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Save the Children’s “Journey Around the World” Addresses Deep-rooted Community Needs to Create Lasting Change for Children’s Futures

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Travel Influencers Christy Leung and “African Prince” Kunbi Journey into the Heart of Childhood

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – Hongkongers love to travel, and in recent years, more people are seeking in-depth experiences, venturing into local communities to feel the cultural pulse. Travel enables us to experience diverse traditions and build genuine connections with people. Similarly, helping to improve the lives of children around the world is a connection that transcends borders. Save the Children works in different regions globally to assess the social issues affecting children’s wellbeing and develop long-term changes, building deeper, more meaningful connections with children through the Journey Around the World (JAW) programme.

Christy Leung, a mother of three and travel show host, was inspired by a trip with her family where she witnessed first-hand the genuine smiles of children in hardship, deepening her convictions about children’s education and wellbeing. Meanwhile, Kunbi, known as the “African Prince” and a Nigerian influencer who has lived in Hong Kong for over a decade, shares his personal experiences to highlight the importance of love and community, calling for greater attention to the challenges faced by children worldwide.
Christy’s Unexpected Discovery: The Innocent Smiles of African Children
“What started as a family trip to Kenya to see the Great Migration of animals turned into an eye-opening experience,” Christy recalls, still moved by her African journey four years ago. Beyond the wildlife, she encountered indigenous and minority communities living in remote villages. “Some villages had only 10 to 20 people, and their homes were built from cow dung and mud. We mostly saw women and children because the men were away doing labour work.” The children’s smiles are still deeply etched in Christy’s mind. “Despite their harsh living conditions, they were easily satisfied, finding great joy in just kicking a football made of paper.”
Poverty remains a major challenge for children worldwide. In Zambia, for example, many girls are forced into early marriage due to poverty. Currently, 12 million underage girls are married, with over half becoming mothers before the age of 19. As a mother, Christy’s travels resonated with her. “These situations move me deeply. We saw young girls in African villages who, because they couldn’t go out to work, already had to shoulder family responsibilities, supporting their families by beading and selling bracelets. In a way, they lost their childhood and the chance to broaden their horizons.”
When asked what can empower children to change their future, Christy is unequivocal: “Education and knowledge. If children only know how to herd cattle and care for siblings, their lives will never change. Education can teach them life skills like farming and animal husbandry, or even allow them to become tour guides, improving the future of their entire village.” Education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. Save the Children has been working in Zambia for over 40 years to combat child marriage and help girls return to school, while improving literacy rates. In 2024 alone, nearly 100,000* children benefited from these efforts.
Kunbi Shares Childhood Memories, Thinking of Children in Hardship
“My fondest childhood memory is growing up in a Nigerian community”, When talking about his childhood, Kunbi, the “African Prince”, who has lived in Hong Kong for over a decade, always smiles as he describes growing up in a lively and warm community atmosphere. “We lived in a large, close-knit neighbourhood with about 15 families. Every evening, we cooked and ate together while the children played nearby.” After many years in Hong Kong, Kunbi’s lifestyle blends Nigerian and Hong Kong cultures, with friends joking that he is “not a real African”. Now a content creator, Kunbi bridges cultures by sharing videos about Nigerian music, food, and language. “People often notice the differences between Hong Kong and African children, but I see the similarities. The most important thing for a child is love.”
While Kunbi considers himself fortunate to have grown up in a loving environment, he has also witnessed the harsh realities in Nigeria. “Some children have no parents, live on the streets, and survive by begging.” When he and his girlfriend Zoe returned to Nigeria to visit family, they visited a floating slum and recalled the extremely poor living conditions: “There was no electricity, no proper toilets.” Kunbi laments, “Many children don’t even know how different the environment is outside their area.”
Elsewhere in Africa, children in Ethiopia face a dual crisis of drought and conflict. Over 4.39 million people are displaced, 4.26 million primary school students are out of school, and child malnutrition is severe. Save the Children is helping by providing high-energy peanut paste to treat malnourished young children and supporting families to learn how to grow fast-maturing crops and practise beekeeping, helping communities build economic resilience. At the same time, the organisation provides children with books, school uniforms, and school meals to help them return to school. In 2024, nearly 180,000* Ethiopian children benefited from these initiatives.

