RCE Hangzhou - 2022

Pre-Charity program
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Basic Information
Title of project : 
Pre-Charity program
Submitting RCE: 
RCE Hangzhou
Contributing organization(s) : 
Alibaba Foundation, Green Zhejiang, Zhejiang Provincial Teacher and Cadre Training Center, Zhejiang International Studies University, Hanns Seidel Foundation
Focal point(s) and affiliation(s)
Name: 
Hao Xin
Organizational Affiliation: 
Green Zhejiang
E-mail: 
greenxinhao@gmail.com
Format of project: 
Powerpoint
Language of project: 
English
Date of submission:
Update
Web link: 
https://www.rcenetwork.org/portal/rce-hangzhou-holds-pre-charity-first-class-new-semester-event
Additional resources: 
'Pre-Charity – the Adolescent SDGs Public Welfare Program' curriculum series (Chinese version)
Does this project link to any education and/or sustainable development policy or policies?: 
Yes
Double Reduction Policy
At what level is the policy operating?: 
National
Geographical & Education Information
Region: 
Asia-Pacific
Country: 
China
Location(s): 
Zhejiang province, Hangzhou city
Address of focal point institution for project: 
Zhejiang International Studies University, No. 299, Liuhe Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China 310012
Ecosystem(s):
Agricultural, Forest, Fresh water, Mountain, Urban/Peri-urban, Wetlands
Target Audience:
Primary, Secondary, Teacher Ed., Youth (Informal)
Socioeconomic and environmental characteristics of the area : 
The province of Zhejiang and its capital Hangzhou form a cradle of Chinese civilization. Moreover, with its high-tech industry (Alibaba & Geely) the region is a powerhouse of economic development in China. The natural environment of Zhejiang includes rivers, streams, lakes and mountains – West Lake scenery area in Hangzhou is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. As the population structure transforms from rural to urban and the development of urban culture(s) diversifies, environmental awareness is currently increasing. This leads to a situation where public authorities as well as education providers are looking to develop new methods and policies that support sustainable development.
Description of sustainable development challenge(s) in the area the project addresses: 
The development of traditional industry in the late 20th century has led to serious environmental pollution (air, water and soil). The economical shift from heavy industries towards a service centered economy is changing the population structure, which brings along a conflict of cultures and the stratification of the society. As environmental awareness spreads, the topic of sustainable development are being more concerned by many countries. However, in China, the people’s awareness towards sustainable development is still very lacking. Therefore, we should cultivate and strengthen the concept of the senior public officials, teachers, students and the general public in this topic in order to realize more and more the value of a sustainable living environment.
Contents
Status: 
Ongoing
Period: 
November, 2021
Rationale: 
Under the background of the "double reduction" policy, this project aims to empower young people for sustainable development through resources from professionals and curriculum development, in order to enhance youth citizenship, global vision and sustainable development literacy.
Objectives: 
This project aims to develop a series of charity courses based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, form a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary sustainable curriculum system, as an important learning content after the "double reduction" of students. As one of the important activities of students after the implementation of "double reduction policy, this project links the multi-entity participation of multiple social entities and also guides students to carry out a series of SDGs-related charity activities.
Activities and/or practices employed: 
This project is based on the module of first to experience, second to get the concept, and then to practice. According to this module, every participated achool will assigned the teachers to give students the lesson of one sustainable development goals. Students then do the practical activities designed by their own based on the idea of that 17 SDGs.
Size of academic audience: 
more than 8000 students
Results: 
Students representatives from 9 elementary schools have presented their outcomes achieved during the practice done in winter break on the session of 'First Class of New Semester' event. Students have done a lot of achievements such as promoting smoke-free family in the community (related to SDG3), planting seawater rice to do the research on how to improve the production of rice (related to SDG2), submitting the proposal to suggest the construction of zebra crossing in front of the school (related to SDG11), etc. Under the efforts from many teachers, this project also published a 'Pre-Charity – the Adolescent SDGs Public Welfare Program' curriculum series handbook.
Lessons learned: 
We are planning to encourage more schools to participate in this program
Key messages: 
Empower students for sustainable development and cultivate global citizens who can take on the responsibility of global sustainable development in the future.
Relationship to other RCE activities: 
Earth Successor program
Funding: 
Alibaba Foundation
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
(https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs) and other themes of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
SDG 1 - End poverty in all its forms everywhere 
Indirect
SDG 2 - End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture 
Indirect
SDG 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages 
Indirect
SDG 4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 
Direct
SDG 5 - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 
Direct
SDG 6 - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all 
Indirect
SDG 7 - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all 
Indirect
SDG 8 - Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all 
Indirect
SDG 9 - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation, and foster innovation 
Indirect
SDG 10 - Reduce inequality within and among countries 
Indirect
SDG 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable 
Direct
SDG 12 - Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns 
Indirect
SDG 13 - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts 
Indirect
SDG 14 - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development 
Indirect
SDG 15 - Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss 
Indirect
SDG 16 - Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels 
Indirect
SDG 17 - Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development 
Indirect
Theme
Disaster Risk Reduction 
Indirect
Traditional Knowledge  
Indirect
Agriculture 
Indirect
Arts 
Indirect
Curriculum Development 
Direct
ESD for 2030-Priority Action Areas
Priority Action Area 1 - Advancing policy 
state: 
Indirect
Priority Action Area 2 - Transforming learning and training environments 
state: 
Direct
Priority Action Area 3 - Developing capacities of educators and trainers 
state: 
Direct
Priority Action Area 4 - Mobilizing youth 
state: 
Direct
Priority Action Area 5 - Accelerating sustainable solutions at local level 
state: 
Indirect
Update: 
Yes
I acknowledge the above: 
Yes