About Project Hope

Cultural Exchange

By working closely with local and provincial officials in the cities of Harbin and Qiqihar, Heilongjiang Province, China, the New York Islanders have embarked upon an un-precedented multi-faceted educations iniviative that will undoubtedly change the lives of young athletes forever: The Charles B. Wang Ice Hockey Project Hope

The ultimate goal of Project Hope is simple: To provide young Chinese athletes with access to educational opportunities.

Project Hope will endeavor to create opportunities for cultural exchange through international youth hockey events and by promoting Project Hope scholarship placements in the United States

Learning the Language

Project Hope begins by enrolling Chinese scholar-athletes in New York Islanders-affiliated youth hockey programs in and around Heilongjiang Province. Once enrolled, the students must study English as part of their regular curriculum with a goal of achieving fluency in both written and conversational english.

To demonstrate a developing English language competency, students will undergo age appropriate assesments/examinations on a regular basis. Once the students have achieved fluency, they will be eligible to apply for a Project Hope scholarship to continue their education at a high school in the United States.














Below are downloads and links to media regarding the inaugural as well as the current Project Hope season. Please browse our media for interesting interviews, articles and photogalleries.

Multimedia

Video


2008

Project Hope highlights—Day 1

Project Hope highlights—Day 2

Project Hope highlights—Day 3

Project Hope highlights—Day 4

Project Hope highlights—Day 5

Project Hope highlights—Day 6



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Photo Galleries

2007

In the Press

Online Publications

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2006

Printed Publications

2007