Category Archives: Grassroots Organizations
Charities working as grassroots or unregistered charities in China.
Shanghai Small Animal Protection Association (SSAPA)
Shanghai Small Animal Protection Association (SSAPA), a branch of Shanghai Veterinary Medical Association, is the only animal welfare related NGO in Shanghai approved by the city government (registered in year 2003 under license number 37). Petunion is the public forum (in Chinese) that SSAPA manages to allow animal lovers to exchange rescue and animal welfare information. SSAPA strives to build the communication bridge between the masses of animal-lovers and the related government departments. We seek to improve the general public’s awareness of animal protection and welfare, to learn about animals, learn to respect them, be kind to them, improve the living conditions of companion animals, and to work with the local government to promote the concepts of responsible pet ownership, which includes abiding to the law for both animal lovers and non-lovers, to promote a more tolerant and harmonized society.
Shanghai Small Animal Protection Association (SSAPA) Website: http://www.ssapa.org.cn/ Email: ssapa.info@yahoo.com.cn, helptheanimals@yahoo.cn Phone: +86 021-51995899 Fax: +86 021-61070429Paw Pals Animal Rescue (PPAR)
Good Dog Good Cat Volunteer Shanghai
The objective of this group is to create an open space for all people who cares about animals and for all animal rescue groups in every corner of this city. If you care about animals please join us!
Good Dog Good Cat Volunteer Shanghai Website: http://blog.sina.com.cn/idogicatsh Website: http://www.shfamily.com/groups/animal-welfare/forum/
Second Chance Animal Aid Shanghai
Second Chance Animal Aid Shanghai’s mission is to raise support and funding for local animal welfare projects and organizations that seek to upgrade their facilities and services to Western standards, but which may not independently have the financial resources or training to provide adequate care for domestic animals in need. They are also dedicated to domestic animal population control, promoting pet adoption/fostering and reducing the incidence of abandonment.
Second Chance Animal Aid Shanghai Website: http://www.scaashanghai.org Email: pr@scaashanghai.org, communityrelations@scaashanghai.orgJAR – Jaiya’s Animal Rescue (Shanghai)
JAR is a non-profit small animal rescue group that is committed to protecting and improving the health and welfare of animals through pet health care, education, and the promotion of adoption / fostercare as an alternative approach to purchasing animals. JAR’S mission and vision is to raise funding to support local animal welfare projects, co-operate with other organizations that seek to upgrade their facilities and services, inform and educate the public about animals and to work with individuals or people who have a true passion for the animal well being.
JAR- Jaiya’s Animal Rescue (Shanghai) Website: jarshanghai.wordpress.com Email: shanghaidogs@gmail.com
Hands On Shanghai
Hands On Shanghai’s mission is to create a balance between the needs of Shanghai’s charities and the availability of those looking to become involved in community activities, To connect volunteers with local community-based organizations, Hands On Shanghai engages in coordinating volunteer opportunities for active professionals according to their availability and personal interests; supporting local community organizations with direct donations, fundraising planning and execution, community project design and implementation; designing and managing a variety of community relations programs for private sector partners in Shanghai.
Hands On Shanghai Website: http://www.handsonshanghai.org Email: info@handsonshanghai.org
Friends of Nature
Friends of Nature (FON) is the oldest environmental NGO in China, promoting environmental awareness about China’s most pressing environmental problems. In particular, it has focused on protecting endangered species such as the Tibetan antelope and the snub-nosed monkey; environmental education through camps, field trips, and most importantly, teacher-training; and awareness-raising campaigns such as photo exhibitions and publications.
Friends of Nature Website: www.fon.org.cn Email: office@fonchina.org Phone: +86 10 65232040 / 65120929 / 65120827 Address: 4th Floor, Building 5, Qingnianhu Xili, Dongcheng District, 100011, Beijing, China Zip Code: 100011
Ecologia-China
ECOLOGIA is a private, non-profit organization providing information, training, and technical support for grassroots environmental groups. ECOLOGIA offers technical and humanitarian assistance to individuals and organizations working to solve ecological problems at the local, regional, national, and global levels. All ECOLOGIA projects have a concrete problem solving focus. ECOLOGIA support of grassroots organizations promotes the development of democratic decision-making skills. Environmental activism provides an important pathway to political involvement for citizens who have never before participated in political life. Replacing international conflict with environmental cooperation not only contributes to the solution of global environmental problems, it encourages face-to-face encounters of people from different cultures and thereby increases the possibility that future generations will live in peace.
Ecologia-China Website: www.ecologia.org Email: ecologia@ecologia.org,marikaheller@me.com Address: PO Box 268, Middlebury, Vermont 05753 USA, 278 North Road, Whiting, Vermont 05778 USA
Dongjen Center for Human Rights Education
A nonprofit organization that provides education about human rights to the public and takes action for individuals who have had human rights violations. They have worked specifically with individuals and groups who have been stigmatized for being HIV/AIDS positive and have worked with their children to ensure a better future for them.
Dongjen Center for Human Rights Education Website: blog.sina.com.cn/u/2097229081