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.