Mission

Education Advancement Fund International (EAFI) facilitates international education exchange, see www.utahstudentexchange.com, cultural understanding, global education reform, and gender equity in education by assisting poor, minority, and learning disabled students to overcome financial barriers to appropriate education. The Fund provides scholarships and tuition assistance to poor, rural Chinese children.

Principles

1. To nurture children, strengthen families, and foster the self-sufficiency of Miao and Tu Jia minorities, supporting parents and others who care for children;

2. To provide youth with experiences that build character and judgment through education, recreation and mentoring;

3. To involve communities in assisting orphans and families in crisis; and helping individuals and families achieve long-term self-sufficiency.

4. To enhance the educational experience of children in poor regions by setting up a school that is open to all races.

5. To improve access to education using models proven to be effective involving parents and communities with schools in the educational process; and linking learning and community service activities for students.

6. To teach moral values that are universal.

7. To encourage female students to pursue higher education.