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Catalysing Change, Shaping a Gender Equal Future<\/h1>\n

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The Women\u2019s Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in Hong Kong through groundbreaking research, innovative community programmes, education and advocacy.<\/h3>\n

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#BreakZeroSum for a Thriving Hong Kong<\/h4>\n
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underprivileged teens as well as their parents and teachers have been impacted by our community programmes to raise gender awareness and promote positive life skills<\/h4>\n

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underprivileged teens as well as their parents and teachers have been impacted by our community programmes to raise gender awareness and promote positive life skills<\/h4>\n

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Hong Kong\u2019s gender pay gap stands at 15%<\/h4>\n

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(Hong Kong Census & Statistics Department 2023)<\/h5>\n

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Women represent only 19% of directors on Hang Seng Listed Boards<\/h4>\n

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More than 1 in 3 women in Hong Kong have experienced sexual violence in her lifetime<\/h4>\n

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Only 48% of women participate in the Hong Kong workforce, compared with 64% of men<\/h4>\n

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mentors & prot\u00e9g\u00e9s have advanced their leadership skills through our best-in-class, cross-industry mentoring programme<\/h3>\n

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male and female allies use their collective influence to advance gender equality<\/h4>\n

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women leaders have benefitted from the Boardroom Series, with skills and knowledge necessary for the boardroom<\/h4>\n
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Our Focus Areas<\/h5>\n

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Our Key Goals<\/h2>\n

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Challenging gender stereotypes<\/h3>\n

Raising awareness about gender stereotypes and their adverse impact to cultivate inclusive mindsets and behaviours<\/p>\n

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Empowering women in poverty<\/h3>\n

Empowering women in poverty to achieve a better quality of life for themselves and their families.<\/p>\n

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The Boardroom Series offers an empowering opportunity for women striving to ascend to the boardroom, provide guidance on how to embark on this transformative journey. As a board director for the first time, the programme has provided me the tools, the insights and the confidence to set the right course. It has also enriched my network with many amazing and supportive women leaders who share the same passion, foster learning and advocate for diversity in corporate boardroom. I would highly recommend this to anyone who\\’s looking to take the next step.<\/p>\n

Carmen Chiu<\/h4>\n

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Board Director, Inspiring Girls, Hong Kong<\/h5>\n
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I joined the TWF mentoring programme as a Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 back in 2022 and have since become a member of the Advisory Council. Throughout my time with TWF, I have been amazed at the profound impact it has had on me. TWF provides a well-structured programme with helpful resources and tools that empower women to grow, gain confidence and build a supportive network of other professional women from across Hong Kong. I highly recommend the Mentoring Programme to anyone who is looking to take the next step.<\/p>\n

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The Male Allies Programme has been instrumental in terms of helping both me and my colleagues gain important knowledge and to be more proactive in relation to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) topics within the firm. It also provides a unique opportunity to meet and learn from other organisations and to hear their perspectives from across industries, including legal, accounting, construction, and transportation.<\/p>\n

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I am incredibly grateful for my journey with the GGT Programme since 2017. It all started with their STEM workshop where I was first introduced to coding, which ignited a passion for technology in me. I have since taken part in various GGT activities [and] I was also a member of the Participant Advisory Group from 2022 to 2024. The Programme has not only allowed me to explore the importance of technology but has also given me a deeper appreciation for its impact in business settings. Thanks to the GGT Programme, I am now a computer science student at a university in Shanghai, and I credit the Programme for shaping my academic path in STEM.<\/p>\n

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I have been a participant in the GGT Programme for one year, benefiting from numerous in-person activities and online courses. Among the activities I enjoyed most were the inter-school event and the Python workshop. These events introduced me to various career development opportunities and STEM knowledge, which I could apply in practice, such as programming and training robots for competitions. I gained a wealth of knowledge and had a lot of fun through these experiences.<\/p>\n

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What I have learned from the Programme workshops and mentoring…allows me to recognise and challenge the systemic barriers and discrimination that women are facing. I can better put myself in women\u2019s shoes and understand other people\u2019s perspectives. As a Young Ally, I will definitely use my knowledge to actively support and advocate for gender equality and women\\’s empowerment, particularly marginalised groups.<\/p>\n

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If I could use one word to describe this Programme, I would definitely use \u201cImpactful\u201d because every workshop and every mentorship meeting with a Male Ally, had an impact on me.<\/p>\n

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Support our efforts to help women and girls in Hong Kong thrive by making a donation. Together, we can make a difference from classroom to the boardroom and all across Hong Kong. With your support, creating a gender equal future is possible within this lifetime.<\/p>\n

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