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NGOs can help Chinese firms operating abroad: Yu Yin interview

The number of Chinese firms operating abroad has significantly increased over the past two decades, especially since the start of the “Going Global” policy and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Over time, obstacles and resistance have arisen in some…
2022-12-21

Zhejiang sets up funds to support development of charities

The Zhejiang Provincial Department of Finance recently established special guiding funds to reward and incentivize outstanding charitable organizations that have standardized management, regularly disclose information to the public, act as a driving force for philanthropic causes, and raise large amounts…
2022-12-20

Young Chinese become driving force behind philanthropy

The past few years have witnessed the rapid development of online charities in China. Although the total number of such charities is still relatively small, their rapid development, public engagement, and mobilization capacity should not be underestimated.   Statistics show that…
2022-12-20

Gong Puguang: charities, donors need to improve credibility

The China Philanthropist (CP) magazine recently interviewed Gong Puguang, vice-chairman of the Social Construction Committee of the National People’s Congress and president of the China Charity Federation. During the interview, Gong shared insights on the challenges and opportunities faced by…
2022-12-15

COP15 event highlights importance of symbiosis

A side event at COP15 titled “The Wisdom of Symbiosis: The Tradition, Contribution and Future of Biodiversity Conservation by Local Communities” was successfully held at the China Pavilion on Nov 9 in Montreal, Canada.    The event was organized by the…
2022-12-15

China Issue Guides: education and poverty alleviation

The Center for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) and China Development Research Foundation (CDRF) released the China Issue Guides on Dec 2 at the China Philanthropy Conference.    Social equity and common prosperity call for philanthropy   Fang Jin, secretary-general of CDRF,…
2022-12-14

Volunteer organizations within communities: a case study

Volunteers are often considered the best partners for social workers in the Chinese context, especially community volunteers. As more and more importance is placed on community volunteer services, it is worth thinking about how to build community volunteering groups that…
2022-12-14

Tackling violence against overseas Chinese women: impact report

Avoice is a program focusing on fighting against violence towards overseas Chinese women. On Nov 26, the program released its first impact report, sharing its goals, intervention models, the scope of practice, and key achievements since its establishment in 2020.   …
2022-12-13

Charities can help revitalize China’s rural areas

“Charitable organizations are an important platform for companies and people to participate in rural revitalization and are vital for integrating funds, resources, and expertise,” said Li Xiaolin. Li is a Delegate to the National People’s Congress, director of the Foreign…
2022-12-13

Beijing releases rules on volunteer services for elderly

A document titled “Guidelines on Volunteer Service for the Elderly in Beijing” was released on Dec 5 by Beijing Municipal Civil Affairs Bureau and three other departments.   The guidelines provide a practical roadmap for volunteers to provide services for senior…
2022-12-12

Seminars examine China’s social governance ambitions

Beijing Zhicheng Society for the Promotion of Zhongfu, a local organization aiming to support NGOs (or social organizations in the Chinese context) through multi-faceted resources, hosted a seminar series titled “NGO Development in Beijing in the New Era”, from Nov…
2022-12-12

The power of micro grants

The demands of society are diverse, and so are the roles of foundations. There should be foundations making substantial grants and undertaking the bulk of grant funding. But there should also be foundations focusing on micro grants.   The ideas behind…
2022-12-07

Reading program helps blind students shine

Since 2016, the Assisting Blind Children in Reading Program has provided blind students with high-quality extra-curricular reading materials to enhance their reading ability in 100 special-education schools across China. Operated by Hongdandan Service Center for the Visually Impaired and funded…
2022-12-06

Charity project promotes first aid, AEDs

Earlier this year an elderly man exercising at the Shekou Sports Center in Shenzhen suddenly collapsed after suffering a cardiac arrest. Luckily, the center was equipped with an automated external defibrillator (AED) which was used to save his life. The…
2022-12-06

Volunteers help rescue elderly woman

Kunshan Blue Sky Rescue (BSR) recently helped a 76-year-old woman who had been missing for five days find her family, demonstrating BSR’s mission of saving lives regardless of difficulty.   On Nov 20, the Kunshan BSR team received a report that…
2022-12-06

Volunteers help with drought mitigation efforts

The Natural Resource and Planning Departments of Hunan Province and the prefectural-level city of Yiyang recently formed three teams of volunteers to take on duties at the front lines of a drought taking place in and around the city, offering…
2022-12-02

China Environmental Grant-makers Alliance Report released at COP 27

China Environmental Grant-makers Alliance Report 2021 was officially released at COP27 in Egypt, marking the fourth year of China Environmental Grant-makers Alliance’s (CEGA) annual reports. The 2021 report summarizes the grant-making practices of CEGA members and 58 non-CEGA member foundations…
2022-12-01

Working to support projects in Nepal: Zou Zhiqiang interview

In the past three years, many Chinese NGOs have had to cancel or postpone their overseas activities. However, China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA) was one of the few organizations that continued to send permanent staff to Belt and Road…
2022-12-01
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