Forming Society Organizations in China

The government applies a Dual Management System in organization registration. This system requires organization to: 1. Look for a professional unit or a supervisory body such as a government ministry or provincial government agency which will:

But because of the tediousness of the registration process and problems regarding sponsorship and the huge possibility of being rejected by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, society organizations find alternative ways such as attaching their organizations to existing legal entities such as universities and research institutes. Another way to form society organizations in China is through the Government Organized Non Governmental Organizations. These are organizations either created by the government or have close ties with a particular government agency.

Guide and monitor the activities of the foundation and ensure that it benefits the public in accordance to the foundation charter and the law.

Grant approval for annual inspections conducted by MCA. Annual reports of the foundation must be submitted to the professional unit before submission to the MCA. Any changes in the foundation, such as location, charter or members must be approved by the professional unit then the MCA.

Society Organizations in China

According to the Civil Ministry of Civil Affairs, number of registered social groups in China is nearly 425,000 in 2009. But the exact number of these organizations will be hard to identify. Aside from Non-Government Organizations formed by private individuals in China as well as International Non-Government Organizations, there are also organizations managed by the government. These are Mass Organizations and Government Organized Non-Government Organizations.

Coordinate with MCA and other law enforcement agencies to investigate illegal activities.

2. Register with the Ministry of Civil Affairs or through the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (for organizations operating as for-profit organizations.

Mass Organizations Mostly created during the leadership of Chairman Mao and many are still performing today. Mass organizations were extensions of the party to the masses and were headed by Communist Party officials, specially assigned take position in the organizations and take direction from party committees. Examples are: The All-China Federation of Trade Unions The All-China Youth Federation The All-China Womens Federation The All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce. Government Organized Non-government Organizations Most GONGOs are the business associations set up to organize firms. Examples are: Self-Employed Laborers Association Private Enterprises Association Federation of Industry and Commerce

Aside from the large number of NGOs concerned with businesses and the sector of the economy, there is also a growing number of NGOs focusing on the environment, human rights, religion, and health in China. Civic Environmentalism There are roughly 3500 organizations in China that focus on environmental issues. The largest, most funded and most organized environmental NGOs are those that concern species and nature conservation and environmental education. Concerned with the drawbacks of rapid economic growth in the environment. Became the vanguard of the civil society of China. o PX incident of 2007 Xiamen Peaceful building protests of a against the petrochemical

factory in the city of Xiamen. Led the government to stop the entire project, and then to move

the project to another area far away from the city. o Nu River Project Yunnan opposition to the building of 13 dams along the Nu River in North-West Yunnan Faith-based Organizations Organizations involve mostly concerned water, in rural health, Health

o Signpost Youth Club Affiliated with Ningbo's Catholic Diocese in Zhejiang Province A virtual club

One of the largest and fastest growing NGO sector. Ranging from small groups to large NGOs extending their concerns to education, legal aid, and research. Some organizations focus on women, HIV/AIDS or cancer patients, children, and some focus on rural health development. o Hemophilia Hemophilia Organization was set up in September 2000 with the support of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. Work involves raising awareness about hemophilia and the problems hemophiliacs face.

development and poverty alleviation. Projects supplying drinking education, microfinance, and forestation projects in rural areas. o The Amity Foundation One of the pioneer GONGOs. Focused in teaching English in eastern China. Created departments for rural development, medical and southwest China. social welfare, in health work

Counseling, works with hospitals to improve the treatment of hemophilia.

o HIV/AIDS Provides services and support to patients, their communities and families. Involves donating clothes, education for AIDS orphans, services and education to high-risk groups, raise awareness among gay communities and help affected people access medical treatment. Human Rights Groups established within university law schools concerned with providing legal aid centers. Provides aid to women, children, migrant workers, and pollution victim.