Kenny Leung, PIM’s lead for the China Startup Sprint program first crossed paths with PIM in 2013. But it wasn’t until 2021 when he first heard about PIM’s idea for the China Startup Sprint that he joined and became an integral part of the program’s development, nurturing techno entrepreneurs across the globe. The China Startup … Read more
With a professional background in environmental archaeology and sustainability, Harris Chrysanthou, Technical Instrument Operator at The Cyprus Institute, was immediately drawn to Purpose in Motion (PIM)’s Tech4Good program in 2021. Although he was initially attracted to the program’s focus on environmental innovation and wanted to guide students in exploring the relationship between environmental sustainability and … Read more
When strategic consultant Cristie Zhao isn’t helping global businesses make their mark in China’s complex ecosystem, she serves as a judge for PIM’s Tech4Good program. The Tech4Good program is designed by PIM in partnership with Huawei’s Seeds for the Future and is focused on empowering students with the knowledge and experience to create meaningful change … Read more
Chuan Fan, Nike’s current Senior Sustainability Manager in Shanghai, China, originally started her social impact career with PIM back in 2019. From April 2019 to November 2020, Chuan worked full-time for PIM as the Program Manager for our Handan Action Grants program in partnership with the Dunhe Foundation. The Handan Action Grants program was dedicated … Read more
This year, we were able to reach an outstanding number of young scholars and future leaders, with a total of 3,247 participants joining our programs. Our reach was broad and far-reaching, with our online sessions and workshops reaching 112 countries around the world. Through our partners, we mobilized and distribute a total of 153,000 USD … Read more
The “Pimsters In Motion” Alumni Spotlight Series aims to showcase our outstanding alumni around the globe and the ways in which these young changemakers have dedicated their time to social innovation and social impact. The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics has come to an end, but the passion for snow sports and the spirit of Olympic … Read more
Zero to One: Social Innovation Incubator Supported by Laoniu Brother & Sister Fund at Central Academy of Fine Arts & Beijing Foreign Studies University About the Laoniu Brother & Sister Fund Laoniu Brother & Sister Foundation is a non-public-funded family foundation aimed at promoting growth and development of future generations and advancing social progress through effective … Read more
Beginning your journey of social entrepreneurship or starting a career in social impact can be daunting, especially when you feel pulled in many directions by many passions — even more so for those with a diverse set of interests. As a new and dynamic field, social innovation can often take you to very different industries and … Read more
Social Impact Internships The Victor and William Fung Foundation About Victor and William Fung Foundation The Fung Scholars program, funded by the Victor and William Fung Foundation, aims to nurture future world leaders by supporting university students to experience different cultures and environments early in their careers. A leading youth talent network internationally, the program … Read more