Same Bed, Different Dreams: The New Philanthropy and Civil Society in China

Dr. Shawn Shieh, director of the China Development Brief Translation Project, discusses new findings that point to a burgeoning relationship between foundations and nonprofit organizations in China.

July 20, 2011

NGO Study Group to the PRC, Hong Kong, and Taiwan

In 1996, the National Committee brought together a group of international experts from the United States, Canada, and Thailand to present a series of best-practices workshops in China on the workings on non-governmental organizations.

Program Dates: July 5-21, 1996

The Administrative Legislation Research Group

Seven representatives of the National People’s Congress and State Education Commission observe how Americans bring lawsuits against their government.

Program Dates: February 24 - March 15, 1990

Strengthening Volunteer Management in Chinese NGOs

Administered in 2005-2006, the Strengthening Volunteer Management in Chinese NGOs project provided Chinese NGO professionals the opportunity to receive practical training in volunteer management from American NGO experts.

Program Dates to China: November 30 – December 18, 2005; to the U.S.: February 25 – April 3, 2006

Legal Aid Internship Program

A combined study tour and internship placement provides opportunities for seven Chinese legal aid administrators to observe the administration and governance of American legal service organizations.

Program Dates: February 27- April 3, 2005