UNICEF HK organized UNICEF HK Reimagine Education International Forum 2022 today at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Local and global leaders and educators gathered at the forum and discussed how the preparedness and resilience of education in post-COVID era could be strengthened for the benefit of every child.
Confirmed Covid cases in Hong Kong surged to a record high during the fifth wave of the pandemic. UNICEF HK was concerned about children and adolescents suffering from the prolonged lockdown and swiftly launched ‘for every child, care & relief’ community support campaign. The campaign provided anti-epidemic emergency support including learning materials, rapid antigen self-testing kits, and food and sanitization supplies to underprivileged families with children and/or pregnant women as well as raised public awareness of children's mental health. UNICEF HK also believed that education should never stop, and encouraged students to make meaningful use of their time.
Confirmed Covid cases in Hong Kong surged to a record high during the fifth wave of the pandemic. UNICEF HK was concerned about children and adolescents suffering from the prolonged lockdown and swiftly launched ‘for every child, care & relief’ community support campaign. The campaign provided anti-epidemic emergency support including learning materials, rapid antigen self-testing kits, and food and sanitization supplies to underprivileged families with children and/or pregnant women as well as raised public awareness of children's mental health. UNICEF HK also believed that education should never stop, and encouraged students to make meaningful use of their time.
‘Discover, for Every Child’ event is launched with the goal of ‘play to help’. Donations raised (25 August to 5 September) have been specially allocated to help UNICEF “Haiti Earthquake and Rescue Emergency Rescue Project”, and the remaining donations from
‘Discover, for Every Child’ event is launched with the goal of ‘play to help’. Donations raised (25 August to 5 September) have been specially allocated to help UNICEF “Haiti Earthquake and Rescue Emergency Rescue Project”, and the remaining donations from the activity will be used to protect the children and families who are affected by the pandemic around the world.
Due to Covid-19 social distancing measures, celebration for World Breastfeeding Week was virtually held. With the support of the Food and Health Bureau and Department of Health of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,
Due to Covid-19 social distancing measures, celebration for World Breastfeeding Week was virtually held. With the support of the Food and Health Bureau and Department of Health of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, representatives from the Government, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), medical and business sectors, as well as breastfeeding mothers, we all came together to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week and welcome the implementation of the Sex Discrimination (Amendment) Ordinance (SDO) on the protection of breastfeeding women.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ‘For every child, hygiene’ action campaign was launched. By delivering hygiene bags, disseminating educational resources on personal and household hygiene, as well as providing disinfection service by
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ‘For every child, hygiene’ action campaign was launched. By delivering hygiene bags, disseminating educational resources on personal and household hygiene, as well as providing disinfection service by spraying self-sanitizing coating to 10,000 grassroots families who lives in subdivided flats, helped them to raise awareness on hygiene. In the meantime, a donation of 1 million child face masks was received to help fight the epidemic.
With reference to the global initiative Thankathon event started by the UNICEF headquarters, UNICEF HK Thankathon followed in their footsteps and recognized the generosity of donors for their steadfast support and commitment to children’s well-being.
With reference to the global initiative Thankathon event started by the UNICEF headquarters, UNICEF HK Thankathon followed in their footsteps and recognized the generosity of donors for their steadfast support and commitment to children’s well-being. We received a lot of heartwarming feedback from the event, which helped us to gain an understanding of the motivation behind UNICEF HK donors’ support.
UNICEF HK “for every child, #EatPlayLove” 2019 (the Event) was held at Stanley Plaza. This was to continue the effort to promote the key essences of early childhood development: Eat, Play, Love to parents and caregivers following the Event’s debut in 2018.
UNICEF HK “for every child, #EatPlayLove” 2019 (the Event) was held at Stanley Plaza. This was to continue the effort to promote the key essences of early childhood development: Eat, Play, Love to parents and caregivers following the Event’s debut in 2018.
UNICEF HK joined hands with various sectors to build breastfeeding-friendly community. Nearly 180 premises and 653 workplaces had pledge to implement breastfeeding-friendly measures as of 2019.
UNICEF HK joined hands with various sectors to build breastfeeding-friendly community. Nearly 180 premises and 653 workplaces had pledge to implement breastfeeding-friendly measures as of 2019.
