our mission
PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE EXCHANGE
Connecting communities at the grassroots through people-to-people exchanges and meaningful cultural encounters during a time of rising political tensions.
DEEP APPRECIATION OF CHINA'S DIVERSITY
Exploring the rich diversity of cultural traditions inscribed in the China Folk House to promote a deeper understanding of “many Chinas" during a time of growing misinformation and mistrust.
PRESERVATION OF RURAL FOLKWAYS
Valuing and giving voice to the cultural heritage rooted in rural life—in both China and the U.S.—during a time of spreading homogenization and the loss of local knowledge.
Many dedicated donors have made possible the China Folk House Retreat
We are grateful to the Daofeng and Angela Foundation, Bedrock Foundation, and Dalio Philanthropies for their outstanding generosity as leading supporters
