AmCham China has a long history of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and giving back to communities around China, and in 2011 the organization successfully expanded its efforts by organizing events in every chamber Chapter. Beijing and Tianjin each have years of charity events under their belts and now recently organized Chapters in Central China and Northeast China (Dalian) have completed initiatives. In both cases, the events were the first of their kind ever organized by a foreign business community in that location.

This was the third year of AmCham China’s three-year commitment to support UNECSO’s program for rural health and education improvement in central China. 

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Tianjin

This year marked AmCham China, Tianjin chapter’s ninth annual Charity Golf Tournament. Golfers competed in a variety of categories and took part in an awards banquet, complete with an auction and lucky draw. The Tianjin Chapter and its members raised RMB 180,000 for the Jianhua foundation, a charitable organization devoted to helping disadvantaged people through education and the development of medical and social services in Tianjin. 

  

AmCham China, Central China Chapter (Wuhan)

AmCham China’s Central China chapter got into the spirit of giving by holding two charity galas in 2010.  Each of the two Wondrous Night in Wuhan events hosted more than 200 members, representing more than 100 domestic and international businesses. 

Guests tried their hands at a range of interactive games as well as a live and silent auction, with all earnings benefiting the Hubei Red Cross. The combined proceeds for the two events, in excess of RMB 150,000, will help improve education services at several disadvantaged schools in the Wuhan area. 

 

Northeast China (Dalian)

AmCham China, Northeast China chapter held its first Holiday Charity Bazaar in November 2010. The event, co-sponsored by the Blue Phoenix Orphanage Volunteers, held at the American International School, was a huge success, attracting more than 600 members and guests. Festivities included holiday-themed shopping, a silent auction, games and photos with Santa. All proceeds and donations benefited the Dalian Social Welfare Institute. 

  

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