The Narada Foundation, founded on 11 May 2007, is a private foundation approved and supervised by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of China, with a registered capital of RMB 100 million donated by the Shanghai Narada Group Co. Ltd. MISSION: FOSTER CIVIL SOCIETY VISION: EVERY HEART SHALL CARRY HOPE. When there is hope within us all, then our society holds a promising future. ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE OUR VALUES Prioritize public interest/ Public interest takes precedence over any direct or potential interest of companies or individuals. Prioritize sector development/ We actively respond to the key issues and critical needs of philanthropic sector, giving priority to the interests of this sector. Rooted in civil society/ We are dedicated to supporting social innovation of grassroots NPOs; this makes the basis for our existence. Pursue leverage effect/ We strive to expand influence on society by maximizing the efficiency of our grants. OUR CULTURE Objective-oriented/ By specifying objectives, we can think outside of the box but follow the right track. We are pragmatic and innovative. Service spirit/ The mission of our foundation goes beyond simply providing assistance to our grantees. We also serve grassroots NPOs and the philanthropic sector. Respectful/ We trust partners, cherish their time and efforts, and provide the funding and services with empathy. Tolerant of making mistakes/ We allow mistakes in the foundation and funded organizations. Learning lessons from mistakes leads to organizational growth and innovation. Life-long learning/ Instead of being satisfied with existing answers, we discover and investigate issues from new perspectives and explore solutions that address fundamental problems. Take on risks together with social innovators/ Entrepreneurial spirit, which is a concrete embodiment of our sense of justice and pure passion, is also one of the characteristics and cultural wealth of Narada Foundation.