The Beginning:
Christine and Patrick Chan established the Overseas Helping Hands Foundation in 2003 to support the construction and operation of Bo Ai Elementary School in FungCun Village, Shanxi, China. Before the school's inception, few children from the nearby villages had the chance to attend middle school due to poor performance. Since Bo Ai school opened its door in 2005, the educational standard for the students has significantly improved. As a result, most of the students progressed to middle and high school. Many students continued on to college and even pursued professional educations.
Testimonial from graduate Wang Jie, Class of 2012:
"I graduated from Hainan Vocational and Technical College of Economics and Trade in 2020. I miss my elementary school, my alumni, and my teachers from Bo Ai. Every tree and plant in my alma mater is still so familiar to me. Everyone in my alma mater was so kind. Although I bid farewell to my Bo Ai over ten years, I will never forget the teachers’ earnest instruction, their amiable faces, and all of their hard work. How many mornings and evenings have you used your melodious, clear, and ups and downs voice to attract our hearts that are thirsty for knowledge? I would like to thank my alma mater for cultivating me to become a useful person in society, so that I can work hard in life and not fear of difficulties. Finally, I hope my alma mater will get better and better!"
In 2022, Bo Ai School was transferred to the Shanxi Education Department following changes in China’s government policy and is now under the administration of the Shanxi public school system.
Reaching Those in Need:
Having witnessed the transformative impact of education on the lives of the underprivileged children in Shanxi villages, O.H.H. has undertaken a new mission. Our mission now extends to support schools serving underprivileged children in underdeveloped countries.
Truly Not-for-Profit:
Overseas Helping Hands (O.H.H.) is a 501(c)3 non-profit tax deductible organization. The Director and board members direct the activities of O.H.H. and are unpaid volunteers. O.H.H. has no employees and administrative costs are extremely low. It maximizes every dollar to create real and lasting changes for children. We serve together so the children and the community will have a brighter future.
Our Vision and Mission:
Vision: We seek to honor Christ by providing good education and free medical/dental care to the underprivileged children of underdeveloped countries around the world.
Mission: To achieve our vision, Overseas Helping Hands:
Christine and Patrick Chan established the Overseas Helping Hands Foundation in 2003 to support the construction and operation of Bo Ai Elementary School in FungCun Village, Shanxi, China. Before the school's inception, few children from the nearby villages had the chance to attend middle school due to poor performance. Since Bo Ai school opened its door in 2005, the educational standard for the students has significantly improved. As a result, most of the students progressed to middle and high school. Many students continued on to college and even pursued professional educations.
Testimonial from graduate Wang Jie, Class of 2012:
"I graduated from Hainan Vocational and Technical College of Economics and Trade in 2020. I miss my elementary school, my alumni, and my teachers from Bo Ai. Every tree and plant in my alma mater is still so familiar to me. Everyone in my alma mater was so kind. Although I bid farewell to my Bo Ai over ten years, I will never forget the teachers’ earnest instruction, their amiable faces, and all of their hard work. How many mornings and evenings have you used your melodious, clear, and ups and downs voice to attract our hearts that are thirsty for knowledge? I would like to thank my alma mater for cultivating me to become a useful person in society, so that I can work hard in life and not fear of difficulties. Finally, I hope my alma mater will get better and better!"
In 2022, Bo Ai School was transferred to the Shanxi Education Department following changes in China’s government policy and is now under the administration of the Shanxi public school system.
Reaching Those in Need:
Having witnessed the transformative impact of education on the lives of the underprivileged children in Shanxi villages, O.H.H. has undertaken a new mission. Our mission now extends to support schools serving underprivileged children in underdeveloped countries.
Truly Not-for-Profit:
Overseas Helping Hands (O.H.H.) is a 501(c)3 non-profit tax deductible organization. The Director and board members direct the activities of O.H.H. and are unpaid volunteers. O.H.H. has no employees and administrative costs are extremely low. It maximizes every dollar to create real and lasting changes for children. We serve together so the children and the community will have a brighter future.
Our Vision and Mission:
Vision: We seek to honor Christ by providing good education and free medical/dental care to the underprivileged children of underdeveloped countries around the world.
Mission: To achieve our vision, Overseas Helping Hands:
- Works with local schools to deliver free education to underprivileged children
- Provides qualified teachers to schools
- Promotes up-to-date teaching methods
- Holds continuing education seminars for all teachers in the region.
- Sends teachers from the US, Hong Kong, and Canada on short term trips
- Delivers free modern healthcare to the poor
