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About PLAN International Hong Kong
Founded in 1937 and headquartered in the UK, Plan International has a history of over 80 years and is one of the world's leading child-focused development organisations. We are working in more than 80 countries, with funding from 22 fundraising offices. We have implemented lasting and sustainable development projects in the communities of 1.2 million sponsored children through the Child Sponsorship Programme. Plan International operated a field office in Hong Kong from 1959 to 1973, providing support to nearly 12,000 children and their families. Plan reopened its Hong Kong Office in July 2009. We have also been working to protect girls from discrimination and get the education, skills and support they need.
About Cosmopolitan
As the Hong Kong edition of the globally renowned fashion and lifestyle magazine, Cosmopolitan has always been leading local women to take control of their lives with confidence and mindfulness. Cosmopolitan loves life and dares to innovate, consistently staying at the forefront of the latest beauty and fashion trends, and generously shares information on healthy living, creating content that is tailor-made for the vibrant and culturally diverse women of this city. We grow and experience alongside every woman who is full of fun and fearless spirit. In 2024, Cosmopolitan Hong Kong will celebrate its 40th anniversary. We have prepared a series of exciting events and content as a token of appreciation for our beloved readers and to celebrate this important milestone together.
About Cosmart
Serving as the designated event registration platform for Run For Girls. Cosmart is a comprehensive membership rewards & shopping platform for Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Harper's BAZAAR, Esquire, and ELLE MEN HK. It offers member activities and shopping experiences, providing benefits such as reward points and exclusive privileges. It also aims to help individuals who pursue a high-quality lifestyle, physical and mental well-being to "Feel Great For Less"!
Donation Purpose
Fund raised will be used to sustain our anti-child marriage projects in Bangladesh. Your generosity can provide scholarships for underprivileged girls in Bangladesh, allowing them to continue their education and rewrite their future through knowledge. Proceeds will also be used to promote gender education and advocacy work, raising awareness among parents and community members about the harm caused by child marriage.
Child Marriage in Bangladesh
The Vicious Circle of Child Marriage Tears a Family Apart
A 15-year-old girl is in the bloom of her youth and should be hopeful and excited about what lies ahead. But Tania from Bangladesh never takes her school life for granted. Tania's mother and two older sisters were victims of child marriage. Due to poverty, they were forced to drop out of school, get married, and give birth at the young ages of 13 or 14, before their minds and bodies were fully developed. Since then, their lives have been dominated by endless domestic chores. The early pregnancies not only deteriorated their health but also imposed a heavy burden, as they have to take care of their children and fulfil the needs of both their households and their husbands' families. They burst into tears when they talked about the struggles they experienced. They hope that Tania will not become a child bride like them and that she can continue to study, pursue her dreams, and break free from the circle of poverty and child marriage.
However, as Tania's father's health condition worsens, the family faces financial hardship once again, jeopardising Tania's education and increasing the risk of her being married off. Fortunately, Plan International has provided scholarships to girls facing the threat of child marriage like Tania to temporarily alleviate their family's economic burden, and is committed to raising awareness among the girls, their parents, and community members about the harms of child marriage, allowing more girls to receive education and alternate their destiny through knowledge.
Our anti-child marriage projects in Bangladesh
Donations collected from “Run for Girls! 2023” have been used to support our anti-child marriage projects in Bangladesh, which helped girls learn about their rights at school. In addition, scholarships, learning necessities and vocational training have been provided to empower girls with knowledge, helping them to break the intergeneration cycle of child marriage.