Australian China Education Foundation Incorporated

The Australian China Education Foundation Incorporated (ACEF) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving educational opportunities for children in poverty-stricken areas of China. Established on 8 January 2014 under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 of Victoria, Australia, ACEF operates with a focus on child sponsorship, educational infrastructure, and cultural exchange programs between Australia and China.

Objectives

ACEF aims to:

• Provide direct financial assistance for children to complete their education up to year 12 through one-to-one child sponsorship programs.
• Promote educational capacity building by supporting infrastructure projects such as building classrooms and supplying library resources.
• Enhance the capabilities of teachers and inspire disadvantaged children through educational exchange programs involving students and teachers.
• Collaborate actively with other Australian charitable organizations and engage the Chinese community in addressing broader issues of educational disadvantage.

Governance

The foundation is governed by an Executive Committee composed of five members: a President, an Executive Vice-President who also serves as Secretary, a Treasurer, and two Vice-Presidents. Each member is responsible for overseeing specific areas including Administration, Finance, IT, Marketing, and China Business. The Executive Committee manages strategic decisions regarding project selection, monitoring, and assessment.

Funding Model

ACEF raises funds exclusively for predefined charitable projects and does not partake in ad hoc fundraising activities unrelated to such projects. The Executive Committee ensures that all funds are allocated to designated programs aimed at fulfilling the foundation’s objectives.

Constitutional Framework

The foundation’s constitution outlines its legal and operational framework, including the requirement to display its name and registration number on all business documents. The constitution defines governance terms such as committee membership, meeting protocols, and decision-making procedures, ensuring transparency and accountability in ACEF’s operations.

Impact and Activities

Since its inception, ACEF has worked towards reducing educational disparities by enabling children from disadvantaged backgrounds in China to access and complete their schooling. Through infrastructure improvements, resource provision, and exchange programs, the foundation fosters educational development and cross-cultural understanding between Australia and China.

Motto

The organisation operates under the motto: “Education — A Journey Starts with Love,” reflecting its commitment to nurturing educational opportunities with compassion and community support.

This summary is based on information provided by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission and ACEF’s official statements.

[1] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/a546a50a-3aaf-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd [2] http://www.acefund.org.au/brief-introduction-of-acef/ [3] http://www.acefund.org.au/the-constitution-of-australian-china-education-foundation/ [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/a546a50a-3aaf-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd/documents/5862f94a-b7ca-ee11-9079-00224893cef4 [5] https://www.australiachinafoundation.org.au/grants/2021-22-grant-round