Program for women to learn and to compete in the knowledge and technical skills they have gained.

To help rural women catch up with economic development in rural areas, ACWF began a program in 1989 for women to learn and compete in knowledge and technical skills. This program was run by ACWF in collaboration with 12 government departments including the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Forestry, the Ministry of Water Resources, State Commission of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Education, and the State Family Planning Commission. This program aims at improving rural women’s competence as a means of helping them shake off poverty, by encouraging them to learn basic knowledge and skills which will increase their incomes.

Women’s Achievements in Their Work

In collaboration with 13 departments including the Ministry of Personnel, Ministry of Labor and Ministry of Public Health, ACWF kicked off in 1991 the “Women’s Achievements in Their Work” in nearly all towns and cities throughout China , calling on women to uphold the “Four Selfs” doctrine––namely self-esteem, self-confidence, self-reliance and self-improvement-- and to make achievements.

The “Five Good Families” Campaign

This campaign was introduced 40 years ago in the1950s. This campaign, supported by similar activities such as to select model, harmonious and good families, has deeply involved families throughout society. Sponsored by ACWF, this campaign uniquely promotes cultural improvements in society.

The major selection criteria for “Five Good Families” are:

Dedication to the motherland, law-abiding and well-disciplined;

Exert oneself in work, and towards high-achievement;

Exercise equality between women and men, respect elders and care for young ones;

Cast off outdated customs and habits, and comply with family planning policy;