The Chao Foundation sponsored Beijing Normal University's SSDPP to build a curriculum for elementary students in Service Learning and Community Service. Learn more about this five-year partnership and endeavor: http://www.prscc.com/.
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Foundation Source posts an excerpt about Chao Foundation in the Global Grantmaking Article4/16/2012 Ping and Amy Chao were successful Silicon Valley technology entrepreneurs ready to share their prosperity with communities in East Asia near their family origins. Through their foundation they began giving to intermediaries but quickly realized their entrepreneurial spirit would more effectively serve their philanthropic aspirations by establishing their own relationships and networks on the ground in East Asia. They believed that the values that made them successful in business–transparency, effective knowledge sharing and collaboration –would also help fledgling non-governmental organizations (NGOs) thrive.
While developing key relationships with NGOs in their chosen geographic region, the foundation refined its program focus to initiatives that improve children’s health and nurture a culture of giving in China and the greater Chinese Diaspora. Today, the Ping and Amy Chao Foundation supports the Transparent Fish Philanthropy Laboratory, a venture with the School of Social Development and Public Policy at Beijing Normal University. Foundation Source facilitated the Equivalency Determination to ensure on-going support of its programs which provide technical assistance to organizations in China, Cambodia and Vietnam. Organizations commit to transparency by sharing their budgeting, management and fundraising plans through an on-line technology platform and, in turn, participate in rigorous trainings that build organizational capacity and long-term sustainability. It’s a learning lab for both grantees and funders. The Chao Foundation narrowed its children’s health focus to Gansu Province, China, financing surgeries and other medical treatment for children with congenital heart disease by supporting the Little Red Scarf, an alliance that relies on partnerships with American and Chinese universities and other NGOs. Ping and Amy Chao’s vision is flourishing in the creative social entrepreneurs and programs they continue to nurture through their foundation. - Berit Ashla, Philanthropic Director, Foundation Source Last month, East Villagers interns hit up Stanford Shopping Center to raise awareness of causes in East Asia. Here are some of the pictures they took during the event (in between educating passerbys). We're so proud not only because of the effort the put in that day, but also because they proposed and executed the event by themselves! If you know someone who is interested in gaining real-world social justice and leadership experience, refer them to our EV internship site, www.servicescholar.com!
We are so proud of the work that Transparent Fish Fund partner Shalom Leprosy Compassion Ministry is doing. People with leprosy are sent to isolated places without families or friends to support them emotionally of physically. They are abandoned and forgotten by society. The Shalom Leprosy Compassion Ministry has a heart for these people and organizes groups of volunteers to travel to leprosy villages and provide medical, living, and psychological assistance. Below is a brief update provided to us by the ministry's founder, Ping Liang. A few days ago, Lao Yang gave us a phone call. He repeatedly asked us to help him take a few pictures. It was a small request, and he should not have needed me to come down from Kunming about 50 km away. Anyone could have helped take a picture - why did he ask us? After we reached Lao Yang’s house, we discovered that he wanted to apply for a disability certificate which required a photo of half of his body. Embarrassed about his disease, he was afraid that he might be looked down upon if he asked anyone else for a favor, so he resorted to calling on us for assistance. While we were taking the pictures for Lao Yang, we could clearly see his deformed remnant of a body and I could not help but feel ashamed. Although leprosy can be controlled and be cured, many people still avoid the disease like the plague. Old Lao Yang says he still feels inferior to other people. The fact that he has been forced to live deep in the mountains away from his village does not help his self-confidence. Poverty, disease, and physical pain -- common struggles for leprosy patients -- can be overcome. But, the difficulties with loneliness and helplessness are more difficult to handle. Perhaps, what people with leprosy need aren't just towels, medicine, or food; just as importantly, they need our love, company, and open hearts. Original story was written by the founder of the Shalom Leprosy Compassion Ministry, Ping Liang. It was translated by TFish staff Shishi Ma, and edited by U.S. intern Isabel Auyeung. The following is a personal letter from Little Na, a child who recovered from congenital heart disease after receiving help from Little Red Scarf. To support LRS, which provides heart surgeries to underprivileged children struggling with congenital heart disease, please go to here. Find further updates on Little Na here. Dear Little Red Scarf aunts and uncles:
