After six years of work, a handwritten Bible calligraphy scroll spanning more than 2,600 meters was submitted for a Guinness World Record last Wednesday.

The growing trend of young people burning incense reflects their spiritual needs to some extent. Faced with the pressures and challenges of real life, some turn to traditional folk rituals to seek comfort and strength. Some churches and Christians have reflected on the deeper spiritual needs behind this phenomenon, emphasizing the importance of addressing young people’s real-life struggles.

The "Sprouts on Earth" project is a maternal and child healthcare initiative jointly launched by the Amity Foundation and Alibaba Foundation in 2018, aims to improve the health of rural pregnant women and newborns, help families of pregnant women overcome hardships, and contribute to rural revitalization.

On December 28, the Third Member Representatives' Conference of the China Charity Alliance (CCA) was held in Beijing. Qiu Zhonghui, Chairman of the Amity Foundation, was re-elected as a Vice President.

During the inaugural Kuliang Forum, the "Stories of Sino-American Friendship" collection initiative was officially launched. Jointly organized by the Chinese state media outlets the initiative invites individuals and organizations worldwide to share their stories, continuing the legacy of Kuliang’s historical ties.

On December 14 and 21, the Beijing YMCA hosted a volunteer exchange activity focused on shuttlecock culture for teenagers to preserve the intangible cultural heritage of shuttlecock while promoting scientific fitness methods.

Building on their existing exchanges, leaders tried to explore cooperation with other NGOs at the Foreign Exchange Committee of YMCA-YWCA meeting in China.

On December 7, Mr. Qiu Zhonghui, board chair of the Amity Foundation, promoted the role of philanthropy in community flexible governance in today's society.

About nine years ago, Jiacheng’s newborn child was diagnosed with a serious illness, forcing him to leave his job and move to a bustling first-tier city in search of medical treatment. Along the way, he encountered many families facing similar challenges. This led him to begin working in medical aid public welfare in 2016.

At COP29, the faith-based Amity Foundation highlighted its community development and climate resilience efforts.