The Spark of the Micro Light Project is Passed On – Renmin University Students Embark on a Public Welfare Journey

On the afternoon of July 30, team members and children engage in ice-breaking activities

    Although the 15 team members only spent four short days with the children, through games, conversations, and home visits, they gained a deeper understanding of the children.

    Growing Through Play
    On the afternoon of July 30, the team members played games with the children in the open space of the Children's Village. The "Balloon Squeeze" game ignited the children’s enthusiasm, the "Five Jiao One Yuan" game brought bursts of laughter, the "Bunny Dance" had the children dancing joyfully, and in the "Charades" game, the children cooperated seamlessly and responded quickly, earning rounds of applause. "Unity is strength, unity is strength!" The simple yet powerful melody echoed across the open space. This was the scene of the children playing the "Survival on a Deserted Island" game with the team members. In this game, set on a deserted island, each group of 10 children could only rest a limited number of feet on the ground. When the host gave instructions, the children got creative—some lifted their feet with effort, some stacked their feet together, and older children carried the younger ones on their backs. Though bent over and panting, they showed determination and resilience, radiating a strong sense of “positive energy.”

July 30 afternoon, ice-breaking game, Survival on a Deserted Island

    The fun fair on the afternoon of August 31 presented another lively scene. The children participated in various activities at different booths, including paper folding, painting, and building blocks. A boy sat seriously at a booth, carefully assembling over twenty patterns with a set of tangram pieces according to the diagram. Several little girls sat in a corner, quietly drawing. When someone walked by, they would shyly smile, cover their drawings, revealing a mix of shyness and innocence.

July 30 afternoon, ice-breaking game

   Getting Closer Through Communication
    The youngest, Lamu (pseudonym), had no reservations around people and loved being hugged.
    Bama (pseudonym) was a beautiful Tibetan girl with a tall nose and delicate freckles. She was a bit shy but always listened attentively with her pretty eyes wide open.
    Phuntsok (pseudonym) was a quiet boy. Perhaps he was the one who wrote that he wanted a copy of The Catcher in the Rye. When asked if he had a cold and if he needed medicine, he responded with a kind smile.
    Quzhuo (pseudonym) didn’t like noisy environments and preferred chatting in the grass. She said she liked white, silver, and blue colors, long hair, and singing songs like “Two Tigers” and “Little White Rabbit.”
    Danzhen (pseudonym), 5 years old, was much smaller and thinner than her 5-year-old sister. With short hair and a pink cap, she wouldn’t let go of your hand when you held it and kept trying to introduce her “mommy” in broken Chinese.
    Tashi (pseudonym) was in high school in Beijing. He was calm and confident, occasionally cracking playful jokes during conversations. He said he called his mommy every week.
    The mother of Family No. 4 cared deeply about her children’s education and expressed a strong desire to receive guidance on child-rearing methods. When one team member suggested that reading bedtime stories could stimulate children’s interest in learning, the mother’s expression lit up with excitement.
    Another mother hoped her children could achieve all-around development. “I don’t mind cutting back on other expenses to hire teachers for them,” she said. “I just want them to have access to more educational resources.” She hoped her children could receive professional art instruction, but found it difficult to secure long-term, qualified teachers.

   Saying Goodbye in Celebration
    August 2 was the final day of the activity. In the afternoon, the children and team members put on a joint performance, filling the multi-function hall with laughter and joy.
Yangzom (pseudonym) sang with a loud, sincere voice, Cuomu (pseudonym) performed street dance with flair and power. The little ones’ participation in the “Gangnam Style” horse-riding dance reached 100%, rocking the whole venue.
The children were initially shy and hesitant to go on stage, but with genuine encouragement, they mustered the courage and began to genuinely enjoy the performance. In the end, the team members gave the children blessing cards, and many children immediately reciprocated with their own cards.

July 31, team members and children assemble 3D puzzles

    Although these children are orphans, they grow up in a large family environment and are not pessimistic. The meticulous care from their “mommies” ensures their physical and mental well-being. They are also very close to their mommies, and their relationships are no different from those in typical families. Living in the Children's Village—a large community built around family units—their personalities develop in a notably healthy way. They are intelligent, cheerful, independent, and thoughtful.