我們的每一步，都往更平等的香港奔跑！

馬拉松不僅是耐力的考驗；它們也是締造社會改變的強大平台。與我們一起為性別平等參與馬拉松，支持邊緣社群及促進社群的福祉！當我們走上跑道時，我們正為推動香港的性別平等邁出步伐。

My name is Zoe DUAN, and I have been: 

1.a feminism activist since 2013;

2.an anthropologist since 2015;

3.a birder since 2021;

4.a documentary film maker since 2022.

...

I find it extremely hard to define who "I" am with a few simplified labels. From the mountainous area in west Yunnan, China to Caribbean Sea and finally, to Hong Kong, as a queer migrant, I have always been trying to break boundaries, climb up ladders and face up to my ultimate fear experienced as a queer woman. People run for different reasons, as for me, to run serves not only as a physical escape from my daily petty overthinking routine, also a form of reconciliation with my body as well as a prolonged meditation along the way about my very presence in the landscape and the world at large. 

This time I am training myself (for the very first time!) to run the Half Marathon (21.097494 km) in the coming 2026 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon as a fundraising ambassador of Her Fund. As the only local fund attending to grassroots gender NGOs, Her Fund plays a pivotal role in the local feminism landscape, empowering marginalized groups such as sexual minorities and asylum seekers with initial funding and services. I wish my participation in this physically challenging race could contribute to such endeavor, helping with awareness-raising and fund-raising at the same time.

Please join me in supporting the work of Her Fund by donating any amount of money you are comfortable with. Running 21km within 3 hours (yes there is a deadline!) could be intimidating, yet still it's worth trying to make a difference together! When I am running the 21km from West Kowloon to Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, I know I will have the company of a stronger "me" and a lot of support and trust from you all, which will keep me going and going until the finish line.

Thank YOU!!

如何參與?

1. 成為捐款者，支持基層及邊緣社群跑手：
   成為籌款大使，或立即捐款，支持基層及邊緣社群跑手馬拉松，你的捐款不僅支持跑手比賽及訓練，亦會用於給予基層及邊緣社群的撥款資助及能力培訓。你的參與將會締造改變！
   
   聯絡我們的團隊了解更多：
   Siuming: siuming.wong@herfund.org.hk
   Mel: mel.koay@herfund.org.hk
   
   

2. 散布這個消息：
   利用社交媒體分享這個活動，號召更多朋友提高對性別平等的認識！

*是次項目籌得款項將用於「逆境應對資助計劃」的種子基金及其營運經費，為社群適時提供撥款、物資及服務支援，以應對及渡過當下逆境。

*婦女動力基金 (HER Fund)為渣打香港馬拉松2026「馬拉松慈善計劃」慈善機構。

婦女動力基金(HER Fund)是香港唯一的民間女性基金。我們以撥款及能存培訓，拓展資源予女性充權、社會改變及性別平等。HER Fund不只是資助機構，也是所有資助伙伴的同行者，我們會因應資助伙伴的需要而作出全面支援，令邊緣女性的組織及其工作能可持續地發展。

Every step we take, we stride towards a more equal Hong Kong!

Marathons are more than just tests of endurance; they are powerful platforms for social change. Run a marathon for gender equality with us to support the marginalised communities and promote well-being! As we hit the road, we take strides toward advancing Gender Equality in Hong Kong.

Get Involved!

1. Support the Runners in the Marginalised Communities: 

Become our fundraiser, or donate NOW to support marathon runners in the marginalised communities. Your donations will not only support the runners to practice and race, but also go to capacity building and grantmaking for grassroots and marginalised communities. Your participation will make a difference!

Contact our team for more information:

Siuming: siuming.wong@herfund.org.hk

Mel: mel.koay@herfund.org.hk

2. Spread the Word: 

Use social media to spread our campaign and raise awareness about gender equality!

*All proceeds from this programme will go towards HER Fund's "Community Response Grant" and its operational cost, dedicated to providing timely grants, material and service support to groups/organisations in the face of adversity.

*HER Fund is the Charity Organisation of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026 – Marathon Charity Programme.

HER Fund is the only community women's fund in Hong Kong. Through grantmaking and capacity building, we mobilise resources for women's empowerment, the promotion of social changes and gender equality. HER Fund is not just a funder, but also a companion to all our grantee partners. We provide them with comprehensive support, for we see this as a way to empower marginalised women and their work to achieve sustainability and impactful development.