IN BRIEF

Helping children to smile again

Charity runners raised up to 68,000 yuan ($9,960) for 340 disadvantaged children suffering from distorted facial features. Many had cleft lips or cleft palates and the money will be used so they can travel for medical treatment. The "Run for love" program was put together by Marriott Greater China Business Councils, which represent 268 Marriott branded and franchise hotels, and the international community organization Operation Smile. The event in many regions in the country attracted more than 93,000 volunteers.

BMW on the ball with soccer plan

German car giant BMW has rolled out a soccer program for left-behind children whose parents work far away from their homes in China. The three-year project includes establishing more than 20 teams and organizations for inter-school matches, summer camps and training classes. "We aim to help these children through skills training," said Johann Wieland, president and chief executive officer of BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd.

Counciling rooms for young moms

Up to 100 mothers will be trained to offer advice to women who just give birth to babies in a special program launched in Beijing.

"Mother and Infant" rooms will be set up next year to deal with problems such as postnatal depression.

Family workshops will also be held to provide psychological consultancy for 100 to 200 families. "Outdoor activities play an important part in the prevention and recovery of depression," said Wu Hua, secretary-general of the organizing group Beijing Shangshan Public Foundation. Each room will cost up to 60,000 yuan ($8,787). Funds are currently being raised on online social media platforms.

L'Oreal project to spruce up streets

Nearly 1,000 employees from L'Oreal China held a "Citizen Day" in Shanghai. They visited old neighborhoods in the city and cleaned up streets as well as painted walls. The "Citizen Day" project was launched by cosmetics and perfume brand L'Oreal in 2009. More than 7,000 people have been involved in the program during the past eight years. They have spent a total of 3,7000 hours helping more than 3,2000 people.

Turbine generator wins major award

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co Ltd has won a major award for services to society. The Chinese wind turbine generator maker was handed the 2016 Golden Bee Corporate Social Responsibility Leading Enterprises Award because of its contribution to wind power innovation. By the end of 2016, its installed capacity had reached 38 gigawatts, with more than 25,800 wind turbines covering more than 20 countries. The group plays a key role in solving climate change problems and alleviating pressure on energy supplies.

China Daily