Welcome to Hua Dan Hua Dan delivers inspirational workshops in partnership with community organisations and commercial enterprises, to empower individuals from all classes of society with skills that improve their employability, social mobility and quality of life. Hua Dan
Children’s Education Programme Since 2007, Hua Dan has worked in partnership with schools and community centres in Beijing to reach over 3,800 migrant children. Hua-Dan-Childrens-programme
Women Empowerment Programme Operating since 2006, this programme has helped shape the individual capacity of over 1000 migrant women based in Beijing, giving them the confidence and skills to transform their lives. Hua-Dan-Women
Sichuan Children’s Programme Hua Dan brings participatory drama to student after-class activities in earthquake-stricken regions. Earthquake-affected children participating in a Hua Dan activity
Consulting Programme We run a range of different consulting programmes for corporates and other non-profits. The main goals of the workshops are to promote team cooperation, communication ability, innovation and leadership skills. Workshops are designed — but not limited — to enterprise staff and CSR departments. Hua-Dan-Consulting

Hua Dan is a non-profit organisation dedicated to using theatre to inspire the full potential in people. Hua Dan seeks to help people lead their own lives and their communities with courage, confidence and creativity.

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May12

Sichuan earthquake fourth anniversary

Today marks the fourth anniversary of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, which took almost 100,000 lives and whose effects are still being felt today. Hua Dan reflects on our achievements over the past four years. What began as a small effort on the part of Hua Dan to bring some emotional relief and joy back to the region, is still going strong four years later, and has grown to a fully-operational regional office that has so far reached over 7,000 people, through over 250 separate workshops and performances.

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May11

“Who Am I?” Children’s Education Programme 2012: Video introduction

A short introductory video about Hua Dan’s 2012 Children’s Education Programme.

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Apr24

Planet Mao Mao – first stop of the Gulugulu Interstellar Expedition

The 2012 Children’s Education Programme launched with an expedition to another world, inviting migrant schoolchildren to join interplanetary adventurers on their travels. The performances introduce important themes and ideas which are explored further through follow-up workshops.

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Mar29

Hua Dan celebrates women’s contribution to economic growth

In honour of International Women’s Day, Dong Fen was invited to participate in a group discussion at the British Embassy on the topic of women’s contribution to economic growth.

Posted by David Hunt in Networking, Women's Empowerment Programme

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Mar28

Hua Dan heads south

Hua Dan travelled to the southern city of Shenzhen to conduct a series of training sessions on using theatre methods for training and educational purposes.

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Dec31

End-of-year newsletter, 2011 (Part 3)

In this newsletter, the last in a short series, Hua Dan’s Sichuan Programme manager Jinlian shares with us how Hua Dan has transformed her life, and gives us the latest updates on the Sichuan programme, still running despite the cold weather!

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Dec27

End-of-year newsletter, 2011 (Part 2)

In this newsletter, you will discover the special stories of Zhong Na and Luo Jinqiang. We hope that they will inspire you to support us, through your donations, to continue to train more facilitators to join our team.

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Dec22

End of year newsletter, 2011 (Part 1)

In this newsletter we are highlighting two key aspects of our work. Firstly, our Consulting Programme — a way in which you can both help Hua Dan and improve your staff performance. Secondly, we are profiling some of the stories of Hua Dan’s migrant worker facilitators. Join Hua Dan in its efforts to bring positive transformation inside China’s migrant communities and contribute to a more stable and fair development for all!

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Oct26

Hua Dan at the World Economic Forum 2011

As part of Caroline’s involvement with the Forum for Young Global Leaders of the World Economic Forum, Hua Dan was invited to deliver an interactive and participatory workshop for three hundred Young Global Leaders (YGL) at the “Summer Davos” in Dalian. The themes were moral dilemmas and values-based global leadership.

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Oct25

Hua Dan plans to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2012

This summer Jess and Caroline met in Edinburgh to explore the possibilities of Hua Dan taking a show to the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and onto the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff, Wales.

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