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Taiwan is home to almost 24 million people and is known for modern cities, traditional Chinese temples, hot springs resorts and dramatic mountainous terrain. The national economy of Taiwan is the 7th largest economy in Asia and ranks as 18th in the world by gross domestic product (GDP).
Among its main trade partners are mainland China, Hong Kong, and the United States. Taiwan positions itself as a gateway to mainland China and Asia Pacific. Geographically, it finds itself between the world’s second largest economy, China, and the third largest, Japan. Despite this economic success, Taiwan is not a country without its share of poor and orphans. Over 700,000 people make less than minimum wage, and there are dozens of orphanages of children with various and serious needs. Over 2.3% of the population is indigenous and the economic disparity between the village and urban schools resulted in imposing many social barriers, which prevent many from moving beyond vocational training and into the unskilled or low-skilled sector of the urban workforce. |
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Christian Mountain Children's Home
Liugui Orphanage or named Christian Mountain Children’s Home founded by Pastor Hsu Yang and his wife Dongxi. In 1937 Pastor Yang moved to Taiwan to be a teacher. God called him to study Theology and he started his schooling of theology in 1940 and later met his wife. The love keeps passing down and now the president of the orphanage is Pastor Yang’s son.
Christian Mountain Children has their own chorus they go around the world for tours. Christian Mountain Children’s Home has raised over 700 children. Then we’re children now many grew up including famous mouth and foot painter Yang En- Dian, Grace. Many have had great academic and career success. Many have graduated from college, and some receive scholarships to study abroad countries include the United States and Japan.
The Michelle Chiou Foundation agrees to support the orphanage as new needs arise.
Christian Mountain Children has their own chorus they go around the world for tours. Christian Mountain Children’s Home has raised over 700 children. Then we’re children now many grew up including famous mouth and foot painter Yang En- Dian, Grace. Many have had great academic and career success. Many have graduated from college, and some receive scholarships to study abroad countries include the United States and Japan.
The Michelle Chiou Foundation agrees to support the orphanage as new needs arise.
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Sweet Home Orphanage
Founded in the year of 1940 by 21 young people. These young people saw the needs to provide resources and a home to orphans to survive and succeed in life. The orphanage is located at GuanYi Mountain. At the beginning, there are only 3 children and now have 38 children. The age range from between 2 years old to 18 years old they are being placed in kindergarten, elementary schools, junior highs and high schools. With the referral from Social Welfare, the orphanage has professionals providing psychological services to the children two times per week.
Sweet Home also emphasis on developing the children’s interest and academic success. Sweet Home also hire musicians to teach the kids who are gifted in such area, some were sent to different companies to further develop their gifts such as hair salon, restaurant, design company, bakery, education center.The children need appropriate nutrition and clothing to support normal development. The Michelle Chiou Foundation is supporting the orphanage by providing food to the children and new pairs of sneakers every 6 months to the children to exercise.
Sweet Home also emphasis on developing the children’s interest and academic success. Sweet Home also hire musicians to teach the kids who are gifted in such area, some were sent to different companies to further develop their gifts such as hair salon, restaurant, design company, bakery, education center.The children need appropriate nutrition and clothing to support normal development. The Michelle Chiou Foundation is supporting the orphanage by providing food to the children and new pairs of sneakers every 6 months to the children to exercise.
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Yi-Kuan -Shih-Mei Care Center
Yi-Kuan –Shih-Mei Care Center was founded by Wu, a couple with Christian faith. There were many abandoned infants and children during their era, they were not able to leave things to as it is, so they prayed and asked God for guidance. In 1946 they sold everything they have and use the money to build Yi-Kuan. From that date to now the orphanage had raised over 4000 children including children who have special needs.
For residents who are now grown up and having nice families, serving the community and give Christ’s love to the orphans as what they were being given when they were an orphan. They give and share Christ’s love with one another, their faith and love continue to nurture the heart and soul for the orphans, these had helped them overcome the negative feelings being an orphan and living a joyful life and call the orphanage as their home.
The orphanage had experienced and overcame many natural disasters such as fire, flooding, and housing eviction. In the center, they provide age and needs appropriate services to the residents. The Michelle Chiou Foundation agrees to donate monthly to support the orphanage operation and donated to purchase gym equipment and wheelchairs that are specially designed for people with special needs to the residents.
For residents who are now grown up and having nice families, serving the community and give Christ’s love to the orphans as what they were being given when they were an orphan. They give and share Christ’s love with one another, their faith and love continue to nurture the heart and soul for the orphans, these had helped them overcome the negative feelings being an orphan and living a joyful life and call the orphanage as their home.
The orphanage had experienced and overcame many natural disasters such as fire, flooding, and housing eviction. In the center, they provide age and needs appropriate services to the residents. The Michelle Chiou Foundation agrees to donate monthly to support the orphanage operation and donated to purchase gym equipment and wheelchairs that are specially designed for people with special needs to the residents.
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Shih Guang Educational and Nursing Institution
Shih Guang Educational and Nursing Institution were founded by Pastor Sun when he was 94 years old. Pastor Sun served the orphanage for 2 to 3 years. Currently, the orphanage has 82 residents who have disabilities. Government assists the orphanage only about one-fourth of the orphanage’s expense. Due to lack of funding, there are not enough caretakers and even nurses to administer medications to the residents.
