Support Groups

The long-time Beijing charity Roundabout's boutique that stocks a range of crafts from local sellers, with proceeds going towards charity.

Q-Space is a grassroots community making space with a focus on promoting diversity. Q-Space works with women and the LGBTQ+ community to provide space and tools for people to engage in community projects. 

The Beijing Gender Health Education Institute (BGHEI) is a non-governmental and non-profit organization founded in 2002. One of the first Chinese NGOs to focus on issues related to gender, sexuality and sexual health, BGHEI’s mission is to advocate and raise awareness about sexual diversity and equality in Chinese society. BGHEI conducts classes, training, and counseling for different social groups in China.

This Yahoo group offers a meeting place for Beijing parents with special-needs children. Call
139 1030 6022 for info.

This Yahoo Groups is aimed at parents of kids aged 8 and up to share the challenges and joys of raising older kids in Beijing.

Yahoo support group where you can "share resources, ask questions and grow as women and moms ... It does not matter what age your children are, if you are a mama who wants a safe place to ask parenting questions, make other mama friends, hang out, start playgroup meetings or mama nights out, ask for gear recommendations, sell your used gear, etc....come and join."

An opportunity to meet with other parents of children with special needs to share experiences and knowledge.

Information and support for breastfeeding mothers. Chinese-language meetings held the second Saturday of each month at 10.30am.

A network for parents of children who suffer from or may be suffering from this complex childhood anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of speaking in social settings.

Network of foreign families who have adopted or seek to adopt orphans in China.