Good Rock has responded to the tragic earthquake in Sichuan and the surrounding regions.
In Guangzhou we collected enough
clothes, blankets, baby milk powder, skin creams and other topical meds to fill over 200 boxes and make shipments to the most needy, the children without families.
Also over 500 care back packs filled with clothes and comfort items were quickly sent to orphans and displaced children. We also delivered tents, sleeping bags & sleeping mats just in time for the children without shelter before the rains began to pour on this already devastated region. Cash donations have gone to assist trauma counselling centre's that have been set up by Children's Hope International. We are most grateful for the kindness and practical assistance from the people of Hong Kong and for the terrific response from the Guangzhou expatriate community, Guangzhou international schools and our worldwide donors. Thank you for making a difference and responsing so quickly.The Good Rock Foundation was established in 1997 when the founder Jacqui Shurr & her husband adopted their daughter Abigail from China's Xinjiang province. Abigails Chinese name 'Yan' means Rock & her birthday was Good Friday, hence the inspiration for our Foundations's name!.
The Good Rock Foundation began with one child, Abigail remains Jacqui's inspiration today to reach the children in China's orphanages, to make a difference ...... one child at a time.
Why We Are Needed
We are a humanitarian aid foundation which believes that every child is precious & deserves to have a life of hope & opportunity. China's special situation & a cultural preference for boys leads to abandonment of girl children & those with disabilities.
Our reputation & positive relationships in China place us in an excellent position to champion these children & bring a positive change beginning with this generation. We are working with China's social services to improve child welfare policy.
Xinjiang is highlighted as one of China's poverty provinces & the economic rise of recent years is slow to reach many parts of this remote region. Our vision is to extend a helping hand to the most marginalized in society; children in orphanages.We work in the belief that what is needed are tools to enhance the opportunities for the children & their carers to bring the children hope and opportunitites through vision, compassion and action.
What We Do
FOSTER CARE: We are passionate about foster care as we see the many benefits the children enjoy by being placed in a family. Their health & development improves, they learn to become attached to others, trust & show affection.We are confident that foster care is the positive long term solution for China's orphaned and abandoned children. In 2002 foster care was formally endorsed by China's Ministry of Social Welfare & Civil Affairs. Our international standard foster care guidelines helps ensure quality care by well supported foster families.
SPREAD THEIR WINGS: Is our pioneer project for the disabled children who are growing to adulthood. We are creating community centres where the young people can engage in life skills training, socialise and become connected and contributing members of community. We are addressing the special needs of these young people with solutions in adult foster care and group homes. We believe that this issue is one of the most vital to be faced by China's orphananges & those of us who work alongside them.
THERAPY CENTRES: Many of our children have special needs. We equip therapy centres in small orphanages & the villages where our children are in foster care. This means that the children receive regular mobility training & their foster parents are trained and encouraged to bring the children on at home so that they learnt the skills they need for future mobility & independence.
MEDICAL ATTENTION: A number of children in our care have been born with profound disabilities or are in need of urgent medical care. Where possible we arrange for the children to receive medical attention locally or arrange for treatment in one of China's specialist centre's of excellence.
NEW ORPHANAGE PROJECTS: We continually expand our foster care & therapy projects. Promoting our child sponsorship programme helps us help more children so please consider spreading the word about Good Rock.
COUNT ME IN: Many orphaned or abandoned children have already reached their teens. Our education fund brings their aspirations beyond a life of drudgery in a menial job. We help fund further education for college, university or provide opportunities for vocational skills. All of which translates to hope & opportunity.
BLOOMING BABIES: Good early nutrition is vital for every child's growth and development. Enriched baby and toddler milk is often beyond the budget of orphanages. Our feeding programmes make the difference.
IMPROVED ORPHANAGE CONDITIONS: We provide child care training, aid for special needs children, better nutrition & daily necessities for all. Our projects are in co-operation with China's social welfare departments - we don't take the responsibility from them & many of our projects are matched funded.
Gifts from Good Rock
ALTERNATIVE GIFT CATALOGUE: Solve all of your gift problems and support Good Rock at the same time with our alternative gift catalogue. Under construction - coming soon!
A GIFT FROM CHINA: Beautiful arts, crafts & textiles are available from A Gift From China in Canton. All profits from the store go towards orphan relief. You can take a look at www.chinagift.co.uk