The Peace and Development Foundation is the official partner in Hong Kong of the United Nations Development Programme in China. The PDF works together with the UNDP in advocacy and awareness raising; leadership training and capacity building; and fundraising for the UNDP for projects. The PDF's focal areas are Human Development and Poverty Alleviation; and Climate Change and Environmental Conservation in Hong Kong, the Pearl River Delta, and Mainland China. [more]

The UNDP is the United Nations' global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, exeperience and resources to help people build a better life. It is on the ground in 166 countries, working on solutions to global and national development challenges. [more]

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2010 UNDP-PDF Internship Programme

Applications for the 2010 UNDP-PDF Internship Programme is now open. [more]

1 February 2010

PDF Special Representative, Dr. Deng Yaping

The former Olympic and World Champion Table Tennis player, Dr. Deng Yaping, has been appointed the Special Representative of the PDF. [more]

6 December 2009

China Human Development Report: Low Carbon Economy

The PDF donates US$50,000 to the UNDP in support of the publication of the 2009-2010 China Human Development Report, "China's Pathway Towards a Low Carbon Economy and Society". [more]

15 December 2009

The PDF has supported various UNDP Projects that address the issues of human development and poverty allevation; climate change and environmental conservation; and capacity building. Projects supported by the PDF include:

• UNDP Haitian Earthquake Relief - "Cash for Work" Programme [more]
• China Human Development Report: China's Pathway Towards a Low Carbon Economy and Society [more]
• United Nations China Appeal for Wenchuan Earthquake Early Recovery Support [more]
• Capacity Building of University Students from Hong Kong through the UNDP-PDF Internship Programme [more]

[more about projects supported by the PDF]

The Peace and Development Foundation is a non-profit organisation, founded in 2005, and registered as a charity under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance of Hong Kong.

The PDF is committed to accountability, transparency and corporate governance. Contributions from the PDF to the UNDP goes directly to UNDP projects. The PDF welcomes donations of any amount to support the work of the UNDP and the PDF. [more]

The PDF is supported by the kind and generous contributions of members of the public.