China

A few figures:   355 people trained directly, of which 44 NGO/MFI staff. 9 organisations reached (see list below) 900 people trained by organisations we trained. Around 3,600 people reached as participants share with their colleagues and families what they have learned. Programmes since 2008 Local partner: BeBetter 中文

a+b=3’s focus in China:

Factory workers: for many Chinese migrants who left their province to work in factories on the Eastern coast, a higher and regular salary did not necessarily translate into a higher standard of living. It actually fueled overconsumption and debt.  Our programme focuses on controlling expenses through simple tools such as daily spending limit and savings.

• Environment protection: is a major issue that can also be addressed through a more responsible money management (utilities, consumption…).

• Contextualisation: Chinese have a strong tradition of frugality in spending and highly value education. We use Chinese proverbs to give food for thoughts to participants, especially on consumption and ethics, on top of technical content.

 

List of organisations:

 

Mothercare, the UK corporation, has included financial literacy to the training programme for migrant workers since 2009. Read more.

PACT International (Kunming) commissioned us to develop a 35 hour programme.

 

World Vision AIDS Care China Heifer China ARDY

Plan International Rural Development Research Center Oxfam