Foundations to promote charity steps abroad

45 agencies carried out about 92 projects in 40 countries in 2013 China's charitable foundations have been carrying out more work overseas as well as at home, according to new research from a leading service platform for the sector.

The study, the Development of Chinese Foundations: An Independent Research Report, published by the China Foundation Center, shows 45 foundations carried out 92 overseas projects in 40 countries in 2013, acrossing a diverse range of activities including disaster relief, medical aid and cultural exchange.

Tao Ze, the center's vice-president, said that with the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative, China's charity organizations are expected to launch more global projects.