Compassion for Migrant Children (CMC) Provides educational and social assistance (such as counseling) to the children of migrant workers and their families. See website for volunteer and internship opportunities. Office 233, Xintai Bldg, 8 Xiaguang Li, Chaoyang District. (6465 6100) www.cmc-china.org #7=
The Culture Development Center for Rural Women Seeks to provide women information and skills to improve their chances of escaping poverty. The group runs the Practical Skills Training Center for Rural Women, which also draws attention to issues of gender and citizen awareness. Welcomes volunteers. Rm 301, Bldg A, Jiali Mansion, 180 Beiyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6498 3764, njnbst@263.net) www.nongjianv.org #c Tk )
Friends of Nature FON promotes environmental protection and sustainable development through education and advocacy, and welcomes volunteers. Rm 368, Wanbo Bldg, 53 Ganyu Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6523 2040) www.fon.org.cn
Global Village Beijing Works to educate and raise awareness of environmental issues, sustainable development and eco-tourism. They also publish a newsletter and try to change behavior at a local level. Rm 301, Bldg C, Huazhan International Apartments, 12 Yumin Lu, Chaoyang District. (8225 2046) www.gvbchina.org app
Hua Dan Project Works with migrant workers in participatory theater workshops that foster creativity and develop leadership skills and self-awareness. Hua Dan stages performances and holds performance workshops on Sunday evenings. Volunteers needed. www.hua-dan.orge
Jane Goodall Institute The institute's hands-on environmental and humanitarian education programs encourage students to organize and participate in community activities for conservation, sustainable development and animal protection. m 1309, Beijing City International School, 77 Baiziwan Nanerlu, Chaoyang District. (6778 3115) www.jgichina.org
Lifeline Express Started by Hong Kong donors, Lifeline Express is a mobile eye hospital that provides free operations for people from poverty-stricken areas. Also runs training centers for local doctors and welcomes volunteers. Rm A609, 6/F Nanxincang Business World, 22A Dongsi Shitiao, Dongcheng District. (5169 0999) www.lifeline-express.com ttifi
Magic Hospital Designs and implements entertainment programs for sick, neglected, orphaned and abused children. They visit hospitals and orphanages to put on performances and organize games and activities to bring excitement and fun into the children's lives. 1402 Xingfuyuan Apartments, 6 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. www.magichospital.org
Maple Women's Psychological Counseling Center This non-government organization aims to combat domestic violence, particularly among the poorer segments of society. Their hotline provides psychological, legal and social counseling to women in need. They also research women's issues. Rm 104, Bldg 3, Wanboyuan, 72 You'anmen Neidajie, Xuanwu District. (8354 8050, hotline 6403 3383) www.maple.org.cn
Operation Blessing Beijing This organization improves education, funds tuition, and provides surgeries and rehabilitation for orphans, disabled children, children of migrant laborers, and the elderly. m 106, Golden Land Bldg, 32 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6466 9296) www.obchina.org
Planet Finance Planet Finance is a French organization working on microfinance, farmer training and poverty alleviation in China.Rm 2508, MOMA Bldg 5, Xiangheyuan Lu, Dongcheng District. (8440 8458) www.pfchina.org
Prevention Through Education (PTE) This NGO develops local school-based HIV/AIDS education and prevention programs.www.pte-china.org
Red Cross Society of China 8 Beixinqiao Santiao, Dongcheng District. (8402 5890) www.redcross.org.
Salvation Army The organization has been developing poverty alleviation projects in China since the early 1990s. Accepts volunteers and donations of used clothing. Rm 102, Unit D, Shemao Apt. 2 Guanghuali, Chaoyang District. (6586 9331) www.salvation.org.hk
Sun Village This NGO brings together children of prison inmates in a village where they live, play and grow up in a safe and healthy environment, receive care, therapy and education, and avoid social stigmatization. Bangiao Village, Zhaoquanying, Shunyi District. Zhang Shuqin (6044 3757) www.sunvillage.com.cn
UNICEF Works to support children's rights and the provision of basic services, such as health care, education, immunization, sanitation and hygiene and access to clean water.