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Rainbow Village Help Center is a TFish Associate Member. It was established for the purpose of giving glasses to impoverished children. -- NGO visiting: Rainbow Village Help Center Director: Cheng Quandi Date: 11/2/2012 Today we brought new shoes to children of Yansang Primary School, and we hope their feet will not suffer from frostbite this winter. We paired sizes according to children's feet because we had no lists of their shoes' number.
There is one girl who had a pair of larger feet than the others, so we have to bring her new shoes next time. She can bring the pair we just gave her to her younger brother or sister.
Original article was written by Vivian, edited by Shishi Ma, and edited by US intern Lauren Kam. Rainbow Village Help Center is a TFish Associate Member. It was established for the purpose of giving glasses to impoverished children. Teacher Cheng brought drawing-boards to students in Yansang Primary school and taught children to draw on self-study class. Let us share the beautiful moment that children demonstrate their creativity.
Original article was written by Vivian, translated by Shishi Ma, and edited by US intern Lauren Kam.
Rainbow Village Help Center is an NGO established for the purpose of giving glasses to impoverished children. NGO Officer: Rainbow Village Help Center Person in charge: Cheng Quandi Date: 11/2/2012 Project of Bright Future At 9:10 in the morning, we head to the mountaintop, tired because we were sleepless last night. But we are freshened by the morning air. The rugged road is difficult for me and Wang Jun to head on and we sometimes use our hands. Along with us are the principal of Longmen Primary School and the little brother of Cheng Quandi. We three each bear a huge bag, and Cheng Quandi carries 20 pairs of shoes and three palettes and Wang Jun carries the cameras. And the road is too rugged to take pictures. The road is so steep that we’re desperate at the first sight.
At 10:20, we reach Yangsang Primary School, thirsty and out of breath. Wang Jun and I are rosy red. And then we meet Mr. Pan.
Original article was written by Vivian, translated by Shishi Ma, and edited by US intern Lauren Kam.
The past few months have seen new conditions emerge in Burma – conditions which challenge the backpack medics in unprecedented ways. The ethnic minorities in eastern and northern Burma still suffer significant health problems due to austere conditions and poverty. As a result, health challenges, such as malaria, dysentery and complications from child birth, have dramatically higher mortality rates due to the lack of care and available medicines.
The poor health state of affairs is manifested in a variety of ways. Where there are no backpack medics, one in 7 children dies before the age of 5 while one in 12 mothers dies as the result of childbirth. Dysentery claims 1 in 5 people who come down with it. The allure of reforms and removal of sanctions have exacerbated these conditions. The Regime is paving the way for international corporations to access to Burma’s natural resources: gems, lumber, hydro-power plus natural gas. In northern Burma states of Kachin and Shan, the Regime broke decades old ceasefires, attacking villages in order to seize land for development – causing approximately 100,000 people to flee for sanctuary in the jungles or China. In eastern Burma’s Karen State, the Regime is confiscating farm land, forest tracts and villagers homes to turn over to companies for exploitation. Villagers are forced to work for no pay for the developments. Atrocities continue throughout northern and eastern Burma. Nusan is a backpack medic supported by Burma Humanitarian Mission in Kachin State. At 26 years of age, she was 8 months pregnant with her first child when the Burma army attacked the village where she was providing community health care services. She and the other villagers fled into the jungle for safety. While running, she stumbled, fell and her water broke. Her baby died from the trauma. Multiple accounts abound on the violence inflicted on the innocent civilians in Kachin State. In October, the Burma army fired upon Kachin villagers who fled into China and set up a hide location. Among those injured was 7 year old, Bawm Hkaw. A bullet broke Bawn’s leg. Fortunately, a backpack medic team was nearby and treated Bawn, saving his life. Meanwhile, near Pa Wang, the Burma army attacked a village. After entering, they raped two women who had not escaped with the other villagers. A dozen other men were forced for carry supplies for the Army as it continued its march. Hemophilia Home is a nonprofit established to improve the quality of life for patients with hemophilia by collecting knowledge on hemophilia and helping destitute patients. Pengpeng was born with a hematoncus on his head. At first we didn’t take it seriously, since we never thought it would be a bane to Pengpeng. Years later, Pengpeng became a primary student. He loved school very much, and he always talked about his friends and teachers when he had to stay at home as he needed medical treatment for the hemophilia. Things always turned us down. Pengpeng often