Program: Wheelchair Project
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Mission: HIS Foundation witnesses the love of Christ through free medical and education services for indigent patients and students.
Results: 402 wheelchairs were successfully assembled and delivered in Henan, China. |
Description: Wheelchair project is part of the medical service program of HIS (Holistic Integration Services) Foundation. It has provided thousands of wheelchairs to indigent patients in China over the years. The targets are poor patients from rural area who need wheelchairs but cannot afford them. HIS Foundation organizes volunteers from US and Hong Kong to assemble wheelchairs from parts made locally and distribute them to the patients in order to minimize the cost as well as use the opportunity to spread God's love.
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Donation Impact
HIS Foundation wheelchair program provides an unique opportunity for spreading God's love to the poor patients from rural area in China. All donations go to purchasing the parts of the wheelchair. Volunteers who assemble and distribute the wheelchairs pay for their own travel and living expenses. This enables maximum impact for each donated dollar. 402 poor patients gain mobility and dignity through this year's program. Fundraising needs per year: $20,000
Field Updates 2016-2017
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Field Updates 2015
Results: 550 wheelchairs were successfully assembled and delivered. The wheelchairs made significant impact on many patients with difficulties in walking. Some patients were bed ridden or were not able to get out of their houses. Now with the wheelchairs, people are much more mobile. They can go out to visit friends and relatives. The wheelchairs increase the quality of living and give new hope in life.
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HIS Foundation organized a 15-member wheelchair team. 13 members were from the United States, 1 from Australia, and 1 from China. They are self-funded Christian volunteers. They assembled and distributed total of 550 wheelchairs in five locations in Xinjiang including Hoxud, Yanqi, Bohu, Koria, and Luntai (和碩, 焉耆, 博湖, 庫爾勒, 輪台). In addition, they also visited a home for elderly patients and an orphanage for handicapped children/'.
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Field Updates 2014 (for Summer Camp Education program)
Team Building
The students attended the camp are high school students with good academic standing but from poor families in rural China. They are also current recipients of high school scholarships from HIS Foundation. This is the first time these students attended a youth camp. The camp provides an unique opportunity for character building. 
Group Discussions
Group discussions under guidance of teachers give opportunities for exchange of ideas and sharing of experience. The positive impact on students can be long lasting. |
Field trips
Outing provides another opportunity for interaction between the students and the teachers. Both get to know each other quickly. The activities also have chances for students to help each other. 
Lectures
A series of lectures on setting targets for different stages of life. Emphasis are on making decisions, planning, and execution. Lecturers included college professor, engineer, and nurse. |
“ I learnt that being thankful is very important in life. I am thankful for all our teachers came so far from different parts of the world to teach and share with us. Thank you. “ |
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“ What we learnt in this five short days seems to be more than what we learnt in school for the past 10 years, much more. We really benefit a lot. “ |
“ In this youth camp, we are like a family and the walls between us broke down. We talk and laugh together. We climb the mountain and labor together. We encourage each other. We watch the beautiful scenery together. We grow together in face of adversaries. “ |