on 7th April,2023. Over 1,300 participants enrolled in 10.11km, 3km, or 1km parent-child runs, to fight for equality for girls living in developing countries. Because of poverty and gender inequality, 12 million girls worldwide have become child brides and... Read More
Mr. Ricky Chu, I.D.S., Chairperson of Equal Opportunities Commission attended Plan International x Cosmopolitan “Run for Girls!” 2023 with 1,300 participants Calling for Support on Girls’ Rights and Anti-Child Marriage Projects in Bangladesh
Plan International Hong Kong co-organised the 5th “Run for Girls!” with Cosmopolitan HK at the Science Park on 7th April,2023. Over 1,300 participants enrolled in 10.11km, 3km, or 1km parent-child runs, to fight for equality for girls living in developing countries. Because of poverty and gender inequality, 12 million girls worldwide have become child brides... Read More
項目社區年度更新報告 Programme Unit Annual Updates
細閱全球各項目社區的年度更新報告，深入了解您的捐款如何切實幫助孩子、家庭及社區改善整體生活質素，培養自力更生的能力，脫貧自立。 Read the annual update from our programme units around the globe to learn about the achievements that happened because of you.
Plan International Launched Hong Kong First “Kindergarten Child Safeguarding Practice Manual” to Kindergartens, Online Learning Platform Launch & On-site Workshops for Kindergartens To Foster Child Safeguarding Knowledge Among Child Related Personnel
Since the reporting of the child abuse scandal of the Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children, 34 staff have been prosecuted and it turned into a highly-concerned topic in society; yet, many staff from child-related institutions and parents felt helpless. As the government is in the progress to legislate mandatory reporting of suspected... Read More