The Mothers' Bridge of Love (MBL) - 母爱桥

24/08/2026

Yesterday marked Chushu (处暑), the “End of Heat” — the fourteenth of China’s 24 solar terms. Its name signals that the fiercest summer heat is beginning to withdraw, even while warmth may still linger.

In this quiet turning of the season, mornings grow cooler, shadows lengthen and the first hints of autumn begin to appear. Chushu reminds us that change rarely arrives all at once; it unfolds gently, one small sign at a time.

May we notice those signs, welcome the season ahead and carry a little summer warmth with us into autumn.

19/08/2026

Today is Qixi Festival (七夕), one of China's most romantic traditional festivals.

At the heart of Qixi is the ancient story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, separated by the Milky Way but reunited once a year when magpies form a bridge across the stars.

For The Mothers' Bridge of Love, the image of that bridge carries a special meaning.

In our lives, distance can take many forms — oceans and borders, languages and cultures, years of separation, or stories waiting to be rediscovered. Yet love, understanding and the desire to connect can bring people closer, one step at a time.

On this Qixi Festival, we send our warmest wishes to everyone who loves, remembers, waits, searches and reaches out across a distance.

May every connection be cherished, every longing find an answer, and every journey towards one another bring us a little closer. ❤️

Happy Qixi Festival! 七夕快乐！

18/08/2026

🎂 Happy 22nd Birthday, MBL! 💝

On 18 August 2004, The Mothers’ Bridge of Love began its journey.

For 22 years, we have reached out with care, spoken up for those whose stories deserve to be heard, brought people together, and built connections across families, communities and cultures.
Along the way, MBL has been shaped by countless acts of kindness and by the many people who have walked beside us.

Today, as MBL turns 22, we simply want to say thank you — to everyone who has supported us, trusted us, joined us and helped keep this bridge growing.

Twenty-two years on, we remember where we began as we continue moving forward. May love keep flowing, may our bridges reach ever further, and may many more beautiful connections be made.

Happy birthday, MBL! 🎂💝

07/08/2026

Today marks Liqiu (立秋), the Beginning of Autumn in the traditional Chinese calendar.

Although the warmth of summer still lingers, Liqiu reminds us that every season carries the promise of new beginnings. It is a time to reflect, to appreciate what has grown, and to look ahead with hope.

At The Mothers' Bridge of Love, we see this gentle transition reflected in our own journey. Every family reunited, every conversation shared, every friendship formed across cultures begins with a single bridge of understanding.

As the seasons change, our commitment remains the same: to connect people through compassion, culture and dialogue, and to help stories find their way home.

🍁 Wishing all our friends and supporters a peaceful, healthy and fulfilling autumn.

06/08/2026

🌍 Language as a Bridge, Connecting the World

📢 The 5th UK English–Chinese Bilingual Recitation Competition is officially launched!

The Mothers' Bridge of Love (MBL), Capital Class and KYX International Education are delighted to announce the launch of the 5th UK English–Chinese Bilingual Recitation Competition, which will take place on Sunday, 15 November 2026 at SOAS University of London .

Over the past five years, the competition has grown into one of the UK's recognised charitable bilingual cultural initiatives, inspiring young people to develop confidence in both English and Chinese through literature, public speaking and intercultural dialogue.

Open to young people aged 5–21, the competition welcomes nominations from schools and educational organisations across the UK. Finalists will perform one Chinese and one English recitation, celebrating language as a bridge between cultures and communities.

We are also honoured that previous judging panels have included distinguished figures from leading universities and cultural institutions, while the competition has received media recognition from China Daily and China Minutes.

📖 Learn more about the competition and how your school or organisation can take part by visiting our website:
https://www.mothersbridge.org/blog/language-as-a-bridge-connecting-the-world-official-launch-of-the-5th-uk-englishchinese-bilingual-recitation-competition

Language as a Bridge, Connecting the World.

May every recitation become a meeting of cultures, and every voice become a bridge connecting people, communities and the world.

The Mothers' Bridge of Love (MBL), Capital Class and KYX International Education are proud to jointly present the Official Launch of the 5th UK English–Chinese Bilingual Recitation Competition. Over the past five years, the competition has grown into one of the UK's recognised charitable bilingual

04/08/2026

🌸 Traces of Spring has come to a close, but its story continues.

Over nearly three months, Traces of Spring: Paintings by Daniel Lee and His Students welcomed visitors from many backgrounds to Charing Cross Library Westminster City Archives, where art became a bridge between cultures, generations and communities.

Featuring one work by artist and educator Daniel Lee alongside thirty-one paintings by his students, the exhibition celebrated not only artistic expression, but also the journey of learning, encouragement and shared growth. Many visitors spoke of the exhibition's unique warmth, with one writing:

"I never realised Eastern brushwork and the light of an English spring could come together so naturally."