Helping children through hardship is not just about resources—it’s about sending a message: “You are not alone. As Kunbi concluded, he shared a heartfelt message to all children facing challenges: “Don’t give up.” He explained that sometimes life may feel unfair, “but as long as you stay happy, strive to be a good person, and believe that you are worthy of love, you can also have happiness.”
Connecting the World with Love: Journey Around the World Protects Children’s Futures
A journey may end, but human connections can continue through sustained support. Save the Children Hong Kong’s Journey Around the World programme meets the ongoing needs of children in Mainland China, Ethiopia, Nepal, Vietnam, Zambia and regions of greatest need. It tackles challenges like malnourished children, left-behind children, education for ethnic minority children, and child marriage through survival, poverty, disaster response and protection. In 2024, Save the Children has reached over 2.8 million* children, bringing sustainable change to them and their communities.

One trip changed Christy and her then 6-year-old daughter. After returning to Hong Kong, her daughter learned to cherish what she has and no longer complains about going to school, because she understands that some children cannot. Christy believes that letting children see the other side of the world helps cultivate respect and empathy, and inspires their innate care and willingness to give. Christy praises the programme as being very meaningful: “It provides targeted support to children who truly need it, and its scope is broad, not limited to one aspect. Donors can clearly see where their contributions are going, which gives people a lot of confidence.” She believes that through the case stories and reports they receive regularly, donors can truly witness how they are changing a child, a family, and even a community, and this emotional connection is the most enduring source of support.
Hunger, lack of schooling, displacement—children in different parts of the world are facing complex challenges and need long-term, dedicated support to achieve positive and lasting change. Kunbi says frankly, “Donating is the simplest and most effective way to help. It gives children who long to go to school—or even have a safe place to live—access to food, shelter, and education.” The programme is able to gain a deep understanding of local situations and articulate long-term support.
Let us join hands through the Journey Around the World to bring hope, love, and a brighter future to children everywhere.
Notes: *The figures are from the Global Child Sponsorship Programme which has been transformed into Journey Around the World to reach more children and support the collective needs of their communities. We are not leaving any sponsored children or communities behind and we will continue to serve those enrolled in our programmes.

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About Save the Children Hong Kong

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In Hong Kong and around the world, we do whatever it takes – every day and in times of crisis – so children can fulfil their rights to a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. With over 100 years of expertise, we are the world’s first and leading independent children’s organisation – transforming lives and the future.
Established in 2009, Save the Children Hong Kong is part of the global movement which operates in around 100 countries. We work with children, families, schools, communities and our supporters to deliver lasting change for children in Hong Kong and around the world.

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Luxury Hair Clinic Sheer Reprime Marks 8th Anniversary with a Flagship Expansion into Hong Kong’s Prestigious Wellington Street

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Luxury hair and scalp rejuvenation pioneer Sheer Reprime invests nearly HK$10 million to deploy next-generation, FDA and CE-certified hair restoration and scalp rejuvenation technologies.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – Celebrating eight years of clinical excellence, premier hair and scalp rejuvenation brand Sheer Reprime today announced the grand opening of its ultra-luxury flagship center on Wellington Street, Central. Representing a strategic investment of nearly HKD10 million, the expansive facility positions Sheer Reprime at the epicenter of Hong Kong’s elite financial and cultural district. This expansion marks a new era of medical-grade, advanced hair restoration and scalp rejuvenation.

Hair and scalp rejuvenation pioneer Sheer Reprime expands into Hong Kong’s Wellington Street with a flagship center.

Located at 50 Wellington Street, adjacent to the iconic Yung Kee restaurant, the near-full-floor flagship features private treatment suites engineered for maximum comfort and discretion. The venue is optimized for busy and successful individuals, stars and celebrities seeking world-class clinical trichology with exceptional hospitality.

