China Foundation for Rural Development (CFRD)
China
Foundation for Rural Development (CFRD)
Established
in 1989, China Foundation for Rural Development (CFRD) (formerly China
Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA)) is a public charity organization
dedicated to humanitarian relief, poverty alleviation and development.
Domestically, CFRD’s work revolves around five aspects; rural industrial
development, talent development, rural construction, rural social welfare and
social mobilization. Internationally, CFRD focuses on the six United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good
Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, Clean Water and Sanitation, and
decent work and economic growth, upholding the philosophy of ‘Love without
Borders, People to People Connectivity’. By the end of 2024, we have carried
out humanitarian relief and poverty reduction projects in more than 30
countries and regions, raising a total of USD 71 million and benefiting 2.56
million people. Currently, we have registered overseas offices in Myanmar,
Nepal and Ethiopia.
Following
the devastating 2015 earthquake in Nepal, CFRD with over 10 years of experience
in international and domestic disaster relief work, immediately mobilized its
resources to launch an emergency response with support of the Humanitarian
Rescue Team and Network. On August 13, 2015, the general agreement with the
Social Welfare Council of Nepal was signed to officially set up the Nepal
Office and became the first registered Chinese INGO in Nepal.
Strengthened
by its effective programs and partnerships in Nepal, CFRD expanded its presence
in South Asia by commencing activities in Sri Lanka in 2022 and distributed
emergency food packs to more than 11,000 families affected by the economic
crisis and covid pandemic.
As of mid-2025,
CFRD’s Nepal Office has received a total of USD 14.61 million in donations,
enabling the organization to reach and positively impact more than 842,681
individuals. These achievements highlight CFRD’s enduring dedication to
improving lives and building resilient communities across the region. CFRD has
aided in four key areas: community development, education, rural development,
and disaster response & post-disaster recovery through wide range of
impactful programs addressing immediate humanitarian needs while fostering
sustainable development.