Civil Society

Charity Law draft limits public fundraising foundations’ management fee to 10% of expenditures

Following the review of the third draft of China’s Charity Law during China’s “two sessions”, Article 60 of the draft has captured a certain amount of public attention and stirred up some heated debate. The original article states that ”annual…

2016-03-14

Domestic violence causes 80% of divorces for rural women

On March 7th, a news conference on Women’s Rights Protection was held in the People’s Court of Huairou (a rural district of Beijing), revealing that domestic violence frequently occurs in rural areas. Figures show that over 80% of women in…

2016-03-09

State Council revises the administrative regulations for the registration of social organizations

The State Council revised the “Regulation on Registration and Administration of Social Organizations”, and the new version is already enforced.

2016-03-03

A Working Commission on Rare Diseases set up on World Rare Disease Day

The Working Commission for Rare Diseases was set up by the CSWF on World Rare Disease Day.

2016-03-01

Revision of the Charity Law to be a focal point of China’s “two sessions” in 2016

The revision of the Charity Law has become one of the focal point the 2016 two sessions

2016-02-29

“Walls of Kindness” survive in Zhengzhou but are shut down in other cities

While the "Walls of Kindness" were shut down in many Chinese cities, it prospered in Zhengzhou, this is due to good management and maintenance.

2016-02-24

An interview with Mark Sidel: engaging with Chinese philanthropy from a global perspective

An interview with Mark Sidel, of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in which Professor Sidel discusses the current status of philanthropy in China and worldwide.

2016-02-23

Online charity for the Spring Festival

Thanks to the spread of the internet, new ways of conducting charity online have been thriving in recent years, encouraging more people to take an active part in charitable activities. On the 6th of February, the China Internet Development Foundation…

2016-02-22

Xinhua News: China’s seven-year plastic bag ban has saved 8.4 million tons of oil

China’s plastic bag ban launched in 2008 has successfully cut 1.4 million tons of plastic bag production, which equals to saving 8.4 million tons of oil

2016-02-18

“Walls of Kindness” spring up in Chinese cities

"Wall of Kindness" have sprung up in many Chinese cities recently.

2016-02-17

Researchers from Harvard publish report on China’s top 100 philanthropists

Researchers at Harvard have mapped the philanthropic activities of mainland China’s top 100 largest donors in 2015, examining their identity, their fortune, what sectors they work in, what causes their donation and which areas of the country benefit from their giving.

2016-02-02

Eighth Annual Conference of NGO News China held in Beijing

The Eighth Annual Conference of NGO News China, jointly hosted by China Philanthropy Times Press (公益时报) and the Tencent Charity Foundation, was held in Beijing on the 26th of January. The conference was attended by secretary of the All-China Journalists’…

2016-02-01

Report expresses concern over Chinese NGO workers’ mental health

While devoting themselves to the welfare of others, people who work in public welfare appear to suffer from great pressures and anxiety themselves. More than 30% of those working in the NGO sector have been experiencing moderate to severe anxiety…

2016-01-28

“Survey of Rare Childhood Diseases” released in Beijing

The China National Children’s Center (CNCC) and the China Children’s Rare Diseases Relief Fund (CCRF) jointly held a ceremony on January the 18th to celebrate the anniversary of the CCRF’s founding and the publication of the book “A Survey of…

2016-01-28

Ministry of Civil Affairs’ five measures to support the rural elderly

On January 25th, the Ministry of Civil Affairs released the “Community Service System Building Plan (2011-2015)”and the “Social Pension System Building Plan (2011-2015)”during its regular news conference, demonstrating how it was implemented during China’s 12th Five Year Plan and the…

2016-01-26

Voice of the NGO：Adding Compassion to the Charity Law (first draft)

ZhaiYan, Beijing Huizeren Volunteer Development Center Director, offers her suggestions for the China Charity Law (first draft), particularly regarding the legislation for volunteer services.

2016-01-20

Summary of the CDB Report on Frontline Project Officers in Private Foundations

Guo Ting delivered a report on CDB’s six-month project- Frontline Voices, revealing five core findings on project officers’ basic profile, their participation in foundations’ decision making process, their views towards grant-making and operation, their career development and training expectations, and their compensation satisfaction and future plans.

2016-01-20

The revised draft of the Wildlife Protection Law released online for public consultation

The revised draft of the Wildlife Protection Law was released online for public consultation on the 26th of December 2015. It is the first time in 26 years that the law is revised, since it was released in 1989. The…

2016-01-20

CDB Reports

Domestic violence causes 80% of divorces for rural women

Revision of the Charity Law to be a focal point of China’s “two sessions” in 2016

Xinhua News: China’s seven-year plastic bag ban has saved 8.4 million tons of oil

Researchers from Harvard publish report on China’s top 100 philanthropists

“Survey of Rare Childhood Diseases” released in Beijing

Voice of the NGO：Adding Compassion to the Charity Law (first draft)

Summary of the CDB Report on Frontline Project Officers in Private Foundations

The revised draft of the Wildlife Protection Law released online for public consultation

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