Plan International Hong Kong “Donate a Pencil for Girls” Campaign Held Successfully Gathered Concerted Efforts to Keep Girls in Schools
Plan International Hong Kong’s Board Chair, Ms. June Leung(R3), Board Member, Dr. Sandra Tsang Kit Man(L3), JP, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Kanie Siu(R2), and Volunteer Ambassador Natalie Tong(L2), Lisa Cheng(R1), and Lesley Chiang(L1) lit up the pencil lightboxs, signifying the bright future of children brought by education. Plan International Hong Kong’s 11th “Donate... Read More
【Gaza Crisis Urgent Appeal】 Countless Children Suffer in Conflict Your Immediate Action Helps Save Precious Lives
Last update: 27/02/2024 Since 7 Oct 2023, the conflict between Palestine and Israel has escalated to an unprecedented level with the number of casualties soaring. In total, there are over 30,000 deaths and 80,000 injuries. More than half of household units, hundreds of buildings, including schools, hospitals and churches, were destroyed by hundreds of air... Read More
Underprivileged Girls Struggle to Live Up to Their Dreams: Speed Up Our Efforts to Help Girls Escape From Poverty
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Reviewing the current pace and looking forward, there is still a long way to go to achieve equality for all. Because of the Covid-19 epidemic, frequent climate disasters, and conflicts, it will take another 131... Read More
The Second “Plan International Hong Kong Partner Awards Ceremony” Was Successfully Held. Together We Uplift the Lives of Underprivileged Children and Girls
The second “Plan International Hong Kong Partner Awards Ceremony” was held successfully in August. 25 awarded corporate and foundation representatives had a pleasant moment with Plan International Hong Kong. To show gratitude for our corporate and foundation partners’ long-term support, the second “Plan International Hong Kong Partner Awards Ceremony” was successfully held on 25th August... Read More
New Wave Of #Metoo Movement: Protect Girls’ Bodily Autonomy and Eliminate Sexual Violence
“Let’s not just let this go.” A line from a TV series is now credited with being the catalyst for Taiwan’s new #MeToo movement. Countless survivors plucked up their courage to reveal their experiences of sexual violence. The alleged perpetrators came from various sectors ranging from politics, business, education, entertainment, art, etc., and it also... Read More
Plan International “Donate a Pencil for Girls” Campaign Spreading Love with A Pencil Keeping Girls in School
As the pandemic recedes, children can finally return to school and enjoy school life with their friends. However, there are still up to 130 million girls who are unable to attend school for various reasons. They are deprived of the right to receive education, missing an opportunity to achieve their full potential, and live a... Read More
Thank you! Together We Safeguard Your Sponsored Child on Social Media
Safeguarding all children and young people and promoting their welfare is always at the heart of what we do at Plan International. Together we are responsible for the safety of your sponsored child. Therefore, we are asking you to join us to protect the sponsored children in the online world. Technology makes it easier to... Read More
Not Only Do Children Enjoy Rights But They Also Have the Ability to Participate in Social Affairs!
Since 2018, Plan International has partnered with the Alliance for Children Development Rights and HKSKH Lady Maclehose Centre to launch the community-based child participatory project – “Voices of Children”. This project has been carried out in North, Kwai Tsing, Yau Tsim Mong, and Sham Shui Po districts, aiming to motivate children to participate in social... Read More
【Climate & Hunger Crisis Emergency Appeal】 Starvation is pushing Children and Girls into the abyss of dropping-out and Child Marriage
With extreme climate change, many countries on the African continent are experiencing droughts. Frequent armed conflicts also intensify the existing hunger crisis. The three-year COVID-19 pandemic makes the situation even worse. According to United Nations, around 800 million people are suffering from starvation, 100 million more than before the pandemic. Among them, 200 million children... Read More
Abuse at Madrassa Reflects the Importance to Popularise the Culture of Child Safeguarding in Hong Kong
Recently, a 13-year-old was slapped by a teacher at Madrassa and the boy ended up having a six-hour surgery because of a detached and torn retina. Plan International Hong Kong offers its deepest concern to the boy and his family and expresses a sincere wish for his speedy recovery. Plan International also appreciates the swift... Read More