In 2008, following the earthquake tragedy in the Sichuan Province, the CNYTrust unanimously voted to establish a project that would seek to aid those affected. Therefore, between the 25^th – 27^th December 2008, Donna Gao visited a primary school in the Sichuan Province to understand better the effects of the disaster and the problems which were being faced on a day-to-day basis. What follows is a detailed diary and submission of her thoughts, impressions and recollections from the visit.

In the past CNYTrust has supported students through university with scholarships by partnering with established programs and institutions in China. This year CNYTrust will launch a new program in partnership with Capital Normal University to provide scholarships for teaching degrees to exceptional students who show dedication to helping the education system in their local communities.  This scholarship will cover the cost of living/board for students whose families would not otherwise be able to afford it.  Government subsidies will cover tuition.

These students will be selected based on financial background, demographic background, academic performance, career expectation and devotion to society. They will be bound to retuning to education after their studies for a period of 3 years. On return to their community after graduation, these teachers will be able to provide first-class, inspirational teaching to those of similar backgrounds to themselves.

The CNYTrust Scholarship program started in September 2008 and is in the selection phase at the moment. The scholarships cover the length of the students’ 4-year course. CNYTrust will seek to develop a close relationship with the recipients of the scholarships and provide career and general university guidance to the students as well so that they maximize their time at college.

There has been devastating effect caused by an earthquake that struck the Wenchuan and Beichuan areas of Sichuan Province on the afternoon of Monday the 12th of May, 2008.

Not only did the province suffer extensive earthquake damage but subsequent tremors and resulting flood lakes have continued to threaten the region.

CNYTrust have received the donation of £4,992 by Redington Partners LLP in support of the employee donations.

In order to help relieve some of the disastrous effects caused by the earthquake, CNYTrust has decided to provide scholarships for students from Yunxi Primary School of Sichuan who have suffered losses due to the earthquake. CNYTrust will be responsible for finding students; ensuring the proper use of funds and tracking the results of the donations made.

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