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We have been sponsoring school children in underdeveloped areas in Guangdong (notably in Liannan, the mountainous region in the northwestern part of the province) since the inception of Po Yin in 1988. In 2003, we extended our sponsorship programmes to the Guizhou, benefiting hundreds (will be thousands in future) of primary school students there. Improving school facilities Many school premises are in need of repair due to natural disasters and lack of funds for maintenance. We therefore use some of the donations to rebuild or renovate school buildings and other facilities. Promoting cultural exchange To facilitate cultural exchange and experience sharing, we organize visits to Liannan for students and other groups in Hong Kong several times a year. Supporting quality education We sponsor teachers' training, provide teaching aids, and assist voluntary teachers and other groups from Hong Kong in organizing educational activities in our sponsored schools. |