BEIJING -- The China Siyuan Foundation recently announced that it has raised funds and materials worth 4.5 billion yuan (about $633.4 million) to help more than 30 million people in need since its inauguration in 2007.

According to the foundation, a total of 3,823 ambulances were donated, and efforts were also made to help less-developed areas sell their agricultural products worth more than 56.2 billion yuan.

The foundation was established in Beijing by the Central Committee of China National Democratic Construction Association.