Unicef 2016 Issue40
Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF 2016 ISSUE40 Message from the Chairman This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF HK). We would like to say a big UNICEF HK: thank you to our 400,000 donors, business partners, 2,800 child rights advocates and volunteers for their dedication to children. Thanks for your support Over the past 30 years, we have raised HK$2.5 billion to support UNICEF's work in promoting health, to children over 30 years! nutrition, education, water and hygiene, child protection, HIV/AIDS prevention, and social inclusion in 150 developing countries around the world. This year, we also reached new milestones for children: we witnessed the accreditation of the first Baby-friendly Hospital in Hong Kong, and the groundbreaking for the first inclusive playground. Change for Good, an inflight fundraising programme also celebrates its 25th anniversary. Let us celebrate the achievements we have made and, at the same time, look ahead to the future that serves children best – for tomorrow’s development is not possible without supporting today’s children. Yours faithfully, Judy Chen, JP Chairman Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF The Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF HK) was founded in 1986 and was established as an independent local non-government organization to raise funds through public donations, partnerships with companies, special events, etc. to support UNICEF’s work. UNICEF HK also promotes and advocates for children’s rights via organizing education and
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