25 Apr 2014
Alibaba’s Jack Ma Sets Up Philanthropic Trust
Jack Ma (pictured above), the founder of Alibaba, a Chinese e-commerce giant, and Joseph Tsai, a co-founder, announced on April 24th that they have set up charities to be funded by stock options in the firm. The two trusts will together receive share options equal to about 2 per cent of Alibaba’s equity, which are
16 Apr 2014
New Report: Charity and Philanthropy in Russia, China, India and Brazil
This report, authored by Joan Spero and published in collaboration with WINGS builds greater awareness and understanding of the diversity and challenges of civil society in the so-called BRIC countries. In the absence of comprehensive data on philanthropy in these emerging market economies, the report identifies the cultural, economic, social, and political forces shaping giving
23 Mar 2014
Interview with Alice Lau (3) Belief in Civil Engagement
Taking SEE and China Lions Club as examples, Alice believes in the power and great potential of civic engagement. She also shared her view on incidents widely known to western audience: the trip of Gates and Buffet to China, Guo MeiMei Scandal and Chen GuangBiao's high-profile philanthropy. She is confident that Chinese philanthropy
23 Mar 2014
Interview with Alice Lau (2) A Journey of Continuous Learning
Finishing up at Harvard, Alice returned to China, hoping to contribute what she had learned in the States to helping advance the social sector in China. However, the journey was far from smooth.
23 Mar 2014
Interview with Alice Lau (1) Finding Mission
For those who are not familiar with Alice Lau, she is a well-respected leader in Chinese philanthropy. She led a delegation of leaders in business and nonprofits on a study tour to Boston in December 2013. I had the privilege of working with the group and interviewing Alice Lau. I’m writing up the interview in
