Recently, the ETPU sports track at the China Welfare Institute Kindergarten was successfully completed as part of a donation project by DBC Group & BASF in collaboration with Green Energy Rubber. The donors visited the kindergarten and had a friendly exchange with Director Fang Yue.
In the shade of willows along Huashan Road in Shanghai, numerous historic buildings stand as iconic landmarks. No. 639 Huashan Road houses the China Welfare Institute Kindergarten, which was personally founded by Soong Ching-ling.
The China Welfare Institute Kindergarten, with a dedication by Soong Ching-ling.
A group photo was taken with the leadership of DBC Group, BASF, and Green Energy Rubber at the China Welfare Institute Kindergarten.
At the founding of New China in 1949, Soong Ching-ling focused her attention on children's education. The China Welfare Institute Kindergarten was established in 1950 by Soong Ching-ling. With deep passion for the next generation, she advocated 'giving the best to children,' encompassing not only material conditions that keep pace with societal development but also creating a healthy and nurturing environment for their growth.
In November 1951, Soong Ching-ling visited a nursery school of the China Welfare Institute and cared for four sets of triplets. At the time of the school's establishment, many parents who had enrolled their children were sent to the front lines, and Soong Ching-ling showed particular affection for the remaining children.
In 1953, Soong Ching-ling was with the children at the China Welfare Institute Nursery School.
The China Welfare Institute Nursery School is a culturally rich international institution. For 68 years, the nursery school has upheld Soong Ching-ling's educational philosophy, dedicated to providing high-quality early education and fostering 'harmonious physical and mental health, inquisitive and articulate, civilized and disciplined, and open-minded' children.
The ETPU sports track donated by DBC Group and BASF.
Fang Yue, director of the China Welfare Institute Nursery School and a Shanghai municipal people's political consultative conference member (second from right), shared with representatives from DBC Group and BASF the rich cultural heritage and open-minded educational philosophy of the nursery school.
An ETPU sports track suitable for children's play and exercise.
On September 26, DBC Group Chairman Lin Fanqiu, BASF Global Senior Vice President Zheng Daqiang, BASF Functional Materials Global Vice President Zheng Huaceng, and Business Director Dr. Han Wei, among others, visited the Shanghai Children's Welfare Institute Kindergarten. Accompanied by Shanghai Municipal People's Political Consultative Conference Member and Director of the Shanghai Children's Welfare Institute Kindergarten Fang Yue, they toured the unique indoor and outdoor kindergarten environment and engaged in friendly exchanges.
Sit on a small stool and experience the daily life of the children.
The children served food and fruits for the gentlemen to 'taste'.
Little friends invite you to 'eat'~
Adults with a childlike heart :)
The children's drawing skills are truly impressive~~
In the sports flooring sector where DBC Group and BASF have deepened their collaboration, they consistently use high-quality materials and rigorous construction techniques to create safe, environmentally friendly, and durable sports floors, supporting the true implementation of the national fitness strategy. Moreover, DBC Group and BASF are also committed to schools, promoting green and environmental protection sports fields into schools with their charitable actions, helping children to stay healthy and grow happily.
The exchange seminar was hosted by Fang Yuan.
Ms. Fang Yue presented an honorary certificate to the company in recognition of their contributions to the children.
Group photo time.
Lunchtime! Thank you, Principal Fang Yeyuan, for accompanying the children to enjoy a meal at the kindergarten.
Principal Fang Yeyuan of Shanghai Zhongfu Kindergarten believes that every child has the right to be loved. 'Nurturing each young sapling to grow healthily' is the responsibility and duty of every early childhood educator. Her rigorous, meticulous, and responsible work attitude makes her deeply concerned about the growth and development of children. She continuously improves and enhances the kindergarten's educational and teaching activities, and persists in creating a safe, green, and fun indoor and outdoor environment for the children. Principal Fang Yeyuan warmly welcomed the donation team and led everyone into a kindergarten with warmth and rich historical heritage.
Over the past three years, DBC Group and BASF have been actively practicing their commitment to public welfare through projects such as the sports field at Beijing No. 1 Affiliated Primary School, Shanghai Dingding Kindergarten for migrant workers' children, and Hope Primary Schools in mountainous areas like Hunan Miaopu Hope School.
Dr. Zheng Daqing, Senior Vice President of BASF and Head of Business and Market Development for Greater China, said: 'BASF is committed to supporting the development of education and creating a safe and healthy learning and growth environment for children. Just as Madame Song Qingling once said,
DBC Group Chairman Lin Fanqiu stated that while we may not be able to accomplish great things, we can still do small acts of kindness with great love. DBC will continue to pay attention to the development of school sports in China, working together with various stakeholders to create a new chapter in school sports under the guidance of the grand blueprint for a sports powerhouse.
Construction site for the ETPU children's dedicated protective running track at Shanghai Waishengu Kindergarten
