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. This conference is held in the form of a combination of offline main venue and online video. Chen Xu, Secretary of the Party Committee of Tsinghua University, Zhang Xiang, President of the University of Hong Kong, and Duan Chongzhi, President of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, three co-chairs of the forum, Lin Songtian, president of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, and vice chairman of the Social Construction Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress, Gong Puguang, President of China Charity Federation, Qiao Wei, Chairman of China Overseas Chinese Charity Foundation, Njida, former Deputy Director-General of UNESCO, He Changcui, former Deputy Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, Yang Bin, Vice President of Tsinghua University, etc. 60 guests from the government, enterprises, social organizations, research institutions, media and other fields attended the meeting. There are also 3,252 online guests from the public welfare and charity sector, including 2,387 Chinese and 865 English live links.
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”.
Secretary Chen Xu expressed his welcome to the distinguished guests on behalf of the forum organizers, and affirmed the good domestic and international responses of the four forums since 2016. Secretary Chen Xu pointed out that the new crown pneumonia epidemic has had a profound impact on global economic and social development and governance, and the significance of the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind has become more prominent. Countries need to cooperate to form a systematic, holistic and coordinated governance solution. Secretary Chen Xu pointed out that for a long time, Tsinghua University has formed a spirit of 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 charity spirit as the foundation. Responsible public welfare system. In this fight against the epidemic, Tsinghua University actively participated in and contributed to the global fight against the epidemic with practical actions. In the anti-epidemic practice, special attention is paid to the development of public welfare and charity education to promote the development of the spirit of public welfare and charity, social responsibility and human feelings.
Secretary Chen Xu emphasized that in response to the common crisis of mankind, public welfare and charity have never been absent. During the fight against COVID-19, the international community responded quickly and acted together. 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 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 with a shared future for mankind.
In his speech, President 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, President 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. The epidemic can hinder the pace of communication, but it cannot hinder the promotion of kindness. During the epidemic, all sectors of society responded positively, cooperated and helped each other, and built a solid anti-epidemic defense line by donating materials, organizing medical teams and providing technical support. 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.
In his speech, President Duan Chongzhi pointed out that the World Philanthropy Forum can play an even more significant role amid the epidemic of COVID-19. 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.
Medjesh Peter sent a congratulatory letter to the meeting on behalf of the Advisory Board. He pointed out that in the current epidemic situation, “at this moment, mutual understanding, mutual help, kindness and responsibility between people are more important than ever before. Human beings are facing huge challenges, which we have to face every day. It, in order to overcome this difficult period and become stronger after this, we need perseverance, discipline, organization and international cooperation. Although the current situation is still unclear, I believe that after this epidemic, mankind will be able to Be tougher, more noble, and we’ll get a lot out of it.”
President Gong Puguang pointed out in his speech that after the reform and opening up, philanthropy has been incorporated into an organic part of the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and has gradually entered the track of legal development. Full participation and other aspects 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.
Chairman Qiao Wei pointed out in his speech that the overseas Chinese have 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 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 overseas Chinese to actively participate in international public welfare and charitable cooperation; to help overseas Chinese become the Chinese dream and connect the beautiful dream of the people of the world bridges and messengers.
Vice President 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; emphasizing sustainability. Philanthropy education should provide sufficient support for the scientific, systematic and high-quality development of the philanthropy industry, attach importance 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, delivered a speech entitled “Public Welfare, Philanthropy and Social Responsibility after the Epidemic: Observation and Thinking, Innovation and Practice”. Dean Xiang Bing pointed out that under the influence of “big changes unseen in a century” and the impact of the epidemic, social conflicts including income and wealth inequality, declining social mobility, and sustainable development may become more acute. The social security program (secondary distribution) becomes more important, and socialism may become the mainstream model globally; donations and public welfare (tertiary distribution) will play a greater role, and the group structure and value orientation of enterprises may also require Make necessary adjustments.
Lv Zhenya, president of China News Weekly and China Philanthropist, pointed out in his speech that the media should attract more attention to philanthropy, advocate philanthropy civilization, spread philanthropy culture and value, and let philanthropy enter the “home of ordinary people”. The media should be a linker and a platform to effectively link the government, foundations, enterprises, individuals and recipient groups, realize the efficient connection of social resources and public welfare resources, and improve the closed loop of the entire ecological circle.
Li Shulin, President of China Business Daily and 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 Seniors Newspaper, respectively hosted topics or comments, highlighting the private economy, academic research and elderly society and other fields.
Ngida, former Deputy Director-General of UNESCO, He Changchui, former Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Li Yafang, President of Beijing Weekly, Fan Li, President of China Geriatrics Society, Zhang, Executive Director of Charity and Community Affairs of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Liang, Huang Yangshan, Dean of the Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Xu Honglan, Deputy Mayor of Wuhan Municipal People’s Government, discussed global cooperation and leadership, global food security, poverty alleviation governance and human well-being, private economy, community health and Excellent presentations were made on topics such as health, community funding and development, community mental health, and more.
Wang Ming, Dean of the Institute of Philanthropy and Philanthropy at Tsinghua University, introduced the progress of the “World Philanthropy Index Research” program. It is proposed to adopt a set of indicators and applications with the vision of a community of shared future for mankind, including the perspective of developing countries, to enhance the understanding of different countries, The development of regional philanthropy and the understanding of ecological culture provide knowledge production and a basic platform for global philanthropy links, explore the establishment of national research networks for philanthropy, and promote 13 global collaborative networks in the field of philanthropy and social services.
Within the framework of the World Philanthropy Forum, Tsinghua University Philanthropy Research Institute, China Philanthropist Magazine, and Family Business Magazine signed the “Memorandum of Understanding on Jointly Promoting the World Philanthropy Forum Communication and Index Research Cooperation Memorandum” to jointly promote the World Philanthropy Forum. Communication and exchange of philanthropic ideas and best practices.
【About the forum】
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.
