CHINA CARE BROWN
WHAT WE OFFER
In addition to fundraising and our work with adoption awareness, China Care Brown offers an opportunity that connects Brown and RISD students with Chinese American adoptees and children through cultural programs, activities, festivals, and dinners. All mentors are undergraduate or graduate students committed to help adoptees in American families, as well as orphans in China.
MENTORSHIP
WHO: Mentees are matched with a Brown or RISD student during our one-on-one mentoring sessions.
WHAT: Mentorship sessions are centered around Chinese culture and include activities such as arts & crafts, games, and storytelling. Mentees will have one-on-one time with their assigned mentors in addition to group activities where everybody can socialize!
*Program is held in English
WHERE: Barus & Holley on Hope St, Providence, RI
WHEN: Once a month for 1.5-2 hours.
FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLERs
The China Care Brown mentorship program fosters strong and enriching one-on-one relationships between university student mentors and mentees. Monthly mentorship meetings last for 1.5 - 2 hours each and feature cultural activities with arts & crafts as well as fun and games. The main goal of our mentorship program is to raise awareness of and appreciation for Chinese culture, language, and heritage.
Mentorship is divided into two groups according to the mentee’s age: elementary school group (grades 1-5) and middle school group (grades 6-8). Each group helps mentors and mentees cultivate a shared sense of Chinese cultural awareness and appreciation.
In conjunction with our mentorship program, Chinese language & culture lessons (also led by university students) are offered to our mentees as well as mentee families.