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Combating climate risk in China through philanthropy: a strategic approach

Climate change is a global crisis that demands immediate and decisive action. China is at the forefront of this challenge with its rapidly growing economy and massive population. The need to combat climate risk in China is critical not only…

2023-10-13

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

Forming partnerships to fight rhino horn trade

South Africa recently announced progress in fighting the illegal rhino horn trade by working closely with different stakeholders. The country’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment said 124 rhinos were poached in Kruger National Park in 2022, a 40 percent…

2023-10-09

China Charity Alliance launches service platform

On Sept 15 at the 10th China Charity Exhibition, the China Charity Alliance launched a WeChat mini program which will serve as a member service platform. The program will provide members with the latest policy news, real-time sector information, and…

2023-09-28

Forum on sustainable mineral supply chains held

Delegates from government ministries, the UN and diplomatic bodies, Chinese businesses and international NGOs gathered in Chengdu from Sept 20 to 22 to discuss issues related to ESG aspects of critical mineral supply chains. The Sustainable Mineral Supply Chain International…

2023-09-27

Lang Lang, WildAid call on public to help keep oceans alive

One year after WildAid launched its new program to protect ocean wildlife in China, world-renowned pianist Lang Lang has joined the latest public campaign, “Play Your Part in the Ocean’s Symphony.” The campaign video features Lang Lang playing his song…

2023-09-26

China now has over 13,000 charitable organizations

On Sept 12, as part of a series of press conferences held by the State Council Information Office, Minister Tang Dengjie of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Vice Minister Zhan Chengfu, spokesman Li Baojun, and other relevant officials introduced the…

2023-09-26

Thousands of NGOs attend charity exhibition

Themed “co-building modern charity and focusing on high-quality development”, the 10th China Charity Project Exchange Exhibition was held from Sept 15 to 17 in Shenzhen. Zhang Chunsheng, vice minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, announced the opening of this…

2023-09-25

Losing an only child: the fight to help ‘shidu parents’

The Maple Women’s Psychological Counselling Center joined hands with Sohu on Sept 6 to livestream a discussion on mental health issues impacting elderly parents who suffer the loss of their only child, also known as “shidu parents”. When a couple’s…

2023-09-22

Building credibility in the charity sector

As China’s charity sector enters a critical period of development, a major challenge is maintaining public trust amid high-profile controversies like embezzlement cases. But Zheng Gongcheng, an expert on the sector, argues that learning the right lessons is key, and…

2023-09-21

Professional swimmer uses fame to help underprivileged

Sun Yang, China’s most decorated Olympic swimmer, provides an inspirational model of celebrities using their achievements for the benefit of charity. By mobilizing his influence to benefit underprivileged children, he exemplifies effective practices for athlete philanthropy. A prime example is…

2023-09-20

Women Empowerment Conference wraps up in Beijing

A conference in Beijing focusing on the empowerment of women and the need to achieve equality was held on Sept 13 by the Women Empowerment Council (WEC). The event was opened by Su Cheng Harris-Simpson, founder and president of the…

2023-09-20

China launches online jobs campaign for NGOs

The Chinese government has announced a new initiative to boost employment opportunities in the non-profit sector. The Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security are jointly launching a 100-day online campaign for NGOs to…

2023-09-18

Social work center assists development of community NGOs

How can social organizations (a local term for NGOs) be helped to develop themselves and carry out governance work in vulnerable communities? One example from Shuixinting (SXT) subdistrict in the city of Huangshan, Anhui Province, provides some answers. SXT subdistrict…

2023-09-18

Green Hunan: the group dedicated to fighting river pollution

When Green Hunan won the Person of Year on Rule of Law in 2013, an award given to individuals and organizations by China’s Ministry of Justice and China Central Television (CCTV), the group’s leader Dai Xiaoyan, took a back seat. …

2023-09-15

New standards planned for donations, assistance

The Ministry of Civil Affairs recently issued the 2023 Ministry of Civil Affairs Standard Formulation Plan, which plans to carry out the preparation of 32 civil affairs related industry standards and apply to the Standardization Administration of China for 15…

2023-09-14

China expands crackdown on illegal NGOs

The Chinese government is expanding its crackdown on illegal social organizations, or NGOs in the Western context. The Ministry of Civil Affairs is leading a six-month nationwide campaign launched in June together with 10 other departments. Authorities say illegal organizations…

2023-09-12

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