World Philanthropy Forum 2020 Special Session Held at Tsinghua University
On November 12, 2020, the “World Philanthropy Forum 2020 Special Meeting” co-sponsored by Tsinghua University, the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the University of Hong Kong, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong was held at Tsinghua University. Gong Puguang, Vice-Chairman of the Social Construction Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress and President of the China Charity Federation, Lin Songtian, President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, and Chen Xu, Secretary of the Party Committee of Tsinghua University, Director of the University Council, and Co-Chairman of the Forum , Zhang Xiang, President of the University of Hong Kong and Co-Chairman of the Forum, Duan Chongzhi, President of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Co-Chairman of the Forum, Ngida, Former Deputy Director-General of UNESCO, He Changchui, former Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Overseas Chinese Charity Foundation of China Chairman Qiao Wei, Vice President of Tsinghua University, Dean Yang Bin and other 60 guests from the government, enterprises, social organizations, research institutions, media and other fields attended the meeting. Forum advisor and former Hungarian Prime Minister Medjesh Peter sent a congratulatory letter to the meeting on behalf of the advisory committee. This conference is held in the form of a combination of offline main venue and online video. In addition, more than 3,000 guests from the public welfare and charity circles watched the live broadcast online.
With the theme of “International Philanthropy Cooperation in the Post-epidemic Era”, the conference focused on “Global Economic Integration”, “Global Philanthropy Links and Leadership” and “People’s Life in the Community”.
On behalf of the forum organizer, Chen Xu expressed his gratitude to all the guests for their participation. Chen Xu pointed out that the COVID-19 epidemic has had a profound impact on global economic and social development and governance. The significance of the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind has become more prominent, and coordinated actions are more necessary. For a long time, Tsinghua University has formed a public welfare and charity system with the spirit of the school motto as the guide, student associations as the carrier, volunteer service as the core, charity research as the foundation, charity talent training as the task, foundation funding as the support, and philanthropy as its own responsibility. . During the epidemic, Tsinghua University actively participated in and helped the global fight against the epidemic with practical actions, and focused on philanthropy education to promote the development of the spirit of philanthropy, social responsibility and human feelings.
Chen Xu emphasized that in response to the common crisis of mankind, philanthropy has never been absent. It is hoped that the forum will further consolidate the multi-party cooperation and participation mechanism, support representatives of all parties to participate in the forum, and build a platform for mutual respect, understanding, negotiation and cooperation among various stakeholders of public welfare and philanthropy. , do a good job in the research and release of the World Philanthropy Index; pay attention to the participation and growth of young people, further deepen the talent training cooperation between Tsinghua University, the University of Hong Kong, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and enhance the leadership of young students in global philanthropy; consolidate the synergy between global philanthropy and social services The cooperation network expands network members to the world, fully demonstrates the unity, vitality and resilience of public welfare and charity, actively participates in the reform and development and improvement of the global governance system, actively participates in the “Belt and Road” people’s livelihood protection and people-to-people bond work, and contributes to the construction of a community of shared future for mankind.
In his speech, Lin Songtian emphasized that the new crown pneumonia epidemic is still spreading around the world, which not only poses a serious threat to human production, life and life, health and safety, but also has an unprecedented impact on the global economy, international structure and governance system. Human beings are a community with a shared future, and solidarity and cooperation is the right way in the world. Reaching out a helping hand to everyone in need, helping them enjoy a better life and realize their dreams, is the common goal of charitable people working together, and it is also the obligatory responsibility of governments and rulers of various countries. At the moment of the epidemic, respecting life is the greatest charity; in today’s world, insisting on development is the greatest charity; in the face of crisis, solidarity and cooperation are the greatest charity. As a national people’s organization engaged in non-governmental diplomacy, the Chinese People’s Association for Foreign Affairs will fully mobilize the resources of non-governmental diplomacy at home and abroad, actively participate in international public welfare and charity cooperation, and help countries and groups in need, regardless of race, color, religion and culture, to achieve Develop together.
In his speech, Zhang Xiang pointed out that during the epidemic, the University of Hong Kong innovated its learning and research model, pooled knowledge and strength, and worked with the public to prevent the epidemic and work together to forge ahead. Under the epidemic crisis, it also reflects the irreplaceable role and significance of social charity. Charitable organizations play an irreplaceable and important role as a carrier of the kindness of the public. With the advent of the post-epidemic era, the society has entered the stage of normalizing epidemic prevention and control, and charitable organizations should actively explore transformation, integrate innovation, and break through limitations.
Duan Chongzhi pointed out in his speech that the COVID-19 epidemic has brought unprecedented challenges to all fields and everyone. The world must work together to deal with the crisis, and the World Philanthropy Forum can play an even more significant role. On the one hand, CUHK is fully and actively responding to the challenges brought about by the epidemic, and at the same time, it has also developed innovative methods in various aspects, and continues to shoulder the heavy responsibility of education, scientific research and social service. Cross-university and cross-regional collaboration, collaboration between universities, and partnerships between universities and charities, social services, and public institutions must also be strengthened and more strategic to enable universities to serve the global community more effectively. CUHK hopes that through the platform of the World Philanthropy Forum, all parties can continue to work together to address the challenges brought about by the epidemic, enhance social cohesion, and promote the peaceful development of the country and the world.
