Beijing Women's Federation

On the afternoon of December 1, the Beijing Women’s Federation (BWF) hosted the “Smiling Beijing, Uplifting Power: 2024 Beijing Women Volunteers and Family Volunteers Recognition Event” at the Beijing Science Center. The event was held in collaboration with the Social Work Commission of the Beijing Municipal Committee, the Beijing Office for Cultural and Ethical Development, the Beijing Municipal Committee of the Communist Youth League of China (CYLC), the Beijing Association for Science and Technology (BAST), and the Beijing Volunteer Service Federation.

Aligned with guiding principles of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the second and third plenary sessions of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC, and General Secretary Xi Jinping’s directives on social work, the event aimed to strengthen the Lei Feng Volunteer Service Team, honor women volunteers and family volunteers, and foster a culture that values and supports volunteerism. 

Key figures attending the event included Chen Weihua, Deputy Director-General of the Publicity Department of the All-China Women’s Federation; Lu Jian, Deputy Director-General of the Beijing Municipal Social Work Commission; Li Jianzhong, Deputy Secretary of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the CYLC; Du Chunxiao, Vice President of BWF; Lyu Junchao, Level-Two Inspector of the Publicity Department of the Beijing Municipal Committee; and Zhang Yushan, Level-Two Inspector of BAST.

More than 500 participants were present, including representatives from supporting organizations, women volunteers, as well as volunteers and family volunteers from all 16 districts.

The event comprised two main segments: an outcome presentation and a recognition ceremony. In her speech, Vice President Du Chunxiao expressed gratitude to various organizations for their long-standing support of women’s volunteer services in the capital. She highlighted the BWF’s achievements in mobilizing women volunteers and family volunteers for initiatives such as supporting the application for Beijing’s Central Axis as a World Heritage site, the Loving Mother program, poverty alleviation, and care services for the elderly and children.

She also emphasized the importance of strengthening the “Smiling Beijing” volunteer service brand, sharing inspiring stories of women volunteers, and encouraged women volunteers and family volunteers to remain attuned to community needs, serve with dedication, lead by example, and inspire more people to participate in this honorable cause.

The highlights and achievements of women’s volunteer services in the capital in 2024 were showcased through short videos, while women’s volunteer organizations and family volunteers brought everyday service experiences to life through short skits and music-infused poetry readings.

During the awards ceremony, leaders presented awards to exemplary women volunteers recognized in the 6th National Women’s Volunteer Service Recruitment and Achievements Showcase Event, Beijing’s “Five 100” Lei Feng Volunteer Service Recognition Campaign, and the 2024 Capital Volunteer Service Competition. Recognition plaques were also awarded to the first cohort of service providers.

The service recognition segment featured 15 activities, including science film screenings, educational workshops, free health check-ups, burn prevention and safety education, family gardening sessions, a girls’ protection awareness game, hands-on experiences in assisting the visually impaired, and family portrait sessions. These activities engaged over 2,560 participants, receiving enthusiastic responses from volunteers and further encouraging their involvement in this cause.