Philanthropy in Childhood Education in China: Trends and Perspectives

Conference Program Introduction China is becoming an increasingly important key actor in philanthropy in education. This event will target foundations, non-profit educational organizations, academia, business, social enterprises, media and government to discuss the theme of education equity and innovation in childhood education in China. The event will bring together around 160 participants and high-level speakers presenting a combination of domestic and international experiences and case studies.

The event is organized by the China Global Philanthropy Institute in collaboration with NORRAG and 21st Century Education Research Institute, with sponsorship from the Laoniu Brother & Sister Foundation.

Objectives and expected outcomes This event will bring together partners and different actors to establish a network that can mobilize resources, promote cooperation, stimulate institutional exchange and facilitate the sustainable development of philanthropy in education in the domain of childhood education.

At the event the preliminary research report on Childhood Education and Philanthropy in Education will be presented, which aims to promote the understanding of current state of childhood education in China through sharing international and domestic experiences and case studies.

Date I 15 January 2019

Location I Nan Ning Hall, Holiday Inn, Deshengmen, Xicheng District, Beijing, China

Expected number of participants I About 160

Sponsorship I Laoniu Brother & Sister Foundation

Organised by China Global Philanthropy Institute

In collaboration with NORRAG, 21st Century Education Research Institute, and China Philanthropy Research Institute

Program

15 January 2019

08:30 – 09:00 Registration

09:00 – 09:10 Welcome address Mr. Haoming HUANG, Vice President of China Global Philanthropy Institute and Mr. Joost Monks, Executive Director, NORRAG

09:10 – 09:20 Speech Mr. Ben NIU, Board Chairman of Laoniu Brother & Sister Foundation

09:20 – 09:45 Keynote 1 Background of the Recent Reform and Changes in China’s Childhood Education Mr. Zhenyao WANG, President of China Global Philanthropy Institute

09:45 – 10:10 Keynote 2 The Future of Childhood Education and Philanthropy Mr. Jin FANG, Vice Secretary General of China Development Research Foundation

10:10 – 10:35 Keynote 3 International Trends in Philanthropy in Education Ms. Arushi Terway, Senior Lead Research Associate of NORRAG

10:35 – 10:50 Coffee Break

10:50 – 11:15 Keynote 4 Rethinking Education Equity in a Philanthropic Perspective Mr.Yuan GU, Founder of Aha Social Innovation Institute and Co-founder of Qundao

11:15 – 12:15 Roundtable 1 Education Equity in the Future Education Ecology

Moderator: Mr. Haoming HUANG, Vice President of China Global Philanthropy Institute

Panelists: Mr. Qingyu MA, Professor of China Academy of Governance Ms. Lihui WANG, Secretary General of Western Sunshine Foundation Mr. Qi LI, Vice Secretary General of Wispring Foundation Ms. Megan Haggetry, Coordinator of the International Education Funders Group Ms. Wen CHENG, President of the Gap Year Foundation

12:15 – 13:30 Lunch

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13:30 – 13:55 Keynote 5 Innovation in Community-Based Childhood Education

Ms. Yurong GAO, Vice Director of China Philanthropy Research Institute, Beijing Normal University

13:55 – 15:00 Roundtable 2 Education and Innovation for the Future

Moderator: Mr. Shengli HUANG, Director of 21st Century Education Research Institute

Panelists: Ms. Kemei LI, Co-founder, Vice President and Secretary General of Beijing Deqing Foundation Ms. Xiaopeng CHEN, Secretary General of Laoniu Brother & Sister Foundation Mr. Fabrice Jaumont, Research Fellow at Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme (Paris) Ms. Jieqiong YU, President of Sichuan Women & Children Foundation

15:00 – 15:15 Coffee Break

15:15 – 15:40 Preliminary report Landscape of Philanthropic Actions in Childhood findings Education in China Ms. Aisi WU, Senior Analyst of China Global Philanthropy Institute

15:40 – 17:00 Roundtable 3 Effective Funding for Childhood Education

Moderator: Mr. Jin HE, Professor at China Global Philanthropy Institute

Panelists: Ms. Xiaohong LUO, Co-founder of Zhejiang Zhipu Foundation, Council Member of Alibaba Foundation Mr. Shuwen WANG, Secretary General of Harmony Community Foundation Mr. Beiwei LI, Secretary General of Yifang Foundation Mr. Xiaofeng QIAN, Save the Children International Beijing Office, National Communications and Campaigns Manager Ms. Lihui ZHENG, Director at Bosch China Charity Centre

17:00 – 17:10 Closing Speech Closing Remarks and Way Forward

Mr. Haoming HUANG, Vice President of China Global Philanthropy Institute and Mr. Joost Monks, Executive Director, NORRAG

18:00 – 20:00 Dinner (by invitation)

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