In the great journey of China's rural revitalization, the changes in Xujiazhuang Village are particularly eye-catching. This traditional agricultural village, located in the northeast corner of Yazhou Town, Hai'an City, has achieved a double leap in economy and society in recent years by actively responding to the national rural revitalization strategy. In this process, Xia Jidong, a well-known philanthropic entrepreneur, and Xia Dian, chairman of Meiteng Jiaguo Education Group, have played an indispensable role, not only taking their own success as an example, but also devoting themselves to the cause of rural revitalization with practical actions, becoming a powerful force to promote the development of their hometown.
In recent years, Mr. Xia Jidong and Mr. Xia Dian have built 4 kilometers of cement roads for their hometowns, installed 58 street lamps and 36 road professional audio, which not only illuminated the villagers' way home, but also provided good conditions for the villagers' safe travel, greatly improved the villagers' sense of happiness and gain, and enhanced the spiritual civilization construction of the villagers. In 2019, Xia Jidong and Mr. Xia Dian founded a service studio for the elderly in the village, providing free haircuts, foot soaks, foot massages and other loving services for the elderly over 60 years old in the village from the 15th to the 25th of each month, and at the same time insisting on celebrating birthdays for the elderly over 60 years old in the village, so that the elderly in Xujiazhuang Village can truly think about the elderly, have fun and rely on the elderly.
More importantly, Mr. Xia Jidong and Mr. Xia Dian not only pay attention to the life of the elderly, but also pay more attention to the education of children. As a well-known entrepreneur in the education industry, Mr. Xia Dian has been carrying out a charity program to help students improve the educational environment and provide better educational resources for many years, aiming to support the education of underprivileged children, from primary school to university. Comprehensive academic funding is provided to underprivileged children throughout the county, including tuition, books, uniforms, and necessary living expenses. In addition, mental health support and career planning services are provided to ensure that children are not only able to complete their education, but also prepare for their future careers.
"Education is the key to changing our lives. We believe that every student has potential, but there is no opportunity to access better educational resources. And I'm able to provide better resources to the children who need it most. Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty by ensuring that these children have access to a high-quality education. At the same time, we hope to inspire more enterprises and individuals to join in the action of supporting educational equity. I believe that every child should have the opportunity to achieve their dreams, no matter where they come from. Mr. Xia Dian also confirmed his original intention with the results, Xia Jidong and Mr. Xia Dian have funded 186 students in difficulty in Yunnan, Guichuan, Qinghai and other places for many years, and funded the study and living expenses of all students from primary school to university. Dozens of students have been admitted to double first-class universities, including 6 from Tsinghua University, 2 from Shanghai Fudan and 3 from Wuhan Medical University. For this reason, schools, village committees, and social organizations have presented awards to them many times.
The principal of Tengchong County No. 1 Middle School awarded a certificate of honor to Mr. Xia Jidong.
Xujiazhuang Village Committee awarded the honorary certificate to Mr. Xia Jidong.
As the Spring Festival approached, many students were at home during the holidays, and Mr. Xia Dian and Mr. Xia Jidong decided to make a special trip, they went to visit the homes of the students they had sponsored, and wanted to know their progress in study and life in person. The reporter also gave a brief interview to the sponsored students, asking them to describe their feelings of success in their studies
Mr. Zhou, Fudan University, Shanghai.
I will never forget the excitement I felt when I received my acceptance letter from Fudan University. I am a left-behind child, my parents went to work in other places, and I lived with my grandfather without the help of Xia Dian and Mr. Xia Jidong, I might not even be able to afford to study in high school. This project not only funded my studies, but also provided psychological counselling that helped me overcome many difficulties. ”
Mr. Zhang is a freshman at Wuhan Medical University.
Being able to walk into the gate of Wuhan Medical University was like a dream, and the kind people not only gave me financial support, but more importantly, gave me the courage to pursue my dream. In my hometown, many children have dropped out of school because of poverty. I hope that through my story, I can inspire them to keep going. In the future, I want to become a doctor, return to the community, and contribute to the improvement of medical conditions in rural areas. ”
Left: Xia Jidong Right: Xia Dian.
Meito Jiaguo Education Group: Change the world with education.
At the end of the event, the reporter conducted a separate interview with Mr. Xia Dian, the founder of Meiteng Jiaguo Education Group.
Q: Mr. Xia Dian, can you tell us why you are sponsoring students' education?
In an interview, Mr. Xia Dian said, "We have witnessed many lives being completely changed because of our philanthropic programs. These children's success stories are the biggest motivation for us to keep going. Education can break the chain of poverty, and we believe that every child deserves that opportunity. "The success of the program is not only reflected in the academic achievements of the students, many of the students who participated in the program have successfully completed their university education, entered the social work, and some have even returned to their own communities to become life-changing forces for others. A well-known education expert once commented: "Mr. Xia Dian's efforts demonstrate the great potential of private enterprises to promote social progress." This program not only changed the fate of the individual, but also contributed to the development of society as a whole. ”
Q: What are some of the principles or beliefs that you have always adhered to in your educational career?
Xia Dian: "First of all, I firmly believe that every child is unique, they all have their own characteristics and interests. Therefore, our educational philosophy is to respect each child's individuality and provide personalized educational solutions to help them discover their interests and potential. Secondly, I believe that the purpose of education is not only to equip students with knowledge, but more importantly, to develop their critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and good personality qualities. Finally, I always believe that education should be fair, that every child should have the opportunity to receive a good education, and that I will do my best to reduce inequality in educational resources. ”
Q: What are your prospects or hopes for the future of the education industry?
Xia Dian: "I hope that the future of education will be more personalized, flexible and inclusive. With the development of technology, we have more resources and methods to support every child's learning. I dream of a day when children in both urban and remote areas can enjoy a high-quality education that suits them. At the same time, I also hope that more people in the society can pay attention to educational equity and work together to create a better future for every child. ”
Mr. Xia Dian was interviewed by the TV station.
The advanced deeds of Mr. Xia Jidong and Mr. Xia Dian have been reported on Nantong TV, Hai'an TV, and Hai'an**. Making a little contribution to society and their hometown is their creed as always, and it is also a reflection of their love and sense of responsibility. "This hot land in my hometown has nurtured us, and I will never forget my original intention, insist on doing public welfare, and strive to bring more feedback to my hometown in the coming year and support my hometown's charity. Mr. Xia Dian said emotionally that he also hopes that more people can do their part to give back to the society, and effectively drive the development of the village style and goodness.