about project pengyou
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#ProjectPengyou
Our Mission To empower and mobilize a new
generation of US-China bridge-builders to serve, inspire and transform lives.
The US and China hold the most consequential relationship in the world; that young Americans and Chinese who have lived in both nations are our most important asset and hope for the future.
We Believe
ProjectPengyou.org
Online hub and social network for constructive
US-China news, jobs, events, resources, and
connections.
What We DoMobilizing a new generation of U.S.-China bridge-builders
Campus Chapters
Student communities that advocate against
xenophobia and promote greater exchange
between Americans and Chinese.
Leadership Training
A transformative leadership training for
US-China bridge-builders across the nation at Harvard University.
1. ProjectPengyou.org
● Connect with thousands of alumni who have spent time in China
● Get access to China-related news, events, jobs, and discussions
● Join a growing movement of people building bridges between the
United States and China
6,000+ alumni, 360+ US-China exchange groups
2. Project Pengyou Leadership Training
● Participate in a transformative training program and gain unique skills in cross-cultural leadership and community-organizing methods
● Join a vibrant global community of leadership fellows and connect with other motivated students with U.S.-China experience
● Access to professional development opportunities in the U.S.-China space ● Lead a Project Pengyou Chapter and drive US-China exchange, knowledge
and action at your school
Hands-on learning in cross-cultural leadership and community organizing
3. Project Pengyou ChaptersBridge-builders of change on campus across America
Project Pengyou chapters are community hubs of bridge-builders led by trained Leadership Fellows. Chapters conduct activities that deepen engagement between Americans and Chinese people, develop next- generation US-China leadership, and encourage members to pay it forward through community service projects.
Jan 2011. The Golden Bridges Foundation invited by the State Department to build an alumni network for the 100,000 Strong Initiative (Project Pengyou).
Aug 2012. Project Pengyou develops online features for the social networking platform and launches new beta site.
Mar 2014. Project Pengyou convenes 40 young US-China leaders as the first cohort of Project Pengyou Leadership Fellows to participate in the inaugural Leadership Training Summit at Harvard University.
Nov 2014. Launched the first annual “Pengyou Day” campaign, a day of massive grassroots action around the nation promoting exchange between Americans and Chinese.
Timeline
2011
2013
2014
2012
Since 2014, Over 40 grassroots Project Pengyou Chapters initiated at schools across the U.S.
“Regardless of what professional field you pursue now or will pursue in the future, your deep knowledge and understanding of China
will serve you and America very, very well. And that’s what Project Pengyou is all about.”
Gary LockeFormer U.S. Ambassador to China
Get Involved!✓ Join ProjectPengyou.org! Connect with
thousands of other US-China alumni and get the latest updates on US-China-related jobs, events and resources.
✓ Apply for the Project Pengyou Leadership Fellows Program! Fall Training Summit on October 7-10, 2016 at Harvard University. Lead or establish a Project Pengyou Chapter at your school
✓ Participate on Pengyou Day (November 17, 2016)! A Massive Day of Grassroots Action For US-China Exchange
