Sixteen shortlisted youth hosts have already started their first training at UChannel on 23 May, beginning their journeys to be the voices of youth. In the workshop, they have learnt to make a vivid self-introduction to the audience, prepare rundown and develop programme content. Their presentation skills are polished. Besides, the group discussion has fostered […]
The Swire Group Charitable Trust and the Cathay Pacific Group today presented a combined donation of HK$5 million to supportUNICEF relief efforts in Qinghai, the western China province left devastated after an earthquake on 14 April. The donation includes around HK$1 million given by local and overseas staff working in Cathay Pacific, Dragonair and other […]
Hong Kong (12 May 2010) – On the 2-year anniversary day of Sichuan earthquake, Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (HKCU) reported on progress made on recovery work in Sichuan. As of April 2010, the HKCU contributed HK$148 million to the project, which represented close to half of the entire donation received by UNICEF from all […]
On the 2-year anniversary day of Sichuan earthquake, Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF reported on progress made on recovery work in Sichuan. As of April 2010, the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF contributed HK$148 million, which represented close to half of all the donation received from all over the world for Sichuan emergency relief work.. […]
Internationally renowned piano maestro and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Lang Lang, will perform with the Hong Kong Youth Symphony Orchestra at the Charity Concert for UNICEF, which will be held on May 7, 2010 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. With the support from ELEMENTS and MTR Malls, all donation raised will go to UNICEF […]
“We are appalled to learn that the recruitment and use of children as soldiers by armed groups in Somalia is rising. All parties to the conflict are involved, and in some cases children as young as nine years old are being recruited. Recent reports state that schools are being used as recruitment centers and that […]
Anthony Lake begins his tenure as UNICEF’s sixth Executive Director on 1 May 2010, bringing more than 45 years of public and international service to the position. “I am excited to be joining UNICEF. I look forward to working with our exceptional staff and our many partners to advance children’s rights around the world,” […]