培幼會「愛．女孩」籌款晚會
通過文化、藝術及音樂為女孩發聲　　延續每張動人笑臉
Plan Because I am a Girl Charity Show to speak up for girls through cultures,
arts and music, endeavouring to sustain their beautiful smiles.

新聞稿（即時發佈）                     　                              　　2012年3月29日

培幼會「愛．女孩」籌款晚會
通過文化、藝術及音樂為女孩發聲　　延續每張動人笑臉

國際培幼會於去年啟動了「愛．女孩」行動，邀請城中多位傑出女士擔任「愛．女孩」大使，亦籌辦了「愛．女孩」攝影比賽，獲得公眾的支持和參與。今年，國際培幼會再接再厲，於2012年5月19日（星期六）假香港演藝學院──香港賽馬會演藝劇院舉行培幼會「愛．女孩」籌款晚會。活動由鉑金贊助商英皇珠寶全力支持，旨在為「愛．女孩」基金籌款，全力支援中國、巴基斯坦及非洲加納等地區的教育、提升職業技能、輔導服務、小額貸款及其他社區項目，為女孩及婦女爭取權益，讓她們的潛能得以充分發揮。「愛．女孩」行動旨在消除性別不平等，為數百萬的女孩爭取應有的權利，使她們擺脫貧困。協會相信，為女孩及年輕婦女賦予經濟權力是讓她們消除貧窮、獲取實際利益及改造生命的關鍵。

培幼會「愛．女孩」籌款晚會得到「愛．女孩」大使及城中熱心人士支持，精采表演包括：

• 鼓樂──演出單位：激鼓樂社 Ban’s Gig Drums
• 芭蕾舞及爵士舞──演出單位：毛妹芭蕾舞學校
• 話劇──演出單位：甄詠蓓戲劇工作室
• 武術──演出單位：著名運動員鄭麗莎小姐及鮮魚行學校的同學
• 樂隊演奏──演出單位：A-Day、Dovey、ISoFeel及German Swiss International School Big Band
• 嘉賓分享──嘉賓：兩位國際培幼會大使著名導演張堅庭先生及著名藝人蘇玉華小姐，以及五位「愛．女孩」大使，包括JEMS Learning House創辦人及校長馬露明小姐、英皇鐘錶珠寶有限公司主席楊諾思小姐、甄詠蓓戲劇工作室藝術總監甄詠蓓女士、著名運動員鄭麗莎小姐及餐廚藝術家謝寧小姐。

各單位同心協力，以文化、藝術及音樂籌集善款，支持偏遠地區的女孩。培幼會「愛．女孩」籌款晚會的門票即將公開發售，票價分為港幣$300及港幣$220，所有善款將用作「愛．女孩」慈善基金，以實際行動改善偏遠國家及地區女孩及婦女們的生活。

國際培幼會行政總裁詹文利先生分享說：「這一分鐘，全球各地仍有不少女孩因性別問題而遭受不平等對待，她們處於社會階梯的最低層，被奪去接受教育和保健服務等權利，當中一些更每天面臨被暴力對待、精神虐待、騷擾等威脅，因此國際培幼會發起了『愛．女孩』行動，旨在為世界上最貧窮的女孩們改善生活。」

他續說：「此活動致力消除性別不平等，為數百萬的女孩爭取應有的權利，使她們擺脫貧困。協會相信，為女孩及年輕婦女賦予經濟權力是讓她們消除貧窮、獲取實際利益及改造生命的關鍵。為此，我們必須讓這些女孩子走入人群、接觸社會，在她們最感興趣的範疇，以自己的能力和權力爭取最大權益。

「我們非常榮幸，得到多位國際培幼會大使、『愛．女孩』大使及城中熱心人士支持及參與，舉辦培幼會『愛．女孩』籌款晚會，而活動的所有收益，將撥捐『愛．女孩』慈善基金，支持中國、巴基斯坦及非洲加納等地區在發展教育、提升職業技能、輔導服務、小額貸款及其他社區項目之用。希望社會各界多多支持，齊齊出席於本年5月19日舉行的『愛．女孩』籌款晚會。」

培幼會「愛．女孩」籌款晚會詳情
日期：2012年5月19日（星期六）
時間：晚上7時
地點：香港演藝學院──香港賽馬會演藝劇院
票價：HK$300／HK$220
購票熱線：31 288 288
網上購票：www.hkticketing.com
活動查詢：3583 3310或plan@seedland.hk

門票即將公開發售，請密切留意！

關於Plan國際培幼會
國際培幼會於1937年成立，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，為世界各地超過一百五十萬名有需要的兒童及其家庭提供援助，並為約九百萬名居於協會工作地區的人士提供各方面的支援服務。協會於五十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，並在全球二十個國家地區設立捐助辦事處。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。

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
如欲查詢詳情或安排專訪，歡迎致電3583 3300與Miss Jackie Liu或3583 3310與Mr Garfield Fan聯絡。
有關Plan國際培幼會的查詢，歡迎致電3405 5316與Miss Wendy Tsui聯絡。

For Immediate Release                     　                                 　     　29th March, 2012

Plan Because I am a Girl Charity Show to speak up for girls through cultures,
arts and music, endeavouring to sustain their beautiful smiles.

