Founded in 2007, A Bridge for Children International (ABC) is a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) non-profit orga­nization headquartered in Beijing, China, dedicated to serving orphans and migrant children — two of the most vulnerable and at-risk populations in China. Built on the conviction that every child deserves a family and an education, ABC serves underprivileged children in three programmatic areas: CONNECT(牵手) (CSR and Volunteerism), DREAM (梦想) (Education and Life Skills) and TALENT (才) (Migrant Children Sports, Arts, Music and and teacher training). 
 
ABC programs construct “a bridge for children” to support what is typically a precarious crossing from society’s margins into the greater community. This transition is difficult for these populations characterized by limited education, life skills and job training.

Our Story
In 2005, at the request of a friend, one of our co-founders made a trip to Northeastern China to visit several children who had been abandoned by their parents. After spending time with these children, and witnessing the difficulties they were facing, our co-founder decided to take two orphans into his own care. This experience was life changing, and made us all realize the significant challenges orphans face without the love and support of a family. 

After the visit in 2005, the ABC co-founders met to strategize how we could help mitigate inequities and daily difficulties endured by the orphans in China. ABC was our solution then, and remains our solution today.

- Steve Hwang & co-founders

To donate, please see our “Donate” page.

To see the social impact ABC has made to date, see our “Social Impact” page.

For job/internship opportunities, please see our “Join the ABC Team” page.