11 January, 2016
CHINA | GENERAL

My Internship with Captivating International

Annisha Sidhu writes: "When I first arrived in Shenzhen, I was overwhelmed by how hectic and busy the city was. After being excited for so long, it felt so surreal to actually be here. After graduating from university in the UK, I was really excited to start my internship, and Captivating International didn’t disappoint. From the moment I stepped foot in the office, I was made to feel like part of the team. I had the warmest welcome and felt so comfortable with everyone straight away."

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Topics: Internship
4 January, 2016
CHINA | EDUCATE GIRLS | SENG GIRLS VOCATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL (SGVTS)

SGVTS Year 6 Graduates - all the best for your final 6 months at the Girls Home!!

Being a student in the prestigious Grade 6 class at the Seng Girls Vocational Training School (SGVTS) is a really BIG DEAL. You see, Grade 6 is the final year of study offered by the SGVTS. After this a girl graduates and prepares for the next steps - somewhere in China.

This is such a contrast to when a girl first comes into the program.

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Topics: Child Sponsorship, LOVEQTRA, Seng Girls, SGVTS
31 December, 2015
CHINA | EDUCATE GIRLS | PROJECT EDEN

It's all about Attitude and Heart

Dale and Cyndi (Project Eden) write: "Cyndi and I want to thank Captivating for the monthly support that comes into the bank account and the HUGE amount of work that goes into this. Funds don't just appear! It takes incredible sweat and dedication."

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29 December, 2015
CHINA | CHILD SPONSORSHIP | EDUCATE GIRLS | SENG GIRLS VOCATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL (SGVTS)

5 Unforgettable Days

by Dana Milne (Captivating Volunteer)  This September, I spent an unforgettable 5 days travelling across the vast rolling hills and grasslands of Qinghai to spend some time with 120 amazing young girls - all students at the Seng Girls' Vocational Training School and Home

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Topics: Child Sponsorship, Qinghai, Seng Girls, SGVTS
18 December, 2015
CHINA | HEALTHY VILLAGE PROGRAM

My Time To Be Thankful

by Crystal Matterson (Captivating Volunteer) The Captivating Healthy Village Program for 2015 has just concluded - a program bringing essential health information to remote locations in Western China. As I scan my personal vanity this morning, I take a moment to be...

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Topics: AIDS, Health, HIV, Macau Oilmen's Group, Western China
16 December, 2015
CHINA | KENYA | NEPAL

SIMPLY CAPTIVATING - our end of year Newsletter

It's been a wonderful 6 months for Captivating. Thank you to our Captivating Board, supporters, donors, volunteers, ground staff and project partners. We are thrilled to report that, together, we have achieved our 2015 goal of creating a dramatically brighter future for 5,000 impoverished or desperate children

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11 December, 2015
CHINA | END POVERTY | LEAN, MEAN, VEGGIE MACHINES

Greenhouses and GREENPACKAGING Asia - a winning combination breaking the poverty cycle

Tonight, 441 villagers (including 87 children) go to sleep knowing that tomorrow will be SO MUCH BETTER. It's full of hope all thanks to GREENPACKAGING Asia; a Qinghai registered charity called Shamtse; and Captivating International.

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Topics: GreenPackaging Asia
2 December, 2015
CHINA | CAPTIVATING’S ONE MORE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | EDUCATE GIRLS

Ensuring a future for one young lady

Captivating is proud to introduce Tserang Dorma. Life for Tserang has been filled with challenges however she has always worked hard to secure a future for herself. This year, her circumstances changed as you will read in her letter below. Captivating has sponsored Tserang Dorma's...

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