HandReach is an informal association of students, scholars, and professionals based in the United States who are interested in helping build better educational opportunities in less-developed areas of China. We gather funds and use them to sponsor small but meaningful projects in China's remote areas that are seriously in need of funds. For children in these parts of China, even a little money can go a long way. HandReach organizers all work as volunteers so that 100% of the funds collected go directly to the children who need them.

MICROGRANTS
HandReach's work centers on microgrants. All donations collected are disbursed in microgrants of $200 each so that as many projects as possible can be funded in many different places all over China. Each grant is small, which discourages corruption and waste, yet such an amount can accomplish a lot in China's poorer regions-buying books or school supplies, building or making repairs on school buildings, paying tuition or fees for worthy, hard-working students whose families cannot possibly afford them. HandReach is open to any creative ideas for using money to help build educational opportunities in meaningful ways. No requirements or restrictions are placed on the microgrants awarded, except that 100% of the money be used to help the children. Grant winners have complete control over the projects they organize.

TRANSPARENCY
Any individuals with ideas for specific projects can fill out a simple application on our website, under the "Application" link. Grant award winners will be announced at a public awards ceremony, and then have six months to make their projects happen, working through their contacts in China to make sure that the money is used effectively. All relevant documents, including photos, receipts, and letters, are then posted on our website under the "Projects" link so that donors can see exactly how their money was spent.