Last year, Plan International Hong Kong launched the Because I am a Girl (BIAAG) campaign, inviting a number of prestigious Hong Kong women in town to be BIAAG Ambassadors. The BIAAG Photo Competition organised for the same cause was rewarded with hearty support and participation from the public. To follow up on its success, Plan is presenting the BIAAG Charity Show on the evening of 19th May, 2012 (Saturday) at HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre, HKAPA. The event is supported by the Platinum Sponsor Emperor Jewellery and the proceeds will go to the Girls’ Fund in support of the improvement of education and vocational skills, provision of counselling services and microfinance loan as well as other community projects for the benefits of girls and women in China, Pakistan and Ghana. Aiming to eliminate gender inequalities, the BIAAG campaign endeavours to defend the rights of millions of girls and to free them from poverty, thereby enabling females to stretch their potential to the fullest. Plan believes that the economic empowerment of girls and young women forms the basis for the elimination of poverty, acquisition of substantial benefits and transformation of lives.  

The Plan BIAAG Charity Show enjoys wide support from the BIAAG Ambassadors and numerous enthusiasts in town. A huge array of performances will be presented, including:

• Drum show – performing party: Ban’s Gig Drums
• Ballet and jazz – performing party: Christine Liao School of Ballet
• Drama – performing party: O Theatre Workshop
• Martial arts – performing party: renowned athlete Miss Lisa Cheng and students of Fresh Fish Traders’ School
• Band show – performing parties: A-Day, Dovey, ISoFeel and German Swiss International School Big Band
• Guest sharing – guests: two Plan Ambassadors, namely Mr Alfred Cheung, renowned film director, and Miss Louisa So, renowned actress, together with five BIAAG Ambassadors, including Miss Christine Ma, founder and principal of JEMS Learning House, Ms Cindy Yeung, The Chairperson of  Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited, Ms Olivia Yan, Artistic Director of O Theatre Workshop, Miss Lisa Cheng, renowned athlete and Miss Tse Ning, renowned culinary artist.

All the performing parties will put together their efforts in raising funds for girls in distant lands through cultures, arts and music. Tickets for the Plan BIAAG Charity Show will soon be available at HK$300 or HK$220. All proceeds will go to the Girls’ Fund, inducing changes in the lives of girls and women in faraway countries and places.

Mr James Murray, Chief Executive Officer of Plan International Hong Kong, said, “In developing countries across the globe, girls face gender discrimination that leaves them languishing at the bottom of the social and economic ladder. They are routinely denied access to education and health services, and often face high levels of violence, abuse and harassment. To fight gender inequality, promote girls’ rights and lift millions of girls out of the poverty trap, Plan International has embarked on the BIAAG global campaign.”

He continued, “The economic empowerment of girls and young women is key to eliminating poverty, yielding real returns and transforming lives. Girls need equal access to human, social, educational and legal services. Thus, they must be given the power to act in their own best interests and the opportunity to benefit directly from their achievements.

We are very honoured by the support and participation of the BIAAG Ambassadors and other enthusiasts in town. All proceeds raised at the BIAAG Charity Show will be donated to the Girls’ Fund, supporting the improvement of education and vocational skills, provision of counselling services and microfinance loan as well as other community projects in China, Pakistan and Ghana. We need the support of every sector of society. Act now by attending the BIAAG Charity Show on the 19th of May.”

Plan Because I am a Girl Charity Show
Date: 19th May, 2012 (Saturday)
Time: 7:00pm       
Venue: HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre, HKAPA
Tickets: HK$300 / HK$220
Ticket Purchase Hotline: 31 288 288        
Internet Booking: www.hkticketing.com
Enquiries: 3583 3310 or plan@seedland.hk
Tickets will be available soon. Stay tuned!

About Plan International
Established in 1937, Plan International is one of the world’s leading development organisations, specifically focused on children. Headquartered in the UK, Plan supports more than 1.5 million children and their families and indirectly supports a further 9 million people who live in communities that are working with Plan. Plan works in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, supported by fundraising offices in 20 countries. The organisation’s programmes concentrate on making real, positive and lasting improvements to quality of life in the areas of education, health, environment and livelihood, and on helping children to realise their full potential in societies that respect their rights and dignity.

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 Jackie Liu (3583 3300) or Mr Garfield Fan (3583 3310)
Contact person of Plan International Hong Kong: Ms Wendy Tsui, Director, Marketing & Communications (3405 5316)