China Philanthropy

Healthcare for China’s Kids: An Interview with Ellen Luo of the United Foundation for Chinese Orphans

Created in 2001 as the philanthropic branch of United Family Hospitals (UFH) the United Foundation for Chinese Orphans (UFCO) offers underprivileged kids one of the most basic, but also most important aspects of human life—health. Partnering with local organizations, UFCO provides medical services, modern healthcare, and training through UFH, as well as, funding for medical services that the cannot provide. UFCO currently operates in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. They partner with organizations like Baobei Foundation and Bethel Training Center for the Blind which have been featured in SVG newsletters and blog posts.  New York native Ellen Luo recently came on as UFCO’s Executive Director. She discussed UFCO’s mission, goals, and CSR with us.

Doing Good: SVG's Newsletter- May 2009 edition

Doing Good is SVG's periodic newsletter that covers the going's-on of China's grassroots non-profit sector. Download here in English and Chinese.  This edition of SVG's newsletter covers:

- Cerebral palsy care 

- Green innovation

- Peer-to-peer lending for rural students

- Orphan surgeries

- Homeless job skills training

- Recently reflections from the SVG team

Baobei Foundation: An Interview with Carol Hoag

     In April 2008 four women living in Shanghai started a charity to address the needs of Chinese orphans born with often life threatening neurological and gastrointestinal disorders. They named the organization Baobei meaning ‘precious child’ in Chinese and partnered with surgeons at Shanghai Children’s Medical Center (SCMC) as well as an increasing number of individuals—both foreign and local, businesses, and charities. Baobei Foundation not only helps children get life-saving surgeries, but also critical aftercare. I interviewed Managing Director Carol Hoag to find out more about the organization and their current work.