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. 新聞稿(即時發佈) 2013年10月15日 楊諾思小姐、廖本懷夫人(毛妹)太平紳士與鄭麗莎小姐 Photos: http://www.seedland.hk/press/plan/pencil/5/
國際培幼會「愛•女孩」行動自2010年啟動以來,一直獲得城中多位來自不同界別、傑出的著名女性支持並擔任「愛•女孩」大使,宣揚「愛•女孩」精神。當中包括英皇鐘錶珠寶有限公司主席楊諾思小姐、藝術教育家(芭蕾舞)廖本懷夫人(毛妹)太平紳士及著名運動員鄭麗莎小姐。三人於2013年10月10日出席了「國際女孩日啟動禮」,呼籲各界一同參與「愛•女孩」「筆•生幸福」鉛筆捐贈活動。是次活動旨在響應聯合國國際女童日*,透過收集廣大市民捐贈的全新鉛筆,為身在中國內地及非洲加納的女孩提供最基本的書寫工具。活動將於2013年10月21日至31日舉行,屆時一座以筆盒為設計藍本的巨型收集箱將設於銅鑼灣希慎道33號利園寫字樓大堂地下,並由培幼會於聖誕節前轉贈到女孩手上,於佳節為她們送上溫暖。 楊諾思小姐及由她領導的英皇珠寶自2010年起,一直不遺餘力地支持「愛•女孩」行動各籌款活動,她分享道:「這次『愛•女孩』『筆•生幸福』鉛筆捐贈活動最直接能夠幫助有需要的女孩。一些發展中國家的家庭十分缺乏學習資源,而且父母必定會先給男孩,其實小女孩同樣有她們的發展潛力。我相信只要小女孩得到健康的成長環境和良好的學習資源,經悉心栽培後也定必可活出更燦爛人生!」 身為卓越的演藝藝術家、鼓舞人心的老師、大型芭蕾舞劇監製及具創見的編舞者,「愛•女孩」大使廖本懷夫人(毛妹)太平紳士擁有多年與孩子相處的經驗,深深體會到女孩子的無限潛能,她表示:「毛妹芭蕾舞學校自1964年成立伊始,曾培育出許多世界級芭蕾舞巨星,包括皇家芭蕾舞團及其他國際芭蕾舞團的多名主要舞蹈員──她們最初也不過是一個個熱愛芭蕾舞的小女孩,這說明了甚麼?每個孩子都有自己的夢想,即使是落後地區的女孩子也不例外,只要悉心栽培她們,賦予她們教育及發展的機會,她們定能闖出一片天,將來更能回饋社會。這正是我一直支持『愛•女孩』行動的原因,希望廣大市民也可熱心參與是次鉛筆捐贈活動!」 「愛•女孩」大使鄭麗莎是著名運動員,1998年至今獲得逾30個個人單項冠軍,並多次登上世界冠軍的寶座。自從成為「愛•女孩」大使後,她曾多次參與協會舉辦的「愛•女孩」活動,她分享道:「運動員最需要的是毅力和勇氣,即使一些看似不可能的挑戰,只要勇敢面對,勤加鍛鍊,終有一天可以突破自己,創出佳績。然而,身在落後地區的女孩,除了毅力和勇氣外,她們還需要一個『機會』。在世界各地一些性別嚴重不平等的地區,女孩每天所面對的問題比我們想像中還要惡劣。希望大家支持『筆•生幸福』鉛筆捐贈活動,讓女孩擁有讀書識字的機會,獲得教育和知識,爭取畢生幸福!」 *註:聯合國自2012年起把每年10月11日訂為「國際女童日」,以喚起各界關注全球女孩所面臨的不平等待遇。 國際培幼會「愛•女孩」「筆•生幸福」鉛筆捐贈活動 關於Plan國際培幼會「愛•女孩」「筆•生幸福」鉛筆捐贈活動
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Press Release (For Immediate Release) 15th October 2013 Ms. Cindy Yeung, Mrs. Christine Liao, JP and Ms. Lisa Chengrally to support “Because I am a Girl (BIAGG) – Donate a Pencil Campaign” Photos: http://www.seedland.hk/press/plan/pencil/5/
Since its launch in 2010, Plan’s Because I am a Girl campaign (BIAAG) has gained the support of a group of notable ambassadors comprising of prestigious female figures in Hong Kong who are noted for their achievements in their respective disciplines, which include Ms. Cindy Yeung, Chairperson of Emperor Watch and Jewellery, Mrs. Christine Liao, JP, Arts Educator (Ballet) and Ms. Lisa Cheng, renowned athlete. All three of them attended the “Because I am a Girl (BIAAG) – Donate a Pencil Campaign” in support of “International Day of the Girl Child (Day of the Girl)*”, hoping to collect new pencils – a simple and basic tool that we take for granted in this technological age – from the public and hand them to the underprivileged girls in Mainland China and Ghana. The campaign runs from 21st to 31st October 2013. A gigantic pencil case will be set up on the Ground Floor, Office Lobby of The Lee Gardens, 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay to collect new pencils, which will be sent to the girls before this coming Christmas. Ms. Cindy Yeung, as well as the Emperor Jewellery, has supported Plan BIAAG events ever since 2010, she shared, “‘BIAAG – Donate a Pencil Campaign’ this year is one of the most direct ways to help disadvantaged girls. In some developing countries’ families, while boys would certainly be the first to get the learning tools due to insufficient resources, I believe girls also got their potentials to shine. As long as healthy environment for growth and appropriate education resources are provided, girls will successfully benefit our society now and for the future!” Being an outstanding performing artist, an inspiring teacher, a producer of huge-scale dance shows and an original choreographer, Mrs. Christine Liao is experienced with children. She believes that girls have infinite potential to shine. She said, “Since 1964, the Christine Liao School of Ballet has nurtured world-class ballerinas who include principals of the Royal Ballet and other international groups, as well as winners of the Adeline Genée Gold Medal – all of them were simply little girls with passion on ballet. What I see is that children do have dreams, regardless of their gender and background. Once the underprivileged girls are provided with education opportunities, they can make significant achievements hence great contributions to society. I sincerely call upon the public to support the ‘BIAAG – Donate a Pencil Campaign’.” BIAAG Ambassador Ms. Lisa Cheng is a renowned athlete who won over 30 individual championships and has reached the top spot several times in various global sporting events. She has been actively taking part in the BIAAG events since 2010. She shared, “What an athlete needs is perseverance and courage. No matter how difficult the challenge is, we can make a breakthrough and get better results if we face it with courage and hard work. Meanwhile, girls in poor regions not only need courage and perseverance, but also opportunities. In the regions where girls are treated unequally, the plight they are facing is beyond our imaginations. I hope everyone can support this meaningful “BIAAG – Donate a Pencil Campaign” and to make a difference in these girls’ life” *Remark: The United Nations declared 11th October as the Day of the Girl in 2012, hoping to increase awareness of the gender-based discrimination faced by girls worldwide. “Because I am a Girl (BIAGG) – Donate a Pencil Campaign” About Plan Hong Kong “Because I am a Girl – Donate a Pencil Campaign” About Plan Because I am a Girl Global Campaign About Plan International
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