China Nonprofit Technology Blog

The China Foundation Center (CFC) recently launched its official website, providing free access to detailed information about more than 1,800 public and private foundations registered in China, including annual reports for about a third, and project lists for 24 foundations. It also offers a separate database of about 440 non-profit organizations. The website includes several advanced reporting features, such as mapping, graphing, and generation of "top 100" lists ordered by net worth, annual income or annual expenditure.

The China Foundation Center was established early this year with support from 35 local and international foundations. Its strategic partners include Microsoft China, Baidu, and the the US-based Foundation Center, whose growing network of "Cooperating Collections" it will join.

The Center's launch and its mission to increase transparency in the non-profit sector have received positive reports in the mainstream media, including The Beijing News and China National Radio (links in Chinese).

Full access to the CFC website requires registration, which is quick and free. The website is available in Chinese only.

Gender Development in China (GAD) has made a public call for video and audio submissions on the issue of sexual harassment, with the intention of broadcasting them on the internet. According to one survey, 84% of women in China have experienced some form of sexual harassment, and the apparent aim of this campaign is to increase awareness and deepen public discussion of the problem, particularly in the aftermath of a scandal this May in which prominent businessman Song Shanmu resigned amid allegations of workplace harassment and rape.

Nevertheless, given the sensitive nature of this topic, GAD's approach of seeking informal documentary- and editorial-style video content could itself prove controversial, despite its reminder that contributors should take steps to protect privacy and treat personal stories with sensitivity.

The suggested length for video and audio submissions is 5 minutes, and the deadline is July 15. For more details, see the original announcement (link in Chinese).