named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Girls’ Education Support
Provides financial aid and educational opportunities for girls in rural China to reduce gender disparities and enable them to become teachers, healthcare workers, and entrepreneurs in their communities.
Green Eco Schools
Establishes model schools in rural China that promote Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) through teacher training, student-centered learning, and integration of environmental and cultural awareness into curricula.
Green Eco Villages
Supports rural health initiatives including clinics, paramedic training, mobile medical teams, preventive medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine to improve access to care in remote areas.
Leadership Development
Trains rural teachers and grassroots leaders through county-level training centers in Hebei, Shanxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan provinces, focusing on sustainable development, gender equality, and local culture.
One School, One Village
Integrated community development program using schools as hubs to improve health, education, and environmental practices in rural villages, with active inclusion of women, children, elderly, and migrant families.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Gender Equity Research and Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocating for girls' education and gender equality through public engagementConducts public education initiatives and organizes forums on girls' education and women's literacy, amplifying rural Chinese voices in global gender equality discourse and informing policymakers.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Building capacity through training programs in rural ChinaImplements training programs for rural teachers, grassroots leaders, and women using a train-the-trainers model, including Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) initiatives and the establishment of Green Eco Schools to promote long-term sustainable impact.
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Urban Policy and Equity Research 1 activity
- Conducting research on sustainable solutions for underserved communitiesConducts research to identify efficient and sustainable solutions for addressing social and environmental challenges in underserved communities, informing program development and impact strategies.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding sustainable development initiatives in rural ChinaSupports grassroots projects that improve living, social, and environmental conditions in rural impoverished communities in China, with a focus on basic education, primary health care, environmentally appropriate technologies, and preservation of local culture, emphasizing equal access for women and children.
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Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
- Improving primary health care in rural ChinaSupports the establishment of clinics, trains paramedics, deploys mobile volunteer medical teams, and implements projects promoting preventive medicine, health education, Chinese medicine, and low-cost health solutions in rural communities.
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Girls' Education Access Initiatives 1 activity
- Supporting girls' access to formal education in rural ChinaProvides financial aid and sustained education support to girls in rural China, enabling them to complete formal education and pursue careers as teachers, healthcare workers, and entrepreneurs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Implementing Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in rural schoolsDesignates and supports Green-Eco Schools as model institutions for Education for Sustainable Development in rural China, promoting environmental and social sustainability through curriculum and community engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$574K
Contributions & grants$524K91%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$50K9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$598K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$73K
Grants paid out$450K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.77M
Cash$1.01M
Investments$699K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$1.77M
Liquid reserves34.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 14
- ANDY Y PAO — DIRECTOR
- APRIL HU — DIRECTOR
- BETTY CHIU — DIRECTOR
- BIK LAM LEE — DIRECTOR
- CY KAO — PRESIDENT
- HARRY LI — DIRECTOR
- KWONG-BOR NG — SECRETARY
- LILY W LEE — DIRECTOR
- MAY LEE — DIRECTOR
- PAT YANG — CHAIRPERSON
- PAUL LEE — DIRECTOR
- SHIH CHANG LU — TREASURER
- VICKIE LIU — DIRECTOR
- YING CHEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- China Agricultural University Partner — Engaged in a side event at the ECOSOC Youth Forum co-hosted by China Agricultural University on youth participation in sustainable development.
- Green Eco Schools Partner — Network of schools implementing education for sustainable development programs supported by The Zigen Fund.
- Harvard University Partner — Participated in the Women’s Empowerment Expo at Harvard University to share rural women’s sustainable development programs.
- LeiShan Partner — Hosts one of four Program Coordination Centers in Quizhou province.
- LiZhiang Partner — Hosts one of four Program Coordination Centers in Yunan province.
- QingLong Partner — Hosts one of four Program Coordination Centers in HeBei province.
- Qinglong Manchu Autonomous County Partner — Partner location for Green Eco Villages and Green Eco Schools initiatives
- ShiLui Partner — Hosts one of four Program Coordination Centers in Shanxi province.
- Tsinghua University Partner — Participated in a side event at the ECOSOC Youth Forum co-hosted by Tsinghua University on youth engagement in sustainable development.
- United Nations University Partner — Engaged in a side event at the ECOSOC Youth Forum co-hosted by the United Nations University, discussing youth and sustainable development.
- Yulong Naxi Autonomous County Partner — Partner location for Green Eco Villages and Green Eco Schools initiatives
- Zigen Fund China Partner — Sister organization collaborating on grassroots projects in China.
- Zigen Fund Hong Kong Partner — Sister organization collaborating on grassroots projects in China.
- Zigen Fund Taiwan Partner — Sister organization collaborating on grassroots projects in China.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education as a Foundational Driver of Sustainable Developmentmethodology: education-for-sustainable-developmentBy investing in education—particularly for girls and through school-based programs—we produce long-term social development and community resilience because education enables intergenerational change, local participation, and empowerment in rural communities.
- Integrated Community Development with a Gender Equity Focusmethodology: integrated_community_developmentBy combining education, health care, cultural preservation, and women's empowerment in a coordinated, people-centered approach, sustainable development is achieved because addressing interconnected social determinants amplifies long-term impact, particularly for marginalized groups like women and children.
- Preventive and Culturally Grounded Health Interventionsmethodology: preventive_medicineBy emphasizing preventive medicine and culturally appropriate practices like Chinese medicine, we improve rural health outcomes because low-cost, locally accepted interventions increase adoption and sustainability.
- Public Education to Influence Policy and Awarenessmethodology: public_education_for_policy_changeBy conducting public education campaigns, we advance policy change because raising awareness builds public and political will for systemic reforms.
- Train-the-Trainer Model for Local Capacity Buildingmethodology: train-the-trainerBy training local experts who then train others, we build sustainable local capacity because this multiplier effect ensures culturally appropriate, scalable, and enduring program delivery at the grassroots level.