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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…

Qinghai’s charity sector witnesses rapid growth

In the first quarter of 2023, Qinghai Province made considerable progress in developing its charity sector, cultivating charitable organizations, channeling donations, and improving accountability and transparency. Various charities across Qinghai rolled out diverse initiatives, ranging from supporting inclusive education and…

Expert proposes phasing out fossil fuels gradually

The China News Service and Energy Foundation China held the Energy China forum on May 12. Du Xiangwan, academician and former vice president of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, delivered a keynote speech. In his remarks, Du articulated a two-step…

Hainan Province acts on rainforest preservation

The provincial government of Hainan issued a plan to remove artificially planted forests within the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park on May 19. Currently, 1.23 million acres of manually planted trees are being eliminated or replanted under this program. The…

New policy to enhance China’s elderly care system released

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council promulgated the Opinions on Promoting the Construction of Basic Elderly Care Service System on May 21. Given the fundamental importance of basic elderly care in executing China’s…

Plan to bring digitalization to rural areas released

In April, China’s Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission and four other government departments released their 2023 Work Plan for Developing Digital Rural Areas. The plan outlines goals for increasing digitization in China’s countryside. Digital technology will provide greater…