Kung Hei Fat Choy. Welcome to the Year of the Dragon!
Hua Dan
Hua Dan is a non-profit organisation dedicated to using theatre to inspire the full potential in people. Hua Dan seeks to help people lead their own lives and their communities with courage, confidence and creativity.
Women Empowerment Programme
Operating since 2006, this programme has helped shape the individual capacity of over 800 migrant women based in Beijing, giving them the confidence and skills to transform their lives. Results show that women participating in our programme have increased employment options and chances for career development, an improved social support network and are better equipped to adapt to the new challenges of city life. Dong Fen, one of our first participants, recently won a British Council/You Cheng award for her consultancy social enterprise initiative at Hua Dan.
Children’s Education Programme
Since 2007, Hua Dan has worked in partnership with schools and community centres in Beijing to reach over 3,800 migrant children. We have delivered projects, theatre programs and workshops on a variety of themes complementing school curriculum, which have enabled migrant children to realise their own potential, equipping them with key life skills such as self-awareness, confidence, communication and leadership. The programme also provides training to teachers to support the integration of more creative, interactive and experience-driven learning into the curriculum.
Sichuan Children’s Programme
Our Sichuan team has been running a rehabilitation program since 2008. We have worked with over 2,500 women and children using participatory arts to help building confidence, communication and leadership skills required for rebuilding homes, communities and lives.
