Amway Charity Foundation, a private organization set up by the health-food giant Amway China, pledged 10 million yuan ($1.6 million) to help 150 people achieve their philanthropic dreams in three years.

Thirty youngsters who have the potential to become leaders will also receive 100,000 yuan each to promote the development of charitable organizations, while the 10 best trainees will be sponsored in overseas studies.

Amway Charity Foundation and the China Charity Information Center started the talent training program on Monday in Beijing.