| RCEF Receives Grant from Tiger Woods Foundation |
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Grant Will Fund Integrative Rural Education Program
"We are very thankful for the support of the Tiger Woods Foundation," Diane Geng, President of RCEF, said. "This grant helps strengthen our program and allow us to reach out to more children and teachers in rural China. The grant will be used for RCEF's Integrative Rural Education Program, which provides year-round teacher professional development and promotes whole-school reform. "The Tiger Woods Foundation believes in supporting organizations that make a real difference in their local communities," Tiger Woods Foundation President Greg McLaughlin said. "We hope this grant helps increase community awareness for the Rural China Education Foundation, enabling it to continue service to the youth of rural China." Established in 1996 by Tiger Woods and his father Earl, the Tiger Woods Foundation empowers young people to reach their highest potential by initiating and supporting community-based programs that promote the health, education and welfare of all of America's children. More information on the Tiger Woods Foundation and its programs can be found at www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org. |
Shanxi, China (August 23, 2008) – The Rural China Education Foundation (RCEF) will receive a $25,000 grant from the Tiger Woods Foundation, which supports organizations focused on youth education and character development. Since 1996, TWF has positively affected the lives of an estimated 10 million young people and dispersed more than $30 million to communities nationwide through direct grants and scholarships.
| "After RCEF came to our school, I felt happier and more confident to really try things. Before when I had ideas, I would usually stay quiet because I was afraid no one would understand. Now I have RCEF to talk to and discuss things with and it feels really good." – Sun Huimiao, Fourth Grade Teacher, Guan Ai Primary School, Shanxi Province |
| "When I’m older, I would also like to become a volunteer and teach at a rural school. The volunteers showed me the outside world and passed on their knowledge to us; I would also like to pass on my knowledge to other children in rural areas." - 6th grade student, Dayang Primary School, Henan Province |
| "After the summer camp, my relationships with my friends got stronger. Through all the group activities,, I became closer with my classmates and started to understand them better. I now know that two are better than one." - Summer Camp student, Dayang Primary School, Henan Province |
| "The reason I joined RCEF is that I believe everybody deserves a chance." - Xuejing Chen, interviewed in World Journal Magazine 2006 |
