Da Sen Dian Ecovillage Project Zigen's mission is to support educational, social and economic development in rural China.

Qinglong Manchu Autonomous County is a Manchu autonomous county of northeastern Hebei province, China, bordering Liaoning to the north and east and located in the eastern part of the Yan Mountains. It is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Qinhuangdao, and, as of 2004, had a population of 520,000 residing in an area of 3,309 km2 (1,278 sq mi). Da Sen Dian village is located in Gehetou town. Da Sen Dian Village lies between two deep valleys. The entire village has a total of 246 households and 828 residents. Most residents get their income from cultivation of apple and pear fruit trees.

At present, there is a lack of comprehensive rural sustainable development training in rural areas. At present, adult training is mostly single-item, with the aim of developing the economy to “get rich”. The training targets are mainly concentrated on planters, farmers and migrant workers, and lack of attention to the needs of different groups such as women and the elderly. Rural adult education needs to be adjusted as soon as possible to adapt to the real needs of rural population structure change and rural development transformation.

This program develops important issues of sustainable development into adult training courses. Creating a sustainable rural village by cultivating rural sustainable development talents. Helping “village rejuvenation” and “precision out of poverty.”

Current projects include Da Sen Dian Green Eco Primary School, Women’s Community Center, and Seniors’ Association.