Our volunteer teams will conduct multiple site visits in order to analyze local economic and education conditions to form the basis and priority of our sponsorship programs.
We are committed to promote fair and equal opportunities for the disadvantaged to realize their rights to education.
Since the recent economic reform and progress, China has witnessed significant investment and progress in its education policies and structures, most notably the rights to public education. Despite the progress, there are still many who will require our assistance, our mission to help the disadvantaged to education remains unchanged.
In another part of the world, there are children who have lost their homes, their loved ones and the opportunity to receive education as a result of politics, race as well as natural and man-made disasters. By expanding our educational aid from to other countries, we hope to reach out to more children who are in need. Though the geographic area in which we serve is changing, we remain true to our code of practice and strive to ensure the proper and effective use of all donations.
Work Principles
Our work is based on the following 3 pillar principles: On–site Assessment, Direct Subsidy and Long Term Follow up.
On-Site Assessment
Direct Subsidy
We offer subsidy directly to the recipients with signed agreements specifying rights and obligations of both parties.
Long Term Follow up
We conduct post-project audits, school and home visits to ensure that projects are carried out in accordance with signed agreements.
Donation Applied Entirely to Cause
Since our founding, we have always raised program funds independent of overhead and administration costs, and offer donor assurance that 100% of program funds raised will be applied towards the benefit of the program helping those in needs. This method, which we pioneered, has won acclaim and confidence from our donors and society at large.
Same time, we take the opportunity to thank our Council to the Board for their unrelenting and unsung support to help carry out our mission and objective.
Efficient Operation Costs
Our organization insists on being as efficient as possible on administration and overhead costs, never spending unnecessarily or excessively on media promotions. In addition, we have strict control on the ratio of operating expenses to donation fund.
In addition, our volunteers fund their own travel and operational costs, thereby further alleviating needs to a large administration expenses.
Our impact
As of Dec 2024, Sowers Action has subsidized over HKD781 million on projects in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Myanmar, Thailand and Nepal.
(Board of Directors’ Approved Projects)
Student Sponsorship
In addition to general schooling needs, books and school fees etc., our program also sponsors student meals and warm clothing as local conditions require. In addition, we provide essential learning tools, such as laptop computers which are critical for remote learning during this pandemic.
Mainland China
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Hong Kong China
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Myanmar
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Nepal
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Thailand
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Children’s Home
Sowers Action upholds the spirit of “Fill in the void”, and leverage our past experience running education programs in mainland China and apply them throughout in the launching of the Children Home program. In these Homes, we provide love and care to children in needs as well as a life-changing education opportunity to re-write their future.
Mainland China
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人受惠
3 Projects
Myanmar
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人受惠
2 Projects
Nepal
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人受惠
1 Project
Teachers Training
Training content is tailored to schools’ requirements, including understanding of special education concepts, student developmental needs, behavioral issues and its management and a multitude of teaching methods. We also sponsor principals and teachers to attend further studies and academic exchanges in major cities, or send volunteer subject experts to conduct on-site training on topics ranging from joint lesson preparation, demonstration classes, to lectures, etc.
Mainland China
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2 Projects
Myanmar
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2 Projects
Thailand
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2 Projects
School Construction and Facilities
We strive to improve overall school environment. In addition to building schools, we also provide essential facilities and equipment – classroom furniture, library books, kitchens, computer equipment and accessories, dormitories, canteens and washrooms, etc – to create a safe and conducive environment for teachers to teach and students to learn. This will no doubt benefit teaching quality and future development of the schools.
Mainland China
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1777 Projects
Myanmar
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75 Projects
Nepal
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1 Project
Thailand
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15 Projects
Humanitarian Aid
With Covid-19 still very much affecting our lives, the global battle against this pandemic continues. In some developing countries, materials to combat Covid-19 are severely lacking; coupled with the impact of economic downturn, lives for some can be extremely harsh; hunger and the threat of the pandemic exposing their lives to severe risks. Worse yet, some areas are plagued by natural disasters. Under these dire conditions, we launched our humanitarian relief work in 2020.
Myanmar
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5 Projects
Nepal
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10 Projects
Mainland China
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1 Projects
Community Development
We focus on the needs of the community and its residents to design and implement developmental service programs to improve quality of life for local residents. These include the drilling of water wells, installation of solar power generation systems, constructions of dams to combat flooding in Children Homes, and provision of free hospital transportation services for live-alone elderlies.
Hong Kong China
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15 Projects
Myanmar
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5 Projects
Nepal
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8 Projects
