Problem to be solved
Reading skill is the foundation of lifelong learning. Insufficient family resources and cultural stimulation for students from disadvantaged families, coupled with the long-term limitation of education resource in rural areas, have resulted in inadequate learning resources for disadvantaged students, limiting their opportunities of studying or seeking jobs in the future and making the disadvantaged students to fall into a vicious circle of poverty. It is hoped that the program can develop the reading habits of the students in rural areas from an early age, eliminating the gap in education resources between urban and rural areas.
Reading Promotion Program for Rural Elementary Schools in Yunlin
Since 2012, the Novatek Foundation has been collaborating with the Mingdao Culture and Education Foundation to carry out the reading promotion program for 6 elementary schools in the rural areas of Yunlin, through activities such as creative reading and essay writing competitions. In 2024, 55 sessions of activities were held.
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| NT$920K In 2024, sponsored amount is NT$ 920,000. There were 234 beneficiaries, and 2,371 instances. |
34,219 services Up to now, more than NT$ 11.22 million has been provided for the program, and a total of 4,507 beneficiaries and 34,219 instances. |
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Reading Promotion Program for Rural Elementary Schools in Hualien
The Novatek Foundation has been collaborating with the Hualien SinSiang Inter Community Association since 2015 to carry out the reading promotion program for 8 elementary schools in the rural areas of Hualien through creative reading activities such as morning reading, class reading club, inviting authors to visit schools, reading creation camp, and community exploration. In 2024, 347 sessions were held..
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| NT$850K In 2024, sponsored amount is NT$ 850,000. There were 773 beneficiaries, and 10,619 instances. |
126,570 instances Up to now, more than NT$ 6.657 million has been provided for the program, and a total of 6,466 beneficiaries and 126,570 instances.
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Yunlin Environmental and Ecological Story Camp for Disadvantaged Students
Since 2011, the Novatek Foundation has been collaborating with Yunlin Story House to hold 2 sessions of summer story camp every year, allowing disadvantaged families and students to join the camp for free, developing the potential and creativity of disadvantaged students in Yunlin, and widening their horizon on reading. In 2024, 2 sessions of activities were held. Furthermore, the Novatek Foundation also sponsored the costs for the full-time personnel to solve the problem of insufficient manpower in the Yunlin Story House as well as the Erlun Story House. In addition to supporting the revitalization and reuse of historical buildings in Taiwan, the project also provides job opportunities for young people returning home through the operation of the premises and the operation of the camp and the story house.
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Novatek Book Reading Program Supported by Novatek Social Caring Fund
Employees of Novatek made donations to the Novatek Social Caring Fund to support education and reading in rural areas, as well as the renovation of reading spaces. Additionally, lighting equipment was purchased for 4 schools and 2 tutoring centers. This initiative not only protects the eyes of students but also offers energy-saving benefits. In 2024, donations were made to the following 6 projects for a total sponsorship of NT$2.239 million, which assisted 3,434 students (98,350 service instances).
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| NT$2.239 million In 2024, donations were made to 6 projects to sponsor a total of NT$ 2.239 million. There were 3,434 beneficiaries, and 98,350 instancces. |
578,654 instances Up to now, the donation amount is NT$ 17.273 million. There were 21,175 beneficiaries, and 578,654 instances. |
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Achievements： |
- Taipei Parents' Association for the Visually Impaired: Cloud Vision Platform Book Donation Program and Purchase of High-Speed Double-Sided Braille Printer (NT$958,000).
- Hualien County Yuli Elementary School: Energy-efficient Lighting Equipment (NT$60,000).
- Changhua County Shan-Si Elementary School: Energy-efficient Lighting Equipment and Rainwater Harvesting System (NT$182,000).
- Hsinchu County Jianshi JingPing Elementary School: Energy-efficient Lighting Equipment and Building Renovation (NT$210,000).
- Hsinchu County Shangguan Elementary School: Energy-efficient Lighting Equipment and Roof Leak Repair (NT$479,000).
- Boyo Social Welfare Foundation: Energy-efficient Equipment for Tutoring Classrooms and Reading Corner Books (NT$350,000).
- Energy-Efficient Equipment for Boyo Tutoring Classrooms: Achieved a 70% monthly electricity saving, reducing annual power consumption by 1,359 kWh and lowering carbon emissions by over 600 kg CO2e. Improved lighting and ventilation in learning spaces have enhanced students’ learning efficiency.
- Reading Corners in Boyo Social Welfare Foundation Tutoring Centers: Benefited students across 12 tutoring centers, including Jianqian, Jianhou, Changhua, Guoxing, Puli, Zhuoshui, Chen Youlan, Pingtung, Hualien, Yilan, Penghu, and Chiayi Centers.
Reading Promotion Program for Rural Elementary Schools in Yunlin
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Novatek Education Foundation for its generous support, which has enabled students from the rural to participate in creative writing instructional activities. Since the 2013 academic year, our school has collaborated with the Novatek Education Foundation and the Mingdao Cultural and Educational Foundation to jointly promote and continuously develop a comprehensive “Reading Curriculum.” Held monthly, this program incorporates diverse approaches such as picture book reading sessions and writing instruction to stimulate students’ interest in reading and foster creative thinking. Through immersive local tours and experiential learning, students are able to extend classroom knowledge to broader, real-world contexts, thereby broadening their horizons and gaining valuable insights. Since the program’s implementation, students have gradually shifted from passive learning to active inquiry. Reading and writing have transcended the surface level of words, allowing students to deeply engage with the richness and limitless possibilities of the literary world. We once again thank the Novatek Education Foundation for inspiring our students’ minds and sparking their imagination, making reading a powerful companion in their development and continuously injecting hope and vitality into rural education.
Reading Promotion Program for Rural Elementary Schools in Hualien
Reading is both a skill and a source of joy! We sincerely thank the Novatek Education Foundation for its continuous support in promoting reading at Fuxing Elementary School. Through the Morning Reading program, we have witnessed the budding of students’ interest in reading. The "Body Reading" camp has taught students to express emotions through physical movement, using drama to demonstrate alternative reading outcomes. In-depth discussions in classroom reading groups have encouraged students to share their thoughts and feelings. Guided writing workshops have helped students overcome their fear of writing, empowering them to express their daily emotions with confidence. These diverse reading initiatives have revealed the multifaceted development of our students. Increasingly, children are taking the initiative to pick up books—immersing themselves in reading, sharing with peers, and expanding their learning through the power of literature. We hope the spark of reading ignited through these efforts will continue to fuel their passion for lifelong learning.
Yunlin Environmental and Ecological Story Camp for Disadvantaged Students
We sincerely thank the Novatek Education Foundation for its 13 years of continuous support, which has enabled schoolchildren in remote areas of Yunlin to access diverse learning opportunities and cultivate essential life skills and lifelong competencies—such as teamwork, communication, mutual respect and inclusion, and problem-solving. This year, the program centered around the theme of "Food," aligning with SDGs 2, 4, 12, and 13. Students were immersed in experiential learning, engaging directly with local farmers and communities to gain a deeper understanding of their hometowns and foster a sense of identity and belonging. We are especially grateful for the Foundation’s consistent involvement. This year, three college students who had previously participated in the program during elementary school returned as volunteers—transitioning from beneficiaries to contributors who recognize the importance of giving back to society.
