Chongqing—On December 14, the InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City Hotel held a charity auction, raising over 46,000 yuan (about 6,314 USD) from the sale of 22 art pieces donated by the KL International School of Chongqing Bashu (KLIS) community. All proceeds will support charitable initiatives, including the rescue and welfare of Kenyan girls.
Among the auctioned artworks, 14 were created by KLIS students individually and in groups. The school's board members and parents donated the rest, including traditional Chinese paintings, calligraphy, and porcelain, highlighting a diverse range of artistic talent.
In September of this year, KLIS signed a cooperation agreement with the Namunyak (Girls Rescue) Foundation Centre, committing to providing long-term support for the girls in Kenya.
The Namunyak (Girls Rescue) Foundation Centre, established in 2019, was initiated by Chongqing entrepreneurs Tang Lin and Yuan Lin, based in Kenya.
The foundation focuses on providing shelter, education, and improved living and sanitary conditions for local girls who have been abandoned or run away due to resistance to traditional oppressive customs. The foundation aims to raise awareness about children's welfare, educational equity, and sustainable development in the region through its efforts.
Over the years, the organization has gained official recognition from the Kenyan government and currently shelters 26 girls, the youngest of whom is just five years old, and the oldest is 16.
In 2023, Xu Yan, a host from Chongqing Traffic Radio, joined the Namunyak (Girls Rescue) Foundation Centre to support the girls' growth. She has visited Kenya several times, providing essentials like underwear and sanitary pads while teaching menstrual hygiene and offering emotional support.
On December 21, a delegation of KLIS students and parents will travel to Kenya with donated supplies. The children and their parents will spend Christmas with the young girls at the Foundation Centre.
During their visit, the parents will make friends with the children, play chess, learn about intangible cultural heritage, and more. One of the parents, a water conservancy expert, will also conduct on-site measurements and surveys to dig a well, helping the children access clean water.
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