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Action plan set to improve services for children, seniors

A total of 13 departments, including the Ministry of Commerce, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Civil Affairs and others, recently issued a notice regarding the Three-Year Action Plan (2023-2025) for Comprehensive Promotion of the Construction of 15-Minute Urban…

Apply Now: 2030 Climate Champions

The 2030 Climate Champions project, implemented by The Asia Foundation (TAF) and China Association for NGO Cooperation (CANGO), will be held from this month until March 2024. Aiming to connect and empower young people in China and the United States…

Database of China’s environmental NGOs launched

China’s SEE Foundation, Vanke Foundation and Corporate Citizenship in Action (CCiA) have recently launched a database of the country’s environmental NGOs. The database includes about 2,700 environmental NGOs covered by the Research on the Status of China’s Environmental NGOs in…

Ministry of Civil Affairs receives approval for work plan

On July 3, the Ministry of Civil Affairs released a notice confirming that the “Legislative Work Plan of the Ministry of Civil Affairs for the Year 2023” had been reviewed and approved on June 15. The 2023 Work Plan clearly…

Online platform simplifies volunteer work in Beijing

Are you eager to make a difference in the world? Look no further than Volunteer Beijing, an inclusive platform that brings together numerous charity workers and projects in Beijing. Formerly known as the Beijing Olympic Games Volunteer Registration Management System,…

Initiative launched to integrate metaverse and philanthropy

On June 17, the launch conference of the China Metaverse and Digital Talent Cultivation Philanthropy Action took place, attracting more than 300 experts, academics, and representatives in the metaverse industry-education integration field from across China. Additionally, over 1.5 million watched…

Lawyers support disabled individuals

The Lawyer Association of Beijing’s Fangshan District, under the leadership of President Huang Ke and Vice President Wang Wenshan, accompanied by more than 20 dedicated lawyers, paid a visit to the village of Liangxiang on June 18. Their primary objective…

Charity program targets seniors

The Beijing Philanthropreneur Foundation, established by a group of 72 Peking University alumni, has embarked on a mission to cultivate social responsibility and philanthropy among entrepreneurs and donors. As an organization advised by donors, the foundation aims to provide professional…

Document aims to inspire people to protect environment

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, together with other key departments, has launched the revised version of the Ten Rules of Ecological and Environmental Behavior for Citizens. The groundbreaking initiative aims to ignite a green revolution and empower individuals to…

University and foundation host charity event

Tsinghua University’s MBA Sunshine Society, a volunteer group based at the university, organized an event on June 3, bringing together students and professionals to learn about the impactful charitable work of the Chi Heng Foundation. Esteemed speakers, including Shi Lin,…

Action plan launched to promote NGOs

The National Federation of Trade Unions in China has recently unveiled a special action plan aimed at fostering the establishment of NGOs and charitable organizations. Over the next two years, the federation plans to initiate a nationwide campaign to promote…

Douyin implements new norms on pseudo charity content

Douyin, a leading short video platform, has recently introduced updated norms aimed at addressing the dissemination of misleading and exaggerated philanthropy content. The release of these guidelines has garnered significant attention and sparked discussions among users. The platform’s latest specifications…

University volunteers work to promote garden culture

In celebration of the International Museum Day on May 18th, the Oasis Volunteer Service Team from the School of Landscape Architecture at Beijing Forestry University collaborated with the China Garden Museum to promote garden culture. The 26 student volunteers selected…

Ministry of Civil Affairs acts to support graduate employment

China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs has issued a notice emphasizing the active role of NGOs (known locally as social organizations) in assisting employment for university graduates in accordance with the decisions of the Party Central Committee and the State Council…

Revealed: China’s environmental improvements in 2022

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, along with other departments, recently released the 2022 Report on China’s Environmental Conditions. The report highlights positive trends in China’s ecological environment, including improved air and surface water quality, stable marine water quality, controlled…

NGO advances key services for children in border areas

The China Social Work Education Association received 6.5 million yuan ($913,300) from 2012 to 2021 to mobilize resources for social work services benefitting 78,000 disadvantaged people. The association served groups like disabled children, terminally ill patients, left-behind groups and migrants…

Should Chinese foundations start investing?

Foundations in China aren’t investing. While making investments and ensuring financial sustainability are key interests of foundations based abroad, many factors have held Chinese foundations back from investing their endowments, from lack of know-how and risk-averse thinking to narrow regulations.…

Disabled photographers show off work at exhibition

The 24th China International Photograph & Electrical Imaging Machinery and Technology Fair, supported by the China Photographers Association and three nonprofits, was held from May 12 to 15. The fair featured the 10th “TB Cup” International Photography Exhibition for the…