Zhang Guangtao, from Cangzhou in Hebei province, came to DORS

in December of 2007.  When he arrived he was a third year student at

Chongqing Social Work Professional Institute, majoring in Community

Management and Service.  He was born in the countryside and likes

the countryside, and his social work background has helped him

contribute to DORS a lot.  Now he has completed his volunteering

period (10 months--through Sichuan Youth Volunteer Program)and

has been hired by DORS as a Project Assistant.

 

Liu Yusen comes from Weifang city in Shandong province.  She

graduated from Ludong University in Shandong, majoring in social

work. Coming to DORS in August 2008, she mainly assists Bai

Shihai in implementing projects.  A kind and gentle-hearted young

woman, she has a heart for the underprivileged evidenced by her

volunteer work serving seniors, orphans, the mentally handicapped,

etc.  She has good English skills as well and can assist in translation. 

Coming from a rural area she has a background in issues and

concerns there, which is helpful to DORS.

 

Wang Yang comes from Sichuan’s Guang’an city, and joined

DORS in September of 2008.  He graduated from Changsha Social

Work College in Hunan, and before coming to DORS worked at

an international poverty alleviation agency in Ganluo as a volunteer

for two years, and as regular staff for a year.  While in college doing

two years of village practicum work, he developed a lively interest

in rural work, and determined to make rural work his career.  We

believe his previous experience will be beneficial to DORS’ work.

 

Co-founder Richard Anderson began DORS with Rose Acock in 1996, and worked as DORS staff in Hanyuan for 2 years before returning to the UK in May 1999. Prior to coming to China, he studied Human Ecology at Huddersfield University. During his time in Hanyuan he worked alongside Rose in learning about rural China and poverty alleviation in Sichuan, and helped to establish DORS as an organisation. He is currently working as a Development and Support Manager with an Internet company in the UK. Rich still supports DORS from the UK.

 

Zhang Ling: From Shuangliu in Chengdu, she is currently a master’s

degree student in veterinary work at Sichuan University.  In her early

years she lived in the countryside, and loves it.  Where she used to live

was a nationally recognized poverty-stricken county, so she has an

understanding of poverty relief.  She has useful professional veterinary

knowledge and a heart to serve.  In August of 2008 she because a

volunteer with DORS.

 

Qian Ke: A native of Chongqing, who in 20 years (to present) of

living in Ganluo county has become quite assimilated to the natural

conditions and social customs of his new hometown. Originally from

Chongqing, he wants to “spread the love” by helping those who

need it, engaging in volunteer work long-term.  He will help DORS

especially by gathering project information for us in Ganluo.

 

Yang Fangyuan is from Guiyang, Guizhou province, China. She joined DORS in December 2006 as a full-time worker. She worked as a Project Assistant and also was responsible for publicity. Prior to working with DORS, she worked as a quality controller at Shanghai.  Yang Fangyuan left DORS in July 2008.

 

Guo Yuchi - From Guangdong, he graduated from Shenzhen University Broadcast department and majored in Advertising with a concentration in filming. From 2006-2007 he went to remote Jingu township in Guangxi province to teach English, and also overcame the language barrier in communicating with the Zhuang minority inhabitants.  During the winter vacations he went “over hill and dale” in the mountains to take over 1000 pictures to give the local residents. His fondness for English led him to master reading, writing, and actual speech. In September 2007 he became DORS’ 28th member since its founding. He worked for DORS for a couple months for free, on filming and publicity work for DORS.

Anne-Marie Verdel, a Dutch citizen, worked for DORS from September–December 2006 as a Project Assistant. She has a Master’s degree in Sinology and International Business from Leiden University in the Netherlands and speaks, reads and writes Mandarin Chinese. During her studies she also studied at the Beijing Language and Culture University in 1999 – 2000.

Adam Jung, an American citizen with fluent Mandarin, Adam was employed with DORS as a project assistant on a two year contract which started work in January 2005. He took charge of micro-credit, education, and some integrated projects. 

 
Zhang Zhenfang, an Yi minority person, Chinese. She worked for DORS from March 2005 to March 2006. Prior to working for DORS, she studied in Southwest Nationalities University. Her main tasks were assisting with general project and office work for the Misereor-funded Integrated Rural Development Programme as Trainee. Her Yi minority background help us to better understand Yi culture and to better communicate with local Yi people. 

 
Katie Maher joined DORS in April 2004. Her five years in China have been spent studying Mandarin, teaching cultural studies, and engaging in research and development. Katie had a range of experience working with young people in China and Australia on education, livelihood, and cultural and social justice projects. Her education background included a Bachelor’s degree in Professional Writing and postgraduate qualifications in cross cultural communication. Her contract was completed in September 2005.

Huang Haoran, Chinese, started working for DORS in July 2004. He was accomplished in computer engineering and IT development. Before joining DORS, he was a professional writer with experience working for media and cultural organizations, complemented by competence in English-Chinese translation and computer engineering and IT development.

Thomas Li, a Chinese minority citizen, assisted DORS as a Trainee Project Assistant for 6 months. He had volunteer experience before joining DORS, and understood how to work in a village.

Rita Bonomally, a Mauritius citizen, joined DORS in March 2002. She lived and worked in China for a number of years. Fluent in the Chinese language, she completed her BA in Sociology at the Education Renmin University in Beijing, and completed her MSc in Development Management while at DORS. She also spent a year at the Beijing Language and Culture University studying Chinese. Rita was a Project Officer. Prior to joining DORS, she worked at the British Embassy and Medecins sans Frontieres.

