Shuhua Education Foundation held its 31st anniversary annual meeting to continue promoting rural education charity

Recently, Shuhua Education Foundation held its 31st anniversary annual meeting, inviting caring people, volunteers and foundation members from all walks of life to review the foundation’s development history and educational charity achievements over the past 31 years, and share future work directions. Through speeches, conference reports and documentary videos from sponsored students, the annual meeting showcases the Foundation’s efforts over the years in supporting students’ education, aiding the development of rural teachers, and improving school teaching conditions. It also expresses its gratitude to the volunteers, donors and supporters from all walks of life who have been committed to education charity for a long time.

The annual meeting began with a speech by Zhang Xiaofeng, president of the foundation. Looking back at the foundation’s history since its inception, Zhang Xiaofeng said that many difficulties and challenges have been experienced in gradually realizing many things that originally seemed “impossible”. He said that donating education is not a short-term task. The Foundation has been able to continue for 31 years and promote various education support programs at different stages. It depends on the long-term perseverance of volunteers, the selfless dedication of the Board of Directors and the continued support of caring people from all walks of life over the years.

Zhang Xiaofeng said that the promotion of each work is inseparable from the participation of many people. From the investment of volunteers’ time and effort to the long-term provision of resources by donors, they are all vital forces to the continued operation of the Foundation. He expressed gratitude to friends from all walks of life, guests attending the annual meeting, and volunteers who have supported Shuhua over the years, and affirmed that everyone upholds the spirit of “purity, altruism, truth-seeking, and asking for nothing in return” so that educational support can continue.

Cao Yibin, China’s Deputy Consul General in San Francisco, then gave a speech, reaffirming the Shuhua Education Foundation’s 31 years of investment in educational donations and supporting the development of rural education in China. He said the Foundation’s help to students is not only reflected in financial aid, but also includes long-term spiritual care and encouragement, allowing recipient students to receive more support during their studies. He expressed his gratitude to the volunteers and caring donors who have worked quietly over the years, and affirmed that all walks of life can help in the development of rural education through their continued involvement in public welfare.

Tang Ming, Chairman of the Foundation, made a meeting report during the meeting, reviewed the progress of various educational support works of the Foundation, and announced three main development directions for 2026. The first is to help students study, promote scholarship programs and provide schooling assistance for needy students; The second is to help teachers advance, enhance support for rural teacher training, and help teachers improve their professional abilities; The third is to improve school teaching conditions, continue to promote the construction of educational support facilities, and create a better learning environment for students.

Sponsored student documentary videos were also played at the annual meeting, showing the results of the Foundation’s funding over the years through students’ educational experiences. The video introduces some of the aided students who, with the continued support of the Foundation, have completed their studies and got admission in their ideal universities. Some of them have qualified for exemption from postgraduate recommendation examinations, and some have already entered the workplace and are working in various fields. The experiences of these students, from receiving support to gradually completing their studies and moving on to the next stage of life, illustrate the impact of educational support on personal learning and development.

The 31st anniversary annual meeting of Shuhua Education Foundation not only reviews past work results, but also outlines what direction the Foundation will continue to invest in the future. From subsidizing students to go to school, supporting the professional development of rural teachers, to improving the school teaching environment, the Foundation will continue to cooperate with all sectors of society to support the development of rural education in China through a variety of educational assistance, so that more students can have opportunities for continuous study and development.