China Care Clubs are independent, student-run organizations that raise funds and awareness for our special medical care program, as well as run community service programs (playgroups, mentoring, etc) to raise awareness of and build connections to Chinese culture, especially in their local adoptive community. Club members are also eligible to apply for an exclusive volunteer trip, a two week program volunteering in our China Care Home for medically fragile infants and toddlers in Beijing.

Fundraising

There is no fundraising goal for clubs. We understand that the size of your club, the size of your school and many other factors contribute to your ability to raise funds. We're so grateful for any amount you raise to help the children. We do ask that clubs host at least one fundraising event or campaign a semester.

Community Service

Clubs should define a community service program that works for them and their community. Their community service program may include playgroups for younger adopted children, mentoring for older adopted children, teaching Chinese lessons, pairing with local elementary schools to engage younger children in the club's philanthropic work, hosting speakers or movie viewings to raise awareness about Half the Sky's work in China... and the list goes on. We do ask that clubs host at least 1 community service event a semester.

Summer Volunteer Program

All active club members (high school and college) are eligible to apply for our annual volunteer trip to the China Care Home in Beijing. The trip is a wonderful way for club members to meet the children they help throughout the year and to get a personal glimpse of the work we do in China. This is often a profound experience and returning volunteers are even more committed to club success than ever before. For more information on our summer volunteer program, visit http://www.halfthesky.org/en/chinacareclubs/2013summervolunteerprogram

For more information on starting a club, please join our China Care Clubs community or email us at chinacareclubs@halfthesky.org