|
|
|
CSB President Madam Rosanna Brathwaite delivers a speech during the gala. [Photo courtesy of CSB] |
The 24th Charity Gala of the Commonwealth Society in Beijing (CSB) was held at the China World Hotel on May 6.
Some 600 guests were present, including ambassadors from South Africa, Indonesia, Cuba, Guyana, Grenada, Barbados, Cyprus etc., diplomats from both Commonwealth and non-Commonwealth countries, entrepreneurs, sponsors and other dignitaries.
The CSB Charity Gala is an annual fundraising event for supporting local charities.
Proceeds were raised through ticket sales, donations, raffles and silent auctions, among other activities. The money will be distributed to eligible charity organizations identified by the All China Women’s Federation and the social volunteers’ organization roundabout.
Participants were also treated to guest performances by renowned entertainers from the Americas & Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Africa and Pacific regions.
“We must open our eyes, our ears and our hearts and, in whatever way we can, dig deeper and answer the call of communities that are in need,” said CSB President Madam Rosanna Brathwaite during the gala.
“Through our partnerships, we have been able to help women and children, promote education initiatives among the young, and continue to support persons who are advocating health and wellness in China,” she added.
The CSB was founded in 1993 by female diplomats from the Commonwealth, all of whom have been diligently working for the strengthening of bonds between Commonwealth countries and China by engaging in various social welfare projects across the nation.
Statistics show that CSB donated over 3 million yuan (about US$430,000) to several under-privileged communities in China between 2012 and 2016. The Society serves to specifically assist children, women and the elderly.
Follow this news feed: East Asia