Hunger Forces Somali Families to Sell their Daughters into Marriage
As Somalia continues to grapple with widespread food insecurity, armed conflict and drought, families are being forced to make the painful decision to sell their daughters into marriage in order to feed the rest of their children. Qadan and her large family[1] have been living in a displacement camp in the Toghdeer region of Somaliland,... Read More
Run for Girls! 2024 Free Girls from Child Marriage
A heartfelt thank you to every one of you! Due to the overwhelming response of the Plan International x COSMOPOLITAN’s “Run For Girls! 2024, the registration quota is full. We look forward to seeing you again next year! According to a UN survey, though the child marriage problem has been gradually improving with the joint... Read More
Embark on the Journey of Self-Discovery Girls Takeover is a Valuable Chance for You
As I scrolled through Instagram, an outstanding advertisement from Plan International Hong Kong caught my eye. The keywords “Girls Takeover”, “Kimberly-Clark”, “General Manger” and “Positive Impacts” rang a bell in my heart and at that moment I knew I wanted to be part of it. Being a young woman and a university student myself, I... Read More
Re-building Lives from the Rubbles Syria Emergency Appeal 1 Year Updates
One year has passed since the two devastating earthquakes stuck north-western Syria and south-eastern Türkiye in February 2023. The quakes caused 8,400 deaths and 14,500 injuries in Syria alone. Entangled in the 12-year internal warfare, the prolonged drought and economic recession, Syria has taken a hard hit. Over 10,000 buildings were destroyed or partially destroyed;... Read More
A Closer Look: Cultivating Hope for Children in MEESA Region Amidst Hunger, Climate Change, Displacement, Child Marriage, Poverty, and Unemployment
Roger Yates, the Regional Director for Plan International’s Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa (referred to as ‘MEESA’), brings over 15 years of experience to the organisation, particularly in disaster risk management and community development. During his first visit to Hong Kong, we seized the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges children... Read More
A Child Marriage Victim Married Off Her Daughters One By One. How Can We Break The Intergenerational Cycle Of Child Marriage?
The greatest hope of every parent is to see their daughter find a worthy partner who can be entrusted with for life. However, for 33-year-old Nazma from Bangladesh, this simple wish has become her lifelong regret. As a victim of child marriage, she felt sad that she was unable to prevent the tragedy of child... Read More
Donor Gathering 2023 – Thank YOU for your support!
Our annual Donor Gathering has ended successfully in early December, with over 120 donors, along with their families and friends, attending the event. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone! Dr. Kanie Siu, Chief Executive Officer of Plan International Hong Kong, and Mr. Chris Wong, Senior Manager for of ? Institutional Fundraising and Partnership, shared... Read More
University Girl Took Over Senior Management Role Promote Period Equality in Organisation and School
Since 2016, Plan International has been carrying out the annual Girls Takeover campaign on the International Day of Girl Child on a global scale. This campaign offers an opportunity for girls to take over senior management roles while exploring their potential and talents, fighting for girls’ rights and bringing about positive changes on political, economic... Read More
“Donate A Pencil” Campaign 2023 Audit Report
Donate A Pencil Campaign 2023 was successfully held from 29th September 2023 to 29th October 2023. The audit report, which is voluntarily audited by DKNT CPA Limited, is completed. You may click HERE for details. Thank you again for your generous support!
Donate A Pencil Campaign 2022 Audit Report
Donate A Pencil Campaign 2022 was successfully held from 21st October 2022 to 13th November 2022. The audit report, which is voluntarily audited by DKNT CPA Limited, is completed. You may click HERE for details. Thank you again for your generous support!