Charity Applications Close Monday (April 15) for Chi Fan for Charity 2019

Charities wishing to apply to receive the estimated RMB 400,000 raised by Beijing's annual Chi Fan for Charity event need to get their applications in by Monday, April 15.

Nine local charities have already applied to receive the funds, and CFFC is hoping that word of the fund has spread far and wide, to give all worthy recipients a chance to apply.

CFFC's commitment is to make the selection process transparent and simple and to make sure as close to 100 percent of the money raised goes directly towards a tangible result that makes a genuine difference.

Have a charity in mind? Send CFFC their contact details and a brief message as to why you feel they are deserving to chifanforcharity@outlook.com and they'll be sent an application form – or access the application directly via this URL.

Applications should be received by 5pm on Monday, Apr 15.

A shortlist of five charities will then be selected to make 10-minute presentations to the committee on Saturday, Apr 27. On that date, a final charity will be selected.

This year's Chi Fan for Charity target date is Saturday, Nov 9, and you can keep tabs on announcements by following their official WeChat account here:

Last year's recipients, Educating Girls of Rural China, used the RMB 400,000-plus donation they received to fund college education for young women who otherwise would not be able to afford it. These women will start university in the fall of this year.

"With the great work from CFFC, we will be able to support 15 to 16 students for their four years of university," said Candice Zhao, chairman of EGRC's Beijing executive committee and director of operations.

Further questions? Like to volunteer for this year's organizing committee? Message them at chifanforcharity@outlook.com and they'll endeavor to get back to you as soon as possible.

READ: 2018 Chi Fan for Charity Revelry, In Pictures

Photos: Unfood Tours, courtesy of Chi Fan for Charity