In 1997, a small group of professionals working in Yunnan Province, Southwest China, committed themselves to a common vision and purpose; thereby forming Project Grace. The vision brought many other expatriate and national workers to join the partnership. Recently, the name was changed to Bless China International (BCI). Today, half the staff of BCI are Chinese nationals. The other half are from more than twenty countries. Through programs developed in response to the needs of communities and individuals, the work continually expands and spreads to new geographic sites. The government at all levels is inviting us to increase our cooperation with them to serve the needs of the many peoples of this mountainous province. The window of opportunity is open.

About Yunnan Province: "Yunnan (Beautiful Clouds in the South) Province is the most southwest region of China bordering the countries of Vietnam, Laos, and Burma. Yunnan Province borders Guizhou Province and Guangxi Zhang Autonomous Region to the east, Chongqing and Sichuan to the north, and Tibet Autonomous Region to the northwest. Yunnan encompasses 394,000 square kilometers (152,084 square miles) and has a population of more than 42 million people.

Within these borders, Yunnan has a diverse topography that ranges from alpine mountain ranges to tropical rainforests and the greatest number of plant species in China (more than 18,000) as well as an incredible array of animals, including the Asian elephant and the protected Yunnan golden monkey. There is even a rainforest in the area known as Xishuangbanna where you will find many rare and endangered species of plants and animals." Read more by visiting the Travel China Guide.