Hello! When I was sick, you made me feel warm; you gave me a new heart; you gave me confidence; and you made my dream come true. I am very thankful for all your help. While I was overwhelmed by illness and on the verge of losing my health, your warm words encouraged me and helped me find confidence to face my disease with bravery. After my surgery, you sent me a lot of nutritious supplements; it made me feel that you really care about me, and I am very happy. While I was in the hospital, you sent me text messages showing your concerns about my health, for which I am really deeply grateful. When I was discharged from the hospital, you sent me a bag that I wanted for a long time, and also pens, notebooks, and a pretty pencil case. Whenever I see these things, I feel determined to study hard, work hard, grow up strong, and honor my community and country. I will also promote Little Red Scarf and help spread the Little Red Scarf spirit. Finally, allow me to scream out: thank you, aunts and uncles from Little Red Scarf! A child rescued by you, Little Na Happy New Year! Best Wishes. 2012-1-20 We're so excited to finally share the photos of our Thanksgiving Charity Fundraiser, during which our interns raised over $1200 for Transparent Fish Fund causes. Thanks so much to Jacqueline Hoang, who took all of these beautiful photos. See the full album here, and don't forget to like our Facebook page after browsing the photos- your like means $1 more goes to funding congenital heart disease surgeries for impoverished children!
Our Little Red Scarf intern, Seanan Fong, who previously blogged about his experience visiting Gansu and even presented a poster at a recent Stanford conference, has now written an article for the Stanford Journal of Public Health. Read Seanan's story on pages 24-25 of this month's journal! We hope his moving story will be a great way to educate people on Congenital Heart Disease. The story couldn't have come at a better time. In honor of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness week, Transparent Fish Fund is donating a dollar for every new "like" on their Facebook page to the cause! If you haven't become a fan of the page yet, visit now, and help us spread the word! As always, we're thrilled to see the projects our interns come up with. Here's a peek at their latest work, a video to raise awareness about congenital heart defects. Click above to watch!
We're so proud of our interns for continuously thinking of new ways to spread awareness of East Asian issues! This time, they decided to go to a local shopping center to speak to strangers about philanthropy. Read one intern's first-hand account of the experience below:
On January 2nd, the East Villagers interns gathered together at Stanford Shopping Center in order to spread awareness about the name and vision of Transparent Fish Fund. The game plan was to split into three groups, and then station each group at different sections of the mall. Each group carried fliers that contained information about the TFish Fund, and began stopping people respectfully in order to talk about the organization. We hoped to communicate our vision behind spreading a movement of philanthropy. I was assigned to a group that consisted of three volunteers and myself, an EV intern. The experience was exciting, but at the same time, nerve-wrecking. We were all nervous at first, unsure how to approach people, and had to do a quick “rehearsals” before asking people walking by if we can borrow some of their time. Like any other mission, there are times of success and failure, and after a couple of rejections, people began to stop and listen to what we had to say. A few caring individuals were genuinely interested in our work and message and listened attentively, making our jobs as the communicator easier. After talking to six people, our group was stopped by the mall’s security official, stating that we could not continue because we needed to sign paperwork for permission. Even though our mission had to conclude earlier than expected, the experience was still worthwhile. Together as a group, we sat in chairs in the center of the mall and debriefed the one hour that we had spent talking. Everyone seemed to really enjoy the experience, besides the challenges of rejection, and the early conclusion of the mission. Now that I am more exposed and comfortable with communicating to the members of my community about the TFish Fund project, I cannot wait to spread the vision of TFish Fund through the many other projects coming forth this year! Sophia Huang, EVSS Intern Los Altos High School, California, Grade 11 Transparent Fish Fund's Facebook page now has over 150 likes! Don't forget to visit and "like" us to stay updated on nonprofit issues and news in East Asia!
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