UNICEF HK Champions Free Play For Every Child Survey reveals 84 percent of Hong Kong parents lack of knowledge on children’s free play. Therefore, UNICEF HK first organized ‘for every child, #EatPlayLove’ campaign, in association with
UNICEF HK Champions Free Play For Every Child Survey reveals 84 percent of Hong Kong parents lack of knowledge on children’s free play. Therefore, UNICEF HK first organized ‘for every child, #EatPlayLove’ campaign, in association with East Point City, as an initiative in supporting UNICEF’s global campaign for early childhood development.
The inclusive playground adopted winning designs of ‘UNICEF Inclusive Play Space Design Ideas Competition’ organized by UNICEF HK, Playright Children’s Play Association, and the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architect in 2015. The design has
The inclusive playground adopted winning designs of ‘UNICEF Inclusive Play Space Design Ideas Competition’ organized by UNICEF HK, Playright Children’s Play Association, and the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architect in 2015. The design has taken into account a wide range of children’s physical and psychological abilities as well as children at different ages and body build, to create a truly inclusive environment. UNICEF HK is pleased that the HKSAR Government will continue to inject inclusive design elements into building children’s playgrounds in Hong Kong.
UNICEF HK Little Artists Big Dreams Drawing Competition was once again successfully held in 2017. With the support of around 1,000 children, we were able to raise around HK$1 million, improving maternal and child health services in rural China.
UNICEF HK Little Artists Big Dreams Drawing Competition was once again successfully held in 2017. With the support of around 1,000 children, we were able to raise around HK$1 million, improving maternal and child health services in rural China.
Change for Good entered its 25th Anniversary in Hong Kong and has raised over HK$ 165 million, thanks to Cathay Pacific Airways’ long term support.
Change for Good entered its 25th Anniversary in Hong Kong and has raised over HK$ 165 million, thanks to Cathay Pacific Airways’ long term support.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital was accredited as the first baby-friendly hospital in Hong Kong by Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Hong Kong Association supported by UNICEF HK.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital was accredited as the first baby-friendly hospital in Hong Kong by Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Hong Kong Association supported by UNICEF HK.
The Special Achievement Award 2012 was solely awarded to the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF among 36 National Committees for its outstanding excellence in the areas of Corporate Governance.
The Special Achievement Award 2012 was solely awarded to the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF among 36 National Committees for its outstanding excellence in the areas of Corporate Governance.
UNICEF HK successfully applied the Government’s Announcement in the Public Interest for the first time, for the launch of ‘Reclaiming Childhood’ promotion video.
UNICEF HK successfully applied the Government’s Announcement in the Public Interest for the first time, for the launch of ‘Reclaiming Childhood’ promotion video.
In collaboration with 18 other charitable organisations, the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF launched the first ‘Code of Practice on Face-to-Face Monthly Donors’ Recruitment’ in Hong Kong.
In collaboration with 18 other charitable organisations, the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF launched the first ‘Code of Practice on Face-to-Face Monthly Donors’ Recruitment’ in Hong Kong.
The ‘Believe in Zero – Cycling Safety Event’, with UNICEF HK Ambassador Wong Kam-po delivering safety techniques to children, kicked-off the “Believe in Zero” Campaign.
The ‘Believe in Zero – Cycling Safety Event’, with UNICEF HK Ambassador Wong Kam-po delivering safety techniques to children, kicked-off the “Believe in Zero” Campaign.
The Global Handwashing Day – “Soap for Good” project was held in October. With the support of over 500 people, more than 2,000 recycled soap bars were made and given to residents living in Sham Shui Po and families in developing countries, promoting
The Global Handwashing Day – “Soap for Good” project was held in October. With the support of over 500 people, more than 2,000 recycled soap bars were made and given to residents living in Sham Shui Po and families in developing countries, promoting the message of “Clean hands, save lives”.
The Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF won the first prize of the Annual Financial Performance Award of achieving the Largest Growth in per capita Income in 2010 among the Medium Committee Category.
The Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF won the first prize of the Annual Financial Performance Award of achieving the Largest Growth in per capita Income in 2010 among the Medium Committee Category.
The Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF had raised more than HK$146.32 million for Sichuan earthquake, representing around half of the total amount of funds raised globally.
The Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF had raised more than HK$146.32 million for Sichuan earthquake, representing around half of the total amount of funds raised globally.
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Hong Kong Association was registered, the first NGO dedicated to protecting child and maternal health through promoting breastfeeding in Hong Kong.
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Hong Kong Association was registered, the first NGO dedicated to protecting child and maternal health through promoting breastfeeding in Hong Kong.
