Mission and Vision
Mission
Abiding by the principles of mutual respect and interfaith harmony, Amity builds friendship with people at home and abroad. Through the promotion of holistic development and public welfare, Amity serves society, benefits the people, and contributes to world peace.
Vision
Abundant lives, more justice, and a better world
History and Development
The Beginning
On December 20, 1984, Bishop K. H. Ting wrote a circular letter to ‘friends abroad’ to solicit their opinion on the creation of an organization for social welfare initiated by Chinese Christians: “We think it is a good environment with which Chinese Christians cannot only do our share as citizens in nation-building but also make the fact of Christian presence and participation better known to our people, without in any way weakening the work of the church proper.”
Four months later, on 18 April 1985, the Amity Foundation was founded in Nanjing. The idea for Amity had come from Christian leaders including K. H. Ting. Wenzao Han became Amity’s founding general secretary. Bishop K. H. Ting came up with the Chinese name for Amity, the two characters meaning love 爱 (ai) and virtue or moral power 德 (de). 爱 and 德 express very well the sense of love as God’s primary attribute and love as a dimension of Christian involvement in society.
Bishop K. H. Ting
Bishop K. H. Ting, the late founder of the Amity Foundation who passed away in November 2012, was a church leader, theologian, visionary, statesman and patriot.
Bishop K. H. Ting was Chairperson of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement of the Protestant Churches in China (TSPM) and President of the China Christian Council (CCC). He served as the President of Nanjing Union Theological Seminary for more than 50 years.
Bishop K. H. Ting had also held a number of political posts. He was a Vice-Chairman of the CPPCC Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (1989–2008), and a Member of the National People’s Congress, China’s legislature.
Quotes
Voices from the Amity Foundation and partners
“The basic principle and foundation of the universe is love. Christianity moves and compels people, not by its doctrines, but by the love made manifest, love held high and spread abroad, love waiting eagerly for the final coming of a world of love. This love draws countless men and women who give their all to enlarge love’s realm.”
Bishop K.H. Ting, Founder of the Amity Foundation
“The Amity Foundation has helped more and more Chinese Christians to see the beauty of Christians identifying themselves with those who are in need of service.”
Bishop K.H Ting, Founder of the Amity Foundation
“Both religious communities and social development institutions with religious backgrounds like Amity should and must make concerted efforts in pursuit of the well-being of humankind through building bridges and platforms for faith-based social services.”
Qiu Zhonghui, Chair of the Board
Organization Structure
About Amity Foundation
On December 20, 1984, Bishop K. H. Ting wrote a circular letter to ‘friends abroad’ to solicit their opinion on the creation of an organization for social welfare initiated by Chinese Christians. Four months later, on 18 April 1985, the Amity Foundation was founded in Nanjing. Today, Amity’s staff has grown to nearly 90 professionals working at the Headquarters and almost 1,000 staff in total.
Awards and Milestone
Amity Foundation (Hong Kong)
The Amity Foundation is a founding member of the International Church Action Alliance (ACT Alliance) and serves as the sole member organization representing the Greater China region. In 2014, the Amity Foundation was granted Special Consultative Status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council, signifying international recognition of its contributions. In May 2020, the Amity Foundation was admitted as a new member of the International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA), further enhancing its global presence.
Headquartered in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, the Amity Foundation has established branches and institutions both within China and overseas, including the Amity Foundation (Hong Kong). Through these platforms, the Foundation undertakes a broad spectrum of development initiatives, demonstrating its enduring commitment to service, cooperation, and sustainable progress.
Amity Printing Co., Ltd
99 Mozhou Middle Rd,
Jiangning District, Nanjing,
Jiangsu Province, The People’s Republic of China
Phone: +(86) 25 5792 8000
Fax: +(86) 25 5792 8008
E-Mail: apc@amityprinting.com
Website: www.amityprinting.com
Amity Beijing Office
Baifu International Building,
Parking Lot 20, Gong Ren Ti Yu Chang Dong Lu,
Chao Yang Qu, Bei Jing Shi, The People’s Republic of China.
Shanghai Rende Foundation
Room 303, Block 458, No. 535 Jinqiao Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
Phone: +(86) 21 6047 0285/ +(86) 21 6047 0286
Fax: +(86) 21 6047 0286
E-Mail: info@rendefoundation.org
Website: www.rendefoundation.org
Shanghai Amity Foundation Charity Research Center
E-Mail: info@rendefoundation.org
Guangzhou Amity Charity Development Center
Amity Office in Ethiopia
Near Western University College
back of AMCE, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
Phone: +(251) 988518888
E-Mail: Contact Us
Amity Office in Kenya
A-block-D4, Canaan Apartment,
Matumbato Road, Upper Hill District,
Nairobi, Kenya
E-Mail: Contact Us
International Office in Geneva
150 Route de Ferney
P.O. Box 2100
1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland
Phone: +(41) 22 791 6502
E-Mail: Contact Us
