We propose a donation to the Chinese Autism Community Interest Company (CACIC), a non-profit organisation providing support for Chinese autistic children and their families in the UK. CACIC's founder Hazel Lim draws from her experiences battling discrimination and a lack of community support while helping her autistic son. CACIC endeavours to challenge misinformed perspectives and cultural stigma, which are uniquely prevalent within the Chinese community.

https://chineseautism.org.uk

Culture plays a pivotal role in influencing behavior related to autism. In Chinese culture, autism is often perceived negatively, reflected in the term 'GU DU ZHENG,' meaning the illness of loneliness. Families of children with suspected autism frequently fear discrimination, leading them to avoid diagnosis and live in isolation. It is crucial to raise awareness and change perspectives about autism in the Chinese community, transforming stigma into strength.

By supporting these initiatives, we aim to envision a society where all Chinese ethnic neurodivergent children and young people can achieve their full potential. We aspire to create a society where conversations about autism and neurodivergence are open, free from shame or fear of discrimination. If this resonates with you, please join us in supporting CACIC through this JustGiving link, generously matched by the PwC Foundation.

Chinese Women in the City is a charitable group supported by the PwC Foundation as one of our strategic partners, working together on the ColorBrave initiative. Alice Huang from PwC is proud to serve as the business mentor for CWIC, driving the collaboration and partnership. To support this initiative, CWIC will make donations on behalf of their international speakers and volunteers as a token of appreciation. They will also use their channels to share the amazing stories of Hazel's charity, driving awareness and support for families in need within the UK Chinese community. Additionally, they will share this fundraising campaign within their community members to encourage widespread participation.

Chinese Women in the City takes immense pride in fostering collaboration with Chinese Austism Community with a shared ambition to make the world a better place. We are honored to be the bridge connecting corporates with charities and serving as a strong link to the Chinese community. Together, let's make a positive impact and build a more inclusive and understanding society.