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SILK ROAD AFRICA CENTER
— · EIN · www.silkroadcenterus.org
profile · synthesized from sources

Silk Road Center is a nonprofit organization primarily serving the Asian community, focusing on immigrants, low-income, and disadvantaged individuals. It provides education, health, culture, language, and other social services to improve quality of life. The center also organizes cultural exchange programs for overseas Chinese youth to learn about Chinese heritage.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

After-school activities
Healthy after-school activities and study spaces for elementary and middle school students.
Chinese Culture Exhibition
Exhibitions showcasing Chinese calligraphy and watercolor painting, including "Words of Wisdom" and "Ancient Chinese Word" exhibitions.
Chinese Language Classes
Classes for learning Chinese language, offered during the school year.
Overseas Chinese-American Teenagers "Tracing Your Roots" Summer Camps
Summer camps in China for overseas Chinese-American teenagers to learn Chinese language, dance, Kung Fu, and culture, including visits to historical sites.
Overseas Taishan-descendant Teenagers Winter Camp
Winter camp in Taishan, China, for overseas Taishan-descendant teenagers to learn about Chinese culture, local customs, and visit historical sites.
activities · 1 group

what they do

  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Offer Chinese Language and Cultural Education
      Provides Chinese language learning opportunities and operates a school program with a calendar aligned with local public schools. This includes hosting exhibitions on Chinese brush painting, calligraphy, and the historical evolution of Chinese characters.
    • Organize Cultural Exchange Camps in China
      Organizes and co-organizes cultural programs and summer camps in China for overseas Chinese youth, including "Roots-Seeking Journey" and "Tracing Your Roots" camps, often in collaboration with Chinese institutions like Jinan University.
    • Plan and Host Local Summer Camps
      Assists in planning and hosting local summer camps, including free camps for Chinese language and dance, and partially free Kung Fu camps.
relationships · 18

who they work with

  • Cranston Public School Partner — Coordinates school calendar with Cranston Public School schedule.
  • Guangzhou Jinan University Partner — Assisted in holding the 2012 “Tracing Your Roots” Summer Camps for Overseas Chinese-American Teenagers.
  • IEG Travel & Culture, Inc. Partner — Provided visa and international travel coordination services for summer camp participants.
  • Jinan University College of Chinese Language and Culture Partner — Co-hosted the 2012 summer camp and provided teaching staff and facilities in Guangzhou.
  • Overseas Chinese Affairs Office Partner — Co-hosted the 2012 "Roots-Seeking Journey" summer camp for overseas Chinese youth.
  • Quincy Asian Resources Partner — Provided the Chinese Culture exhibition hosted by Silk Road Center.
  • 伍丽英女士 Partner — Local contact and information point for the winter camp in Boston.
  • 敦煌文化服务中心 Partner — Co-organized the 2012 Overseas Chinese Youth "China Root-Seeking Tour" Summer Camp.
  • 朱焕均先生 Partner — Local contact for the winter camp in Miami.
  • 李树邦先生 Partner — Local contact for the winter camp in San Francisco.
  • 李照桃先生 Partner — Local contact for the winter camp in Boston.
  • 邝沃平先生 Partner — Local contact for the winter camp in Portland.
  • 钟先生 Partner — Local contact in Taishan, China, for the winter camp.
  • 雷康宁先生 Partner — Local contact for the winter camp in Seattle.
  • 黄仁夫先生 Partner — Local contact for the winter camp in Los Angeles.
  • 黄钜璋先生 Partner — Local contact and general convener for the winter camp in New York.
  • 黄锡海先生 Partner — Local contact for the winter camp in San Francisco.
  • 龚小姐 Partner — Local contact in Taishan, China, for the winter camp.