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 to raise funds. With these funds APM is able to financially support programs like SYB. APM has been a long-standing supporter of SYB by helping us cover our social educator’s salary.

Besides this financial donation, APM’s team always tries finding items students could use throughout the year at SYB. Every year in August, just before the new batch of students arrives in Shanghai, APM sends us bed covers, towels, and clothes that are included in the students’ arrival kits. All year long, APM donates many other items such as schoolbags, pens, notebooks, clothes, and basketballs… These are all useful items students are happy to receive.

APM’s work is amazing and they are always looking for volunteers to help out. Every batch of SYB students visits APM’s warehouse at least twice per semester to help sort items. On November 4^th, the 10^th batch of Young Bakers volunteered for the first time.  On that day, students helped sort out clothes, which would then be shipped to remote areas. Before leaving, the students were allowed to choose a few items to take home! This was a good opportunity for them to choose warm clothes as winter is settling in.  They will return to APM in January and share memorable moments with other volunteers. This activity is a great way for them to give back to the community and thank APM for its support.

APM just published its 3^rd  edition of the Baguettes et Fourchettes at the Market trilingual cookbook (French, English and Chinese). This new edition is a comprehensive guide compiling descriptions of more than 70 fruits and vegetables that one can buy on the markets in China. 100% of the profit made from sales go directly towards their charity program.

In order to support APM, SYB as well as many other projects, and try out new recipes, order the third volume of Baguettes et Fourchettes!

On behalf of the Young Bakers, I would like to thank APM for its support to SYB. This team only composed of volunteers is doing a great job. You too, as an individual, you could join their team and take part in this program.

You will find below the new APM warehouse address and opening hours:

Marine

Program Director