Program Introduction

 

Background information 

Although China is becoming a “rising star” economically in the world, the situation of the financially-disadvantaged young students in China, especially those in the rural areas, is still increasingly getting serious.

 

There are currently many programs that encourage people in the US, typically those with China background, to provide various forms of assistance to these students in China.

 

In many cases, because of the way these programs are operated, the generous giving by people in the US would reach the ultimate recipients in China through many layers in between, which has raised concerns for inefficiency, delay and abuse. More and more people have taken upon themselves to identify the individual student in need in China and provide financial support directly, but heir activities are usually hampered by all kinds of practical difficulties. 

 

At the same time, more and more parents in the US who have roots in China are increasingly concerned about how to keep their children remember their roots while growing up in the US, how in whatever way they could to assist those less fortunate while helping their children develop the sense of care and commitment. Some of these parents are already active in giving financial support to the financially-disadvantaged students in China, but usually without any involvement of their own kids.

 

Based on the personal experience of some of the founders of this organizations as well the positive feedback from other concerned parents, United We Care for Children and the Disadvantaged (UWCCD) has developed a program with the aim to directly assist the financially-disadvantaged students in China, with close involvement of both the students and their parents in the US.

 

We hope to provide a platform whereby students, hand-in-hand, can build up a better future by themselves!