Library and Computer Lab for Rural Students

In China, there is major achievement gap between schools in urban areas and rural schools. While students in China's urban areas boast some of the world's highest math, science, and literacy test scores, students in rural China have higher illiteracy rates, due in part to lack of access to quality education. As a result, these students often have little opportunity once they reach adulthood. Insufficient facilities and equipment are a major contributor to this issue. In fact, a survey conducted over a period of two years found that in rural areas, 80% of libraries do not meet national standards for education. Supporting and upgrading rural schools is one way to ensure that all students receive the quality education they deserve. 

Fundraising for this project was a huge success, thanks to our global network of NGOs, individual donors, and business partners. This year, PaperSeed was chosen to benefit from the Hawkins Wright & Brian McClay & Associates Shanghai Symposium. Hawkins Wright and Brian McClay & Associates made donations on behalf of all symposium attendees, and gave us a platform to share information and raise additional funds, for which we are extremely grateful. Additionally, CellMark agreed to match Hawkins Wright's donation..