Tuesday, 4/2/19 Today I am preparing to leave China. My mind is swirling with mixed emotions... I am forever grateful to the NCUSCR, The State Department, Saint Francis Ministries and my passionate, beautiful host Veronica. A huge thank you to each NGO who took time to meet with me throughout my visit. I felt warmly … Continue reading Headed back to Kansas
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The Great Wall & Forbidden City
Monday, 4/2/19 We drove about an hour to reach a part of the wall where we could be tourists. Most of the areas for tourists have been rebuilt, but the terrain was still steep, with various heights in steps and inclines. This was another effortlessly fun day, our group gets along seamlessly and we laughed, … Continue reading The Great Wall & Forbidden City
Farewell Kunming…
Sunday, 3/31/19 This morning I finished packing my suitcase and carry-on, ate a quick breakfast and met David and Marion in the lobby of the hotel where we had spent the last incredible week. We caught a taxi to the airport and said farewell to Kunming. Each of us felt sad leaving, and during the … Continue reading Farewell Kunming…
Sowers Action NGO Visit
Tuesday, 3/26/19 Sowers action - est. 1992a Hong Kong non-profit Website: https://www.sowers.hk/?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Official.SowersAction/ The name “Sowers Action” refers to seedlings (students) which are nurtured in gardens (schools) with the efforts of Sowers’ participants. Veronica picked me up in our continued and designated meeting spot, the right corner by the hotel. This was simple enough, … Continue reading Sowers Action NGO Visit
China Global Philanthropy Institute and Ciaxin Media & Foundation
Friday: March 22, 2019 Beijing, China After a quick breakfast, I met with Margot and the other fellows in the hotel lobby, so that we could accompany each other to visit the China Global Philanthropy Institute (CGPI). The China Global Philanthropy Institute was founded by 5 Chinese and U.S. philanthropists- Bill Gates, Ray Dalio, Niu … Continue reading China Global Philanthropy Institute and Ciaxin Media & Foundation
Background Info – I’m going where, why and how?
The National Committee works in partnership with the China Global Philanthropy Institute in Beijing, the Hong Kong America Center in Hong Kong, and the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange in Taipei to administer a two-way exchange for emerging leaders in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the United States in the fields of environment, … Continue reading Background Info – I’m going where, why and how?
China - My Mission to Learn, Share & Grow 