From Beijing-Kids.com. This jewelry makes the perfect gift. Photo courtesy of The Starfish Project “Women may hold up half the sky” it was once said, but the sad reality is that trafficking, prostitution and sexual slavery are just a few of the ways they continue to get exploited across the Asia-Pacific region and around the world. [...]
Archive for the ‘Charity News’ Category
November 27th, 2011
The Hilton Teams up with Bethel for a Good Cause
Stefan Schmid, General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton, Beijing, talks about the hotel’s innovative partnership with Bethel orphanage Interview by Jennifer Thomé, photo by Nature Zhang For many, doing charitable work is an occasional gesture, but the DoubleTree by Hilton, Beijing has innovated the way they think about charity. Their “Teaching Kids to Care” [...]
November 24th, 2011
Project Pengyou Aims to Get More Americans to Study and Work in China
Earlier this week our sister site thebeijinger ran a blog about the upcoming will.i.am concert on December 17th in Beijing to help raise awareness for the 100,000 Strong Initiative – a US State Department-led “effort designed to increase dramatically the number and diversify the composition of American students studying in China.” The concert is newsworthy [...]
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No Comments » November 23rd, 2011
A Future Full of Smiles – Operation Smile Celebrates 20 Years in China
Julia Jorgenson, Program Development Coordinator at Operation Smile, talks about the past 20 years, and what their future holds Interview by Ophelia Ren, Photo by Judy Zhou Over the past twenty years, Operation Smile has provided more than 23,000 life-changing surgeries throughout China, and they show no sign of stopping! By the end of 2011, [...]
November 22nd, 2011
This Holiday Season, You Can Give a Child the Gift of Hearing
From Beijing-Kids.com. When I received an invitation to attend a charity auction sponsored by Change for Life, I realized it was not only a chance to support a worthy cause (providing hearing aids for hearing impaired students), but also an incredible opportunity to involve our daughter, Reina, in an event that helps others in need. [...]
November 21st, 2011
Art to End Poverty
Casey Wilson, Wokai’s Founder, talks about their upcoming Fine Art Project and their plans to lift 100,000 people out of poverty Text by Jennifer Thomé, Photos by Sui and Chen Chunlin For the past four years, Wokai has been lifting people out of poverty through their unique online microfinancing platform. Since their launch, the organization’s [...]
Lasso Posted in Charity News Tags: Casey Wilson, Charity in China, microfinance in china, Wokai No Comments » November 15th, 2011
Agenda’s Charity Issue is out!
Despite numerous scandals, charity is alive and well in Beijing and around China. In this issue of Agenda we speak to Stefan Schmid, the new General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing, about their cooperation with the Bethel Orphanage for the blind and visually impaired, as well as Julia Jorgenson, who shares some stories [...]
Lasso Posted in Charity News Tags: Anton Piech, Beijing Foodies, Beijing Hiking Spots, Beijing restaurants to host events, Bethel Orphanage, Casey Wilson, CEBEX, Charity in China, China Entrepreneur Forums, Chinese Charities, CSR in China, Entrepreneurship in China, Great Hiking in Beijing, Julia Jorgenson, Kofi Alex Dzissah, Michelle LaVallee, Operation Smile, Piech Asia Enterprises, Stefan Schmid, Thanksgiving in Beijing, Topgrading, Wokai, Xixi Cheng No Comments » November 11th, 2011
Are you ready to Rumble? The Hilton Beijing Black Tie Charity Brawl
On November 19th, the Hilton Beijing will be holding its debut Black Tie Charity Brawl in the stunning surrounds of its Infinity Ballroom. This sensational event will pump your adrenalin by presenting world class MMA fights right by your side while a four course dinner and premium wines are served at your table. Held in [...]
Lasso Posted in Charity News Tags: Black Tie Events in China, charity, Charity in China, Hilton Beijing No Comments » October 5th, 2011
My Perfect Day: Michael D. Crain explores the best the City has to offer
Michael Crain moved to Beijing five years ago as Chief of Staff at the U.S. Embassy. After completing his tenure at the Embassy, Michael opened his own consulting firm, eventually merging his business with the global law firm Bingham McCutchen, LLP. While not seeking out new restaurants to keep his ever-expanding waistline sufficiently stretched, he [...]
September 1st, 2011
An Evening of Art and Charity in 798
Looking for events to fill the long holiday weekend? Out at 798, charity and art combine for a good cause. A Bridge for Children International (ABC) is showing the exhibit Out of the Shadows – Bringing Migrant Children’s Artwork Into the Light this Saturday, September 10th from 5 to 9pm. Hosted at Rain Gallery, the [...]
