China Care Foundation

China Care Foundation
Formation	2000
Type	501(c)(3) nonprofit
Headquarters	Westport, Connecticut
President	Matt Dalio
Website	ChinaCare.org

China Care Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides medical, social and educational programs for orphans with disabilities in China and gives college and high school students the opportunity to give back by fundraising and volunteering.

History

China Care Foundation was founded by Matt Dalio in 2000 when he was 16 years old. Dalio, who grew up in Connecticut, spent a year in China when he was 11 years old and returned five years later to personally witness the conditions of orphans with special needs. He returned home and founded China Care Foundation. The organization provides medical care to special needs children to give them a chance for a brighter future.

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Programs

• Medical Program saves the lives of orphaned children in China who suffer from moderate to life-threatening health conditions. The China Care Home at Half the Sky provides medical treatment and nurturing after care to special needs orphaned children.

• Youth Empowerment Program strives to give young people the opportunity to give of themselves and experience first-hand their own ability to touch the lives of children in need. Has a large network of student run China Care Clubs at high schools and universities throughout North America and offers an annual summer volunteer program in China.

See also

• List of non-governmental organizations in the People's Republic of China

References

1. ^ Winfrey, Oprah (2002-05-09), Chinese Orphans, http://imagescdn.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/tows_2002/tows_past_20020509_e.jhtml, retrieved 2008-08-15 

External links

• The Official China Care Website
• Article about Dalio and China Care Foundation in Family Circle magazine
• Article about Dalio and China Care Foundation in People magazine