WEwithU | Progress Report on the Fourth Session of Co-Reading Activities

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April 5, 2024, 17:25 Beijing

Activity Progress Report

Since establishing contact with teachers and school officials in Yun County during last summer, the WeRead team has partnered with Yun County Ethnic High School to jointly carry out reading activities. In late September of last year, we officially launched the fourth phase of the WEwithU reading program. Our goal is to use this simple activity to deepen the connection between volunteers and students, fostering a greater understanding of each other and the world through literature.

01 Preparation for the Fourth Phase of Reading Activities

📍 Volunteer Recruitment and Interviews (October 4-11)In early October, the WeRead team shared recruitment information and conducted interviews for volunteers. We welcomed 15 passionate individuals eager to engage in reading and community service.

📍 Volunteer Training Session (October 15)To help volunteers better understand the program's content and execution, WeRead held a video conference training session. Team members introduced various stages of the activity and shared past experiences, followed by a Q&A segment addressing volunteers' questions.

📍 Student Presentation Meeting (October 16)To ensure students understood the reading program and to encourage parental support, WeRead recorded a video introduction. With the help of school officials, students participated in a screening of this video.

📍 Matching Results (October 17)The team matched volunteers with students based on their reading interests. This phase employs a 1-to-2 and 1-to-3 format, pairing one volunteer with two to three students. We believe this approach enhances the reading experience, allowing for individual attention while fostering group encouragement.

02 Current Progress of the Fourth Phase of Reading Activities

Since late October, the small groups have been completing the preparatory stages (matching, coordinating, and selecting books). Each reading group typically meets weekly or biweekly.

As this phase approaches its conclusion, the WeRead team is planning the closing ceremony. The children will soon share their experiences of reading alongside volunteers over the past few months, expressing their growth not only from the books but also from a deeper understanding of themselves. Many have formed strong friendships with their volunteers. WeRead is planning to distribute certificates and mementos for the volunteers and students involved. WeRead also plans to initiate a new round of book donations. We aim to raise funds to provide more books to students, igniting their passion for reading.

In WEwithU, we encounter the pure curiosity of those eager to explore the world. Through books, we spark small dreams and warm each other's hearts through companionship.

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