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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

“ Island Libraries” promote China’s nationwide reading policy

The State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television of the People’s Republic of China (国家新闻出版广电总局) recently released a Draft of the new Nationwide Reading Promotion Regulations for public solicitation, following the Legislative Plan of the State Council (国务院立法工作计划).…

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

Foundations take care of the elderly on behalf of their children

A project for institutions to help elderly people with special needs was launched in Beijing on the 17th of January. Li Hongbing, the deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Civil Affairs Bureau attended the opening ceremony and gave an address,…

2016-02-24

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

“Running Man” variety show combines entertainment with charity

The TV variety show Running Man recently won praise from CCTV News for its creative way of promoting charity, which combines entertainment with public welfare. During the last two seasons, Running Man has funded 27 impoverished schools, including Hope Project…

2016-02-19

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

State Council encourages social organizations to help the poor

A document entitled The Opinion on Further Improvement on the Poor Support System has been released by China’s State Council on the 10th of February. The document points out that it is necessary to ensure the basic livelihoods of the…

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

The State Council issues a document for the safeguard of “left-behind children”

The State Council urged reinforced efforts to protect and take care of “left-behind” children in rural areas in a document issued on Feb 14.

2016-02-16

First guidelines for the evaluation of the Government Purchase Service Project released in Chengdu

The first “Charity Chengdu” forum, jointly hosted by the Chengdu Municipal Committee of the China Zhi Gong Party and the Overseas Chinese Charity Foundation of Sichuan, was held in Chengdu on the 1st of February. The forum’s theme was “seeking…

2016-02-05

Li Keqiang: never let left-behind children become a source of pain for their families

During the executive meeting of China’s State Council held on the 27th of January, it was decided to strengthen the care and the protection offered to “left-behind” children in rural areas. The premier of the State Council Li Keqiang expressed…

2016-02-04

WWF announces plans for Earth Hour 2016 in Beijing

WWF have announced the differences and activities of Earth Hour 2016 on a press conference in Beijing.

2016-02-03

CFPA: over 90% of undergraduates have participated in volunteer activities

More than 90% of Chinese college students have volunteered to donate clothes, blood, and to provide social services, according to “The 2015 Report of Chinese College Students and Charity” by the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation(CFPA).

2016-02-02

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

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

“Running Man” variety show combines entertainment with charity

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

Li Keqiang: never let left-behind children become a source of pain for their families

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

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