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新聞稿（即時發佈） 2015年4月12日
國際培幼會「培您童行」步行籌款2015
善心人士並肩前行 為越南及加納兒童共創善舉
Photos: http://www.seedland.hk/press/plan/2015/event/
Press release: http://www.seedland.hk/press/plan/2015/event/Plan_WFC2015_PostEvent_C_final.doc
由國際培幼會主辦的第四屆「培您童行」步行籌款於4月12日假山頂道花園舉行，一眾善心人士在多位國際培幼會大使率領下同心邁步，為越南及非洲加納的貧困兒童籌募善款，支援當地的教育項目。
是日早上9時，國際培幼會（香港）董事局主席韋安祖先生、副主席袁文俊博士、培幼會大使蘇玉華小姐、「愛．女孩」大使鄭麗莎小姐，以及眾多參加者齊集山頂，透過腳步支持協會的慈善工作，幫助貧困兒童改善生活。
完成步行路線後，大會安排了魔術表演，為頒獎禮揭開序幕。培幼會董事局主席韋安祖先生在致歡迎辭時分享道︰「過去四年，我們多次舉辦步行籌款，繼中國山區、柬埔寨及肯雅等地後，今年的活動捐款將會惠及越南萊州省和非洲加納的兒童。我謹代表培幼會感謝各位參加者及贊助機構為貧困兒童付出的慷慨心意！」
是次活動獲得多個贊助機構鼎力支持，培幼會董事局主席韋安祖先生、董事局成員陳達文博士及國際培幼會（香港）行政總裁蕭美娟女士，分別向各個贊助商及支持機構致送感謝狀。其後培幼會大使蘇玉華小姐、唐寧小姐、「愛．女孩」大使鄭麗莎小姐先後上台分享感想，隨後頒發「最佳服飾獎」和「最踴躍參與團隊獎」給予得獎參加者。最後韋安祖先生代表培幼會向各位大使致送感謝狀，並邀請一眾嘉賓及得獎者一同上台合照，為本年度「培您童行」畫下歡樂圓滿的句點。
另一邊廂，大會特意安排了體驗活動，例如水桶挑戰及石卵徑等，讓參加者模擬貧困兒童日常在山路上行走，以及提着沉重的水桶挑水等體驗，親身感受落後地區兒童每天所面對的種種困難和挑戰，為善事倍添樂趣和意義。
今年「培您童行」的善款將資助培幼會在越南萊州省興建一所配備供水系統和衛生設備的幼兒學校，以改善幼兒教育，讓266名幼兒直接受惠。至於西非加納的項目重點則是為800名女童提供教育及職業培訓支援，以打破當地社會的性別歧視，讓女孩重拾自身價值，幫助她們開拓更豐盛、獨立自主的未來。兩個項目將會惠及約二千名兒童及其居住的社區。
國際培幼會「培您童行」步行籌款之贊助機構名單︰
銀贊助
領峰貴金屬
銅贊助
貝克．麥堅時律師事務所
ECCO
大會攝影
W Studio Production
贊助機構
零系水動樂
親子王國
Glacéau Vitaminwater
Häagen-Dazs
DKNT Accountants
mothercare
家+寶寶親子集團
山頂廣場
Pizza Express
莎莎化妝品
SDM爵士芭蕾舞學院
天星小輪有限公司
Sugarman
香港特麗愛3D美術館
翠華餐廳
小牛角
傳媒贊助
《黃巴士EMAG》兒童電子雜誌
《黃巴士Light》親子月報
buspak
關於Plan國際培幼會
擁有78年歴史，國際培幼會是全球其中一個規模最大的國際兒童慈善機構。協會總部設於英國，為世界各地超過150萬名有需要的兒童及其家庭提供援助，並為約900萬名居於協會工作地區的人士提供各方面的支援服務。計劃主要集中在兒童的教育、健康、生活環境、生計及建立關係方面，希望能長遠地改善孩子們的生活質素，並幫助兒童在尊重他們權利及尊嚴的社會裡充分展現他們的潛能。
協會於51個發展中國家進行兒童發展計劃，服務遍及非洲、亞洲及美洲，並在全球21個國家及地區設立辦事處。香港辦事處於2009年7月成立，然而培幼會與香港的淵源可追溯至50年代，培幼會曾在這裡設立援助辦事處近15年。當時名為「Foster
Parents Plan」的培幼會曾幫助近12,000名兒童及其家人，而大部分為來自中國大陸及鄰近地區的新移民。
有關國際培幼會、其活動及公眾捐助方法，請瀏覽www.plan.org.hk。
發稿：Plan國際培幼會 代行：一口田有限公司
電話：3583 3100 傳真：3583 1331 電郵：info@seedland.hk
有關傳媒查詢，請聯絡 Mr Robin Tang（3583 3233或 robin@seedland.hk ）、Miss Heidi Lam（3583
3310 或 heidi@seedland.hk），或電郵 plan@seedland.hk。
有關Plan國際培幼會的查詢，可致電 Ms Wendy Tsui（3405 5316）。
For Immediate Release 12th April 2015
Supporters united to stride for underprivileged
children
At “Walk for Children” 2015 of Plan International Hong Kong
Photos: http://www.seedland.hk/press/plan/2015/event/
Press release: http://www.seedland.hk/press/plan/2015/event/Plan_WFC2015_PostEvent_E_final.doc
The fourth “Walk for Children” was held by Plan International Hong Kong
on 12th April at Peak Road Garden. Led by Plan Ambassadors, participants
took the walk to raise funds for underprivileged children in Vietnam and
Ghana in support of local education programmes.
