Strengthening Financial Education

In China there is huge demand for financial education, but there remains a significant shortage of supply in terms of quality materials and education by schools, community centres and families. Since 2009, Shanghai Better Education Development Center (Be Better) has pioneered the implementation of financial education in schools and the …

Financial Education for Adolescents

The Aflateen program is designed as a journey for young people to reflect on their lives, learn to explore issues and problems in society, and acquire life skills that help them become engaged citizens. They are empowered to enact enterprises and projects with other young people that make a positive …

Education Empowerment for Chinese Children

The Shanghai Better Education Development Center gives children the social and financial tools necessary to become an entrepreneur. The Aflatoun Program helps children develop savings, social responsibility, and helps them develop the leadership and entrepreneurial skills necessary to get ahead. Aflatoun has opened an online platform for teachers to support …

Better Career Opportunities for Vocational Training Students

In China employment-oriented vocational training institutions face the problem that their graduates lack potential for sustainable development in their careers. According to employers, graduates now lack the abilities of self-regulated learning, teamwork and constant improvement. The GSRD Foundation supports the Suzhou Industrial Park Institute of Vocational Training (SIPIVT) in transforming …

Enabling vocational education

In conjunction with the China Youth Development Foundation, the GSRD Foundation supports schools in poor rural communities to enable students to finish a vocational education program. After initially supporting a number of students, the GSRD Foundation now supports BN Vocational Schools (BNVS) with regular school operations, teacher training and teaching …