suffered from bruises or hematoncus, and he had to ask for sick leave frequently. He always asked me, "Dad, when can I get to school?" Sometimes, when Pengpeng was alone, he even blamed himself with tears in his eyes, "Why can’t I be as healthy as others and go to school with my friends?" At the sight of it, I felt heartbroken. How I wish I could replace him to suffer his disease! In 2010, Pengpeng went to junior high school, and we were happy for him. Fortune is fickle, however, as Pengpeng fell down and broke his leg after it snowed. We hurriedly took him to the hospital, and the doctor said that due to Pengpeng's condition, the operation success rate would only be about 40%. We could not decide whether to continue with surgery, as Pengpeng said to me, "I want to do it, Dad, I want to stand up by myself. I know it is dangerous, but if I really fail during the surgery, please don't feel sorry for me; you will live a better life without me, and you won't have to worry about money or take care of me anymore..." At that moment, we all cried, and I could never forget that day. As Pengpeng insisted, doctors decided to choose operation for him eventually. From the moment Pengpeng was taken into the OR, a blow of unprecedented fear inundated me. I prayed for God to save his life during his surgery. Fortunately, surgery was successful, but it will still take some time for Pengpeng to stand up by himself. He had to quit from school temporarily, but we still believe that he can stand on his own feet in the near future, and we will wait for a happy ending.
Original article was written by Zheng Liu, translated by Shishi Ma, and edited by US interns Emily Cheng and Kevin Mo.
Little Red Scarf serves to provide financial means and encouragement to children suffering from congenital heart disease. In addition, they provide the family with post-operative care and help their child sustain a healthy lifestyle.
In November 2012, we paid return visits via calls to 10 children checked out from hospital in July. We successfully contacted their parents and asked about their recent conditions. Here is some detailed information about those children. 359 Jiawang Check-out Time: 23/07/2012 Reexamine Time: 07/11/2012 Jiawang’s recovery was very good. His physical condition is good and he rarely catches cold. His father is working in another city, and he will take him to recheck a few days later. 361 Xuejuan Check-out Time: 19/07/2012 Reexamine Time: Haven’t reexamined Xuejuan’s recovery was not bad. Her physical condition is good and rarely catches cold. Her mother told us next term she could attend kindergarten, but parents think she should go to kindergarten later it is far from home. 362 Xinqi Check-out Time: 26/06/2012 Reexamine Time: 05/11/2012 Xinqi and her parents were at the hospital when we contacted them. Xinqi got well after her operation. As she also got cleft lip and palate days ago, they took her in for reexamination. Her father told us they applied for the "Smile Project" and received the surgery for free. Now Xinqi can speak much clear than before. 363 Xiaojia Check-out Time: 06/26/2012 Reexamine Time: 05/11/2012 Xiaojia did her recheck two days ago and she recovered very well. Now she doesn't gasp for breath and her appetite has become better. Hemophilia Home is a nonprofit established to improve the quality of life for patients with hemophilia by collecting knowledge on hemophilia and helping destitute patients. We live in a remote, impoverished small town. On September 11, 2009, we were all happy to have a little boy, Qiqi. Since then, the family was careful and tentative to take care of him and glad to see him growing up quickly. When Qiqi was eight months old, he always had bruises. We took him to many hospitals in the town but got nothing. A doctor said that it might be due to hemophilia, and he suggested us to do an examination in a better hospital in the bigger cities. We then went to Chengdu to seek for answer; a few days later, we got the result: Qiqi was diagnosed as type A hemophilia. Undoubtedly, it was a bold from the blue for our poor family. Anyway, we knew we had to seek any method to cure this cute boy. As our family condition is very poor, we couldn't afford coagulation factors. Every time Qiqi got bruised in his knees, he had to suffer pain all the time. As Qiqi had a lack of due treatment, his knees were bruised seriously and couldn't even walk for some time. In 2012 we went for a lecture held in Chengdu by the Hemophilia Home in Sichuan, and people from it told us that the Beijing Xiehe Hospital could treat hemophilia. We applied for loans from a bank and took our child to Beijing for curing methods. Now Qiqi is under good treatment and we encountered members from the Hemophilia Home of China. They told us that we could apply for the Ocean Heaven Aiding Project, which gave us new hope for curing Qiqi and lead him back to a normal life. We really hope our child can be cured and live happily forever, and we also sincerely thank people who are selflessly devoted to help hemophilia patients. Original article was written by the Zheng Liu, translated by Shishi Ma, and edited by US interns Emily Cheng and Kevin Mo.
