Chinese School of Philanthropy @Guangzhou

About Us

Founded in June 2014, the Chinese School of Philanthropy @Guangzhou (CSoP@ Guangzhou) is the first academy in China that focuses on philanthropic education and philanthropic culture studies. Adhering to the values of "self-reliance and helping others, modesty, pragmatism, purity, and gratitude", the CSoP @Guangzhou aims cultivating philanthropic leadership, conducting philanthropic studies, and promoting philanthropic culture. Drawing on 20 years of experience in philanthropic education, and leveraging our network of global and domestic scholars, we are dedicated to philanthropic leadership education and philanthropic studies.

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Development Direction

（To cultivate responsible citizens and advance philanthropic culture, and to build a academy for future Chinese philanthropic leaders.）

Philanthropic Education

Leadership Training: Philanthropic leadership cultivation through the MPS Program, and liberal education on philanthropy facing the public. We conduct holistic education to nurture philanthropic professionals and liberal education for the public, which include on-site courses designed based on our pedagogy framework of self-learning, teaching, site-based study and action research, as well as high-quality virtual courses.

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Think Tank

Utilizing the methodology of action research, to release research reports, provide philanthropy consulting services, and to support the development of the CSoP @Guangzhou alumni.

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Our Influence

*Geographic Distribution of Our Participants*

To date, MPS has trained

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*MPS participants are active across multiple fields aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).*

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Rongzhen Yang

Lecturer, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University
Alum, MPS Class of 2013

“For me, the learning is a systematic sorting out of my own knowledge and experience. The CSoP @Guangzhou is more like a peaceful and inclusive haven, where there are good mentors and friends, responsible citizens, and people with sharp thinking.”

Lianquan Wang

Director General, Guangzhou Dinghe Social Service Center
Alum, MPS Class of 2016

“Every encounter signifies a warm start, and every start contains a new exploration. Concentration is the beginning of professionalism, which is one of the most profound insights the MPS Program has given me. At the CSoP @Guangzhou, you can meet interesting people, practice interesting things, and find a spiritual home for your philanthropic ideals.”

Jiangbo Deng

Secretary General, XPeng Public Welfare Foundation
Alum, MPS Class of 2018

“During my career transition from media to the philanthropic sector, the MPS Program at the CSoP @Guangzhou helped me quickly acquire a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the knowledge and experience related to the philanthropy field.”

Caijiao Chen

Assistant Director General, Blue Letter Project
Alum, MPS Class of 2020

“Learning at the CSoP @Guangzhou, has helped me organize better dialogue with scholars and fellow professionals based on years of practice. Through the courses, I began to think historically and re-structured the inner sense of order. I have been cultivating self-acceptance, embracing challenges, and maintaining a long-term perspective tosteadily approach the seemingly unattainable things I want to do.”

Runmiao Guo

Founder, Lingxi Tech Ltd.
Alum, MPS Class of 2021

“For people who have served the philanthropy industry for many years and want to systematically learn all relevant knowledge, the MPS Program at the CSoP @Guangzhou is the most suitable platform. The curriculum covers breadth, depth and warmth; the teaching methods are open and interesting; the classmates are diverse, knowledgeable, and I’ve learned from everyone.”

Fang Wang

President, Wenshan Association for the Advancement of Social Work
Alum, MPS Class of 2022

“Studying at the CSoP @Guangzhou not only expanded the breadth of my understanding of philanthropy, but also allowed me to meet a group of like-minded peers. At here, we make connections, collaboration and mutual assistance.”

Yuanze Yang

Secretary General, Guofu Foundation
Alum, MPS Class of 2023

“The MPS Program have broadened and deepened my understanding of public welfare and philanthropy in the context of social development, and inspired me to reflect on my current work. It has also profoundly influenced our lovely, interesting, and genuine classmates with strong characters and always willing to help each other. Together, we have developed good habits of learning and exercising.”

Xiuping Zeng

Chairman, Yinchuan Chunxi Social Work Development Service Center
Alum, MPS Class of 2024

“The past year learning at the CSoP @Guangzhou was a year of constant travel, starting from Yinchuan, Ningxia Province, to various locations across China. Meanwhile, it was a year of reflection the development of myself and our organization. It was also a year of gains - I have harvested knowledge, friendship and all the wonderful experiences. Through one year of study, we have established connections that can last for life. I wish the MPS Program a continued growth!”

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