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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

Environmental protection in China: international NGOs play crucial role

In an era marked by global challenges, International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) remain invaluable partners in the pursuit of social development goals worldwide. In China, a nation still experiencing rapid economic growth and urbanization, the need for INGOs is as pressing…
2023-10-16

China and France hold NGO seminar in Beijing

China and France recently held a joint seminar on NGO services in Beijing to promote exchanges and cooperation in the field. Organized by the China Association of Social Workers and the French Embassy, the event brought together experts, academics and…
2023-10-16

Wang Jiyong: protecting Guizhou’s rivers

Twenty years ago, when Wang Jiyong worked in Beijing, he often thought of his home province of Guizhou. Impoverished and lacking infrastructure, children in Guizhou’s countryside had fewer opportunities when it came to getting an education than those in wealthier…
2023-10-12

Guangzhou announces measures to promote ‘high quality’ social organizations

The Guangzhou Municipal Civil Affairs Bureau recently issued the “Measures to Promote the High-quality Development of Social Organizations in Guangzhou”, proposing 20 specific measures in five areas: Party building work, institutional development, cultivation and support, functionality, and self-development. The Measures…
2023-10-10
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