Chen Yet-Sen Family Foundation
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The Chen Yet-Sen Family Foundation is a Hong Kong
administered charitable institution
with a strategic focus on childhood
literacy
. It works closely with a variety of non-profit organizations to help them implement “innovative” and “cost effective” programmes.
The Foundation was established in 2003, continuing the Chen family’s long history of charitable giving.
To compliment its grant-making programmes, the Foundation often initiates its own projects and research. It also works with non-profit organisations to improve their effectiveness.
The Foundation advocates a strategic approach to philanthropy
, with strong emphasis placed on leveraging resources to achieve maximum impact and a high level of engagement with partners.
, Hong Kong
and West Africa
. At present over 50% of the Foundation’s funds are allocated to programmes in Mainland China.
The Foundation has been particularly active in Qidong County, Jiangsu Province, the ancestral home of the Chen family.
Bring Me A Book Hong Kong (BMABHK)
BMABHK provides libraries with quality children’s books and read aloud training to parents and teachers in Hong Kong.
The Feng Zikai Chinese Children’s Picture Book Award
The Feng Zikai Chinese Children's Picture Book Award
recognises the work of Chinese children’s picture book writers, illustrators and publishers. It aims to promote the importance of early childhood literacy and to encourage the growth of children’s picture books in China.
The Outward Bound Trust of Hong Kong Ltd.
Outward Bound Hong Kong is running a 4-year experimental plan aimed at improving the leadership, teamwork and problem solving skills of 96 high school students from Qidong.
The Reading Guidance Programme, Qidong County
The programme promotes the benefits of reading and encourages students to read more. Over 12,000 books have been distributed to schools in Qidong County, in addition to reading guidance classes and librarian training.
Shangri-La Cheese Trail Project
The project introduced cheese production methods to residents of the poor village of Langdu in Yunnan Province, to help the largely herding community improve their income and standard of living.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
administered charitable institution
Charitable organization
A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization . It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A...
with a strategic focus on childhood
Childhood
Childhood is the age span ranging from birth to adolescence. In developmental psychology, childhood is divided up into the developmental stages of toddlerhood , early childhood , middle childhood , and adolescence .- Age ranges of childhood :The term childhood is non-specific and can imply a...
literacy
Literacy
Literacy has traditionally been described as the ability to read for knowledge, write coherently and think critically about printed material.Literacy represents the lifelong, intellectual process of gaining meaning from print...
. It works closely with a variety of non-profit organizations to help them implement “innovative” and “cost effective” programmes.
The Foundation was established in 2003, continuing the Chen family’s long history of charitable giving.
Approach
The Chen Yet-Sen Family Foundation is predominantly a grant-making institution. It backs projects that have a lasting impact and “address the needs” of the people they serve.To compliment its grant-making programmes, the Foundation often initiates its own projects and research. It also works with non-profit organisations to improve their effectiveness.
The Foundation advocates a strategic approach to philanthropy
Philanthropy
Philanthropy etymologically means "the love of humanity"—love in the sense of caring for, nourishing, developing, or enhancing; humanity in the sense of "what it is to be human," or "human potential." In modern practical terms, it is "private initiatives for public good, focusing on quality of...
, with strong emphasis placed on leveraging resources to achieve maximum impact and a high level of engagement with partners.
Geographic Focus
Since its inception the Foundation has worked on over 95 projects in high need areas in Mainland ChinaMainland China
Mainland China, the Chinese mainland or simply the mainland, is a geopolitical term that refers to the area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China . According to the Taipei-based Mainland Affairs Council, the term excludes the PRC Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and West Africa
West Africa
West Africa or Western Africa is the westernmost region of the African continent. Geopolitically, the UN definition of Western Africa includes the following 16 countries and an area of approximately 5 million square km:-Flags of West Africa:...
. At present over 50% of the Foundation’s funds are allocated to programmes in Mainland China.
The Foundation has been particularly active in Qidong County, Jiangsu Province, the ancestral home of the Chen family.
Projects
The Foundation has supported a wide range of projects, including:Bring Me A Book Hong Kong (BMABHK)
BMABHK provides libraries with quality children’s books and read aloud training to parents and teachers in Hong Kong.
The Feng Zikai Chinese Children’s Picture Book Award
The Feng Zikai Chinese Children's Picture Book Award
Feng Zikai Chinese Children's Picture Book Award
The Feng Zikai Chinese Children’s Picture Book Award is a biannual award aimed at promoting original, quality Chinese children’s books and recognising the efforts of authors, illustrators and publishers...
recognises the work of Chinese children’s picture book writers, illustrators and publishers. It aims to promote the importance of early childhood literacy and to encourage the growth of children’s picture books in China.
The Outward Bound Trust of Hong Kong Ltd.
Outward Bound Hong Kong is running a 4-year experimental plan aimed at improving the leadership, teamwork and problem solving skills of 96 high school students from Qidong.
The Reading Guidance Programme, Qidong County
The programme promotes the benefits of reading and encourages students to read more. Over 12,000 books have been distributed to schools in Qidong County, in addition to reading guidance classes and librarian training.
Shangri-La Cheese Trail Project
The project introduced cheese production methods to residents of the poor village of Langdu in Yunnan Province, to help the largely herding community improve their income and standard of living.