Gold Coin China Supports Lianwan Primary School’s Farm-Based Learning
In Jinwan District, China, Lianwan Primary School is growing more than just crops. With its on-campus agricultural base, young students learn how to plant, raise animals, and understand the vital role of food in society—instilling values of discipline, responsibility, and sustainability.
To help keep this farm-school thriving, Gold Coin Zhuhai, under Aboitiz Foods, extended support through Project EduCare–a regional initiative that promotes education and community well-being. Now in its second year of partnership, the company donated a one-year animal feed supply and offered volunteer assistance for the school’s farm activities.
To mark another year of partnership, Aboitiz Foods representatives turned over 20 pick-up vouchers of animal feed to help nourish the school’s chickens, ducks, and fish.
During the school’s Harvest Festival celebration on July 4, 2025, Gold Coin officially turned over 20 feed vouchers (worth ~CNY 4,400), ensuring the school receives fresh feed as needed.
This partnership reflects Aboitiz Foods’ broader commitment to empowering education and supporting local communities across Asia—proving that with care and collaboration, we can nourish not only futures but also young lives.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is Project EduCare and what does it set out to do?
Project EduCare is a regional initiative by Aboitiz Foods, implemented through Gold Coin China, that addresses gaps in quality education — particularly in rural areas across Asia. It provides schools and students with essential resources, equipment, and hands-on support. The program reflects a belief that investing in young learners is inseparable from the company’s broader purpose of sustainably nourishing communities and building a stronger, more food-literate next generation.
2. What kind of learning does Lianwan Primary School’s farm program offer students?
The school’s on-campus agricultural base gives students direct, practical experience in planting crops and raising animals — chickens, ducks, and fish. Through this farm-based learning, children develop an understanding of where food comes from and the effort required to produce it. Beyond agricultural knowledge, the program instills values of discipline, responsibility, and environmental stewardship — life skills that classroom instruction alone is unlikely to cultivate as effectively.
3. What specific support was provided to the school in the latest year of partnership?
To mark the second year of collaboration, 20 animal feed pickup vouchers valued at approximately CNY 4,400 were officially handed over during the school’s Harvest Festival celebration on July 4, 2025. The voucher format ensures the school receives fresh feed on an as-needed basis throughout the year rather than a single bulk delivery. Volunteers also provided assistance with farm activities, adding a human element to the material support offered.
4. Why is a Harvest Festival an appropriate occasion for this kind of handover?
The Harvest Festival is a natural moment of celebration and reflection in a farming calendar — marking the fruits of sustained effort and care. Choosing this occasion to formalize the feed donation reinforces the symbolic connection between the partnership and the values the school’s program teaches: patience, stewardship, and the rewards of consistent work. It also makes the support visible to the whole school community, amplifying the impact of the gesture beyond the practical feed supply itself.
5. What does this initiative reveal about how corporate partnerships with schools can work?
A multi-year, resource-matched partnership is more valuable than a one-time donation. By aligning what the company offers — animal feed, agricultural expertise, and volunteers — directly with what the school’s program needs, the support becomes genuinely useful rather than symbolic. Sustained engagement also builds trust and allows both parties to deepen the collaboration over time. This model demonstrates that businesses can contribute meaningfully to education without requiring programs to change what they do to fit a corporate agenda.
