Over a thousand school children suffer from Yunnan floods
Guangnan County of Yunnan Province has been affected by heavy rains since early September, triggering severe floods and landslides. Five people are reported dead and 15 are missing among the large number of affected population. At least 22 schools are damaged by the floods hence disrupting over 1,200 school children’s learning.
The father-daughter duo tackling teen pregnancy
Welcoming a new baby to the family is a joyous occasion. However, for teenage girls who are experiencing dramatic physical and mental development, unintended pregnancy not only is harmful to their health but also hinders their chance for a bright future. According to the World Health Organization, pregnancy and childbirth complications are the leading cause... Read More
Girl advocates ending child marriage in refugee camp
Declared independence in 2011, South Sudan, the world’s newest country, has been mired in a devastating civil war for more than four years, with nearly 2.5 million fled to neighbouring countries and its economy in ruins. Armed conflict in South Sudan has forced civilians to flee the country. 15-year-old Nyalat fled South Sudan with her... Read More
Plan International Hong Kong Youth eNews (August 2018)
Education News Plan International Hong Kong ‘Be a Change-maker 2019’ Apply NOW! Application Deadline: 3 Oct 2018 (Wed) Youth people who are interested in social and child protection issues are cordially invited to join “Be a Change-maker 2019”. Throughout a series of activities from October 2018 to May 2019, including training workshops, Cambodia 7-day exposure trip,... Read More
Worst floods in a century leave people homeless in India
Since the monsoon season began, floods have been badly affecting India. Kerala, a southern state, has been hit by the worst floods in a century, causing nearly 400 deaths and forcing over 720,000 civilians into relief camps. Kerala, a southern state in India, has been hit by the worst floods in a century. （Photo credit:... Read More
Plan International Hong Kong “Be a Change-maker 2019”
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: 10 Oct 2018 (Wed) Introduction Plan International strives for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We cordially invite young... Read More
Conference on Safeguarding Children’s Best Interests
This Conference co-organised by CCPL, Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong and Plan International Hong Kong, aiming to serve as a vehicle for thought leadership in driving systemic change in how professionals and practitioners working with children carry out child-related assessments and decision making in the realm of policy and its implementation. ... Read More
Meeting their sponsored child for the first time, sponsors share love and care
The first Sponsor Visit was successfully held from 21-25 May. 10 child sponsors visited Ningxia to meet their sponsored child in person. They also went to Plan International-supported schools and community to witness how Child Sponsorship Programme is helping children improve their lives. Kanie Siu, CEO of Plan International Hong Kong (front row in the... Read More
Scholarship helps stateless girls pursue their dreams
The rescue of the 13 members of the Wild Boars soccer team in Thailand, which gripped the world, has also drawn attention to the plight of stateless children in the country. According to the UN Refugee Agency, Thailand is home to over 480,000 stateless people. Most of them are forcibly displaced communities from neighbouring countries... Read More
A brand new school for Cambodian children
In a primary school in Ratanakiri, Cambodia, 280 students had to share 5 small classrooms due to limited space and resources. The school operated in two shifts as there are too many students. To enable children to study in a more comfortable environment, Plan International Hong Kong decided to help expand the campus and appealed... Read More