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Shanghai Young Bakers (SYB) is a charity program based in Shanghai, China providing a fully sponsored training in French and Chinese bakery and pastry to marginalized Chinese youth from 17 to 23 years of age. The goal is to allow them to find qualified jobs in the bakery-pastry making sector and lead an independent life after graduation.
The Warmth of a Bakery Classroom
This year, Shanghai has been treated to several beautiful snowfalls. But here in Shanghai, where heating is not widespread, the cold can be quite chilling. However on January 27, a lucky group of people enjoyed a wonderful class in the warmth of the Shanghai Young Bakers Baking Center. As the
SYB cooperated with Accenture for 2018 Annual Party Charity Auction
SYB was invited by Accenture Great China Corporate Citizenship Council to take part in the Annual Party Charity Auction, which was held in Pudong Shangri-la on Saturday 13rd Jan. This auction aims to help people get skills to succeed and to make a difference.
Stepping Stones amazing teachers brings interest in English language to the Young Bakers
Stepping Stones is a not-for-profit charitable organisation founded in 2006 and registered in Shanghai with a mission to improve the education and general welfare of disadvantaged children in China. Stepping Stones works with expatriate and local Chinese volunteers to teach English in Shanghai’s migrant schools and community centres. Stepping Stones
In the Bloom of Youth —— SYB and Fudan University Welfare Development Center’s Second Gathering
On December 10, 2017, after almost 3 weeks of preparation and planning, the 10th class of SYB students and the Welfare Development Center held their much-anticipated gathering. This year’s event was held at Fudan University’s beautiful Jiangwan campus. It seems that each time we hold this event, the sky smiles upon
King cake shared by the SYB team – and the king/queen is…
The whole team gathered today to enjoy a traditional French king cake: a nice way for our multicultural team to share and discover the French culture. To ensure that each piece of cake would be randomly distributed, tradition says that the youngest person has to sit under the table and
A meaningful partnership with APM
A Pleines Mains (APM) is a charity program helping the needy, orphans and handicapped people in China through material and financial donations. APM regularly receives second-hand goods or new items from private or corporate donors. These donations can then be redistributed to needy communities all around China or sold
New CreaStyle uniforms for the new batch of Shanghai Young Bakers
There is a French saying « l’habit ne fait pas le moine » which translate as « Clothes do not make the man (or the monk) » but some serious research actually shows that it does help. Wearing a nice looking, clean and customized uniform with your name embroidered on it certainly helps make