ICC experienced plenty of those in 2022. But it is the small achievements: a child learning to walk, a boy being given the chance to explore his artistic potential, a little girl going to school for the first time—that are the true milestones that define ICC’s work in China.
Read MoreICC’s vocational training project at The Lighthouse is unique, as it engages both the young people in our care, as well as those in the community. Located in the Tian Xin District, it offers vocational training to individuals over the age of eighteen. Our staff work closely with local organisations to recruit young people with disabilities from the surrounding district.
Read MoreIt was a sunny Thursday afternoon in September and the excitement was palpable in the Hengyang Care Centre courtyard. It was the day of the Big Dance Party competition.
Read MoreOn the 3rd September 2021, we were honored to welcome Weikang, 11, and Xiaohe, 10, into our Changsha family. Xiaohe is a lively young girl with Down syndrome who is quick to laugh. Weikang, who has a learning disability, has been described by his caregivers as “polite and helpful.”
Read MoreAt ICC, we are committed to helping every child achieve their God-given potential. In addition to therapy, special education and nurturing, young people also need a chance to explore their abilities and pursue their passions.
Read MoreOn a quiet street in Changsha, you can follow the inviting smells of freshly baked bread and pastries to Bach’s Bakery. This is no ordinary bakery- as well as serving exceptional German baked goods, it is also operated almost solely by hearing impaired people. We are thrilled to announce that ICC will now be affiliated with Bach’s Bakery, as part of our ongoing commitment to social enterprise and the employment of people with disabilities.
Read MoreThese were some of the orders that came pouring in on the morning of July 14th, as we opened ICC’s third Little Ark food truck. Located conveniently in front of The Lighthouse in Changsha, the food truck offers a rewarding vocational training opportunity for our young people, as they learn to navigate food production, managing finances, and marketing.
Read MoreLast year, while others started jigsaws, knitting and watercolours, the young people in Hengyang began a new music class. After a couple of training sessions, the staff took on the weekly class for over 50 young people in groups of 8-10!
Read MoreThe 3-storey building in a leafy neighborhood of Changsha has provided homes for young people, specialized care and a wide range of services over the years.
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