Problem to be solved
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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
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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 over the past 14 years, through activities such as creative reading and essay writing competitions. In 2025, 55 sessions of activities were held. |
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| NT$920K In 2025, sponsored amount is NT$ 920,000. There were 268 beneficiaries, and 2,298 instances. |
36,517 instances Up to now, more than NT$ 12.144 million has been provided for the program, and a total of 4,786 beneficiaries and 36,517 instances. |
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Reading Promotion Program for Rural Elementary Schools in Hualien
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The Novatek Foundation has been collaborating with the Hualien SinSiang Inter Community Association since 2015 for over the past 11 years 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, the Foundation has sponsored a mobile library vehicle to tour schools across Hualien and promote reading engagement. In 2025, 564 sessions were held. |
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| NT$960K In 2025, Novatek allocated NT$960,000 to support 564 educational outreach sessions, serving 1,440 students and generating 20,018 cumulative beneficiary interactions. |
$7.617million Up to now, more than NT$ 7.617 million has been provided for the program, and a total of 7,906 beneficiaries and 146,588 instances.
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Yunlin Story Camp for Disadvantaged Students
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Since 2011, the Novatek Foundation has been collaborating with Yunlin Story House to hold 2-3 sessions of summer story camp every year. Over the past 14 years, the program has been offered the 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 2025, 3 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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Campus Reading Environment Software and Hardware Improvement Plan
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Through employee donations to the Novatek Social Caring Fund, support was provided for educational books for rural schools, reading assistance programs, and the renovation of reading spaces in underserved areas. In addition, lighting equipment was purchased and replaced for five schools and two after-school tutoring centers, helping to protect students’ eyesight while also improving energy efficiency. In 2025, a total of seven projects were supported, with cumulative donations amounting to NT$1.566 million, benefiting 3,867 students (133,988 person-times). |
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| NT$1.566 million In 2025, donations were made to 7 projects to sponsor a total of NT$ 1.566 million. There were 3,867 beneficiaries, and 133,988 instancces. |
$18.84 million Up to now, the donation amount is NT$ 18.84 million. There were 25,042 beneficiaries, and 712,642 instances. |
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Achievements in 2025： |
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Reading Promotion Program for Rural Elementary Schools in Yunlin
We sincerely appreciate the Novatek Foundation for its long-term commitment and resource investment spanning more than a decade since 2013. Through systematically organized monthly picture book reading sessions and creative writing programs, the Foundation has not only ensured a stable supply of educational resources for rural communities, but also opened a window to the world for underprivileged children. We are delighted to witness the remarkable transformation and growth of these students. Significant improvements have been observed in their reading comprehension, oral communication, and writing proficiency. Most inspiring of all, the children have gradually evolved from passive “story listeners” into confident “storytellers” who actively think, interpret, and express their own perspectives. This transition from passive learning to active engagement, and from listening to creating, has greatly enhanced classroom participation while fostering invaluable self-confidence and self-recognition among students in rural areas.
Reading Promotion Program for Rural Elementary Schools in Hualien
We sincerely appreciate the Novatek Education Foundation for sponsoring the writer-led classroom writing program implemented by the SinSiang Inter Community Association at Fonglin Elementary School. Through engaging, dynamic, and diverse instructional approaches delivered by professional writers, students were inspired to cultivate creativity and continuously enhance their writing skills. Under the guidance of the writers, students developed a clearer understanding of writing structure and organization, enabling them to think more critically and produce richer and more meaningful written content. The instruction on the “three-point writing method,” together with creative writing activities involving modern poetry and Tang poetry, provided students with valuable new learning experiences and creative inspiration, making the program both enriching and rewarding!
Yunlin Story Camp for Disadvantaged Students
Beginning with everyday actions to put ESG principles into practice, the “Miscellaneous Grains Exploration” story camp guides children into the fields and natural environment to learn firsthand about crop cultivation, care, and agricultural challenges. The program allows participants to experience the low-carbon journey from farm to table while developing cooking skills through teamwork. Through this process, children transition from being care recipients to individuals capable of caring for themselves. In addition, the diverse range of program activities encourages children to explore their potential and build self-confidence. We extend our sincere appreciation to the Novatek Education Foundation for its 14 years of continuous resource support, enabling children to experience the warmth of society and discover motivation for learning. At the same time, the Foundation has supported the revitalization of historic sites and heritage buildings, providing children with a sustainable space for ongoing learning and participation. These efforts have become a stabilizing force within the community, allowing the nourishment of culture and education to continue cultivating young minds across Yunlin, while accompanying children as they grow and thrive.