Majesty Peter sent a congratulatory letter to the meeting on behalf of the Advisory Board. He pointed out that at this time of the epidemic, mutual understanding, mutual help, kindness and responsibility between people are more important than ever. Although the current situation is still unclear, I believe that through this epidemic, human beings will become stronger and more noble, and we will gain a lot from it.
In his speech, Gong Puguang pointed out that after the reform and opening up, philanthropy has been incorporated into an integral part of the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and has gradually entered the track of legalized development. etc. have developed rapidly. However, the overall lagging development of philanthropy has not fundamentally changed, and there is still a long way to go to comprehensively promote the legal construction of charity.
In his speech, Qiao Wei pointed out that the overseas Chinese made important contributions to their home country and host country during the epidemic. The Chinese Dream is the greatest common divisor of the vast number of overseas Chinese, and it is the internal driving force for overseas Chinese to play a unique role in international public welfare and charity cooperation in the post-epidemic era. It is necessary to encourage and guide the overseas Chinese to better integrate into and give back to the local society, and to do more public welfare and charitable undertakings with people-to-people bonds; to support and help the overseas Chinese to actively participate in international public welfare and charity cooperation; to help the overseas Chinese become a bridge between the Chinese dream and the beautiful dreams of the people of the world and messengers.
Yang Bin shared his thoughts on “Humble Charity”. He pointed out that more effective leadership is needed for philanthropy to make a difference. “Humble Charity” aims at the “Four Not’s”: not for the purpose of gaining praise and attention, not for the purpose of commercial gain, not for the purpose of proving yourself, not for the purpose of changing others. “Humble Charity” emphasizes the balance of giving and receiving, present and future, inner and outer, emphasizing the idea of transcending possession, and emphasizing sustainability. Philanthropy education should provide sufficient support for the scientific, systematic, and high-quality development of the philanthropy industry, pay attention to the cultivation of philanthropy culture and the inheritance of philanthropy spirit, and sow the seeds of philanthropy in all educational links.
Xiang Bing, the founding dean of Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, pointed out in his speech that under the influence of “big changes unseen in a century” and the impact of the epidemic, social contradictions, including income and wealth inequality, declining social mobility, and sustainable development, may Become more acute, government-led social security projects (secondary distribution) will become more important; donations and public welfare (tertiary distribution) will play a greater role, and the group structure and value orientation of enterprises may also need to make necessary decisions Adjustment.
Lv Zhenya, president of China News Weekly and China Philanthropist, pointed out in his speech that the media should bring more attention to philanthropy, advocate philanthropy civilization, spread philanthropy culture and value, and let philanthropy enter the “home of ordinary people”.
Xu Jian, President of China Business Daily, Li Shulin, Editor-in-Chief of China Business Times, Deng Guosheng, Director of the Academic Committee of Tsinghua University Philanthropy Research Institute, and Zhang Minwei, Editor-in-Chief of China Aged News, respectively hosted topics or comments.
Njida, He Changchui, Li Yafang, President of Beijing Weekly, Fan Li, President of China Geriatrics Association, Zhang Liang, Executive Director of Charity and Community Affairs of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Dean of the School of Public Health and Primary Care of the Chinese University of Hong Kong Jockey Club Huang Yangshan and Wuhan Municipal People’s Government Deputy Mayor Xu Honglan delivered speeches on topics such as global cooperation and leadership, global food security, poverty alleviation governance and human well-being, private economy, community health and wellness, community funding and development, and community mental health. .
Wang Ming, Dean of Tsinghua University Philanthropy Research Institute, introduced the progress of the “World Philanthropy Index Research” program. It is planned to use a set of indicators system and its application with the vision of a community with a shared future for mankind, including the perspective of developing countries, to enhance the understanding of different countries. , regional philanthropy development and understanding of ecological culture, providing knowledge production and basic platform for global philanthropy links.
Within the framework of the World Philanthropy Forum, Tsinghua University Philanthropy Research Institute, China Philanthropist Magazine and Family Business Journal signed the “Memorandum of Understanding on Jointly Promoting the World Philanthropy Forum Communication and Index Research” to jointly promote public welfare Communication and communication of philanthropic ideas.
The World Philanthropy Forum was co-sponsored by Tsinghua University and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. In 2018, the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong were invited to sign a memorandum to co-host the forum. The forum is held every year on the United Nations International Charity Day and China Charity Day. With the joint efforts of the forum organizers and the participating organizations and representatives, the World Philanthropy Forum has been successfully held for four sessions and has become a grand event in the global philanthropy industry.
The World Philanthropy Forum is committed to the practice promotion, academic exchange, talent training, policy advocacy and experience sharing of philanthropy around the world. Continue to develop the agenda and global governance, contribute Chinese wisdom and strength, enhance global cooperation in philanthropy and social work, promote philanthropy and the development of human civilization, and enhance people-to-people bonds and moral accumulation.
