Service Learning Trip

Jiangxi Service Learning Trip (Jan 2015) 手牽「守童」行 — 江西服務學習之旅

Program Details
Date
4 - 9 Jan 2015
Location
Jiangxi, China (江西省瑞金市武陽鎮)
Collaborator
eco-Cultivation Organic Agriculture Development Farm (Rujin) Co. Ltd.
No. of Volunteers
19
No. of Service Recipients
~300
UN Sustainable Development Goals
HKUST CONNECT SDG GOALS
HKUST CONNECT SDG GOALS
Children enjoying group activities outside classrooms

19 HKUST students and 2 Connect Staff went back to Jiangxi again this time. The volunteers conducted their service at two separate primary schools in Jiangxi: Huangtian and Longjiang. In parallel with the previous trip, student volunteers organized and conducted interactive lessons on knowledge about computer, science and English for the children. In addition, activities related to music and nutrition were introduced and carried out as well. Some handmade scarves were given to the Jiangxi children so that they can still feel warmth despite the cold winter.

Furthermore, student volunteers also visited a social enterprise called “eco-Cultivation Organic Agriculture Development (Ruijin) Co. Ltd.” to understand how organic farming operations positively impacted the local Jiangxi community. Both the student volunteers and the children shared many unforgettable memories together, which will surely be cherished in the times to come. 

Volunteer playing music with children
Volunteer playing music with children
The team visiting the organic farm and learning from Prof. Lam
The team visiting the organic farm and learning from Prof. Lam
Showing care to the local elderly during family visit
Showing care to the local elderly during family visit
Volunteers drawing "Hopscotch" (跳飛機) on campus
Volunteers drawing "Hopscotch" (跳飛機) on campus
Wearing a handmade scarf
Wearing a handmade scarf
We are a big family!
We are a big family!