Bridging Follicle Biology and Biophotonics

Sheer Reprime’s expansion directly addresses a surging global market demand for scientifically backed hair-loss solutions, particularly as stress and lifestyle factors accelerate the onset of premature thinning among younger demographics.

“Our expansion into the heart of Central marks a watershed moment for Sheer Reprime,” said a Brand Spokesperson. “The modern consumer demands rigorous, evidence-based hair and scalp treatments. Sheer Reprime is built at the intersection of Follicle Biology and Biophotonics. Our multi-million-dollar investment into an advanced clinical instrumentation allows us to optimize the scalp microenvironment at a cellular level, far surpassing the limitations of older generation treatments.”

Internal clinical metrics validate the brand’s scientific approach. In a recent study tracking 100 urban professionals over a 12-week regimen of Sheer Reprime’s laser hair rejuvenation therapy, participants demonstrated an average increase of 22% in hair shaft thickness and an 18% increase in active follicular density.

Departing from standard industry practices focused merely on surface-level scalp cleansing, Sheer Reprime introduces its proprietary Connotation Therapy. This multi-modality framework combines technologies which have received FDA, Medical CE, and EU MDR (Medical Device Regulation) certifications. Amongst them SLD LLLT hair loss treatment, which delivers biophotonic laser energy 3–5mm beneath the scalp surface to revive the follicular base. Winback Tecar Therapy and 500kHZ cellular radio frequency, which utilizes deep thermal energy to enhance localized microcirculation across the head, neck, and shoulders, maximizing nutrient and oxygen delivery to the hair bulb while flushing out metabolic waste and DHT (dihydrotestosterone).

The launch of Sheer Reprime’s Wellington Street flagship redefines the luxury trichology landscape in Hong Kong, merging clinically proven regenerative technologies with an unparalleled bespoke experience.

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Trransfer Technologies And LINE GO Partner To Expand Enterprise Ground Transportation Across Taiwan And Global Markets

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Partnership combines LINE GO’s MaaS ecosystem platform with Trransfer Technologies’ global B2B ground transportation platform to serve Taiwan’s growing outbound business travel demand

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2026 – Trransfer Technologies, a global B2B ground transportation platform serving corporate travel managers, private aviation firms, banks, luxury concierge services and enterprise customers to fulfill across more than 80 destinations worldwide, announced the official launch of its strategic partnership with LINE GO, Taiwan’s premier MaaS (Mobility as a Service) ecosystem platform. Officially commencing today, the partnership follows a successful one-month operational pilot since May 11, 2026, and is designed to unlock new enterprise demand in Taiwan while creating a scalable outbound travel solution for Taiwanese companies, multinational corporations and business travelers.

Taiwan’s outbound travel market reached 18.94 million departures in 2025, a 12.43 percent increase from 2024 and a new historical high. This upward trajectory underscores a compelling opportunity for enterprise-focused mobility providers to capture demand from corporations and business travelers who require seamless, reliable ground transportation solutions across global destinations.

A Partnership Built on Complementary Strengths

Trransfer Technologies will bring international corporate and enterprise travel demand into Taiwan, with LINE GO providing local fulfillment through its established mobility network, operational capabilities and deep integration within the LINE ecosystem. LINE GO’s MaaS platform aggregates seven mobility services including taxi-hailing, car rentals, airport shuttles, designated driver services, scooter sharing, private car charters and an EV charging network, giving enterprise clients a comprehensive local mobility experience upon arrival in Taiwan.

Looking ahead, both companies will extend their collaboration to serve the outbound travel needs of Taiwan-based enterprises, leveraging Trransfer Technologies’ global destination network across more than 80 destinations worldwide. This positions both companies to become the preferred mobility partner for Taiwanese businesses and multinationals requiring end-to-end ground transportation coordination across borders.