At 9am, participants were joined by Mr Andrew Weir, Board Chairman of
Plan International Hong Kong, Dr Royce Yuen, Board Deputy Chairman, Ms
Louisa So, Plan Ambassador, as well as Plan “Because I am a Girl” Ambassador
Ms Lisa Cheng, who launched the Walk together at The Peak. By offering
their support for Plan’s charity work, these benefactors have helped many
underprivileged children to live a better life.
After finishing the route, participants enjoyed a magic show, which kicked
off opening of the Prize Presentation Ceremony. Mr Andrew Weir, Board
Chairman of Plan International Hong Kong, shared in his welcome speech,
“For four years we have dedicated an annual walkathon to less privileged
children in a specific region. In the past we have raised funds for children
in rural China, Cambodia and Kenya, and this year, we invited the Hong
Kong public to extend a helping hand to school kids in Vietnam and Ghana.
On behalf of Plan, I would like to thank our participants and sponsors
for their generosity and charitable spirit.”
The event received tremendous support from numerous sponsoring organisations,
which were presented with certificates by Mr Weir, Dr Darwin Chen, SBS,
Board Member of Plan International Hong Kong and Ms Kanie Siu, CEO of
Plan International Hong Kong, as a token of appreciation. Then a sharing
section was given by Plan Ambassadors Ms Louisa So and Ms Leila Kong,
and Plan “Because I am a Girl” Ambassador Ms Lisa Cheng. The Ambassadors
also presented the top three prizes for “Best Dressed Award” and the “Highest
Participation Team Awards”. Finally Mr Weir presented certificates of
appreciation to the Ambassadors, and the event was joyfully concluded
with a group photo-shoot.
On the other hand, various experiential activities were arranged for
participants to enjoy, such as “Water Bucket Challenge” and “Pebble Trail
Experience”. By simulating the experience of walking on rocky paths and
carrying heavy buckets of water, participants were allowed to try out
the everyday challenges faced by the underprivileged children, thus making
the charitable event more meaningful.
The funds raised from this year’s “Walk for Children” will support Plan’s
project in Lai Chau, Vietnam for the improvement of early education. Plan
will build a preschool equipped with proper water and sanitation facilities
and a playground, which is expected to directly benefit 266 children.
Meanwhile, the projects in Ghana will offer education and vocational training
programmes to over 800 girls, as a way to break down gender stereotypes
within the community. As the girls regain their sense of self-worth, it
will enable them to create brighter futures of self-reliance. It is estimated
that around 2,000 children and their communities will benefit from both
projects.
Supporting organisations of Plan International Hong Kong’s “Walk for
Children” 2015 included:
Silver Sponsor
Acetop Precious Metals Limited
Bronze Sponsors
Baker & McKenzie
ECCO
Official Photographer
W Studio Production
Sponsoring Organisations
Aquarius Zero
Baby Kingdom
Glacéau Vitamin water
Häagen-Dazs
DKNT Accountants
mothercare
MyBB.com
The Peak Galleria
Pizza Express
Sasa Comestics
SDM Jazz & Ballet Academie
The Star Ferry Company Limited
Sugarman
Trick Eye Museum
Tsui Wah Restaurant
VACA
Media Sponsors
Yellow Bus EMAG
Yellow Bus Light
buspak
About Plan International
With 78 years of history and headquartered in the UK, Plan International
is one of the world’s leading development organisations focusing specifically
on children. Plan supports more than 1.5 million children and their families,
and indirectly supports a further 9 million people living in sponsored
communities. The programmes focus on making real, positive, and lasting
improvements to the quality of life of beneficiaries in the areas of education,
health, environment and livelihood, as well as helping children realise
their full potential in a society that respects their rights and dignity.
Plan works in 51 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas,
and it operates fundraising offices in 21 countries. The Hong Kong fundraising
office of Plan International opened in July 2009. However, Plan’s relationship
with Hong Kong dates much farther back to the 1950s, when it operated
a field office in the territory for around 15 years. Under the name of
“Foster Parents Plan”, it helped nearly 12,000 children and their families,
mostly new migrants from the Mainland and nearby regions. For more information
about Plan International Hong Kong and details on getting involved in
Plan’s projects, please visit www.plan.org.hk.
Released by: Seedland International Limited
On behalf of Plan International Hong Kong
Media enquiries:
Tel: 3583 3100 Fax: 3583 1331 E-mail: plan@seedland.hk
Contact persons: Miss Heidi Lam (3583 3310 or heidi@seedland.hk) or Mr
Robin Tang (3583 3233 or robin@seedland.hk)
Contact person of Plan International Hong Kong: Ms Wendy Tsui, Director,
Marketing & Communications (3405 5316)
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