Mr. Wan (Tingdi Wan) is one of our volunteers in China and he recently brought us the story of the volunteer work from New Star cultural&folk art group. He and other members in this group has been working very closely with CTEF for years. 

During these years, the group has visited 9 towns and villages in Jingtai county alone and traveled thousands of miles in Gansu province.  These volunteers have conducted numerous in depth surveys for many schools: building & facility condition, student needs and faculty status.  From these data, the group analysis, compares and recommends schools to CTEF for support with detailed project proposal. Members of the group go beyond their means to keep track of progress of each school project, monitor project quality, participate the inspection and lead
all the follow up work. With their help, CTEF has completed 17 school projects in the region and there are 3 more in progress. In addition, the group is  coordinating a mobile library of more than 5,000 books.

The group brings songs and happiness to everywhere they visit.  The smiles on faces of these kids are lifelong touches. Their work also motivated many more people to get involved -- help comes in all different ways: labor, donation or building materials.

Thank you!

Every action in our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity.  ~Edwin Hubbel Chapin

(New Star cultural&folk art group)

(Mr. Wan who has given us priceless help.)