Running, biking and hiking was first on the agenda Saturday, 5th December. 124 participants registered for The Nanshan Challenge - an annual event held in Shekou, China. Thanks to sponsorship from Axess Accounting (Naming Sponsor), Thor and others, this event raises money to help Captivating International continue our fight to help children in need throughout China. A huge thank you to...
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For US$100/AUD$140 Ruth's life was saved. Here's her story:
"Hello, my name is Ruth and I'm 15 (real name withheld). I was born into a very poor Nepali family...
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Captivating is proud to introduce Tserang Dorma. Life for Tserang has been filled with challenges however she has always worked hard to secure a future for herself. This year, her circumstances changed as you will read in her letter below. Captivating has sponsored Tserang Dorma's college tuition fees for 2016. We know Terang Dorma will make us proud and we are...
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by Cyndi Gummin - Project Eden This fall, seven of our older students began attending a vocational high-school. It’s been their dream for years to be able to go on with their education. Four of the older girls have chosen English as their major, two are taking computer training, and one chose training in dance/kindergarten teaching. The other...
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Captivating Solar Panel Project has once again rolled out in Western China. This year 59 families living in high and cold environments benefited from receiving solar panels. Prior to the panels being installed, their supply of electricity was inconsistent and costly. Mornings mostly consisted of milking the yaks in the dark. Cooking, eating, reading and writing was either done in the...
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For the 7th year the Annual Midnight Charity Race attracted over 100 racers who suited up and raced through the Shenzhen race circuit from 23:00 on November 14th. Once again, Greg Schultheis organized and hosted a fantastic event with a 5km circuit and a 10km circuit for those who enjoy a challenge. This was the most successful night so far...
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Martin has good friends and is enjoying school however this has not always been the case. Martin’s mother was abused by his continuously-drunk father. So Martin’s mother left and got remarried, leaving Martin alone with his drunk and abusive father. Martin did not attend school for over a year until his grandmother took him in. Grandma was successful...
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The CAPTIVATING Healthy Village Program has once again started rolling out through remote regions of Western China. Last year's program resulted in such a positive turn out by locals and repeated requests by local organizers that we keep the program running. So, here we go again.
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Tailoring classes are an opportunity for girls to learn skills above those of the daily schoolwork. These classes run at the Seng Girls Vocational Training School for 45 minutes, 6 times per week. These girls work very hard and are very excited to learn these tailoring skills. During the coldest months of the year (December – February)...
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3 Angels Nepal (3AN) continues to work tirelessly to fight human trafficking in Nepal. This involves many hours each day in very confronting and distressing circumstances.
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