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Prelude The River And The Kids, Where It All Begins... In Gansu province of Northwest China, the Po River separates a remote and humble village, Maosi into two parts. Given the limited types of local construction materials, local people resorted to a primitive and unstable foot-bridge made simply of mud, straw and tree branches over the waters. This was the only crossing for village children to go between school and home. Wading across the river was their daily ritual. Slipping, falling, bruises and cuts were not uncommon. During every rainy season, the bridge would be washed away. The school children could not but suspend classes, stand at the riverside and watch the flooding waters resignedly.
5top A Bridge Too Far, A Dream Comes True... In view of this, Professor Edward Ng from the Chinese University of Hong Kong launched a joint-university bridge building project entitled "A Bridge Too Far, A Dream Comes True". With the endorsement and encouragement from Sir David Akers-Jones, the Former Chief Secretary for Administration of Hong Kong, this charitable project has received extensive support and donations from all circles in Hong Kong. Gathering the synergy of professionals and students from various universities in Hong Kong and the Mainland, Professor Edward Ng and over 60 volunteers from both Hong Kong and the Mainland erected a permanent bridge with their bare hands in 6 days.
5top The Birth Of "Wu Zhi Qiao" On July 17th, 2005, this successfully built "Wu Zhi Qiao" started a new chapter in the history of Maosi Village. Since then, the children could walk safely and conveniently across the river to go to school. They can now take firmer control of their future, thanks to our volunteers. Their hard work and compassion not only made the locals' dream, for generations, come true, but they also built a "human bridge" of love, care and mutual understanding.
5top Inspiration Of Wu Zhi Qiao (Bridge To China) Charitable Foundation The project was bestowed various international and local awards, including: The success of "A Bridge Too Far" was only the beginning. There still exists many poverty-stricken and disadvantaged areas where love, care and help from the whole of society are urgently needed. In view of this, members of this project team and many enthusiastic personages aspired to expand the spirit of "A Bridge Too Far", and launch the Wu Zhi Qiao (Bridge to China) Charitable Foundation in Hong Kong. 5top Copyright © 2007-2012 Wu Zhi Qiao (Bridge to China) Charitable Foundation. All rights reserved. |
