This week’s speaker is Sara Jane Ho, who heads Business Development in Asia for Wokai. Who is Wokai? Wokai is an organization that allows people to contribute directly to microfinance institutions in China which in turn lend the money to entrepreneurs in rural China. Wokai is launching a new website, Wokai 2.0! The new website [...]
After the success of RSD I, we knew RSD II will be a hit. And just before Valentine’s Day scheduling ensure the interest from Beijing’s singles. Flocked with applications, we selected 15 couples to participate in the event. Games, food, drinks, music, laughters, conversations and good companies proved to be the perfect combination for another [...]
In the run-up to Valentine’s day, Rotaract Beijing and The Hutong are teaming up for a night of speed dating in the name of charity! Whether you’re looking for a last-minute Valentine or just to meet new people, speed dating is an efficient, fun and safe alternative to traditional dating. Each participant will get to [...]
Get in touch with your creative side in the name of charity with an evening of painting and wine. RMB200 includes entry, art supplies and two glasses of wine. Proceeds benefit disaster relief organization Shelterbox. Please RSVP by emailing Crystal.Lo@Rotaractbeijing.org. Rotaract Artjamming Fundraiser Date: 25 February 2012 (Sat) Time: 6 – 10 pm Location: Pekin Fine Arts, Caochangdi Little Gold [...]
Former Rotary President Peter Humphrey graduated in Chinese Studies from Durham University School of Oriental Studies and has spent his entire career closely involved with China and Eastern Europe, first in journalism and then for the past 13 years in corporate detective work. He is the founder of ChinaWhys, a risk management consultancy specialising in [...]