From 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 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 READINGWith the 2018 Winter semester coming to an end, we look back on the activities and events MCF took part in as well as honor those who have been with MCF. Last semester, MCF saw the continual growth and development of Fan Fan as well the highly successful BCIS/MCF Christmas Bazaar. Last semester was also […]
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!
CONTINUE READINGHi there! I’m Yasmin Ibrahim, a recent Global Health and Social Medicine graduate from King’s College London. From August to October, I’ll be interning with MCF while exploring Beijing, a city I’ve only ever seen glimpses of in popular TV and film. Having undertaken internships at other charities and NGOs in the past, some of […]
CONTINUE READINGAs an International Development student from the University of Sussex in Beijing, part of a group of students interning through CRCC Asia, I felt like I had a strong theoretical background in China’s development but was completely uncertain of what to expect upon starting my internship with MCF in Beijing. After one week of interning […]
CONTINUE READINGIt was a fresh weekend morning in Beijing, a couple of MCF staff members and new volunteers were headed to our latest address. We were a small team of 10, and many of us were new to teaching as volunteers. Nonetheless, our coordinators Lorna and Fana did a splendid job in settling us in and […]
CONTINUE READINGAny follower of MCF will know the annual murder mystery extravaganza is not to be missed – and this year was no different! The event was as packed as ever with goodies for the guests, a thrilling murder mystery, and delicious food from the Hilton. This year’s theme was Beijing’s Got Talent, and Helen, the […]
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