FENGSHENG "Yi+YI" (ART & CHARITY)
Recognized by China's Ministry of Education, Ministry of Culture, Youth League Committee, and Care for the Next Generation Committee, FengSheng “Yi+Yi” (Art and Charity) Youth Charity Foundation aims to increase social awareness and participation of charity through performances and lectures. Yi+Yi is a foundation built by youth with artistic talents for youth around the world. Yi+Yi is run by volunteers and advocates “small acts of kindness” and if everyone contributes to society, it will compound into lasting impact and positive change!
MEET THE FOUNDERS
OUR VISION
Give each youth, whether at home or in society, a sense of responsibility. To learn how to give and receive love in their process of growing up. Together, we can create a beautiful world!
Small acts of kindness stem from a big heart. Through art and charity, we wish to increase youth global understanding, and social awareness. We want to spread the joy and appreciation for chairty and positivity and become a internationally recognized youth charity initiative.
OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
OPENING CEREMONY
On February 4, 2018, we hosted an opening ceremony. In addition to the wonderful performances, we raised 6,000RMB to donate to migrant-children of Shanxi Xuande Education Center.
SHANGXIA TOUR
On March 31, 2018, we went to Changzhi City, Shanxi Province to visit local migrant children. At the same time, “1+1 Youth Companion" program to connect youth with migrant children was launched. A total of 6 migrant children connected with a Youth Companion. We also gathered and donated books, educational supplies, and sporting goods to the migrant children, worth approximately 10,000 yuan.
LOVE & CHARITY PERFORMANCE
We held a performance in COFCO • Xiangyun Town. We raised a total of more than 5,000 yuan. The confidence of our performers inspired parents and onlookers. The idea of an official foundation was born.
SHANXI MIGRANT CHILDREN VISIT BEIJING
On July 20, 2018, we invited 13 migrant children from Shanxi came to Beijing to visit the Forbidden City, National Grand Theatre, Bird's Nest, Science, and Technology Museum, etc., Though the children were here for a short period of time, we build long-lasting and meaningful friendships with them.
FENGSHENG OFFICIAL SPECIALIZED FOUNDATION
On September 16, 2018, the "Yi+YI" initiators (all minors) entrusted their parents to sign the “Yi+Yi Specialized Foundation Agreement” with the Beijing's FengSheng Foundation, which marked our official establishment.
DREAM BUILDER 2019, CHARITY GALA PERFORMANCE
On December 9th, 2018, we hosted a live, nationally televised gala on China's International Broadcasting Network where we invited talented youth from around the country, as well as our founders, to perform! Platforms such as Baidu, Youku, Beijing Times, Daily Headlines, ChinaTV, iQiyi, KK Live all streamed our performance. We raised a total of 499000RMB in donations for our various projects!
GLOBAL INITIATIVE WITH FIJI, SPONSORED BY FIJI WATER
On January 12, 2019, we join hands with our friends from Fiji, and launch our global initiative! Of course, we brought lively performances for the event! The event was sponsored by Fiji water and Chief Katonivere officiated our initiative. We cannot wait to go more global in the future!
....and more projects coming.
We raised 860757RMB so far!
OUR PROJECTS
Since the beginning of our creation. Our founders have initiated several projects to empower youth through different angles.
1+1 YOUTH COMPANION: connect migrant-children with YOU!
Through charity activities (art summer&winter camps), migrant children will have exposure to the outside world and establish meaningful connections with our youth volunteers. An enriching experience for both children to grow!
WORLD ORIGIN, YOUTH POWER: Preservation and awareness of ethnic cultures.
Focus on intangible inheritance, especially ethnic art and culture. Through donations, this project aims to support, record, and establish a strong legacy for ethnic cultures.
CHERISH LIFE: disaster prevention and emergency rescue training program
Promote first-aid learning in schools. Strong first-aid awareness stems from education from a young age. Strengthen student safety and promote a safe campus!
SEED CREATORS: youth charity educational institution project
Professional tutoring and guidance for youth interested in charity. Spark innovation and empower creativity to create meaningful impact in their environments.
FUTURE DREAM BUILDER:
Find and support young, talented volunteers. Empower youth ambition and artistic expression through international exchange and other eye-opening experiences! Spread awareness of artistic expression to established institutions such as schools, education departments, and governments.
JOIN US!
We welcome compassionate youth around the world to become "Yi+Yi" volunteers, as well as any good samaritans out there! We also hope to encourage media representation and participation. We look forward to meeting all the to-be volunteers for this great cause!
Together, we can accomplish anything!