Philanthropy in Motion’s Impact Lab program finished six weeks of weekly workshops at Peking University in early May. On May 31, students from Yenching Academy and PKU convened for one last hurrah to honor their growth as young philanthropists. With a giant check in hand, students also awarded a 17,000…

Starting a career in social impact can be daunting, especially when you feel pulled in many directions by many passions — even more so for those with a diverse set of interests. As a new and dynamic field, social innovation can often take you to very different industries and sectors…

Philanthropy in Motion’s Impact Lab wrapped up this past Friday, capping an exhilarating six weeks of in-depth discussion and exploration of China’s social innovation space. The month and a half-long course engaged 25 Yenching Academy and Peking University students through expert-led seminars and hands-on training in venture philanthropy, due diligence…

Kick Off: Global & Local Perspectives on Philanthropy — Inequality in China is persistent and rising. How can the country’s third sector — namely, NGOs and non-profits dedicated to social causes — combat this trend? And what role can philanthropy play in helping organization leaders create a more equitable society? Last Thursday, PIM kicked off this year’s Impact Lab…

How one local farmer’s market in China is revolutionizing the way we eat and trust. — The modern ethos of innovation and inspiration compels us to look outward in search of the innovative idea of the day, a gripping story, or a leading creative figure. We find ourselves scanning far and wide across the world, often valuing ideas and objects that have traveled great distances simply…

Today’s experimental education will be tomorrow’s standard. Minerva University is redesigning a higher-education pedagogy for the next generation by fusing innovation with holistic curriculum. — Last weekend, PIM partnered with Minerva University, an innovative higher education institution, to run the first “Vanguard” Workshop in Beijing which train participants to utilize innovative problem-solving tools and devise informed solutions to complex issues.

What happens when young people have the space and resources to take action? What kind of impact could we make? As the first and only experimental “learning by giving” program in China, Model Foundation gives students the resources and network to give smart and give early, finding the best way…

Philanthropy in Motion (PIM) aims to support social innovation amongst millennials in China by giving them the resources, funding, and training to amplify their social impact. As the leaves change, we take a step back and reflect on our 2017 so far. With each program, we are learning together with…

SEO-PIM Public Leadership Camp 2017 “I had never imagined that I could have the ability to do something, but after the Camp, I realized that we all could do something. It only depends on how much you are motivated.” Public Leadership Camp Participant This fall, PIM joined forces with SEO-China…