17 March, 2017
CHINA | CAPACITY-BUILDING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | EDUCATE GIRLS

24 new graduates with the capacity to make a difference - thanks PCH

This is the 4th year that PCH and Captivating have partnered together to bring special training to university students in China. 24 students recently graduated the PCH Capacity Training program over a 5 month period, learning skills in project management, implementation and reporting. These students now understand the importance of giving back to their communities and are equipped to be able to see the needs in their communities and have the capacity to make a difference.  

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Topics: PCH
10 March, 2017
CHINA | SMALL BUDGET PROJECTS

Vacation Summer School for 150 students - thanks British Chamber of Commerce, Guangdong

From July to September of 2016, the Maxiang Township received books, learning resources, and a 21 day summer camp. 150 students turned out to receive intensive training and extra education to bring them up to date on their grades.

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Topics: British Chamber of Commerce Guangdong
6 March, 2017
CHINA | END POVERTY | LEAN, MEAN, VEGGIE MACHINES

8 more greenhouses! Thank you QSI Shenzhen

At Captivating, we love it when whole communities get excited about helping other communities. The teachers, students and families of QSI Shenzhen have done just that. With creative fundraising ideas and a lot of community spirit, QSI students and staff were able to raise RMB12,000 (US$1,700). These funds will enable us to bring hope to impoverished families in Western China through Greenhouses.

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Topics: GPA Global, QSI Shenzhen
27 February, 2017
CHINA | HEALTHY VILLAGE PROGRAM

Healthcare comes to Chuma

These women however, are strong and determined to take care of their families. When they heard that a doctor and medicine was coming to the village the word spread quickly and hundreds of women and children and even some men turned up to attend several days of health training, free medical examination, medicines and critical health information – telling the dangers of STDs, explaining best ways to care for babies and how to manage women’s health. So much of this was new information to these families and has changed many lives.

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20 February, 2017
CHINA | SOLAR PANELS

Bringing light and warmth to 90 families

Families in Western China need to have a fire every day simply to survive. With 7 months of the year experiencing temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius, keeping warm is of high priority. The fire needs to keep burning all night. This means a whole lot of timber is needed and a whole lot of smoke is inhaled each and every night.

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10 February, 2017
CHINA | EDUCATE GIRLS | MY FIRST JOB PROGRAM

A whole new world of opportunity

Last year Captivating piloted this new My First Job program with 10 young ladies who have fallen in love with cooking. Today, 9 of these girls have secured paid employment, using their new found skills in restaurants throughout Qinghai.

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3 February, 2017
CHINA | EDUCATE GIRLS | SENG GIRLS VOCATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL (SGVTS)

Weekends of Happiness

Weekends are always exciting days for everyone at Seng Girls Vocational Training School and home (SGVTS). The days are filled with fun and games along with catching up on chores.

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30 January, 2017
CHINA | CAPTIVATING’S ONE MORE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | EDUCATE GIRLS

60 dreams are coming true!

Most girls dream of independence and having their own career. There are many girls however, who don’t have the opportunity to pursue this dream. 60 girls in remote China have recently been told that their dreams of a good job and a future outside of herding the family yaks, has come true.

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