Friends of

UNESCO HK

 UNESCO - United Nations Educational,

Scientific and Cultural Organization

A Specialised agency of the United Nations since 16 Nov 1945

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Consists of 195 Member States and 10 Associate Members
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Mission: Building peace in the minds of men and women

UNESCO Hong Kong Association Council Members

Honorary President Prof. Xiping TAO

President Dr. Darwin CHEN SBS

Emeritus President Prof. Patrick LAU SBS JP

Vice President Prof. Ngok LEE JP

Vice President Prof. Patrick CHENG CBE JP

Vice President Prof. Ling Yeong CHIU

Vice President Prof. T S CHAN BBS

Vice President Prof. Enoch YOUNG BBS

Vice President Prof. Yu Hing YING MH

Vice President Dr. Roy CHUNG BBS JP

Vice President Dr. Angela CHEUNG MBE JP

Vice President Ms. Mitzi LEUNG

Vice Presiden & Secretary General Ms. Karen ZHANG

Honorary Advisor Mr. Jie LUO

Legal Advisor Mr. Henry LAU

Honorary Treasurer Mr. Tenny LEUNG

Associate Vice President Dr. Jason CHAN

 MISSION

Promoting sustainable development and international exchanges
through Education, Sciences and Culture.

About Friends of UNESCO HK

Friends of UNESCO HK aims to provide our donors and supporters information about UNESCO Hong Kong Association (UNESCO HK).
Their understandings of the programmes and activities under the purview of UNESCO HK will contribute to the UNESCO movement
in achieving our goals effectively and efficiently.

The Beginning

UNESCO HK was founded in 2011 as a member of the National Federation of UNESCO Associations in China.
UNESCO HK is a non-governmental organization and a charitable institution under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (IRD
Ref No. 91/10053).

2011
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 Our Achievements

In the past five years, UNESCO HK has been focusing on promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage, peace and sustainable development. At
the same time, we have been participating in international forums and youth exchange programmes.
More than 100 activities and exchange programmes have been organized with over 80,000 participants, reaching out to over 500,000
people in Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas.

Culture & Peace Programme 2012-2013

Peace for All Programme

Since 2012, our Culture & Peace Programme has attracted about
5,000 participants each year, including teachers and students
from local and international schools, a long list of consulates,
international and community organizations. Schools and
community organizations have joined to promote the culture of
peace through various exhibitions, workshops and performances.

2012

2012 Peacemakers Day Peace for All Programme kick-off ceremony

2012

2013 Peacemakers Celebration

2013

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Peace for Youth Programme

2013 International Day of Peace

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UN 70 Peace & Sustainable Development Youth Programme

A Paean to Peace Music Concert Performed by the HK Chinese Orchestra in HK Cultural Centre (Sept, 2015)
2015

UNESCO HK UN70 Celebrations with Hong Kong Lions Club.

UN70 Document Exhibition

at the Hong Kong Central Library

2016 Peacemakers Cultural Celebration

2016

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 Culture

China World Intangible Cultural Heritage

Student Exhibition & Performance


China World Intangible Cultural Heritage Student Exhibition &
Performance was organized on 18 Dec, 2011. Through cross
boundary collaboration, students recognized different world's
intangible cultural heritage of China as well as the value of local
culture and heritage.

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The Development of Confucian Education in the 21st Century

UNESCO Hong Kong Association, International Confucian Association, Macau Millennium College and School of Chinese of HKU jointly
organized an academic conference on Teaching Confucianism in the 21st Century in Jan 2012.

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2012

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 The First Cultural Exchange with UNESCO India
UNESCO
Mr. Bhathagar Dhirendra (current president of the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations [WFUCA]) visited
UNESCO HK with students from India in May, 2015

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Students from India Interacting

with Local Students Visiting Cultural and Historical
Sites in Hong Kong Mr. Dhirendra Visiting UNESCO HK Office

Dhirendra

Ode to Peace International Youth Culture &

Arts Festival & UNESCO Children's
Performing Arts Festival in East Asia

UNESCO
UNESCO HK has been invited to attend Ode to Peace
International Youth Culture and Arts Festival & UNESCO Children's
Performing Arts Festival in East Asia. Hong Kong students were
given opportunities to take part in international exchanges.

