United Nations 80th × Glocal Peace Centre 8th Charity Gala
This distinguished evening commemorates the United Nations’ 80th anniversary milestone, honouring its enduring global commitment to fostering peace. It also marks the 8th anniversary of the Glocal Peace Centre and dedicated to “building peace in the minds of men and women”. Over the past eight years, the Centre has reached out to over 200,000 local and international participants engaged in peace efforts through dialogues, cultural exchanges, and community projects.
The Harmony and Peace Charity Gala showed how arts and education can deliver practical peacebuilding in Hong Kong. Hosted by the UNESCO Hong Kong Association Glocal Peace Centre, it gathered over 140 leaders from education, culture, business, and philanthropy to mark the UN’s 80th anniversary and the Centre’s 8th anniversary. Music anchored the evening, curated around UNESCO’s pillars of Education, Science, and Culture, illustrating how creativity fosters dialogue and collaboration.
All donations raised go directly to the Centre’s programmes, active since 2018. These include Peace Education, Intangible Cultural Heritage workshops, Positive Peace training, and Youth Leadership development. Together, they deliver measurable outcomes across five dimensions of peace—individual, cultural, social, environmental, and governance—impacting schools, universities, and communities.
The gala also honoured partners and appointed new Peace Ambassadors, reinforcing the importance of inclusive, cross-sector collaboration.
This was more than a celebration—it was a commitment to scale proven initiatives and extend access to underserved communities. By partnering or sponsoring, you ensure every dollar fuels education, cultural literacy, and youth leadership. Join the mission today to make peace tangible for future generations.
Past Governor, Rotary District 3450
Chairman, Committee on Home-School Co-operation
Member, Council of City University of Hong Kong
Member, Board of Directors, Child Development Matching Fund
Member, Steering Committee on Promotion of VPET and QFBoard
Member, Child Development Initiative Alliance
“Congratulations to UNESCO Hong Kong Association Glocal Peace Centre on your eigth
anniversary. Over the past eight years, your leadership, commitment to peace-building, and
dedication to cultural understanding have inspired meaningful local and global impact.
Wishing you continued success, renewed partnerships, and many more years of advancing
dialogue, education, and sustainable peace.”
Secretary General, China Ethnic & Folk Culture and Arts Exchange Association (HK) Limited
Director, The Hong Kong Institute for Promotion of Chinese Culture
Expert reviewer, China National Arts Fund
Chairman, Phoenix Culture Communication Company Limited
Executive Director, Dance Drama Hong Kong Limited
“香港聯合國教科文組織協會和平中心以和平教育為紐帶，將寬容、尊重、共融的理念播撒至香港眾多校園，成就斐然。中心落地和平學校計劃、多元文化交流、模擬聯合國等特色項目，聯動學界與社會各界，培育大批心懷和平、具備國際視野的青少年。
從課程普及到活動實踐，從本土互動到跨境聯動，中心以潤物細無聲的方式引導學子明是非、懂寬容、樂協作，厚植家國情懷與全球責任。多年堅守，讓和平種子在青年心中生根發芽，為構建和諧校園、凝聚社會共識。衷心致敬這份堅守與擔當，願和平教育薪火相傳，續寫更多溫暖篇章。”
Past District Governor, Rotary in London
Deputy Lieutenant, Greater London
CEO, Thought Agile Ltd.
Professor, Westminster Business School
Vice President, Institute of Water Conservation
“It is a privilege to support the Harmony and Peace Charity Gala, marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the 8th anniversary of the Glocal Peace Centre.
This initiative reflects a powerful vision of promoting harmony, peace education, and global collaboration at a time when these values are more important than ever. The Gala is not just a celebration, but a meaningful step towards building bridges across communities and inspiring collective action for a more peaceful world.
I am honoured to serve as an Honorary Advisor and to be part of this journey as the Centre expands its impact globally. Wishing the team every success for this landmark event and for the exciting journey ahead.”
Chief of Staff to the Group CFO, Standard Life plc
“I am truly honoured to support the inaugural Charity Gala for Peace of the UNESCO HKA Glocal Peace Centre. My heartfelt appreciation goes to everyone who has worked so hard to bring this important event to life. Wishing you all an inspiring, meaningful, and successful evening.”
Vice President, UNESCO Hong Kong Association
Supervisor and Principal, St. Paul's Convent School
Chairperson, Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools Council
Honorary Fellow Member, The Hong Kong Academy of Nursing & Midwifery
Advisor, Our Hong Kong Foundation
Ms. Candy Liu
Ms. Donna Buckland
Dr. Darwin Chen, SBS
Prof. Samuel Leong
Ms. Carlotta Wong
Ms. Catherine Ng
Mr. Joseph Chan
Ms. Miranda Lam
Ms. Mitzi Leung
Mr. Phoebus Chan
Mr. Thirupathi Nachiappan
Ms. Ann Leung
Ms. Eliza Chan
Ms. Juliana Cheung
Mr. Marco Kwong
Miss Shum Man Kwan
Mr. Trevis Lo
Hong Kong, 28 March — The UNESCO Hong Kong Association Glocal Peace Centre hosted its inaugural fundraising event, the “Harmony and Peace: UN 80th Anniversary x Glocal Peace Centre 8th Anniversary Charity Gala,” on Saturday evening at the JW Marriott Hotel, Admiralty. The event brought together more than 140 leaders from
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