1. Beijing NGO Association for International Exchanges

2. Association Profile Beijing NGO Association for International Exchanges was established in August 2007 in Beijing. It is a national non-profit social organization with independent legal person status. It is co-founded by Beijing NGOs in areas of science & education, culture & arts, sports & health, economy & trade, environmental protection, women & youth, welfare & relief, nationalities & religion, human rights protection and etc., who can conduct international exchanges and participate in events organized by international NGOs.

3. There are 61 group members at present. They are social organizations with extensive domestic and external influence, active in conducting international exchanges and participating in events organized by international NGOs.

4. The purpose of Beijing NGO is to promote exchanges and cooperation of NGOs in Beijing with international NGOs through providing from research and investigation, policies-publicizing, consultation, publication, professional training, to the organizing of seminars, forums, lecture, meetings, visits, exhibition and etc, which presents an international exchange platform for Beijing non-governmental organizations.

5. In March 2010, Beijing NGO became a group member of China NGO Network for International Exchanges This further broadened the platform of international exchange for Beijing NGOs. The highest policy decision-making body is the Beijing NGO Membership Congress. The internal institution is the secretariat which is in charge of routine work.

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7. For more information, please contact Secretariat Office of Beijing NGO: Address: No. 97, Nanheyan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China Postcode:100006 Tel: +86-10-65221476; +86-10-65140042 Fax: +86-10-65221474 E-mail: beijing_ngo@126.com Web Site: www.beijingngo.cn; www.beijingngo.org.cn

8. In the year 2012 Beijing NGO Association sent out 9 delegations to 17 countries, in cluding 44 delegates, got in touch with 18 international organizations.did reception for 19 delegations from 21 countries,involving 523 foreign guests and 30 international organizations. Also we did reception for 50 people from 25 Beijing- based international organizations. We expanded our network, building up new contact with 11 organ izations from 6 countries,organized 11 different kinds of internatio nal exchange activies, involving 972 people from 30 countires, the media coverage is over 2000 people. All our efforts have been devoted to the stable and sustainable development of Beijing NGOs’ exchanges and cooperation with international NGOs.

9. Group Members

10. 1. China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Beijing Sub-Council 2. Beijing Federation of Industrial Economics 3. Beijing Friendship Cooperate Club 4. Beijing Radio Association 5. Beijing People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries 6. Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Beijing City 7. Beijing Medical Women's Association

11. 8. Beijing Federation of Industry ＆ Commerce 9. Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles 10. Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Protection Association 11. Beijing Family Planning Association 12. Beijing Environmental Sanitation Association 13. Beijing Foreign Cultural Exchanges Association 14. Beijing Returned Overseas Chinese Federation 15. Beijing Association for Ethic Groups

12. 16. Beijing Women’s Federation 17. Red Cross Society of China Beijing Branch 18. Beijing Volunteers Association 19. Beijing Students Union 20. Beijing Sports Federation 21. Beijing Federation of Social Science Circles 22. Beijing Social Welfare Association 23. Beijing Association for Promotion of Peking and Qunqu Opera

13. 24. Beijing International Taxation Research Institute 25. Beijing Construction Association 26. Beijing Wushu Association 27. Beijing Youth Federation 28. Beijing Municipal Lawyers Association 29. Beijing Disabled Person’s Federation 30. Beijing Association for Science and Technology 31. Beijing Tourism Industry Association 32. Beijing Archives Society

14. 33. Beijing Municipal UNESCO Clubs Association 34. Beijing Chamber of Commerce 35. Beijing Taxation Institute 36. Beijing Charity Association 37. FESCO Overseas Association of Beijing 38. Beijing Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment 39. Beijing Association for Advancement of International Friendship 40. Beijing Association for International Medical Exchanges

15. 41. Beijing Municipal Engineering Association 42. Beijing Association of Non-government Education 43. Beijing Electronic Commerce Association 44. Beijing Agricultural Products Circulation Association 45. Beijing Chinese Business Association 46. Global Village of Beijing 47. Beijing Hospital Association 48. Beijing Association for International Friendly Contact

16. 49. Beijing International Chinese College 50. Beijing Environmental Protection Foundation 51. Beijing Youth Global Association 52. Beijing Forestry Society 53. Beijing Intellectual Property Protection Association 54. Beijing Health Care Association 55. Beijing Overseas Exchanges Association 56. Beijing Overseas Chinese Friendship Association 57. Beijing Cuisine Association

17. 58. Beijing Afforestation Foundation 59. Beijing Trade Association for Performance 60. Capital Foundation for Justice and Courage 61. Capital Entrepreneurs Club

18. Lift People’s Living Standards by Technology, Integrate Humanities into Family Life

19. Mr. Lv Shijie, Vice President of Red Cross Society of China, Beijing Branch Mr. Xu Qiang, Secretary General of Beijing NGO Association for International Exchanges

20. Beijing is a megalopolis with a population of over 20 million and its number of motor vehicles exceeds 5 million. Natural disasters, traffic accidents, explosions and infectious diseases occur occasionally. The city’s emergency response has been listed as one of the top priorities for such a crowded city.