2011
Ode to Peace

2013 2013
Ode to Peace CPAF

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 Education

ESD Learning Programme

The objective of the ESD Learning Programme is to enhance 8

students' sensitivity to sustainable living practices. This is an
inter-school collaborative learning programme with students
undertaking group-based project in selected areas that supports
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and development, promoting collegiate support, and facilitating the
sharing of good teaching and learning practices among schools and
educators locally, regionally and internationally.

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ChinaandHKESDExperimentala

 China and HK ESD Experimental and
Exemplary School Scheme
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Members of ESD experimental and exemplary school scheme
including Hong Kong, Macau and Guangzhou will be reviewed
and appraised under the framework for ESD experimental and
exemplary school scheme in Mainland China.

ESD

Training Workshop
ESD Student Forum & Summer Institute

ESD Student Forum & Exchange Summer Institute take place
in summer holidays each year. They provide students and
teachers opportunities to understand the theme of sustainable
development. They also facilitate students to strengthen their
understanding of China.

Study Visit

Teacher Workshop Student Presentation Cultural Activities

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U8 Exchange Programme
U8
U8 was initiated by UNESCO Clubs and Associations in eight
different provinces and cities in China. The Programme gave
teachers and educators from Hong Kong and China a means to
exchange and share experiences.

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UNEP-DHI Eco Challenge Programme

Science
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UNEP-DHI Eco-Challenge is a real time, simulation game for water
resource management that encourages a deeper understanding
towards city planning and water conservation. In 2014, the Hong
Kong winning team won the international competition out of 11
Asia Pacific contesting teams.

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Hong Kong Schools Participated in the 2013 UNESCO

Space-Exposed Seed Nursery Project
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 Caretakers of the Environment
International (CEI) Conference

CEI Conference is an international youth forum. Hundreds of
youth from around the world join together every year to share
environmental concerns. UNESCO HK, as CEI Hong Kong Branch,
promotes and facilitates students from Hong Kong to attend
the conference. UNESCO HK had arranged students to travel to
Netherlands (2012), Scotland (2013), Taiwan (2014) and Denmark
(2016) for the conference.

CEI



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2016

2016 Technology Olympics

2016
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UNESCO HK supported the annual Technology Olympics
organised by the St Bonaventure Catholic Primary School. It is
an inter-school water rocket launching competition to promote
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) education.

2015 9th World Congress of

International
Conference WFUCA in Beijing
2015

UNESCO HK participated in the 9th World Congress of WFUCA
in Beijing in 2015.

2015

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Hong Kong Youth Participated at the
UNESCO Global Citizenship Education
Forum in Bangkok (2013)

(2013)
Theme: Preparing learners for the challenges of the 21st Century
:

Beijing International Forum on ESD (Bi-annual)

Launch Ceremony for the UNESCO Chair in Comparative Education & Sustainability and
Education for All: Partnership for Service in the Global Village Lecture (2012)

- (2012)

Dr Tang Qian, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education Professor Mark Bray, UNESCO Chair in Comparative Education
( )

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 Hong Kong International Travel Expo (ITE)

UNESCO HK participated in ITE since 2013 to promote sustainable
travel through fundraising, cultural shows and seminars.

2013

Looking Forward

UNESCO movement in Hong Kong has come a long way. With your support, UNESCO HK is closer to achieving her mission and aims.

UNESCO HK aims to:

Uphold the mission and objectives of UNESCO;

Launch programmes and activities in accordance with UNESCO objectives;

Leverage Hong Kong's technology and talents to best support its long-term development as well as that
in Mainland China;

Strengthen Hong Kong's roles in international affairs and activities.

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VIPs Attending UNESCO HK Events

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Acknowledgement

( Not in any order )

The listing above is not exhaustive. Other supporters including partnering organizations, institutions, community and service organizations,
individuals are recognized on our website (www.unesco.hkfor their contribution to UNESCO HK's achievements.
(www.unesco.hk)

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 Patrons & Friends of UNESCO HK Programme

To promote the UNESCO Ideals in Hong Kong, we cannot succeed without your continuous support.
The 'Patrons & Friends of UNESCO HK' Programme is to honour your contributions. Your patronage
and generosity will inspire more individuals and groups to support UNESCO HK. Together, we can
achieve the mission of creating a better world.