Li Caihong, a Chinese citizen. Graduated from China Agricultural University, she worked for DORS as a Trainee Project Assistant for one year, starting in July 2003. Her main tasks were assisting with general projects.

Zhuang Yongtao, a Chinese citizen. Graduated from China Agricultural University, his work together with the DORS team started in July 2002. During his ten months’ career, he worked as Project Assistant and took charge of general projects and community-orientated training work. At the time of joining DORS, he was a student with master’s degree in sociology. He showed great enthusiasm and interest in rural development work and was familiar with general rural development issues.

Peter Vautier, from London, England.  He started working for DORS in Nov. 2002. For his 6-months’ working period, Peter was first involved in water supply, then took over some of Zhuang's responsibilities. He had good Chinese language skill so he could easily communicate verbally and in writing.

Caroline Legros, a Canadian citizen, started working for DORS in July 2001. After graduating from the University of Toronto with a degree in Science and the Environment and Human Biology, she lived in Tianjin for a year studying Chinese and teaching English. She arrived in Hanyuan in March 2001 to research DORS' agro-forestry projects in Chenhe village for her Master's degree in Development Studies from the University of Melbourne in Australia. Prior to working with DORS, she has conducted research in different areas, including Ecuador and Canada. Caroline, who is fluent in Mandarin, was involved in implementing new projects in the nearby Ganluo County as well as in Hanyuan.

Elsa Fan, an American citizen with fluent Mandarin, began her work with DORS in October of 2000. She graduated in 1998 from the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in Anthropology and Psychology. From there, she spent a year in Washington DC working on policy issues affecting women before continuing her studies with a Master's degree in Anthropology and Development Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science, where she did her thesis on the one child family policy of China. In working with DORS, she has done an evaluation on the micro-credit schemes to date, and worked on a variety of projects. Her contract was completed in May 2002.

Felix AuYeung, an American citizen, came on board as a short-term  with DORS in summer of 2001. Born in Hong Kong, he moved to the States at age 9 and studied Mechanical Engineering and Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of California at Berkeley. He later completed his Master's degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology University (MIT) before coming to China. He oversaw the fuel-efficient stoves project in Nimei Township, living and working with and training local villagers. Felix worked with DORS for three months on a self-funded basis, from April 2001 until the end of June 2001.

Sandrine Lapuyade, a French citizen, assisted DORS with fundraising from her base in Shanghai during 2000-2001.

Mark Treacher, a British citizen, came to Hanyuan as an English teacher with the local middle school, Hanyuan Han Erzhong, in March of 2000. While here, he also worked part-time with DORS as a self-funded , assisting with different projects including education. Mark completed his degree in Social Sciences before continuing to obtain a Master's at Leeds University with a degree in Development Studies. Prior to working in Hanyuan, he was teaching English throughout China, and has travelled extensively throughout the country. He left Hanyuan in October of 2000.

Jim Weldon, a British citizen, worked as a project assistant with DORS for a year, beginning in July of 1999 until October 2000. He specialized in Chinese language and literature, with a degree in Classical and Modern Chinese from the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London. As such, he is fluent in Mandarin and had an excellent command of written Chinese. Prior to his work with DORS, he worked as a translator with different organisations and universities. With DORS, he assisted with translations, as well as with implementing various projects. Jim was living in Beijing working for ChinaBrief.

Adam Grant, also a British citizen, was brought on as the social and community forestry expert for DORS in September 1999. He graduated from the National School of Forestry [Newton Rigg College] at the University of Central Lancashire with a degree in Social and Community Forestry, where he did a thesis on agro-forestry and its potential land use in the UK. During his time with DORS, he was responsible for implementing and managing DORS' forestry projects. In August of 2000 after leaving Hanyuan, Adam returned to study a Master's degree in Renewable Natural Resources and Development at the University of East Anglia. 
 

 

Mu Fan: Hanyuan local, a current student at Sichuan Agricultural

University, Social Work major.  She grew up continuously in the

countryside, so she has a special love for it that comes from living

there.  She loves her hometown and her major, and in the summer

of 2008 joined DORS becoming a short-term volunteer.  She has

a formal social work background and true social work values, as

well as being willing to serve her hometown.

 

Wang Qian: Hanyuan local, graduated from a high school in

Mianyang.  From her early years she loved the countryside, at

the same time also zealously participated in activities to help the

community.  She has a heart for disadvantaged groups and loves

her hometown, so after graduating from high school she joined

DORS as a short-term volunteer, and contributed her part to

post-earthquake rebuilding in her hometown.  Wang Qian loves

to help people and has an outgoing personality, working hard

and taking initiative while she was here.

 

Ren Li: Hanyuan local, graduated from the Sichuan Police

Academy in 2005.  From graduation until the present time she

has worked at the Hanyuan Public Security Burea’s Shirong

Police Station doing work related to residents’ residence

permits.  She has grown up continuously in the countryside,

and her work puts her in contact with rural residents, so she is

very familiar with the countryside.  Ren Li wants to do what

she can for the common good, so she became a long-term

unpaid volunteer with DORS.  Her work mainly involved

assisting DORS accumulating information about potential

earthquake relief recipients, and she also assisted with some

administrative work. 

 

Luo Xiaojuan: Hanyuan local, graduated from Hanyuan

Second High School in 2008.  Her English reading and speaking

are both very good, so her English level and familiarity with

Hanyuan were helpful to DORS in its translating and interviewing

work.  Her warm personality also made the atmosphere of

DORS’ office more enjoyable.  Xiaojuan’s parents come

from Nimei Township and Liaolin Township, so she has a

definite understanding of the countryside.  She will mainly help

DORS in the summer of 2008.