There is almost zero awareness about dyslexia in mainland China, which leads to great frustration among children, teachers and parents and also means many kids miss out on a proper education. That’s something the Lang Lang school in Beijing is aiming to change. My story.
Entries Tagged as 'charity'
Dyslexia in China
March 10th, 2011 · 2 Comments · China, Journalism
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Sun Village
August 5th, 2010 · No Comments · China, Photography
Sun Village is a non-governmental charitable organization that has provides foster care and education for children of convicts who have been jailed for more than 10 years. [Photos at Demotix here] Charitable services include special education, psychological counseling, rights protection and vocational training. Over the past ten years, Sun Village has helped more than 2000 [...]
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Grassroots Groups Taking Root in China
March 2nd, 2010 · 1 Comment · China, Journalism
My story on emerging Chinese civil society at Inter Press Service – which describes itself as thus: “communication institution with a global news agency at its core. IPS raises the voices of the South and of civil society.” Two distinct trends can be seen – new energy among grassroots NGOs in the wake of the [...]
