September 5th this year marks China's ninth China Charity Day, and every September is also Guangzhou's "Yangcheng Charity Month." On August 31st, the ninth China Charity Day in Guangdong and the Guangzhou "Yangcheng Charity Month" themed activities officially began.

As in previous years, the popular Beijing Road Charity Carnival is back. Citizens can enjoy shopping along Beijing Road Pedestrian Street and Xihu Road Square while participating in charity activities, creating a heartwarming "City Walk" filled with love.

The Beijing Road Charity Carnival is one of the highlights of the annual Charity Month activities. Launched for the first time in 2016, it has been successfully held six times and has become an important platform for promoting widespread public participation in charity.

This year's Carnival features several special areas, including charity performances, interactive experiences, achievement displays, and a charity market. As visitors stroll through the historic pedestrian street, they can enjoy shopping while also experiencing the warmth and impact of charity.

Ms. Zhangpraises this innovative model of "shopping and having fun while doing charity." She believes that spreading charity in high-traffic areas allows people to learn about it comprehensively. She likens this outreach to sowing seeds of goodwill, which will eventually yield more fruits of love, and she finds it very positive.

Feng Xian, Deputy Director of the Guangzhou Charity Service Center, stated that over 100 charity events are set to launch, aiming to engage the public in hands-on participation. During Charity Month,Guangzhou will feature a variety of events. Additionally, community-themed cultural activities by local volunteers and charity sales to support people with disabilities will continue, bringing warmth and light to the city.

Guangzhou's charitable sector is thriving, with numerous organizations flourishing throughout the city. Currently, Guangzhou has 245 charity organizations, 1,106 charity spaces, 176 community charity (volunteer service) stations, and 2,995 community charity funds. The total funds raised amount to 138 million yuan, achieving 100% coverage of villages and communities.

边逛街边做慈善！广州“羊城慈善月”系列活动启幕

今年9月5日是我国第九个“中华慈善日”，每年9月也是广州的“羊城慈善月”。8月31日，2024年广东省第九个“中华慈善日”暨广州市“羊城慈善月”主题宣传活动正式拉开序幕。

和往年一样，备受市民喜爱的北京路公益慈善嘉年华活动如约而至，市民可在北京路步行街、西湖路广场一带边逛街边做慈善，来一场充满爱的慈善“CityWalk”。

北京路公益慈善嘉年华是每年慈善月宣传活动的重头戏之一，2016年首次开展，至今已成功举办6届，成为倡导人人参与、全民慈善的重要舞台。

今年的北京路公益慈善嘉年华活动，特设慈善义演、互动体验、成果展示、公益集市等多个专区。游客们漫步于历史悠久的步行街时，不仅能够享受购物的乐趣，更能深切感受慈善带来的温暖与力量。

市民张女士为这种“边逛边玩还能做公益”的创新模式点赞。“在人流最集中的地方传播公益，能够让人们全方位地了解慈善。这种传播就像播撒种子，种下善意的种子，结出更多爱的果实，我觉得非常好。”

“将有100多项慈善活动蓄势待发，吸引广大市民近距离接触、参与慈善。”广州市慈善服务中心副主任冯现表示，广州在“羊城慈善月”期间将推出“点亮一盏灯温暖一座城”、第八届慈善“公众开放日”等丰富多彩的慈善活动。此外，广州文艺志愿者走进（基层）主题文艺惠民、“点亮心灯”义卖募捐助残等主题活动也将继续开展，让慈善之光温暖羊城。

据介绍，广州市慈善事业蓬勃发展，慈善组织遍地开花。截至目前，广州共有慈善组织245个，创建慈善空间1106个，建立社区慈善（志愿服务）工作站176个，设立社区慈善基金2995个，筹集善款1.38亿元，实现村（居）100%全覆盖。

文、图丨记者 柳卓楠 通讯员 李国全 张萌
翻译丨林佳岱
英文审校丨赵凡