21. 1. Scientific and technological innovation is a major support for the development of humanistic caring.

22. According to the general deployment of the Beijing Red Cross Emergency Rescue Center (hereafter called 999) was established in Sep. 2001. It’s the first time that the special number 999 was put into use for medical emergency, emergency rescue and social relief.

23. During ten years’ operation, the 999 emergency system was supervised by the government, undertaken by Beijing Red Cross, participated by the general public, and operated independently. The 120 emergency system and 999 jointly devote to the public health emergency services, they form a new emergency services pattern of “one city, two systems”, which contributes to the capacity building of emergency rescue system in Beijing.

24. As an emergency rescue organization affiliated to Beijing Red Cross, 999 hotline holds to Red Cross’ concept of humanitarian public welfare, emphasizes on the humanitarian concern for vulnerable groups, demonstrating Red Cross spirit of Humanitarianism, Fraternity and Devotion.

25. Nowadays, 999 bears 50% emergency services in Beijing, with 203 emergency vehicles and 130 first-aid stations throughout the city. Operating 24h everyday, 365d everyday, each ambulance answers more than 5 calls everyday. In order to meet the optimal demands of the city’s emergency rescue, 999 adopts high-tech to make full use of limited resources, providing unprecedented rescue services both in quantity and quality for such a megalopolis.

26. 1 ） Aimed at the aging issue in Beijing, a series of innovative service projects were introduced for the convenience of the residents, including cooperating with high-tech companies to develop a “push-to-talk” function for landline home cellphones. The “push-to- talk” alarm button can send SOS messages automatically to 999.

27. 2 ） Cooperated with Jinweijie High-tech Company,999 emergency cell phones were developed. The phone is tailored to the needs of the elderly, with its large keyboard, high volume, big characters, and the function of hearing aid, flashlight, speaking clock, and radio.

28. 3 ） Cooperated with Beijing Municipal Committee for Aging People Services, emergency call device project were developed. More than 10,000 devices have been installed for senior citizens with movement difficulties.

29. 4 ） The wrist wireless intelligent sensor is able to monitor blood pressure and heartbeat for the elderly, on which there is a 999 “push-to-talk” alarm button.

30. 5 ） GPS devices can provide effective assistance to the finding of lost aged citizens.

31. 6 ） Through cooperation with the civil affairs department, Beijing Red Cross provides emergency rescue services for over 2 million people aged above 60 years old.

32. Holding on to humanitarian public welfare concept and conforming to the needs of public service, Red Cross believes that technology is not only the needs of the new age but also the driving force for national prosperity.

33. 2. Start from me to care for life and people.

34. Recently, there have been some occurrences of national disaster, emergencies and assaultive injuries which have put many lives in danger, especially the young ones. The public, especially teachers and students, must equip themselves with the knowledge and master the skills to protect oneself and help other when disaster and emergencies occur.

35. Red Cross has the mission to maintain the lives and health of people. Family First-aid Manual, in Chinese and English version, written by Beijing Red Cross, funded by the government, has been published and distributed to 6 million families. It’s a major measure taken by Beijing Municipal Government on the subjects of building a “People’s Beijing, High-tech Beijing, Green Beijing”: with the goal of building a prosperous, civilized, harmonious, livable and healthy capital.

36. Family First-aid Manual can be easily understood and widely used. The manual is designed to meet the actual needs of families and individuals. To some extent, it plays an important role in reducing the accidents, the losses from disasters, and protecting personal safety and that of others.

37. Teenagers’ First-aid Manual mainly introduces how to call the police for help, how to keep oneself safe when facing danger in a simplest way. There are 4 versions: low grades in primary school, high grades in primary school, middle school and university.

38. Scientific and technological innovation, people- oriented attitude lay the foundation of the development of humanistic care and concern. It promoted the individualization, humanization and diversification of the services, exhibits the integration of technology into humanistic service.

39. Thank you! Welcome to Beijing!