In Shanghaiist's Philanthropist feature, we highlight individuals and groups doing interesting things to make the world a little bit of a better place. Recently, we paid a visit to Paw Pals Animal Rescue (PPAR), one of the few lesser known animal rescue groups in Shanghai. more ›

In case you weren't aware, the internet has been a-swoon with former national-team gymnast Zhang Shangwu and his life of post-retirement homelessness and theft. more ›

You've no doubt noticed an increase in mewling outside your window here in Shanghai. There's a reason for that - we're in the high peak of kitten season, where the lack of neutering/spaying has born its fruit. more ›

But for those of you wanting to get out this Sunday, rest assured we've found this weekend's most satisfying event to be a part of, both gastronomically and ethically. more ›

The 1950s and rock n' roll are coming back to Shanghai with the city's first Sock Hop party. Brian Offenther, better known as DJ B.O., has teamed up with local volunteer group BEAN and organized a night of oldies music and costumes to raise money for the elderly in Shanghai. more ›

Happy Thanksgiving, our Rocksgiving charity concert is today, folks! While you've already read about the bands you will be hearing and the raffle prizes you may be winning, a part of you is probably wondering: but where is all my hard-earned cash being donated towards? more ›

Microfinance, fundraising, and...yoga? We didn't get it either - so, to figure out how those three go together, Shanghaiist got up early on Sunday morning and went to One Wellness to attend microfinance donation platform Wokai's benefit Yogathon. more ›

In Shanghaiist's Philanthropist feature, we highlight individuals and groups doing interesting things to make the world a little bit of a better place. This week we talk to Seven Fund, who in addition to making the largest personal donation to Roots & Shoots, simply define the term "nice people." more ›

The Shenzhen real estate and hotel tycoon will donate 470 million dollars in cash and property assets to the charity with his namesake: the Yu Pengnian Foundation. This most recent donation will bring Yu’s total to a whopping 1.2 billion dollars in personal contributions—the entire worth of his fortune--and elevate him to the first mainland philanthropist to break the billion-US-dollar barrier in donations. more ›

In Shanghaiist's Philanthropist feature, we highlight individuals and groups doing interesting things to make the world a little bit of a better place. This week we talk to an individual - a foreigner - who won the Model Citizen Award of his district in Shanghai for his contributions to the local community. more ›

In Shanghaiist's Philanthropist feature, we highlight individuals and groups doing interesting things to make the world a little bit of a better place. This week we talk to the president of BEAN, a professional organization which combines networking and community service more ›

In Shanghaiist's Philanthropist feature, we highlight individuals and groups doing interesting things to make the world a little bit of a better place. This week we talk to one of the organizers of the third annual Rock for Roots & Shoots concert. more ›

In Shanghaiist's new Philanthropist feature, we highlight individuals and groups doing interesting things to make the world a little bit of a better place. This week we talk to the organizers of the 8th Annual Charity Carnival. more ›