The China Children and Teenagers' Foundation (CCTF) held a two-session companionship services camp for over 60 disadvantaged school girls under the Spring Bud project in Xichang Minzu High School of Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan province, from August 16 to 22.

The public welfare activity was also attended by nearly 50 volunteers aged between 18 and 55 from the Tencent Foundation and 12 financial contributors from Beijing, Wuhan, Shanghai and Shenzhen cities.

They received professional training   before the Spring Bud girls visited them with bright smiles.

The companion services camp consisted of four parallel activities under the theme of having a correct self-appraisal, becoming courageous, striving for independence and pursuing benevolence.

The Spring Bud girls rediscovered themselves through singing and drawing pictures. They had a deeper understanding of courage from their artistic performance, and wrote a new chapter for growth in collaboration with volunteers.

For instance, the Spring Bud girls were guided to have a positive understanding of their identity, share with others about their life and study, and release their inner emotions.

Additionally, volunteers paid home visits to the Spring Bud girls in three groups and became deeply impressed by their tenacious spirit.

"I used to have doubt about the existence of beauty and benevolence when I watched TV programs related to the public welfare activities in the past. It is incredible that these charity-minded brothers and sisters have visited me. I will strive to achieve my dream with the strength that hails from them," said a Spring Bud girl with tears in her eyes during an interview.

After the visit, many volunteers shared their experiences and feelings on their personal WeChat moments.