Help Children Go to School This Christmas
With an efficient and convenient transport system in Hong Kong, it is easy for students to opt for different modes of transport to go to school. However, children living in mountainous regions may have to take risky and unimaginable routes in order to receive the education that some of us may take for granted.
Girls Wish for Having Access to Sanitation
World Toilet Day is a United Nations observance each November 19. The subject of World Toilet Day may sound humorous to you as we are used to having access to sanitation. However, for many girls, all they wish is to have access to safe and clean toilets. One Latrine for 150 People Since late August,... Read More
End Violence Against Women
It is estimated that about 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced sexual or physical violence in their lifetime, and most of them are being abused by their parents or partners! Violence against women is a violation of human rights and many girls lose their right to receive education, work and socialize. Faridah lives in... Read More
Stop Girls to Become Child Brides! Ms. June Leung, Founder of Beacon College: Let’s offer a helping hand
Each year, 15 million girls are married before the age of 18 – the equivalent of one every 2 seconds. In many developing countries, women are still perceived as inferior, and the communities fail to recognize the importance of girls’ education.
The 5th “Because I Am a Girl– Donate a Pencil” Campaign Held with Success
The 5th “Because I Am a Girl– Donate a Pencil” campaign was successfully held from 10 Oct – 22 Oct at 4 venues, Plaza Hollywood, Diamond Hill, Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay, Telford Plaza 1, Kowloon Bay and Mega Mall Zone D, Tai Po. Thanks to the public’s generous support, 31,544 pencils were collected and HK$... Read More
Sponsor Visit Opens for Application
Ratanakiri (“Mountain of Jewels”) is located at the remote northeast part of Cambodia, which is bounded by Vietnam to the east and Laos to the north. Plan International has been working in Ratanakiri since 2011.
Interview Held for “Because I am a Girl – Be a Change-maker 2018” 7-day Indonesia Exposure Trip
With the great support from schools and students, we received many applications and launched the selection process right after the application deadline. As space is limited for the 7-day Indonesia Exposure Trip, group interviews were organized on 7 Oct 2017 (Sat) and 12 Oct 2017 (Tue). During the interviews, students were encouraged to finish a... Read More
Mr Paul Chan Mo-Po, Financial Secretary Cum Plan’s Ex-Beneficiary Encourages Public to Donate Pencils and Support Girls’ Education
To celebrate the United Nations’ International Day of the Girl Child on 11 Oct, Plan International Hong Kong is holding the 5th “Because I am a Girl – Donate a Pencil” campaign from 10 Oct – 22 Oct. This year, the event lasts 13 days and is held in 4 locations in Hong Kong.
Child Brides: There’s No Choice
Kanie Siu, CEO of Plan International Hong Kong visited some child brides in Ha Giang, Vietnam in late August. There, 44% of girls have to quit school and marry early to survive. The motivation behind is the patriarchal mindset of perceiving women as inferior. Meanwhile, the community fails to recognize the importance of girls’ education.... Read More
You Save Hungry Children
After Ms. Kanie Siu, our CEO’s visit to South Sudan in late May, we have been calling for donations to help hungry children and their families. I am so touched to see the active response from all of you in the past two months. With your support, Plan International Hong Kong has allocated HK$ 2.3 million (including... Read More