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. This update was written by Director Gu, the founder of and a teacher at the Art School. It has been 5 years since the establishment of the Xingzhi Migrant Art School, which aims to provide art education for impoverished youth. These students have never had any art education before, and they also face shortage in school education. So far at the Art School, there are about 300 students, many of whom have already created quality art works despite money shortage. Their works have been confirmed and praised by people across the globe. Xingzhi Migrant Art School believes that technology and training can change each child fate. The School and its dedicated teachers work hard to develop the intellect, curiosity, and independence of these children so that they will start being viewed as equal as any other child their age. A hand that holds the brush now may become the hand to influence the world in the future. It may be a small hand, but it is full of strength and creativity. It may be a small hand, but it will change future. It may be a small hand, but it is of my own. Original article written by Xiaochen Gu, translated by Maggie Li, Edited by Yanyan Zhang 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. 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. Last week, I was very glad to be informed that Mr. Chao and his wife would be going to the Xingzhi Xiaononggong Art Workshop the next day, and I was very excited to meet them in person. I wanted to thank them for ridding 179 children of CHD and getting families out of poverty and suffering as well. This was my second time to the Xingzhi Xiaononggong Art Workshop. I saw Mr. Chao and his wife talking with teacher Gu, the founder of the art workshop. They were very happy to see me. The couple was very amiable and easy to approach. We exchanged presents with each other, and representing my team and families who received help from their foundation, I sincerely thanked them for their endeavor to help families in difficulties and encourage our volunteers all the time. Then Mr. Chao and his wife came to see the migrant workers’ children, who were learning how to paint in the yard. Seeing those children engage themselves in painting, Mr. and Mrs. Chao were very pleased and talked with teacher Gu about how to further develop this workshop and help more children like those kids. As I saw them pay great attention to these children’s education, I also thought a lot about it. There are over 8 million migrant workers in Beijing, but it is very difficult for their children to get an education equal to that of the local children. Persons like Mr. Chao, his wife, and teacher Gu try to help them, but alone they cannot solve such a serious problem. Therefore, groups like Transparent Fish have helped a lot in dealing with the problem but it is still far from enough. We all hope volunteers of NGOs will make more efforts to help more children to get equal opportunity for education.
Original article was written by Zhongying Li, translated by Shishi Ma, and edited by US interns Emily Cheng and Ally Nguyen. |
TFISH FUND BLOGWe update news and reports directly from the field written by our NGO partners daily. Top PostsPHOTOS & VIDEOSIN THE NEWSCategories
All
Archives
August 2017
|