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 2023, 55 sessions of activities were held.
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| NT$940K In 2023, sponsored amount is NT$ 940,000. There were 234 people benefited, and 2,406 services provided. |
31,848 services Up to now, more than NT$ 10.3 million has been provided for the program, and a total of 4,284 students have been benefited and 31,848 services provided. |
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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 6 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 2023, 282 sessions were held.
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| NT$850K In 2023, sponsored amount is NT$ 800,000. There were 646 people benefited, and 8,028 services provided. |
115,951 services Up to now, more than NT$ 5.8 million has been provided for the program, and a total of 5,693 students have been benefited and 115,951 services provided.
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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 2023, 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.
In 2023, donations were made to the following 7 projects for a total sponsorship of NT$1.456 million, which assisted 833 students (95,136 service instances).
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| NT$1.456 million In 2023, donations were made to 7 projects to sponsor a total of NT$ 1.456 million, and assist 833 students (95,136 services). |
480,304 services Up to now, the donation amount is NT$ 15.035 million and a total of 17,741 students have been benefited from the event. There were 480,304 services provided. |
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Achievements： |
- Book donations (Taipei Parents' Association for the Visually Impaired, Cheng Long Elementary School, Fuhsing Elementary School, Dong Guang Elementary School): Total of NT$230,000
- Reading environment renovation (Jianshi/Zhudong tutoring classrooms, Ching Shuei Elementary School, Wufeng Elementary School): Total of NT$1.226 million
Reading Promotion Program for Rural Elementary Schools in Yunlin
Thanks to Novatek Foundation for its monthly on-campus reading promotion program, which includes creative reading guidance, training and guidance in writing processes, picture book and storytelling guidance, etc. to enhance students' reading literacy. We also appreciate the Foundation's support for the students of Dong Rong Elementary School to participate in field trips, which provides students in rural areas with opportunities to experience learning in different educational settings. Finally, we extend our gratitude to Novatek Foundation for making learning for the students of Dong Rong Elementary School diverse and exciting.
Reading Promotion Program for Rural Elementary Schools in Hualien
Sincere thanks to Novatek Foundation for assisting Sinsiang Inter Community Association in conducting storytelling sessions and reading clubs at our school. Your efforts have enabled students to gain a deeper understanding of their hometown and ethnicity through reading activities. Moreover, the impressive outreach and field exploration activities have provided students with opportunities to broaden their horizons and step outside their communities. After observing and interacting with the students this semester, it is evident that their perspectives have expanded, and they have gained a preliminary understanding of different ethnic groups. Once again, thanks to Novatek Foundation.
Yunlin Environmental and Ecological Story Camp for Disadvantaged Students
Where is the most beautiful place in your mind? Since 2011, the Novatek Foundation has been paying attention to the education in rural areas and the uneven social resources, caring for disadvantaged children, and allowing children to learn about the mountains, seas and plains of Yunlin County through the story reading camps. From reading to field trips, we learned geography through field trips, with different themes every year, to develop children's reading comprehension, expression skills, and the sense of identification with the local land. The supply of Novatek’s resources gives children the opportunity to experience across-field and interdisciplinary learning (ecology, humanities, art, technology). Watching the growth of children year by year, becoming a person who can take care of themselves, communicate and cooperate with others, and have self-confidence, is an important nutrient and cornerstone for the development of children's personality.
Novatek Book Reading Program Supported by Novatek Social Caring Fund
The Novatek Social Caring Fund provided funding for the refurbishment of library equipment such as replacing old windows and electric fans with airtight windows and circulation fans. The old windows had been used for many years and were outdated, and the electric fans were completely damaged with broken blades. After the refurbishment, the library is brighter and more complete, integrating with the entire campus. This has provided a fresh and comfortable learning environment for the school staff and students. We are very grateful to the Novatek Social Caring Fund for providing Ching Shuei Elementary School with a better environment for students to learn and grow.
