Dear friends:

This year marks the 19^th anniversary of OCEF. It offers a special occasion for reflection—to remember those who touched our hearts, to look forward to a major milestone for OCEF in the coming year, the 20^th anniversary.

Mao Jialing, a high school student in Jiangxi, is one of over 40,000 students, whom OCEF has helped throughout the past 19 years. Perhaps similar to millions of other financially disadvantaged children in rural China, Jialing has encountered numerous obstacles before making her dream of going to school become true. Fortunately, unlike many others, Jialin has been able to attend school and continue her pursuit of education with financial aids distributed by OCEF.  She remains grateful and faithful for life, “Although my parents are disabled, they provide me a home full of love, optimism and wisdom.”

In a letter to OCEF, Jialing wrote, “Whether you are a brother or sister around my age, uncle or aunt who has a lot more life experience than mine, from the bottom of my heart, you are all my dear friends! Thank you very much for your help!”  It is your support that enables her to complete high school, take the college entrance examination, and look forward to a bright future.

Despite the recent global economic downturn, OCEF has received tremendous support in the past year, and proudly accomplished the following projects:

• Financial aid packages for 2,499 grade 1-9 students, 1,031 college students and 135 teachers
• 2 schools for construction development and infrastructure improvements
• 18 brand new rural libraries and 10,885 books to 41 existing rural libraries

Behind the statistics, there are countless moving stories such as Jialing’s. OCEF programs have continuously demonstrated to be the education lifelines for thousands of people, including students, teachers and often times their respective family members.  We are honored to recognize you for playing a vital role in our devotion to rural China education.

Today, we wish again to have your generous donation, in any amount that you care to provide.

Thank you for trusting OCEF on making education assistance more accessible to students and teachers in rural China!

Sincerely,

Gan Liang, Ph. D.

President & CEO of OCEF

For more information and highlights of recent funding projects, please click here.