Students Visits to the social welfare system of Chinese destinations
Visit to the Sun Village at Beijing
Sun-village is dedicated to the children of Chinese convicts and fights for their survival and development. It is a non-profit and non - governmental organization (NGO). Who are the children of Sun-village? The children of Chinese convicts do not qualify for social welfare from the government. They get left behind by their parents without any money or education and worst of all, without any parental love. At the same time they can receive unfavourable treatment in society due to their family background. On their own, the children would be left without shelter: Some would work as shepherds, some would beg for money and food, and many would be abandoned and possibly abused by their relatives. Given this situation, its not surprising that some children may turn to crime, just as their parents have done. At Sun-village, it accommodates these children before its too late and bring them into a stable and loving family.
More information at www.sunvillage.com.cn/en/
Visit the Shepherd's Field Children's Village at Tianjin city
In 2006, Shepherd's Field Children's Village opened it's doors. Shepherd's Field focuses exclusively on the medical and therapy needs of special needs orphans. Its campus has a medical clinic, therapy center, school, the Inn of Eight Happinesses for visitors and guests, the office, and a vocational center. Children at Shepherd's Field receive the medical care and therapy, with more than half receiving therapy in fine motor skills, gross motor skills, or speech.
More information at www.chinaorphans.org
Visit the Huangpu Geracomium in Shanghai
Huangpu Geracomium was built at the end of 1999 and officially being operated since June 2000. There are 30 rooms in total and can serve 80 senior people at the same time. It offers different types of rooms: Single rooms and twin bed rooms are for severe disabilities who have a good economy. Three persons rooms are for handicapped and aged people who have a very weak body. Beside of the nursing and medical care service, Huangpu Geracomium also provides various entertainments and arrange the culture activities to make the senior people feel comfortable to live here.
