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Southern Weekly releases ‘greenwashing’ list

ESG and sustainable development have become buzzwords frequently used by global corporations. With more such terms such as carbon neutrality gaining popularity, businesses are increasingly keen to publicize their green behaviors, hoping to curry favor with consumers. But are companies…
2023-07-31

GMI: one mother’s dependence on her mother

The summer vacation has begun. At the crowded high-speed rail station, I carried all the luggage on my shoulders. I was accompanying my parents and children on the train back home. The high-speed rail station was full of children returning…
2023-07-27

China now home to over 1.75m community social organizations – MCA

By the end of 2022, the number of community social organizations in China exceeded 1.75 million, of which about 10 percent met the requirements for registration as social organizations and were registered with, for example, county-level civil affairs departments. However,…
2023-07-26

Analysis reveals weaknesses in China’s charity sector

The development of modern philanthropy in China has gone through several stages. From the founding of the country in 1949 to the start of reform and opening up in 1978, philanthropy was mainly led by the government. The government addressed…
2023-07-26

Handbook issued to help explain soil pollution law

The soil quality of arable land helps to guarantee food safety, and is related to the survival of all households. Zhangqiu Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment, Shandong Province, issued a handbook to explain the Soil Pollution Prevention & Control…
2023-07-24

NGO helps educate public about climate change

Beijing Climate Change Management Affairs Center (BCCMAC) and Fengtai District Ecological Environment Bureau jointly held public activities for National Low-carbon Day on July 12, offering local residents courses on climate change and lowering carbon footprints. Tian Tianqi, a volunteer teacher…
2023-07-21

Rare disease treatment map sparks controversy

On July 3, the Chinese Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) issued an open letter addressing “serious problems with professionalism and accuracy” in JD Health’s “rare disease treatment map”, causing concern throughout the sector. According to the China Philanthropist magazine, after…
2023-07-21

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…
2023-07-18

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…
2023-07-14

Depression: research reveals true scale of the problem

The number of people suffering from depression in China is probably higher than people think. According to incomplete statistics from 2010, depressive disorder had already become the condition with the second largest number of Years Lived with Disability (YLD). However,…
2023-07-13

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…
2023-07-13

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…
2023-07-12

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,…
2023-07-10

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…
2023-07-07

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…
2023-07-06

Revealed: Guangzhou’s innovative philanthropy model

The city of Guangzhou, as a national pioneer in philanthropy reform and innovation, is revolutionizing the way support is provided to those in need. By exploring the government-assistance-plus-charity model, Guangzhou aims to extend charity to individuals who may not qualify…
2023-07-06

Action needed to ensure protection of Yellow River

In the quest for ecological improvement and sustainable development, the Yellow River Basin stands as a beacon of hope. The government’s role in this endeavor is crucial, serving as both a powerful force and a key enabler of change. To…
2023-07-05

Protecting girls: one volunteer’s fight to raise awareness

In a powerful testament to compassion and determination, we delve into the remarkable journey of a volunteer teacher who embarked on a life-changing mission from Xinyu, Jiangxi Province, to the distant land of Aqtau in Xinjiang. For the past decade,…
2023-07-05
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