The orphanage also has a church and they providing after-school tutoring services, many children are not receiving enough supervision due to their parents has long hours of working hours or they are raising by their grandparents, so besides tutoring, they also provide dinner to the children. The services end at 8:30pm and the services are provided by two teachers. After assisting the institution by providing needed monthly goods and supplies, the Michelle Chou Foundation hired a nurse to take care of medication issues and related health concerns for the residents.
The orphanage also has a church and they providing after-school tutoring services, many children are not receiving enough supervision due to their parents has long hours of working hours or they are raising by their grandparents, so besides tutoring, they also provide dinner to the children. The services end at 8:30pm and the services are provided by two teachers. After assisting the institution by providing needed monthly goods and supplies, the Michelle Chou Foundation hired a nurse to take care of medication issues and related health concerns for the residents.
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Yu An Children's Home R.O.C.
Yu An Children’s Home R.O.C was founded by an ophthalmologist and had established over 25 years. The residents expanded from 4 to now 135 residents and all of them are have special needs. Age range from 7 to 65 years old. Yuan An also has daycare centers for senior that has no one to take care of them during the daytime. The center open from Monday to Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm, and current has 17 seniors receiving care and services. The other one has the same operation and currently has 13 residents.
The nutritional food provided to the residents and the staffs are from their garden where they farmed and grow the vegetables. Every one of Yu An is Lacto-ovo vegetarians only eat vegetables, eggs, and milk. They also baked their own pastries. The bakery also uses it to teach residents to develop their skill. The Michelle Chiou Foundation provided the largest donation in the center’s history and provides monthly support to help with daily essentials for the children.
The nutritional food provided to the residents and the staffs are from their garden where they farmed and grow the vegetables. Every one of Yu An is Lacto-ovo vegetarians only eat vegetables, eggs, and milk. They also baked their own pastries. The bakery also uses it to teach residents to develop their skill. The Michelle Chiou Foundation provided the largest donation in the center’s history and provides monthly support to help with daily essentials for the children.
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St. Annes Home
St. Anne’s Home was founded by Pastor Pak in 1972. The orphanage finished the development in 2011. The orphanage is currently managed by Pastor Men and a nun Ms. Kan. They both immigrated from Holland, Pastor Pak had served the orphanage for 55 years and is now 84 years old. He is now a citizen of Taiwan and able to speak fluently in Mandarin and Taiwanese. Ms. Kan served at the orphanage over 44 years and is now 94 years old.
The orphanage has 37 residents, 80% of the residents’ age ranging from 18 – 47 years old. 20% of the residents are before 6 years old. St. Anne’s also has a senior center at Yilan. There are 30 caretakers to the care the seniors and the center provide person-centered services to take care specific needs of each senior. The Michelle Chiou Foundation provided one of the largest donations in the center’s history and continues to provide monthly assistance for daily necessities.
The orphanage has 37 residents, 80% of the residents’ age ranging from 18 – 47 years old. 20% of the residents are before 6 years old. St. Anne’s also has a senior center at Yilan. There are 30 caretakers to the care the seniors and the center provide person-centered services to take care specific needs of each senior. The Michelle Chiou Foundation provided one of the largest donations in the center’s history and continues to provide monthly assistance for daily necessities.
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St. Francis Xavier Home for Girls
The center was founded by a pastor in 2010 for at-risk children & youth. The pastor started outreach and invite them to tutor services and gives loves and guidance to the young. Currently has 8 male residents ranging from 12-18 years old, some residents were referred by Social Welfare due to domestic violence, abandonment of family dysfunction.
In the year of 2011 girls’ home was founded and currently has 6 residents. Most of them are referred by Social Welfare due to domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, or family dysfunction. The female resident’s age is range from 12 – 18 years old. There also another home founded for younger age children from 3 – 12 years, detail information is coming soon.The homes have 6 evaluations during the year to evaluate the children’s education level and character development. Many other services also provided such as career exploration, outdoor educational activities, law classes, also apprenticeship in restaurants, hotels, senior centers and beauty shop. The entire cost is being supported by the government for 20% and the rest are needed support from companies and the community.
The Michelle Chiou Foundation is currently working on a plan to provide an opportunity for college tuition assistance for outstanding students, along with providing a psychologist to conduct ISP services to help the girls to identify a career path and identity development.
In the year of 2011 girls’ home was founded and currently has 6 residents. Most of them are referred by Social Welfare due to domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, or family dysfunction. The female resident’s age is range from 12 – 18 years old. There also another home founded for younger age children from 3 – 12 years, detail information is coming soon.The homes have 6 evaluations during the year to evaluate the children’s education level and character development. Many other services also provided such as career exploration, outdoor educational activities, law classes, also apprenticeship in restaurants, hotels, senior centers and beauty shop. The entire cost is being supported by the government for 20% and the rest are needed support from companies and the community.
The Michelle Chiou Foundation is currently working on a plan to provide an opportunity for college tuition assistance for outstanding students, along with providing a psychologist to conduct ISP services to help the girls to identify a career path and identity development.
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