On Saturday the 27th April, MCF held its annual Murder Mystery with an 80’s twist inspired by the all-time classic movie – Footloose. Everyone dressed up for the occasion and embraced their inner 80’s child through neon clothing, dressing up as their favourite 80s idol from Madonna to the Blues Brothers, Top Gun and Axl Rose, or […]
CONTINUE READINGAs we get closer to the school, it felt like slowly unveiling a new-discovered artifact from ancient times. Life at that school must be extremely different from any kind that I have experience before. With that in my mind, I’m still shocked when we arrive at the school. I never thought that a school could […]
CONTINUE READINGAs a student on a short-term MCF internship, I was very happy to contribute to the collaborative activity between BCIS and a disadvantaged school near Daxing district. We arrived at the school after a 2 hour subway-taxi trip. I can clearly recall my first impression of the school —— it was different than what I […]
CONTINUE READINGAs students from Beijing World Youth Academy, we are happy to volunteer at MCF between April 22nd and April 25th. This has been a fruitful experience for us, and the most unforgettable part is the visit to a kindergarten that is in partnership with MCF. On the morning of April 24th, we arrived at the […]
CONTINUE READINGFrom Tanay Jaeel, Volunteer Kindergarten Teacher When I moved to China last year to pursue graduate studies, I never imagined spending my weekends as a Kindergarten Teacher. But when I heard about the mission and vision of MCF, I was drawn to the chance to contribute to the Beijing community and learn from its people. […]
CONTINUE READINGCut Loose… Footloose! MCF is back… to the eighties! This year’s Murder Mystery is inspired by the classic Kevin Bacon movies, Footloose, with all the dancing that the original brought us but with an added murder element and lots of fun. The 6th annual MCF Murder Mystery is back this year with an 80’s […]
CONTINUE READINGWhere to, next? My experience as a volunteer teacher at the MCF Friday Morning Sessions Inspire and be inspired, is the MCF motto. I personally believe that this short (yet so meaningful) catchphrase truly embodies the very essence of the organisation, and let me explain to you why. My name is Giulia, and 2019 has […]
CONTINUE READINGThere is no greater feeling than knowing that in one way or another you have impacted and even helped change the life of someone who’s story would have remained the same had you not done something. The small things that we take for granted are the very things that other’s need to make their futures […]
CONTINUE READINGThe low down on the highs from October. Lots went on this month from our weekly sessions to events in and around Beijing and our growing team of volunteers. With a change in weather, a refresh in winter wardrobe was needed. A self-initiated clothes auction was a huge success raising funds for MCF. It was […]
CONTINUE READINGMCF Newsletter Summer 2018 Inside this issue: Fan Fan’s progress and summer adventures Li Xiaoqing’s Journey Community Action: Mystery Murder Summer creativity at MCF Kids’ Club Our insanely great volunteers MCF Supporters Enjoy!
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