We are deeply grateful to everyone who visited, supported the exhibition, and became part of its story.

As one chapter ends, another begins. We look forward to welcoming you back to Charing Cross Library Westminster City Archives this November for the next exhibition in the MBL × Charing Cross Library Westminster City Archives 2025–2026 Joint Exhibition Programme, featuring the photography of UK-based artist Fang Aimei.

Thank you for helping culture continue to build bridges. 💚

https://www.mothersbridge.org/blog/traces-of-spring-draws-to-a-close-but-the-spirit-of-spring-remains

Spring in London arrives quietly, and just as quietly slips away. When Traces of Spring opened at Charing Cross Library in April, the air still carried a hint of spring. By the time the exhibition closed on 28 June, summer light was lingering into the evening. For nearly three months, the library

23/07/2026

Today marks Dàshǔ (大暑), or Major Heat, the twelfth of China’s 24 solar terms and traditionally the hottest period of the year.

At the height of summer, the natural world continues to flourish beneath intense sunshine and sudden rain. It reminds us that growth needs both light and shelter — and children do too.

A patient response, a listening ear or a reassuring embrace may seem small, yet each can offer lasting strength. For children who have experienced separation, loss, questions of identity or difficult circumstances, being seen, understood and accepted matters deeply.

At the Mothers’ Bridge of Love, we believe that every child deserves to grow with care, dignity and a sense of belonging. This Dàshǔ, may we become a little shade in someone else’s summer, offering kindness wherever it is most needed.

May every child have the freedom to flourish in the sunshine and a safe place to turn when storms arrive. 🌿

07/07/2026

There is something reassuring about the name Minor Heat.

Summer has arrived, but not in full force. The air grows warmer, lotus flowers begin to bloom, and cicadas announce the season from the trees. Everything suggests that the hottest days are still to come.

Perhaps that is the quiet beauty of Xiaoshu.

It reminds us that nature rarely rushes. Every season unfolds in its own time, asking for nothing more than our willingness to notice it.

As the days become brighter and slower, may there be time to enjoy a shared meal, a cool evening breeze, or simply the company of those who matter.

Wishing everyone a peaceful and refreshing Minor Heat. ☀️🌿

07/07/2026

Some journeys are measured not by the distance travelled, but by the lives they touch. 💙

Recently, representatives from Sino-UK Culture Bridge (SUCB) and Mothers' Bridge of Love (MBL) travelled more than 1,600 kilometres to visit Ark of Love Special Education School in Guangxi, one of China's pioneering schools supporting children with autism.

The visit offered an opportunity to listen, learn and better understand the challenges faced by children, families and educators. It also marked the beginning of a new partnership: Ark of Love has been selected as part of the 2026 MBL Books for Kids (B4K) programme. Through this initiative, the school will receive specialist teaching materials and rehabilitation equipment to support its vital work.

Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, communicate and flourish. By working together, we hope to help create a more inclusive world where every "child of the stars" is seen, valued and supported.

💙 Read the full story on our website:

https://www.mothersbridge.org/blog/a-1600-kilometre-journey-of-compassion-sucb-visits-guangxi-ark-of-love-special-education-school-to-support-children-with-autism

There is a group of children often called "the children of the stars." Many live quietly within their own worlds. Communication is difficult, emotions are hard to express, and connecting with others can be an immense challenge. Yet each child shines in their own unique way. The warmth of

29/06/2026

At MBL’s 10th Adoption Dialogue, nearly 40 participants from across the UK, China, the US, Canada, Australia, Norway and beyond came together to sit with a question many adoptees have heard throughout their lives: “You are so lucky.”

But what does that really mean?

Through personal stories, research, and honest reflection, our speakers explored the realities that often remain unseen — the coexistence of love and loss, gratitude and grief, belonging and searching.

From Shen Yang’s reflections as a child born outside the One Child Policy, to Cat’s challenge to the “lucky adoptee” narrative, to Shaosheen’s moving journey towards a more nuanced understanding of adoption, one message emerged clearly: Adoption stories are rarely simple.

Adoptees can feel grateful and still acknowledge loss.

They can celebrate what adoption has brought while also speaking honestly about what it has taken away.

And sometimes, life exists somewhere in between.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed with openness, care, and courage.
Because every story deserves to be heard.

🎥 Read the full recap and watch the recording via our website:

https://www.mothersbridge.org/blog/lucky-unlucky-or-somewhere-in-between

On 14 June 2026, The Mothers’ Bridge of Love (MBL) successfully hosted the 10th Adoption Dialogue. Nearly 40 participants from the United Kingdom, China, the United States, Canada, Australia, Norway, and beyond joined the online event to explore a question that appears simple, yet carries profound...