22 January, 2016
CHINA | HEALTHY VILLAGE PROGRAM

Health Training Is Saving Lives

Lhamo attended the Captivating Healthy Village Program in 2014. She is a mother of three children and told our project manager how this program saved her life. “It was very shocking when I heard of HIV and other diseases. I never heard such diseases that can take lives gradually. I was given a medical check by the doctor last year and she encouraged me to go to the local hospital for further check. So I did and had to have a little operation after that. I was so lucky to be checked otherwise I would never go to the hospital until I got really sick and by that time my life would be in danger as I was told by the doctors from the local hospital.”

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Topics: AIDS, HIV
15 January, 2016
CHINA | CAPACITY-BUILDING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | EDUCATE GIRLS

Bringing confidence to a new generation

The 3rd PCH Capacity Building Leadership Program, a development program established and run by Shamtse (a Qinghai based NPO) and funded by PCH, is nearing completion. 25 students were selected for this 6 month university level program...

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Topics: Shamtse
11 January, 2016
CHINA | GENERAL

My Internship with Captivating International

Annisha Sidhu writes: "When I first arrived in Shenzhen, I was overwhelmed by how hectic and busy the city was. After being excited for so long, it felt so surreal to actually be here. After graduating from university in the UK, I was really excited to start my internship, and Captivating International didn’t disappoint. From the moment I stepped foot in the office, I was made to feel like part of the team. I had the warmest welcome and felt so comfortable with everyone straight away."

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Topics: Internship
4 January, 2016
CHINA | EDUCATE GIRLS | SENG GIRLS VOCATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL (SGVTS)

SGVTS Year 6 Graduates - all the best for your final 6 months at the Girls Home!!

Being a student in the prestigious Grade 6 class at the Seng Girls Vocational Training School (SGVTS) is a really BIG DEAL. You see, Grade 6 is the final year of study offered by the SGVTS. After this a girl graduates and prepares for the next steps - somewhere in China.

This is such a contrast to when a girl first comes into the program.

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Topics: Child Sponsorship, LOVEQTRA, Seng Girls, SGVTS
31 December, 2015
CHINA | EDUCATE GIRLS | PROJECT EDEN

It's all about Attitude and Heart

Dale and Cyndi (Project Eden) write: "Cyndi and I want to thank Captivating for the monthly support that comes into the bank account and the HUGE amount of work that goes into this. Funds don't just appear! It takes incredible sweat and dedication."

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29 December, 2015
CHINA | CHILD SPONSORSHIP | EDUCATE GIRLS | SENG GIRLS VOCATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL (SGVTS)

5 Unforgettable Days

by Dana Milne (Captivating Volunteer)  This September, I spent an unforgettable 5 days travelling across the vast rolling hills and grasslands of Qinghai to spend some time with 120 amazing young girls - all students at the Seng Girls' Vocational Training School and Home

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Topics: Child Sponsorship, Qinghai, Seng Girls, SGVTS
18 December, 2015
CHINA | HEALTHY VILLAGE PROGRAM

My Time To Be Thankful

by Crystal Matterson (Captivating Volunteer) The Captivating Healthy Village Program for 2015 has just concluded - a program bringing essential health information to remote locations in Western China. As I scan my personal vanity this morning, I take a moment to be...

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Topics: AIDS, Health, HIV, Macau Oilmen's Group, Western China
16 December, 2015
CHINA | KENYA | NEPAL

SIMPLY CAPTIVATING - our end of year Newsletter

It's been a wonderful 6 months for Captivating. Thank you to our Captivating Board, supporters, donors, volunteers, ground staff and project partners. We are thrilled to report that, together, we have achieved our 2015 goal of creating a dramatically brighter future for 5,000 impoverished or desperate children

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