HONG KONG, 29 May 2011 – The Appointment Ceremony of UNICEF Young Envoys Programme 2011 was held this afternoon at the Central Atrium, Olympic City 2. The 40 Young Envoys, after a several months of intensive training, pledged to advocate child rights and promote child-friendliness in Hong Kong with what they have learnt. After receiving […]
Ms Judy Chen, Chairman of the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF and Ms Huang Yi were invited to the “Qeelin Caring Robot Exhibition” opening ceremony, organised by fine jewelry brand Qeelin earlier this May. Eight sculptures from the exhibition were selected for a charity auction, in which the proceeds, after deduction of the cost, would […]
Amman/ Hong Kong, 18 May 2011 – UNICEF appealed today for US$20 million (HK$156 million) for humanitarian operations to address the needs of children and women inside Libya as well as those who have fled into neighbouring countries. This appeal is part of the revised Regional Flash Appeal for the Libyan crisis launched today in […]
In connection with Ming Pao Daily’s report today, 16 May 2011, on page A2 entitled “世界兒童基金會捐款去向成疑”, (World Children’s Fund – Use of Donation in Doubt) The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF or “we”) hereby clarifies that UNICEF is the only UN organisation working specifically for children, and has absolutely no relationship whatsoever with the World […]
The charity challenge The Canon Cup 2011, bringing together Kitchee Football Team and Villarreal C.F. of the Spanish League (La Liga), will be held at Hong Kong Stadium on 27 May 2011 (Friday 8:00pm). The total ticket sales, after deducting all the necessary expenses for the match, will be donated to Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF. In addition, a […]
BEIJING/ HONG KONG, 12 May 2011 – 3 years ago, the massive 8.0-magnitude Wenchuan earthquake struck China’s south–western Sichuan Province, leaving the area and nearby provinces in destruction. Through UNICEF’s concerted and tireless efforts together with the local government, the affected and local communities, rebirth, reconstruction and renewed hope have come to replace death, destruction […]