On December 9, the 2018 Philanthropy Festival of the Actors' Alliance, sponsored by Phoenix New Media and undertook by Phoenix New Media Philanthropy, will be held in Beijing.

The award ceremony unveiled the "Top Ten Philanthropists of the Year", " Top Ten Philanthropy Innovation of the Year", "Top Ten Philanthropy Projects of the Year", "Top Ten Philanthropy Enterprises of the Year", as well as the annual "Most Network Popular Award" and "Special Contribution Award" to commend the actors who have made outstanding contributions to philanthropy industry in China last year.

Niu Ben, the Founder and President of Laoniu Brother & Sister Foundation, was awarded the "Top Ten Philanthropist of the Year" by the Actors Alliance in 2018.

About Niu Ben:

The philanthropy pioneer of second generation of Niu Gensheng Family inherits the essence of family philanthropy and enter a new milestone of modern family philanthropy in China.

In March 2015, Niu Ben registered and established the Beijing Laoniu Brother & Sister Philanthropy Foundation, which is totally independent of the Lao Niu Foundation. While realizing his philanthropy dream, Niu Ben also explored the way of family philanthropy of the second generation.

The Lao Niu Brother & Sister Foundation aims at "focusing on the development of the next generation and promoting social progress through effective philanthropy", and is committed to "focusing on the development of the next generation through supporting child welfare and youth entrepreneurship projects, and guiding social progress with innovative philanthropic ideas".

Acceptance Speech

It's a great honor to be awarded this year's actors alliance philanthropist. The givers are grateful to the recipients, so I want to thank those who have been funded by the foundation first.

This award not only represents me personally, but also a part of my sister. Together, we founded the Laoniu Brother & Sister Foundation to achieve innovative philanthropy and sustainable inheritance. We hope that more friends will join us in the future to support children's welfare and help young people start their own businesses.