According to their motto - “Love, truth, and service to community” - Xingyang Volunteer Federation works to enhance people’s sense of social responsibility through providing them various volunteer opportunities.The office is in Xingyang, Henan province
 
Since the first session of Taiji had been open in  2015, social workers developed new knowledge about Taiji. Zhaobao Taiji is a sport that benefits for the health. It can improve immunity. Zhaobao Taiji was created by Mr. Wu Guodong which is easy to learn and fits for beginners. 

People are enthusiasm about learning Taiji. On March 6, the 2nd session of Taiji class has been launched. Whoever donated 100RMB for Xingyang, they could learn for free. 8 social workers donated and participated in study.

At 7:00pm, participants gathered in the little garden and started to practice Taijin together. The trainer gave them patient instructions and the trainees learned from each other. Trainer teaches Taiji for free, participants donate money and students from poor families are benefited. It’s a win-win- win mode, which each one found his/her way to be involved in public welfare. 

Original article written by Mo Li , translated by Maggie Li, edited by Yanyan Zhang

After finishing the cake, we talked with Chengfeng’s father. He told us that he had once gone through a period of depression, even going so far as thinking to end his own life. Seeing his current state, how the man who used to be the main provider of the house was unable to even get out of his bed, we understood his feelings. We all encouraged him to continue on with his life for the sake of his children and family. He nodded his head as he continued to listen to us.

Even in the heat, Xin and his aunt were waiting outside for us by the side of the road. We brought Xin a school bag, stationery, and a birthday cake. Xin made a wish, and we sang Happy Birthday to him. He gave the first slice of cake to his aunt, who was smiling brightly. They were like mother and son.

I followed his aunt out and asked about Xin's family. His parents died from illness when he was 4 and his brother was 12. Since the two boys became orphans, their aunt has been raising them. For 10 years she has been like a mother to them. Eight years ago, her own husband died from cancer, and she was left to raise 3 children on her own. She had to do a lot of field work, but she has been optimistic and positive. It is normal to see sad faces when visiting many poverty-stricken families, but she kept smiling to face all the difficulties. She set a very good example for the children.
 
According to the aunt, Xin is a well-behaved child. He helps her do field work and housework. His brother is 21 and opened a car wash shop. He has been doing well and has a girlfriend, which makes the aunt happy.

As we were leaving, we asked Xin if his aunt was good to him. He nodded his head firmly. We asked him to treat his aunt well in the future. He answered, “Sure.” We were touched by his answer. It was the child’s serious commitment, which would be the best return for his aunt’s hard work.

On the way back, my heart could not calm down. When we complain about the unfairness of life, we should think of children and other people who are living in difficulties. 

Original article written by Ka Fei , translated by Maggie Li, edited by Yanyan Zhang and Carolyn D.

​According to their motto - “Love, truth, and service to community” - Xingyang Volunteer Federation works to enhance people’s sense of social responsibility through providing them various volunteer opportunities.The office is in Xingyang, Henan province.
 
On May 8th, 2016, we arrived at Brother Niu’s home, to visit and help him out.
 
Brother Niu (Full Name: Niu Guo Chang) had his legs amputated 30 years ago because his family did not have the money to receive other treatment options for his disease. He’s been using his two hands to drag himself around. When he heard we were visiting, he was so happy that he walked down the slope he lives on. Actually, it wasn’t walking; he was crawling and dragging himself. We saw that he only had rubber from tire tubes to protect what remains of his legs. Because there isn’t any air circulation using rubber, his legs get infected and leak pus. After struggling so hard to sit up inside his house, he started crying and describing his hardships. He showed us his hands.

We all stiffened when we saw his hands. What had happened to his hands? His hands weren’t complete, full-grown hands and were varying in length. His fingers were severely damaged from abrasion. It was a sight that broke our hearts. We heard that he had even contemplated suicide because he didn’t see any hope left. He really needs care from others.

May 9 was Chinese traditional festival—Dragon Boat Festival. Volunteers went to nursing home and Chinese opera actors were invited to give performance for the senior citizens.The senior citizens were sitting under the shadow of the tree when we arrived at the place. They were smiling.

The nursing home is funded by the government. There’s no problem to eat full and wear warm. What they need is spiritual comfort. The senior citizens like to chat to eliminate their loneliness. I took a nail clipper. I was chatting with them while cutting nails for them. Foyuan took hair cut tools and cut hair for the senior citizens. Xiahe Piaoxiang sang 2 songs and recited a poem for them. The senior citizens smiled with satisfactory. The nursing home was full of warm smiles. 

Then the actors and actress began to give performances. We were busy for making dumplings. Some were working with vegetable and some with flour. They were enthusiasm though some of them were not very good at wrapping dumplings.

When the activity was over, some of senior citizens were reluctant to leave. I could feel their loneliness and they hope someone would chat with them. A Chinese opera could remind them a nice recalling and eating a meal together could make them happy for several days. They do not have high demand and a caring activity could bring them happiness and satisfactory. 

Original article written by Ka Fei , translated by Maggie Li, edited by Yanyan Zhang

Liu Jingui is 61. His parents passed away. He has no family and lives alone in the village. He receives minimum living allowances from the government. He has 2 rooms: one is living room and the other is kitchen. He is nice and he is willing to help his neighbors.

Life was hard. A month ago, a villager with mental disabilities ignited his kitchen. All living necessities were burned to ashes. He has not been able to cook for a month.
  
The visiting volunteers proposed helping proposal.

1) Repair the kitchen. Floor and windows can be changed.
2) Help to buy kitchen necessities.
3) Check him in care program.

In the afternoon of April 7, 2016, plan on helping him was fixed. Volunteers went to do survey for his room and necessary materials were calculated. Liu JIngui has no family, but he has 2 brothers who live in another city. His niece and nephew relief him. He had worked in a mushroom farm with 400RMB a month.
  
He was very grateful to see Henan helps to build the house. He assisted building work actively. We saw his optimistic and active altitude. Fixing roof and windows costed 2860RMB, and volunteers donated daily necessities.

In the afternoon of April 11, the construction team began to fix and install roof and windows. In the morning of April 12, 2016, 7 volunteers moved cabinet, chairs and other necessities to the kitchen. They also brought fireworks to celebrate. Federation provided rice, flour, food oil, soaps and towels. He had all daily necessities donated by another family and village clinic. He also received 200RMB donated by a bed mattress company. 

Original article written by Chunli Liu , translated by Maggie Li, edited by Yanyan Zhang

According to their motto - “Love, truth, and service to community” - Xingyang Volunteer Federation works to enhance people’s sense of social responsibility through providing them various volunteer opportunities.The office is in Xingyang, Henan province.
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The Beautiful Childhood Activity has reached a successful conclusion. As a new volunteer, I also gained a lot during my time spent eating, sleeping and studying with the children.

• Through this activity, the children’s closed hearts opened up. We have a group of special kids. Because of certain circumstances, their living environments, materialistic conditions, and spiritual life are not as fulfilling as those of other kids. Children grown up in environments like these are self-abased, fearful, shy, and introverted. They are unsure about their future life and learning and about how to plan their life and face challenges. Through this activity, their souls received a thorough cleaning. Many children showed the world their deepest, most protected secrets and pains and were able to free themselves from resentment for the unfair world. They realized their past mistakes and felt much happier, smiles evident on their faces. Seeing the children’s genuine smiles proves to us as volunteers that our hard work has not been in vain.