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Forget Not the Beginning Heart

不忘初心

A film about my mother's journey founding Zigen in America in 1988 — and the rural communities in China, focused on women and children, that she devoted her life to serving for over three decades.

She turns 88 this year. 八十八 — double abundance, double blessing. The most auspicious of years to finally share her story with the world.

English Version
中文版 Chinese Version

"Every elder, a galaxy." My mother has been quietly mapping hers for 88 years. This film is the first time it gets told out loud.

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We are raising funds to complete and distribute this film as widely as possible — so that her story, and the story of the communities she served, reaches the audience it deserves.

Every contribution, large or small, is a seed. An article about the film and book is coming very soon — watch this space.

Learn more at Zigen HK →
HK$200,000 – 500,000
Fundraising goal

Donations received via Zigen HK. To contribute or discuss sponsorship, write to april@swando.co

Full fundraising page coming soon. In the meantime, reach out directly — every conversation counts.