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Social organizations now employ 11 million Chinese

By the end of 2022, 892,000 social organizations registered nationwide employed a total of 11 million full-time staff, with an average of about 12 full-time staff for each organization, according to the Social Organization Administration Bureau of the Ministry of…

CKGSB, Alibaba launch charity study program

Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) and Alibaba Philanthropy have jointly developed a charity study program related to rural revitalization. The program, called “Hot Land”, was officially launched at a ceremony in Beijing on July 27. The program aims…

NGOs given helping hand with climate communications

In order to help improve the communication abilities of Chinese social organizations (an umbrella term that includes NGOs) on the “dual carbon” goal and other climate projects and to produce more stories on their participation in “dual carbon” related action,…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Charity program targets seniors

The Beijing Philanthropreneur Foundation, established by a group of 72 Peking University alumni, has embarked on a mission to cultivate social responsibility and philanthropy among entrepreneurs and donors. As an organization advised by donors, the foundation aims to provide professional…

Document aims to inspire people to protect environment

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, together with other key departments, has launched the revised version of the Ten Rules of Ecological and Environmental Behavior for Citizens. The groundbreaking initiative aims to ignite a green revolution and empower individuals to…

University and foundation host charity event

Tsinghua University’s MBA Sunshine Society, a volunteer group based at the university, organized an event on June 3, bringing together students and professionals to learn about the impactful charitable work of the Chi Heng Foundation. Esteemed speakers, including Shi Lin,…

Action plan launched to promote NGOs

The National Federation of Trade Unions in China has recently unveiled a special action plan aimed at fostering the establishment of NGOs and charitable organizations. Over the next two years, the federation plans to initiate a nationwide campaign to promote…

Douyin implements new norms on pseudo charity content

Douyin, a leading short video platform, has recently introduced updated norms aimed at addressing the dissemination of misleading and exaggerated philanthropy content. The release of these guidelines has garnered significant attention and sparked discussions among users. The platform’s latest specifications…