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Shin Shin Foundation

Shin Shin Education Foundation logo

A non-profit organization founded in 1997, the mission of the Shin Shin Education Foundation (SSEF) is to narrow the educational condition gap between urban and rural areas in China. The Synaptics-ShinShin (S3) program was started in 2010 as a charity partnership program between Synaptics Inc. and the SSEF.

  • In 2005 Allie Xiong started the Shin Shin English and Computer Teacher Training (ECTT) program.
  • The program has trained about 800 elementary school teachers from rural areas nationwide in China, benefiting about 100,000 children
  • In 2010 volunteers were recruited to assist the ECTT program onsite in Hunan province, China totaling 120 hours
  • Synaptics Hong Kong in fundraised for the S3 program, which Francis Lee matched all employee donations.
  • In 2011 volunteers helped ECTT trainees improve their English or computer skills, develop and provide class room activities for trainees including discussion and role play, and other extracurricular activities.
  • In 2011 Synaptics Inc was recognized by the Shin Shin Educational Foundation as partner of the year. Jim Harrington spoke at the Shin Shin Educational Foundation annual celebration representing Synaptics.

    • View the benefit concert flyer.

    Event Name: East Meets West Shin Shin Benefit concert

    Location: Synaptics Inc.
    3120 Scott Blvd
    Santa Clara, Ca 95054
    Time:Sunday, March 18, 2012, 3:00PM
    Agenda: 3PM – 5PM: Concert
    Featured Performers: Vocalist: Frank Au-Yeung Vocalist: Shine Zhao Bayland Dancing Plus Touchtones - Synaptics Band Vocalist Sue Ma And Sally Huang 5PM-6PM: Live Band, Food, Drink And Games
    Tickets: Please contact Gnanika, our HR partner, for concert tickets and donation logistics if you are interested. For tickets, please contact her by 12:00pm on Thursday March 8, 2012. (408) 454-5230
    All Proceeds Benefit English And Computer Teacher Training Program, An Educational Initiative Of Shin Shin Educational Foundation.

    There are two ways to support this event.

    1. By purchasing a ticket, all proceeds will go to the English and Computer Teacher Training (ECTT) Program, and initiative of Shin Shin Educational Foundation.
    2. Donation:
      1. You can donate to general ECTT program, or
      2. making a specified donation to the Synaptics-ShinShin program you can support fellow Synapticians to volunteer for English and Computer Teacher Training Program, and initiative of Shin Shin Educational Foundation.

    Videos of some featured performers

    Vocalist Frank Au-Yeung
    Vocalist Shine Zhao
    Vocalist Sue Ma and Sally Huang
    Bayland Dancing