It is a time to remember and look back.

Forty years ago, China's giant ship turned around, reformed internally, opened up to the outside world, and pursued the modernization of the state, society and people.

At the level of values, the emancipation of ideas led the way, and a free, democratic, rule of law and fair country became clearly visible step by step.

At the level of economic fundamentals, the market economy is established, private enterprises are growing, private property rights are guaranteed, and private wealth is getting bigger and bigger.

At the level of social development, social innovation has taken the lead, and social organizations have demonstrated their diversified values and strengths in various fields of society, such as education, poverty alleviation, science, culture, medical care, environmental protection, sports, and disaster relief.

Standing on the new starting point of 40 years of reform and opening up, China still has to cross the "Three Gorges of History". Social transformation requires the perseverance and efforts of social innovators.

In the face of 40 years, summarizing the history and looking forward to the future, Social Innovator has selected "40 years of reform and opening up, 40 social innovators" to pay tribute to the promoters and leaders of social innovation.

1. Initiators or leaders of social organizations or social enterprises;

2. Leading an organization to fill a gap in the solution of a social problem;

3. Driving change and innovation in the industry or in a specific area;

4. The scale or social impact of solving a relevant social problem;

5. Actions to promote changes and adjustments in laws, regulations and policies.