慈善“政治化”:抗战前广东仁爱善堂的创立及其活动

The Politicization of Charity: The Establishment and Activities of Kwangtung Benevolent Society before the Anti-Japanese War

民国中期广东民间慈善组织呈现"萎缩"的趋势。此种背景下,1934年陈济棠倡导创办官办型慈善组织——广东仁爱善堂。而官办慈善组织以其特有的公共优势和号召力,充分调动社会各界资源,积极为社会公益事业服务,尤其在施医赠药和救灾方面作出重要贡献。它能够通畅地运转,并最终得到社会各界的认可,重要的原因是官办慈善组织有充足资金保证和救济社会的号召力。

During the reign of the Nationalist government, Guangdong＇s non-governmental charitable organizations were shrinking. Against this backdrop, Chen Jitang advocated the establishment of a government-run charitable organization, Kwangtung Benevolent Society, in 1934. This organization, with its unique power and attractiveness, fully mobilized resources from all walks of life and actively served public welfare undertakings, especially in the field of medical assistance and disaster relief. The important reasons for the proper functioning and broad recognition of this government-run charitable organization lie in its sufficient resources and wide appeal to society.