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Killer dust: Pingxiang’s pneumoconiosis story

This article was contributed to CDB by Explorer.    After China’s economic opening in the late 1970s, people from all over the country started businesses to seize new opportunities and prosper. In the city of Pingxiang, Jiangxi Province, people took…
2023-11-08

Forbidden City Museum promotes zero-waste lifestyle

The Forbidden City Museum in Beijing is educating visitors about zero-waste living through an immersive dining experience. The initiative comes as China ramps up its battle against food waste. For its 3rd Zero-Waste Dining Culture Week, the museum transformed three…
2023-11-06

Re-evaluating charity success: beyond fundraising

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…
2023-11-03

Authorities ramp up social welfare efforts

China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs held a press conference on Oct 20 to provide an update on social welfare initiatives for the third quarter of 2023 and outline the Ministry’s focus areas for the fourth quarter. The ministry highlighted progress…
2023-11-03

Wang Keqin: the man helping workers with pneumoconiosis

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…
2023-11-01

Network of fake charity livestreaming channels dismantled

In a significant move, Chinese authorities have dismantled a network of fake charity livestreaming channels that were exploiting impoverished rural areas. The operation involved fabricating tragedies to solicit donations and boost e-commerce sales. The crackdown unfolded in Liangshan, a mountainous…
2023-10-31

Shenzhen meeting celebrates art therapy

The “Inner Drive – Indigenous Art Therapy Exhibition” opened its doors at the TNT Contemporary Art Space in Dafen, Shenzhen on Oct 20, 2023, ushering in a powerful celebration of art’s transformative potential in the realm of mental health. An…
2023-10-30

Charity leader calls for reform following scandal

A leading voice in China’s charity sector has called for reforms after a recent scandal which shook public trust. Xu Yongguang, known for pioneering programs like Project Hope, criticized “matching donations” – where corporate or individual contributions are matched by…
2023-10-30

Foundation leverages project management evaluation system

The You Cheng Foundation for Rural Development has developed and implemented a comprehensive evaluation system called 3A3Forces to guide its organizational management and social innovation programs, according to its Vice Chairman and Secretary General Ling Hui speaking at the 2023…
2023-10-27

How can rural labor mobility contribute to carbon reduction?

A new study published in the journal China University of Geosciences (Social Sciences Edition) reveals that the movement of rural workers to secondary and tertiary industries has promoted carbon reduction in China’s agricultural sector over the past two decades. With…
2023-10-25

Job coaching for the disabled: an NGO perspective

Author’s note: Although “the disabled” and “disabled people” have been used throughout the article for reasons of convenience and readability, “persons with disabilities” is now often used instead as it helps to acknowledge that disability is just one aspect of…
2023-10-25

Empowering women: Wang Xingjuan’s 35-year journey

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…
2023-10-24

Philanthropy in China: problems continue to plague sector

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…
2023-10-20

Nurturing mid-level talent in charitable foundations: a case study

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…
2023-10-18

Video platforms help propel China’s rural revitalization

China’s rural revitalization drive is gaining momentum, thanks to the burgeoning growth of short video and livestreaming platforms. Douyin (the domestic Chinese version of TikTok) has witnessed a substantial increase in content produced in rural areas, with approximately 4.5 billion…
2023-10-17
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