Partner Organization: Beijing Normal University Education Foundation
Project Duration: From Mar 2018
Project Status: Ongoing
On the 60th anniversary of the Experimental Primary School of Beijing Normal University, five classes from the 77th cohort of students set up the Experimental Primary School of Beijing Normal University Alumni Teacher Fund to express their gratitude towards the selfless and nurturing Teacher Qimeng. The fund highly regards the values of respect for teachers and the importance of education which is reflected in the programmes that it supports. Furthermore, it promotes cooperation and exchange of knowledge between teachers and supports retired teachers by organizing networking events and activities. Dr Eric Xu Yong is the main donor of the fund.
Partner Organization: Peking University Education Foundation
Project Duration: From Sep 2011
Project Status: Ongoing
Peking University’s School of Life Sciences. Combined with the enthusiastic support of other alumni cohorts, the fund was formally established in November 2011. Based on the core value of respect for teachers, the fund was created in honour of the sacrifice and hard work that retired teachers displayed for the alumni students when they were still in school. As a core member of the fund’s committee, Dr Eric Xu Yong played an important role in every step of the establishment of the fund, from concept to reality. Not only did he help to promote the fund, he also sponsored the professional expertise required for setting up the website and preparing the annual report. He continues to actively contribute to the events organized by the fund.To learn more about PKU-BIO Teacher Fund, visit www.pku-bio.org
Partner Organization: Beijing Normal University Education Foundation
Project Duration: Jul 2007 – Oct 2017
Project Status: Completed
The Beijing Normal University Zhenyu Education Fund was set up in 2006 by Dr Eric Xu Yong, with the goal of nurturing outstanding talent and revitalizing the education system in Henan province by promoting the teaching profession. Launching the “Rural Primary School Teacher Training Programme” not only benefitted many rural teachers in poverty-stricken areas but also showcased the capabilities of the university. Since then, the programme has been implemented in a new city every year, culminating in 2017 when past participants of the training were invited to Beijing to broaden their horizon and build upon what they had learnt. In ten years, the programme has trained more than 6,000 teachers and is recognized by the local education department for the positive ripple effects that it has generated throughout the province. The success of the programme has even prompted The Education Department of Henan Province to include it in the department’s annual focus of work, securing crucial government support and longevity of the programme.• Collaboration with More Love Foundation
Partner Organization: More Love Foundation
Project Duration: 2010-2011
Project Status: Completed
The Shanghai More Love Foundation established a social enterprise venture capital award programme to uncover and reward promising social enterprise companies and help them grow. The award is given to social enterprises that have high social value, practical operations and broad development prospects. For three years, winners of the award are provided funding and consultations with experts. With the support from the award, the social enterprises are able to maintain a stable and healthy development so as to be able to make a bigger impact on society and stimulate the growth of other promising social enterprises.Dr Eric Xu Yong, founder of Beijing Yifang Foundation, participated in More Love Foundation award’s first selection and project consultation. Since then, the award has become the most well-known award in the Chinese social enterprise sector.