We will acknowledge our supporters with the following Honours

Honorary Title Contribution

Founding Patron Permanent title granted in recognition of an individual/institution with

an accumulated d onation of HK$1,000,000 or more.

Patron Permanent title granted in recognition of an individual/institution with

an accumulated donation of HK$500,000 or above.

Life Friend (Individual) Permanent title granted in recognition of an individual with a donation
( ) of HK$10,000 or more.

Friend (Individual) Annual title granted in recognition of an individual with a donation of

( ) HK$200 or above in that year.

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Privilege for Founding Patrons and Patrons of UNESCO HK:
:

To receive an acknowledgement plaque from UNESCO HK

To enjoy VVIP position and recognition at all UNESCO HK events

Recognition on the official website of UNESCO HK

Privilege for Life Friends of UNESCO HK (Individual):

( )

To receive an acknowledgement certificate from UNESCO HK

Recognition on the official website of UNESCO HK

Note:

1. Being a Patron or Friend will not be granted any rights other than the above-listed recognition and gifts. Patrons, Fellows and Friends will
not automatically involve in the management or committees of UNESCO HK.

2. Patrons and Friends are supporters of the UNESCO movement and must respect and abide by the vision and ethics of UNESCO HK at all
times.

3. UNESCO HK reserves the right to rescind the recognition and/or corresponding rights and benefits at any time.

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 Contact
: (852) 2312 7696 Tel: (852) 2312 7696
: (852) 2312 1515 Fax: (852) 2312 1515
: Friends@unesco.hk Email: Friends@unesco.hk
Facebook:UnescoHongKongAssociation Facebook: UnescoHongKongAssociation
YouTube: UNESCOHK YouTube: UNESCOHK
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UNESCO Hong Kong
Address: Room 7, 24/F, Tung Che Commercial Association

247 Centre, 246 Des Voeux Road West, Sai Ying

friends.unesco.hk Pun, HK
Website: friends.unesco.hk

Friends of
UNESCO HK

ORGANIZER CO-ORGANISERS SPONSOR SUPPORTER

()

2015 9 30

A global game-based learning programme for 11 to 17 years old The 4th Intake HK$ 600
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2015/ 2016
ESD Learning Programme
ESD
ESD Student Summer Institute

Hong Kong Zengcheng

Leadership Training Programme in Life Education

Theme: Making the World More Beautiful

International official website
http://www.the-eco-challenge.org/

Aims & objectives

Eco Challenge is a global game-based learning programme
(developed by UNEP-DHI Center) which aims to raise

awareness of the importance and challenges of managing
limited water resources in the face of rapid economic
development worldwide. This is the 3rd competition in
Hong Kong.
Key learning points to students
Organiser Major Sponsor

ECOLOGICAL CIVILIZATION Enhance students understanding on concepts of

WATER RESOURCES ecological civilization

& (Population, Production, Ecosystem, Sustainability)

EDUCATION FOR Reflect how HK can achieve sustainable water
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT management
Cultivate self-directed learning skills
12-17/08/2014
Nurture independent & logical thinking within
sustainability framework
Learn to be responsible global citizens

Global Forum
for

Environmental
Education
Volume 21, Number 1, July 2011

CEI2011ConferenceDelegateIssue
Peacemakers Debrecen,Hungary0309July,2011
NaturalHeritageandTourismthroughBiodiversity

Celebration 201172530

12.04.2014
Lead Organizers

18 April, 2015 Strategic Partner

WelcometoHungaryforCEI2011
CEI2011Alumni,WhatCEIMeanstoMe,CEIStories,CEI2011Youthprojects,
Our Gratitude to CEI 2010, Reflections, Climate Change Art, more!!

Caretakers of the Environment International

A global network for teachers, educators, and students (

ORGANIZER CO-ORGANISERS SPONSOR SUPPORTER

()

2015 9 30

A global game-based learning programme for 11 to 17 years old The 4th Intake HK$ 600
7
2015/ 2016
ESD Learning Programme
ESD
ESD Student Summer Institute