The Shanghai Women's Federation, along with other groups, said that they were able to raise about 500,000 yuan ($78,125 USD) to help children in need.

The federation, along with the Shanghai Children's Foundation and Consular Spouses Shanghai, co-hosted a charity bazaar and auction to celebrate the 106TH anniversary of the International Women's Day, reports Shanghai Daily. It was through this event that raised the said amount.

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The event had the theme 'Charity Begins at Home – My Home is Your Home.' Being a charity event, the proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Shanghai Children's Foundation, to help orphans, disabled children, and other children in need.

During the event, which was held at the Zendai Himalaya Center located in Pudong New Area, almost 80 items from 18 different countries were auctioned. Most of the items were either jewelry, artwork, or travel packages, all donated by consul-generals in Shanghai and in local enterprises.

Many participating companies told media that they always care for children in need, and give to charity. Some of them have already set up their own children's fund meant to help the poor and needy children.

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Busisiwe Thage, president of Consular Spouses Shanghai, gave an address to all who were present during the event.

"To our guests here today,” Thage said, “we hope you will support us by bidding for an item or two, whatever kind of contribution you make will accelerate our goals of reaching out to the many woman and children in China whose lives we touch through our charity work.

“Working together,” she added, “let us change lives for the better!"

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