HC Freedom of Expression Fund

A humanitarian assistance fund established to support individuals imprisoned for exercising freedom of expression in the People's Republic of China.

Legal Authority: Designated by Order of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (Document 232, Case 1:17-cv-00635-RDM, Document 229-5, filed April 30, 2025) to receive settlement funds.

Fund Amount: Expected to receive approximately $3.3 million USD in total (exclusive of all fees and costs). Humanitarian China has already received the first installment as of August 31, 2025.

Geographic Scope: People's Republic of China

Eligibility Criteria:

• Individuals imprisoned over the past four decades, currently, or in the future for exercising freedom of expression in China
• Must demonstrate dissent or expression of political views that led to imprisonment
• Families of imprisoned individuals facing financial hardship

Focus Areas:

• Direct humanitarian assistance to imprisoned individuals
• Financial support for families of those imprisoned for freedom of expression
• Sustainable support for years to come

Required Documentation:

• Identification card
• Court judgment (preferred)
• Media reports (preferred)
• Medical reports (if applicable)
• Alternative: If neither Court Judgment nor media reports available, two references who can vouch for your situation

Application Process:

1. Direct contact by Humanitarian China of those meeting criteria
2. Indirect referral with board approval
3. Potential beneficiaries may self-initiate contact

Organization: Humanitarian China is a California nonprofit corporation, tax-exempt under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3).

Application Process

Method 1: Direct Contact by Humanitarian China

• Humanitarian China will directly contact individuals who meet the eligibility criteria

Method 2: Self-Initiation / Referral

1. Contact Humanitarian China via: https://h-china.org/contact-us/
2. Provide a description of your situation
3. Submit supporting documentation:
   • Identification card
   • Court judgment (preferred)
   • Media reports (preferred)
   • Medical reports (if applicable)
   • OR if lacking court judgment and media reports: Names and contact information for two references who can vouch for your situation

Approval Process:

• Indirect referrals are subject to board approval