Farm work has been part of the Hengyang Care Centre’s opportunities since 2014. The land was made available on the grounds of the government welfare centre, and each year we have seen increased fruitfulness in the harvests, not to mention the growth and enjoyment of the young people involved.
Read MoreThe success of the food truck in Changsha led our team in Hengyang to boldly step out and purchase China’s 2nd Little Ark. Thanks to the support from the Changsha team, the plans turned into a purchase. And as the truck was built, the training began.
Read MoreDuring the lockdown in February and March, Yunhua and Tangang could not go to work and they spent their time learning to do crafts at home. The finished pieces were showcased at the 100th-anniversary celebration of the Chinese Communist Party in our care centre in June.
Read More[4min] In this episode, David relays what he is hearing from staff on the ground about Hengyang’s Little Ark. You will also hear about how one of the young adults in ICC’s care (Jian Ping) is being personally impacted by this new initiative.
Read MoreThe Hope Farm was first opened in 2016. The two acres of farmland is set on a slope within the complex of Hengyang Care Centre.
Read MoreKaren joined ICC in May, 2014 and has been a leader in developing programmes for young people with disabilities. Starting with Flowers in the Desert project, she helped young people living in ICC’s community homes to expand their abilities and engage in enjoyable, creative work…
Read MoreThat day, outside the Little Ark, the leaders were served coffee by Gang, who had the widest smile on his face, as he enthusiastically served the guests in his brand new smart uniform.
Read MoreHaving worked with young adults with disabilities in International China Concern (ICC) since 2014, I always believed that each one of them is gifted with unique abilities and has something to offer when the right opportunity comes.
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