Rooted in Values, Growing in Joy
The International Family Society is a Shanghai-based social enterprise dedicated to family flourishing through Chinese values, psychology, and cultural care. As part of our mission, we also support African diaspora families in China through the Africa Society.
“The Future of China Begins in the Family.”
The International Family Society is more than a service—it is a movement for healthy, sustainable family life rooted in traditional Chinese values and supported by modern relational psychology, art, culture, and community care. We serve families in Shanghai with a full calendar of engaging, educational, and therapeutic offerings.
The Africa Society is an initiative of the International Family Society that uplifts African families, students, and creatives living in China. Through heritage preservation, family wellness, faith, and social healing, we build bridges between African traditions and Chinese society.
The African Society
in Shanghai:
Our Broader Mission
The People behind the scene
Meet our team
A community of passionate leaders serving families with integrity, cultural wisdom, and compassion.
Zi Yin
Founding Direct, International Family Society
Zi Yin leads the International Family Society with a vision for healthy, sustainable family life in China. She integrates traditional values with modern psychology to help families build trust, resilience, and joy across generations.
Dr. Joseph Boyd
Founder, Africa Society in Shanghai
Dr. Boyd founded the Africa Society as a bridge between African traditions and Chinese society. He is committed to faith-based healing, cultural empowerment, and building a strong, values-based African diaspora community in Shanghai.
Local African Council Members
Africa Society Leadership Team
The Africa Society is co-led by a council of respected African community members who guide programming in the areas of heritage preservation, youth development, intercultural dialogue, and family support.