Recently, 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/.
 Xingzhi Migrant Art School is a non-profit organization that offers art lessons for the children of migrant workers who otherwise would not have this opportunity. Read more about this organization here.
On Oct. 18th, I received an e-mail from Ma and Wang, who told me about the Chaos’ visit to Xinzhi Art Studio the next day and inquired whether or not I could be there. I have been looking forward to meeting Mr. and Mrs. Chao and was glad to hear the news; I couldn’t wait to share my appreciation for all the help they have provided for children with congenital heart disease. For now, the number of young patients aided with surgery fees is up to 179, which is also the amount of families getting help for their debt. This was my second time to Xingzhi Art Studio. When I got arrived at 2 pm, the Chaos were chatting pleasantly with Teacher Gu. Upon seeing me, they came and shook hands warmly with me. Mr. Chao is quite a nice and approachable person. I sent Teacher Gu two picture albums, which were edited, printed, and bound on my own, and received one published by San Francisco Art Association from Mrs. Li. I am so grateful for the couple, not only for what they have done, but also for their encouragement to volunteers and even their smallest accomplishments. Actually, the Chaos and volunteers alike have one shared dream: to do as much as they can to support children who are suffering from congenital heart disease and can’t get prompt treatment due to poverty. Besides albums, I also presented Mrs. Li with three 2013 calendars that I had created. If possible, I will prepare more for the children being cared for, as well as their parents.
Through the theme of “love toward society, truth of the warm earth, and volunteer service,” Xingyang Volunteers Federation hopes to enhance people’s sense of social responsibility with various volunteer service activities. On October 20th, we held a meeting about our supporting families and mentioned Huihui’s mother, who suffers from dementia. As Huihui’s father died several days ago, we all worried about her mother’s condition. Who will take care of her? We called her neighbor and asked about her condition. The auntie next door told us that they were busy with autumn harvesting recently and couldn’t afford any more time to help Huihui’s family. Huihui’s mother was a little unsettled these days. Later, though, with her neighbors’ help, they arranged a blind date for Huihui with a single man. Upon hearing this, we decided to visit Huihui’s family the next day and gave her neighbor some aid to better take care of her. Meanwhile we were all worried about her. Because of her condition, it was not easy to find an appropriate mate; she may even burden the new family. On the way to Sishui the next day, our leader got a call from Huihui’s neighbor. The blind date was successful and Huihui’s mother had been accepted by the man’s family. Moreover, the single man was Xiaoqin’s uncle, whose family we had helped before. We were all glad to hear that and decided to visit the new couple days later. On October 27th, we went to Xiaoqin’s home with presents. We met Xiaoqin’s grandma, Huihui’s mother's mother-in-law, and she welcomed us to visit her home. Huihui’s mother became much cleaner than before and could now understand us. We were all happy to see the new improvement. Grandma also told us that now Huihui’s mother could do some simple tasks, such as washing her face, putting on shoes, and sweeping the floor; she could follow the order and finish it well! It was a great relief for everyone when we saw that Huihui’s mother could basically communicate with others, and we all felt pleased that she had a good family to take care of her. We also firmly believe that under their unremitting efforts, Huihui’s mother will become better than ever and live happily ever after with the new family.  Original article written by Zeng Liang Zhang, translated by Shishi Ma, and edited by US interns Ally Nguyen and Emily Cheng.
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