Our university scholarship recipients in Cambodia sat in pairs across from each other. One student described his struggles in class. The ups and downs of roommates. The happiness of projects completed, the hope of future careers. And his classmate practiced listening with full attention. Unrushed. Listening with empathy, curiosity, and kindness. Almost every sphere of life
From September 14 to 17, 2026, as a long-standing partners of CWEF, Concordia Shanghai International School invited Summer Tan, Executive Director of CWEF, and Shirley Lu, the new Director of Shining Star Organization, to visit the campus. This was not an email, not a report, but four days of genuine co-creation. From kindergarten to high school, we
Dear families, friends, and supporters of CWEF, With profound gratitude and humility, I return to CWEF as Executive Director — the very organization where I first began my journey sixteen years ago as a scholarship recipient. CWEF has always upheld its vision of “thriving communities, serving and inspiring hope in others” — providing sincere and professional
Dear Supporters of Concordia Welfare and Education Foundation (CWEF), After more than 15 years of service to CWEF, Josh Lange has announced that he will depart his role as Executive Director. Josh has steered CWEF with wisdom, perseverance, and prayer during his time as our leader. He led the organization through a difficult time for non-profit
Many students in rural China live in dorms at their schools because their home villages are too remote for a daily commute. Xiaohong, a high school student you support through CWEF’s “Concordia Hope Class” program, is only able to visit home a few times each year. To reach her village, she travels four hours by public transportation and
Since 2024, 3M has proudly supported CWEF through the “Cultivating Minds” program, which provides underprivileged children with free access to hands-on STEM learning opportunities — helping to bridge the resource gap and spark curiosity in young minds. On the afternoon of June 5th, a team of 17 3M colleagues visited Cheong Wong Wai Primary School in Tai Wai to engage with