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China Development Brief's database of over 200
International NGOs operating in China.
The material presented here was compliled mainly on the basis of information supplied (and / or published) by the organisations profiled. We have made every effort to ensure fairness and accuracy, but should make clear to readers that these are independent portraits, not 'authorised' biographies.
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AmeriCares Foundation
Mission: "AmeriCares is a nonprofit disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization which provides immediate response to emergency medical needs – and supports long-term health care programs for people all over the world, irrespective of race, creed or political persuasion."
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Asia Foundation
Mission: "To support the development of leaders, institutions and policies needed for: effective governance and legal systems; an actively engaged and responsible civil society; successful economic reform and sustainable development; and improved understanding among countries within the Asia-Pacific region."
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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Mission: "To promote greater equity in four areas: global health, education, public libraries and support for at-risk families in Washington state and Oregon."
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Blue Moon Fund
Mission: "To improve the human condition by changing the relationship between human consumption and the natural world."
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Caritas Hong Kong
Mission: "Caritas is essentially a movement of understanding and concern, of caring and service, of human development and solidarity. Its special attention is directed to the needs and aspirations of the underprivileged and the needy within the community. Our services are made available to all in need, irrespective of race, gender, religious affiliation or philosophy of life. People are viewed not as dependents but as brothers and sisters who need an opportunity to fully be themselves."
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China AIDS Info (中国艾滋病资讯)
Mission:"To spread in-depth information about HIV/AIDS in China and create a platform for exchange of such information."
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Committee on Scholarly Communication with China
Mission: "To promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and China by providing China-based liaison and co-ordination for cross-cultural academic programs."
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DKT International
Mission: "To make contraceptives available, affordable and accessible among low income people in developing countries for family planning and STD/AIDS prevention"
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Dui Hua
Mission: "Dedicated to advancing the protection of universally recognized human rights in China and in the United States."
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Environmental Investigation Agency
Mission: "The EIA is an independent, international campaigning organisation committed to investigating, exposing and seeking lasting solutions to environmental crime."
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Friedrich-Ebert Stiftung
Mission: "To support the process of economic transition."
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Friends of the Earth Hong Kong
Mission: "Protecting and improving the environment locally and regionally through education, research and campaigns."
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Heinrich Böll Foundation
Mission: "To promote ecological sustainability, social justice, human rights and dialogue between all cultures in order to acheive a better future for humanity."
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Hong Kong Red Cross
Mission: "We advocate the spirit of humanity, belief in and respect for the intrinsic value of human life, and the dignity of individuals. We deliver impartial and quality care to protect life and health and to enhance the capacity of vulnerable people to live a safe and dignified life. We promote voluntary service and organise individuals to serve the cause of humanity by providing them with the opportunities and skills to help others and to help themselves . . ."
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International Bridges to Justice
Mission: "Ensuring the basic legal rights of ordinary citizens in Cambodia, China and Vietnam."
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Mission: "To improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity"
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International Fund for China's Environment
Mission: "To help ensure the protection of the world’s environment and resources and promote sustainable development by providing assistance to China in resolving environmental problems."
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International Rivers Network in China
Mission: "To halt and reverse the degradation of river systems; to support local communities in protecting and restoring the well-being of the people, cultures and ecosystems that depend on rivers; to promote sustainable, environmentally cound alternatives to damming and channeling rivers . . ."
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Japan International Labour Foundation
Mission: "Promoting the development of free and democratic labour movements in developing countries and thereby facilitating their sound social and economic development."
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Japan NGO Centre for International Cooperation
Mission: "To promote networking and collaborative activities among citizen organizations engaged in international cooperation; to strengthen the institutional capacity of NGOs to carry out their missions; to disseminate information and knowledge concerning people's living conditions in developing regions of the world and the impact of the general public’s way of life on these people; to enlighten the general public about the role of NGOs and encourage them to participate in NGO activities."
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