Targeting Taiwan’s Enterprise Traveler Segment

The partnership specifically targets multinational corporations, corporate travel managers, enterprise clients and high-frequency business travelers. As Taiwan’s outbound travel continues its upward trajectory, enterprises increasingly need partners who understand both local logistics and the complexity of global coordination.

“This partnership creates immediate strategic value for both companies. LINE GO brings market-leading mobility technology and operational insights, while Trransfer Technologies contributes the global platform, enterprise workflows and international fulfillment network. Together, we are building a scalable outbound mobility solution for Taiwanese enterprises traveling globally.”

Michael Chiay, Chief Executive Officer, Trransfer Technologies

“This collaboration marks a transformative milestone in LINE GO’s journey. We are proud to offer our partners a one-stop solution that delivers on our promise to make every journey smarter, safer, and more efficient.”

Isaac Lin, Managing Director, LINE GO
Hashtag: #TrransferTechnologies #MaaS #BusinessTravel #CorporateTravel #TravelTech #GlobalMobility #TrransferTechnologies #LineGo #EnterpriseTravel #SmartMobility #concierge

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Trransfer Technologies is a global B2B ground transportation platform connecting corporate travel managers, private aviation firms, banks, luxury concierge services and enterprise customers with local ground transportation operators to fulfill across more than 80 destinations worldwide. The company provides a unified platform designed to simplify business travel mobility, improve supplier coordination and support seamless ground transportation fulfillment across markets.

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Sun Group debuts at SITF 2026 with exclusive Phu Quoc flight deals and a fresh vision for Vietnam tourism

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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 June 2026 – Making its first-ever appearance at the Seoul International Travel Fair (SITF) 2026, one of South Korea’s largest international travel fairs, held from June 4–7, Sun Group has delivered a meaningful message: “Visit Vietnam: Beloved Destinations – Extraordinary Experiences.” The group has showcased iconic destinations including Da Nang, Phu Quoc, Sa Pa, and Ha Long, while telling the story of a Vietnam that is constantly innovating to create unique experiences for global travelers.

The Sun Group booth attracts a large number of visitors with its interactive activities, destination ecosystem, and promotions.

A special highlight is Sun Group’s unveiling of its new development vision for Phu Quoc in the lead‑up to APEC 2027, presented directly to Korean partners and visitors.

From the first day of the fair, Sun Group’s booth has welcomed a steady stream of visitors. Throughout the four-day event, the booth has organized B2B and B2C networking activities, customer consultations, and introductions to tourism, resort, and aviation products. Interactive programs, including mini-games, souvenir giveaways, and tailored offers for the Korean market, have kept the atmosphere lively for hours, with a continuous flow of engaged visitors.

During SITF (June 4–7), travelers have the opportunity to receive a 20% discount on the base fare when booking Sun PhuQuoc Airways tickets via the airline’s website or app. The offer applies to the Korean market for one‑way or round‑trip journeys from Korea to Phu Quoc. Limited to 200 Economy Class discount codes, it is valid for flights from June 15 to October 24, 2026 (excluding peak periods as defined by the airline).

Visitors also have the chance to win attractive prizes through booth activities, including free round‑trip air tickets on the Seoul–Phu Quoc route (ICN–PQC) and resort vouchers at hotels within Sun Group’s ecosystem.

By combining destination promotion with airline incentives, Sun Group aims to further encourage South Korean tourists to choose Vietnam for their upcoming holidays, especially Phu Quoc, which is entering a new era of large‑scale investments in projects, products, and experiences all aimed at APEC 2027.

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Vietnam’s leading private economic group, Sun Group operates an integrated ecosystem spanning tourism, entertainment, hospitality, real estate, infrastructure, and aviation. Guided by the mission “Enhancing the beauty of the lands,” the Group shapes iconic destinations nationwide through its Sun World entertainment brand. In the aviation sector, Sun Group develops a hub-and-spoke model anchored by Phu Quoc, driven by strategic airport investments and Sun PhuQuoc Airways.

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