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.
Continue reading "Healthcare for China’s Kids: An Interview with Ellen Luo of the United Foundation for Chinese Orphans" »
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
Continue reading "Doing Good: SVG's Newsletter- May 2009 edition" »
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.
Continue reading "Baobei Foundation: An Interview with Carol Hoag" »
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