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Chen Yet-Sen Family Foundation
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Established in October 2003 by James Chen in honour of his father Robert Yet-Sen Chen, the Chen Yet-Sen Family Foundation puts philanthropy at the centre of the family's ethos. Its primary focus is education, with a distinctive specialisation in school libraries and childhood literacy — it has organised international school-library conferences and founded the Stone Soup Happy Reading Alliance. It also established Bring Me a Book's Hong Kong chapter to bring quality children's literature to underprivileged communities.
- Website
- www.cysff.org/
- Capabilities
- Education, Childhood Literacy, Libraries
- Based in
- Hong Kong · HK
- Listing status
- Unclaimed · Editor-verified
How to apply
- Who can apply
- Invitation only — no public applications; the foundation develops its own library and literacy programmes
- Application process
- By invitation only; the foundation operates its programmes directly and through selected partners
- Deadlines
- Invitation only
Application details change — confirm the current process on the funder's website before applying.
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