With the combined efforts of the Women's Federation of all levels in China about 140,000 orphans and disabled children have received a "Love Sweater" in recent weeks to keep them warm in the winter months.Statistics from China Ministry of Civil Affairs show that there are about 573,000 teenagers that are orphaned in China and many are handicapped. In 2005 the Chinese Children and Teenagers Fund, "CCTF" along with Hengyuanxiang Group, launched the "Love Sweater Initiative" to seek affectionate parents to knit sweaters for orphaned children and those with disabilities.
A representative of the CCTF says that "The aim of the activity is to enable each of the orphans and disabled children to have a Love Sweater." In 2008 the activity will be carried out in 25 Provinces across China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan will for the first time host the activity. China CSR.com January 8, 2008
Since 1989 CCTF, has sponsored more than 1.7 million girls in their education and career training in "Spring Bud Project" which focuses on girls education and development. The project is now extending its scope of aid to health education for girls and young women employment and entrepreneur training.
To further promote public awareness of children's charities in China, June 22 has been designated each year as "China Children's Charity Day" Jackie Chan and other celebrities have performed at the charity event.
Seen here, Ms. Gu Xiulian, President of the All China Women's Federation with the Children. China Charity Award that was presented by the Ministry of Civil Affairs to CCTF, Spring Bud Project in 2005. CCTF deeds were permanently recorded on the China Children Charity Monument which stands at the Great Wall.
For more information:
China Children's and Teenagers Fund,
No. 15,
Jianguomennei Street,
Beijing, China 100730
E-Mail: ambpengxiang@126.com
