Annual awards given to loving hearts By Xu Fan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2020-12-22 14:21 Share CLOSE Lu Mai (fourth from left), vice-chairman of China Development Research Foundation, and doctor Liu Haiying (fifth from left) won the 15th Compassion Award in Beijing. [Photo provided to China Daily]
In this unusual year, when the world is still fighting COVID-19, charity takes on greater significance, bringing strength and warmth to those struggling with poverty or sickness. Eight philanthropists who have been dedicated to help people in need over decades received the 15th Compassion Award in Hong Kong on Dec 20.
For the first time in 15 years, the award went to an overseas Chinese winner Tina Bow, founder of the SimplyHelp Foundation based in Los Angeles. The foundation has established six centers for homeless elders in El Salvador and Panama, as well as 32 schools to help women and youngsters seek jobs in C