Plan International Hong Kong Youth E-News（October 2019）
Plan International Hong Kong – Be a Change-maker 2020 Now Accepting Applications! (Application deadline: 28 October 2019) Plan International Hong Kong’s “Be a Change-maker 2020” programme is now open for applications! Aimed at empowering young people, this programme is an exciting opportunity for those who are keen to take the first step to become global... Read More
The Hungry Cambodian Children: Family Love Surpasses Poverty
It is common to see siblings fighting for snacks, toys or the love from parents. Some parents may tell the well-known Chinese story of Kong Rong passing his pear to his elder brother, to teach their children the concept of ‘sharing is caring’. What if the story setting is in a developing country? If you... Read More
An Unusual Teacher: Rewrites her Life Story with One Arm
In the biopic film Hichki, Naina, an Indian girl with Tourette syndrome, attained her goal to be a teacher despite her non-stop tics, hiccups and the disapprovals from the people around her. In a nearby country, Cambodia, there is also a girl who was born with only one arm and dreams to be a teacher.... Read More
Make Children’s Dreams Come True – Plan International Invites the Public to Donate a Pencil Online
It is every child’s right to dream about their future. When we were young, we would spend a lot of time daydreaming about what we will be when we grow up. But for those who are born and raised in a developing country, girls especially, to make their dreams come true may just be wishful... Read More
Results of 1st ‘Draw my Dreams’ Drawing Competition
1st ‘Draw my Dreams’ Drawing Competition was completed successfully. We received an overwhelming response with more than 600 artworks. We would like to express our gratitude to all participating students and schools for their support. Award Winners: Parent Child Group Click here for Winning Entries Hong Kong District Award Awardee School Champion 余繕行 天主教聖瑪加利大幼稚園 First... Read More
Plan International Hong Kong “Be a Change-maker 2020”
Nurturing young people as change-makers with global perspective and the ability to take action, through experiential activities, training workshops, overseas exposure trip, and community seed project! Apply NOW! Deadline of application: 28th October 2019 (Mon) Introduction Plan International strives for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We cordially invite young... Read More
Donate A Pencil – Make Children’s Dreams Come True
*Remarks: The Donate a Pencil campaign will be carried out online this year.* It is every child’s right to dream about their future. But for those who are born and raised in a developing country, to make their dreams come true may just be wishful thinking. Their futures are doomed by poverty, dropping out of... Read More
Near 140 Students Joined Hands to Strive for Girls Right in Youth Conference 2019
Plan International Hong Kong – City University of Hong Kong Youth Conference 2019 was successfully held on 28 September 2019 at the City University of Hong Kong. Representing 9 low-income countries, 34 secondary school and university students presented their research findings on a topical girls’ issue, with nearly 100 university students acting as discussion facilitators.... Read More
10 Shocking Numbers about the Education of Refugee children
What can you do with 48 hours? With very limited recourses in hands, the people in Bangladesh built a well-equipped and functional school in two days simply to provide their children with a chance to change their lives with education. Education opportunities are everywhere in Hong Kong. Because of the enforcement of nine-year compulsory education,... Read More
Safeguarding women and children after typhoon Mangkhut lashed the Philippines
Typhoon Mangkhut struck 7 regions in the Philippines on 14th September, 2018, inflicting serious destruction. 74 reported dead, 55 remained missing and over a million people were affected. Some areas suffered serious flooding. Mangkhut is being described as the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines last year. The heavy rain and winds triggered landslides, causing... Read More