RUC China I See You

Project Introductions EXPA ID: 634056.

AIESEC RUC@BEIJING

Background Millions of migrants have flocked to the urban &Vision centers of China in search for a better quality of life.

On the other hand, modern China’s economy and infrastructure is being built on the backs of migrant workers, with Beijing alone home to 5 million migrant workers (Xinhua, 2007) and 500,000 migrant children (Global Envision, 2007). However, with migrants coming every day to seek a better life for their children, they lack access to basic social services that so many of us take for granted. Because they fill the existing labor gaps, migrant workers often find jobs referred to as the “three Ds”: dirty, dangerous, or degrading. Inevitably, their children are the ones who pay the highest price.

With no support network in the new city and parents working long hours every day, they are at risk of becoming the ‘forgotten’ children of China. As a result of China’s unique registration system (hukou), which ties each citizen to their place of birth, these children often end up on the fringes of society. (feat. INCLUDED)

With the communication and cooperation with volunteers from home and abroad, with the help of the media and aid from other organizations, it's our strongest goal to develop the young urban immigrants' competitive skills, hoping that our little help would broaden their horizons, offer them the access to the rest of the world and help build their dreams of reaching out, eventually, with joint efforts, make a difference.

Our Main TN

MINREN Primary School

A private primary school for immigrant children in FangShan District, Beijing.

There are 10 classes of students from 1st grade to 6th grade, with a total number of around 300 students.

Our Students

Aged from 6-12, our students are lovely,

energetic and enthusiastic. Based on our previous experience, they are very curious about foreigners and foreign culture. They’re also eager for knowledge. However, for most of the students, their parents are busy making a living for the family without spending enough time to stay with them, guiding and instructing. Some may have took on some improper habits. Some may be too shy or don’t know how to express themselves.

WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING.

Class Designing &Specific Goals On weekdays

As we could only give our classes to the

children up to twice a week otherwise our classes would interrupt and affect their compulsory classes. Therefore, on weekdays, we hope to design series of classes that engage consistency as well as a special focus like one kind of art or basic economic knowledge. The goal is to make sure the children have learnt something memorable, useful and inspiring through our up to 12 classes in 6 weeks.

Class Designing &Specific Goals Saturday Camp

Due to all kinds of restrictions on weekdays

classes(time, size of classes, etc.), we can’t get to know every kid, let alone help to strengthen their minds and work out their personal puzzles as well as problems. So we hope to start up Saturday camps which students could choose if they want to attend. With lower volunteer-child ratio, we could design various activities that focus on deeper metal communication and development.

Special Event

“Show Me Your Dreams”

“Show Me Your Dreams” is about bringing more and more people’s attention to the group of immigrant children, as well as encouraging the children to say their dreams out loud and chase them with the help of the public. Last term we had our students present their dreams on blank postcards and displayed those amazing cards on campus. This term we intend to seek cooperation with NGO and CSR to enlarge this event and bring in more social attention and care. WE NEED YOUR INNOVATION.

Accommodation &Transportation

AIRPORT EXPRESS RUC

3-10RMB/trip(count distance)

ZIQIANG School

MINREN School

BEIJING SUBWAY MAP We’ll use all our resources to find you a great homestay! :)

We are waiting for U!

Thanks for your time and attention!

For more information, please contact: Jingwen Liu(jingwen.liu@aiesec.net)