Teacher in China spends life savings creating a school and education system to help more than 500 disabled students
- 12 years ago Liu Aiye spent all his savings creating a special school for the disabled and has educated hundreds and helped many to find work after graduation
- The school provides education, as well as meals and accommodation for the students
Liu Aiye, 56, from Hubei province, central China, built a school aimed at helping disabled children receive a free education.
“I used to be a teacher and when I came across disabled students I was very touched after their parents shared how difficult it is to get an education for their children, so I planned to set up a school for them,” Liu told Chinese video news site Dami.
Twelve years ago, Liu used all his savings and started offering his free education service. Not only does the school cover meals and accommodation, but also provides special care items like sanitary towels.
In the video report on the school the class is seen packed with children reading and singing, and taking additional lessons on how to make a living by farming.
“The first year, I spent more than 1.2 million yuan (US$178,544)”, Liu said.
“It took a turn for the better in 2014 after I earned more than 200,000 yuan (US$29,758) from the crops we grew on the farmland I bought for the school.”
Over the past decade, Liu has supported more than 500 students aged from seven to 30 years old to finish their education, with around 120 going on to find paid jobs.