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Two sessions: government encourages development of social organizations

The National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), referred to as the Two Sessions, are China’s most important annual political event, during which, the State Council presents an annual report to be deliberated over by…

Report details extent of child sexual abuse

In China, 223 cases of sexual assault against children (under 18 years old) involving 569 victims — the youngest being just two years old — were reported by the media in 2021, according to the Investigation Report on Child Sexual…

Government encourages NGOs to help with rural revitalization

On March 1, the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the National Rural Revitalization Bureau jointly issued the Notice on Mobilizing and Guiding Social Organizations to Participate in Rural Revitalization Work. Previously, the Notice on Extensively Guiding and Mobilizing Social Organizations…

Domestic violence: new guidelines released for social workers

Residents’ committees, social work agencies and other related institutions will have to report incidents of domestic violence to the police according to the “Opinions on Strengthening the Implementation of Personal Safety Protection Order System” published on March 5. The opinions,…

A good idea? Community trusts as a fundraising model

Community trusts are a model mainly used by non-profit organizations to raise funds from the public and distribute money to other organizations for project implementation. The model originated from the British Community Chest movement in the 19th century, flourished in…

How can big donors help higher education?

The first report on large donations to higher education providers in China, The 2021 Report on Major Gifts Received by University Foundations in China, was officially released in Beijing last month. “From a global perspective, large donations are an important…

Plan calls for new social work centers in rural areas

As China continues to prioritize “Sannong” (agriculture, rural areas and farmers) work, the State Council recently issued the 14th Five-Year Plan for Promoting Agricultural and Rural Modernization. The plan clearly states that by 2025, the rural vitalization strategy will be…

Local NGOs benefit from three measures in Jiangxi Province

According to the Civil Affairs Department of Jiangxi Province, three measures have been adopted in recent years to support the development of NGOs. Measure 1: Promote policy innovation and formulation The provincial department issued a series of policy documents, such…

Volunteering: what are the latest trends in China?

To record the development of volunteer work in China and promote policy advocacy and voluntary work though research, Beijing Huizeren Public Welfare Development Center started collaborating with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in 2013 to publish the annual China…

27 Yard: the NGO helping senior citizens sort their trash

“120 points! Does it mean, I’ve correctly thrown 12 times? A good score, isn’t it?” “Wow, let me check. Yes, the third best score so far. Congratulations!” said Niu Ruixue, the founder of 27 Yard, encouraging a senior citizen playing…

Village library aims to help left-behind children

NGOs, social workers, community volunteers, and local administrations have come together to explore how to provide more comprehensive community services to local children and teenagers in Xiaopiliu Village, Hunan Province. Their collaboration has turned the village’s Mingzhi Library into a…

Government procurement contracts: how can China’s NGOs improve?

Once NGOs in China were allowed to bid for government procurement contracts, many did just that — keen to demonstrate their ability and professionalism. Many wanted to explore a new social governance model: Initiated by the government; Undertaken by NGOs;…

10 new fundraising platforms authorized

The Department of Charity Promotion and Social Work of the Ministry of Civil Affairs has recently authorized 10 new internet fundraising platforms, which will operate under China’s Charity Law and the Measures on the Administration of Public Fundraising Platform Services.…

Grassroots NGOs lend a hand in Beijing

During Chinese New Year, millions of migrant workers in Beijing abandoned their plans of returning home to see their families, with many keen to avoid restrictions in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19. At the same time, the Beijing…

Family life cycles: the impact of pneumoconiosis

“I cannot understand why misery would be like dominoes, with one following the other,” said a volunteer helping families impacted by pneumoconiosis. The volunteer was speaking in a rural county of Hunan Province in 2017. Shortly before a group of…

He Daofeng encourages philanthropists to be ‘fearless’

On the 40th anniversary of China’s reform and opening, He Daofeng, a retired philanthropist, was interviewed by China Foundation Forum (CFF). He shared his life experiences and said that he would be willing to help provide advice to the next…

The Tencent example: making charity a habit

The concept of “the third distribution” has encouraged businesses to take their social responsibilities more seriously and become involved in various charity projects. Following the trend, Tencent has spent 100 million yuan ($15.8 million) to launch the “Enterprises and Social…