Jake Sanders, Editor
北京扶轮社公益晚宴在京举行
呼吁全球关注尿道下裂治疗研究
Beijing, March 15, 2025 – The Beijing Rotary Club held a charity gala at the Kempinski Hotel in Beijing, commemorating its 101st anniversary. Over 200 attendees graced the event, including ambassadors, counselors, and business representatives from Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Slovakia, Uzbekistan, the Philippines, New Zealand, the Solomon Islands, Honduras, Grenada, and other nations. Notable figures from China’s leading media, such as Cai Yumin, director of the Global Times brand department, and Bai Bo, director of domestic and international news department at Beijing Daily, were also present.
In his speech, René Schmitt, President of the Beijing Rotary Club, expressed gratitude for the ongoing support from various governments, embassies, organizations, and businesses towards the club’s charitable projects. He emphasized the event’s focus on a treatment program for pediatric urethral defects run by charitable organizations in Hebei, calling for global attention toward this challenging medical condition.
The Rotary Club, one of the most renowned international non-profit organizations for nearly a century, boasts over 12,000 clubs and 1.6 million members across 200 countries and regions. Founded in 1924 by General Cai Tingkai and 22 founding members, the Beijing Rotary Club includes members mainly from over 20 nations, primarily comprising executives, investors, and professionals engaged in disaster relief and child assistance through initiatives like the Hope Foundation and Gift of Life program.
Particular thanks were given to UWEE Group, one of the event’s sponsors, for their support in organizing the dinner.
Representatives from the medical and charitable community in Hebei highlighted alarming statistics, indicating that the incidence of urethral defects can reach 1 in 125 to 250 male newborns. They urged for increased global awareness and research efforts to address this issue.
Fan Kegao, rotating chairman of UWEE Group, stated that the organization is dedicated to promoting global philanthropic efforts, with signature projects such as the UWEE Louvre International Art Exhibition and the Italian Arts Festival aimed at fostering cultural exchange. He encouraged more businesses, both Chinese and foreign, to engage in charitable activities.
Yan Fei, president of UWEE Group, discussed the company’s commitment to advancing multicultural exchanges, interdisciplinary industry integration, and international cooperation in technology, education, trade, and culture.
The gala also welcomed to the stage several attendees, including Li Wen, secretary-general of the China International Chongyang Festival, Zhang Nan, managing director of March Digital Economy Industrial Park, Zhan Ying, general manager of UWEE Group’s Italian division, Zhao Gang, executive dean of the March Digital Economy Technology Research Institute, and Gao Yun, director of teaching at UWEE Group.
Through collaborative efforts and continued awareness, the Beijing Rotary Club is making strides towards addressing urethral defects, fostering international cooperation, and supporting meaningful charitable initiatives.
2025年3月15日，北京扶轮社在北京凯宾斯基饭店举行成立一百零一周年庆祝晚宴，200多人参加了宴会，来自比利时、卢森堡、瑞士、斯洛伐克、乌兹别克斯坦、菲律宾、新西兰、所罗门群岛、洪都拉斯、格林纳达等国家的二十多位大使、参赞、商务代表、驻华代表及多国嘉宾出席本次晚宴，国内主流官媒《环球时报》品牌部主任蔡玉民、《北京日报》国内国际新闻部主任记者白波等也应邀出席。
北京扶轮社会长Rene Schmitt在发言中感谢各国政府、领馆、社团、企业一直以来对北京扶轮社公益项目提供的帮助和支持，并指出此次活动的主题聚焦河北慈善机构儿童尿道下裂的治疗项目，呼吁全球关注这一医疗顽疾的研究。
会长介绍扶轮社（Rotary Club）是近百年来最著名的国际非盈利联谊社团之一，旗下超过1.2万个社团、160万社员，遍布全球200个国家和地区。北京扶轮社创建于1924年，由蔡廷锴将军和22位创始成员共同建立，社员来自20多个国家，以企业高管、投资者和专业人士为主，通过希望基金会、生命礼物计划等参与救灾和儿童救助的慈善活动。
会长特别感谢了本次晚宴赞助单位之一UWEE集团对活动的支持。
河北省医学界及慈善机构代表发言：儿童尿道下裂的发病率可高达125—250个出生男婴中就可能有1个尿道下裂，希望引起全球的高度重视。
扶轮社成员、活动赞助方UWEE集团轮值主席范克高夫在发言中表示：UWEE集团一直热衷于推动全球公益事业的发展，UWEE卢浮宫国际艺术展、意大利艺术节等世界文化交流活动是其标志性公益项目，并希望更多中外企业参与到公益活动中来。
UWEE集团总裁燕斐在致辞中介绍说，UWEE集团致力于推动多元文化交流融合、交叉学科产业整合，联合创新发展，坚持国际间的科技、教育、贸易、文化等业务，希望UWEE能更多参与国际合作。
三月数字经济产业园董事总经理张楠、UWEE集团意大利事业部总经理战赢、三月数字经济技术研究院执行院长赵刚、UWEE集团蔚翎教学总监高云等也出席了晚宴。
