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The recent revelations of embezzlement in a charitable project during China’s 99 (Sept 9) Charity Day have shaken the nation’s faith in charitable organizations. This shocking case brought to light an uncomfortable truth: when we place excessive importance on fundraising…

In the bustling metropolis of Beijing, where modernity and ancient traditions collide, one man has transcended his role as an investigative journalist to become a crusader for the rights and well-being of China’s pneumoconiosis-afflicted migrant workers. Wang Keqin, chairman of…

Wang Xingjuan, the founder of the Red Maple Center, embarked on an extraordinary journey at the age of 59, dedicating the next 35 years of her life to empowering women and advocating for gender equality. In September 2023, Wang addressed…

Reflecting on a recent scandal involving the China Charities Aid Foundation for Children, it’s clear that the world of philanthropy in China is facing significant challenges. The case in question revealed that a large number of donations meant for critically…

In the contemporary landscape of foundation management, talent is the lifeblood of an organization. Middle managers are the unsung heroes, providing the critical link between strategic decision-making and frontline execution. In the philanthropy sector, talent is even more critical, given…

Delegates from government ministries, the UN and diplomatic bodies, Chinese businesses and international NGOs gathered in Chengdu from Sept 20 to 22 to discuss issues related to ESG aspects of critical mineral supply chains. The Sustainable Mineral Supply Chain International…

One year after WildAid launched its new program to protect ocean wildlife in China, world-renowned pianist Lang Lang has joined the latest public campaign, “Play Your Part in the Ocean’s Symphony.” The campaign video features Lang Lang playing his song…

As China’s charity sector enters a critical period of development, a major challenge is maintaining public trust amid high-profile controversies like embezzlement cases. But Zheng Gongcheng, an expert on the sector, argues that learning the right lessons is key, and…

Sun Yang, China’s most decorated Olympic swimmer, provides an inspirational model of celebrities using their achievements for the benefit of charity. By mobilizing his influence to benefit underprivileged children, he exemplifies effective practices for athlete philanthropy. A prime example is…

How can social organizations (a local term for NGOs) be helped to develop themselves and carry out governance work in vulnerable communities? One example from Shuixinting (SXT) subdistrict in the city of Huangshan, Anhui Province, provides some answers. SXT subdistrict…

With the intensification of climate change and the acceleration of urbanization, extreme weather disasters around the world pose serious challenges to urban security and economic development. In particular, the frequency of severe rainfall events in various places has increased, threatening…

In just three years, Jiangsu Province has emerged as one of China’s leading forces in online donations. Its rapid rise offers insights into effective practices for using digital platforms to boost charitable giving. Jiangsu’s online fundraising journey began in 2018…

The Supreme People’s Procuratorate recently made public the Guidelines for Applying for National Judicial Assistance to the public through social media. The guidelines explain the Opinions on Establishing and Perfecting the National Judicial Assistance System (Trial), jointly adopted by the…

As part of a series of interviews themed “Social Organizations Consultation”, the China Foundation Forum (CFF) recently conducted an interview with Tong Lihua, director of Zhicheng Public Interest Lawyers as well as founder of the Beijing Children’s Legal Aid and…

ESG and sustainable development have become buzzwords frequently used by global corporations. With more such terms such as carbon neutrality gaining popularity, businesses are increasingly keen to publicize their green behaviors, hoping to curry favor with consumers. But are companies…

The development of modern philanthropy in China has gone through several stages. From the founding of the country in 1949 to the start of reform and opening up in 1978, philanthropy was mainly led by the government. The government addressed…

On July 3, the Chinese Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) issued an open letter addressing “serious problems with professionalism and accuracy” in JD Health’s “rare disease treatment map”, causing concern throughout the sector. According to the China Philanthropist magazine, after…

The number of people suffering from depression in China is probably higher than people think. According to incomplete statistics from 2010, depressive disorder had already become the condition with the second largest number of Years Lived with Disability (YLD). However,…