2013 Annual Report

2012/10~2013/09 Throughout the years, God’s love has has love God’s years, the Throughout support continued in your for Thank you God Is Love God accompanied World Vision as we bring hope as we Taiwan Vision World accompanied shackled families and children to transformation and and oppression. poverty by look We in all its fullness. life bringing children to all corners of the to walking with you forward dreams making and love of seeds spreading globe, come true. Looking Back and Giving Thanks A Vision For The Future Domestic Programs International Programs 2013 Financial Report World Vision Vision World International Message Chairperson’s Board Message Director’s Executive President and CEO’s Message CEO’s and President 26 30 04 14 24 01 02 03

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2013 Annual Report World Vision International President and CEO’s Messag 02 2013 Annual Report World Vision International President and CEO’s Message 01 Kevin Jenkins, President and CEO, World Vision International World and CEO, President Jenkins, Kevin I am honored to have this opportunity to congratulate World Vision (WV) Taiwan on its 50th anniversary. You are are You its 50th anniversary. on Taiwan Vision (WV) World this opportunity to congratulate to have I am honored benefactor, a as island the to came first Vision World history. with rich been have years 50 first Taiwan’s WV held Taiwan its WV first In 301990, The Hourevent Famine was campaign. arousing success andrepresented a and advocacy. fundraising, service, providing in its capabilities developed has steadily Taiwan WV years, the Over like would I Taiwan, WV from assistance received have who world the around children 230,000 the of behalf On Another Kind of Taiwanese Miracle Taiwanese of Kind Another among the most important members of our global partnership in our work to improve the well-being of children of children the well-being among the most important members of our global partnership to improve in work our the world. around assisting in, poured abroad from Donations need. of time in their hand helping a Taiwan of people the lending the had Taiwan the people of rise in the 1980’s, meteoric the economy’s Following children. Taiwanese disadvantaged more to even fullness of life brought generosity and and their love to fund domestic assistance on their own, capacity in need. children supported only not people domestic Taiwanese the Now, efforts. fundraising organization’s the in moment watershed assistance provides Taiwan WV Today, disadvantaged children. especially helped those in need overseas, but also relief, the all over praise from people has received Taiwanese supportThe loving of the Taiwan. including to 40 countries, and the Thecountry transformation has world, become in a force the powerful field of international humanitarianism. story. a marvelous is truly and incredible Taiwan WV of I also outstanding. more become even these abilities will only Taiwan, I trust that with the support of the people of natural domestic major following assistance needed urgently providing relief, emergency in work your commend are Taiwan of the people the world, around strikes disaster When in 2009. Morakot Typhoon including disasters, individuals which enable affected and supplies, donating money generously willing to extend a helping hand by equally on Japan struck which tsunami and earthquake the following true especially was This lives. their rebuilding begin to 2011. 11, March families their and transformed, are lives children’s you, of Because support. caring and generous your for you thank to you to continue each of I implore 50th anniversary, Taiwan’s WV On find hope in the face of poverty. and communities gain satisfaction and can all we of helping others, the act Through to the places that need it most. love to send your inspiration. Enduring Love and Commitment For many in Taiwan, 2013 was a year full of changes. Director Hank Du for his 10 years of service, leading In the face of economic and political uncertainties, World Vision Taiwan throughout countless relief people felt insecure and less hopeful about the future. and fundraising efforts. At the same time, I welcome current Executive Director Benjamin Nan in joining However, for each of WV Taiwan’s sponsors, donors, the World Vision Taiwan Family and bringing change partners, volunteers, and employees, 2013 was a year of to the lives of even more impoverished children. hope, as we continued to offer our love and commitment to the well-being of children around the world. This year, I would also like to express my gratitude to those while civil war in Syria continued to spread and nearly who have received assistance from WV Taiwan over the 4.5 million children lost family members, their chance at past 50 years. Beneficiaries accepted help when they an education, or even their lives, there are still reasons were in a difficult situation, then went on to become 2013 2013 for optimism coming from the Child Friendly Spaces in self-sufficient and even give back to their communities.

Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley refugee camps. Africa has faced This echoes World Vision Taiwan’s own 50 year history, Annual Report Annual Report numerous food crises over the years; today, millions still as the nation transformed from an aid recipient to an suffer from hunger. However, they have hope of regaining aid provider. Thank you to those who accepted our their livelihoods through the life-saving rice sent from outstretched hand during your moment of crisis. Your Taiwan and World Vision food security programs. growth and self-reliance gives our work meaning. The economic downturn has also resulted in growing As I look forward to our 50th anniversary, I know numbers of domestic emergencies and families with that there are still many areas in which WV Taiwan can Board Chairperson’s Message Board Chairperson’s Message special needs, which deeply impact the lives of children. improve, but such progress is not made in pursuit of With the caring support of donors, however, we can help higher honors. Instead, we want to do better because many families get through these difficult economic times. many people still living in poverty, hunger, natural The compassion of our supporters allows us, during disasters, war, and disease need us to provide faster, these changing times, to uphold more efficient assistance so that they can overcome our commitment to give children these difficulties. All of our efforts are in pursuit of in Taiwan and around the globe a fulfilling our commitment to love and support the chance at a fulfilling life. world’s children. In December of 2013, WV Thank you to all of our friends who have supported Taiwan was honored with the and believed in WV Taiwan. In this year’s annual report, Taiwan Presidential Cultural we will share with you moving stories from within 02 Award for Public Service. Taiwan and around the world that show the fruitful This honor belongs to achievements and transformations brought about each and every one through God’s leadership and people’s love. In the future, of our friends who I hope that you can continue on this path with us and has supported and witness even more life-transforming miracles! helped us over the years. Thank you for your donations to and support of Victor Kung, Chairperson, World Vision Taiwan Child Sponsorship, emergency relief, and education programs, and your participation in the 30 Hour Famine and Global Citizenship campaigns. I would like to thank former Executive Enduring Love and Commitment Footprints of Love 2013 was my first year of serving as Executive Director of WV Taiwan. My tenure got off to a quick start as I immediately embarked on a trip to Lesotho with Wu Bai, spokesperson for the 24th 30 Hour Famine. Over this past year, I visited four African countries and two nations in Asia, and each left a lasting impression.

When riding in a vehicle emblazoned with the World Vision logo past villages and Area Development Programs (ADP), I would often see people standing at the side of the road smiling and waving at us. Visitors are often rare in these parts, so sometimes groups of children would run behind the car and try to catch up to us just to say hello. When we arrived at a village benefitting from World Vision’s service, residents welcomed us with rousing songs and traditional dances. What they lacked in musical instruments they made up for with the moving sincerity in their voices. When we visited the homes of beneficiary families, the children shared the freshest cheese and snacks with us, a simple but unbeatable welcome. Each of these scenes represents the whole-hearted faith and gratitude local children 2013 and residents feel towards World Vision.

Over this past year, I have been moved by many stories of lives transformed. In Malawi, a single mother assisted Annual Report by a livelihood program was able to improve her family’s situation. As we stood outside the small grocery store she operates, the woman beamed as she told us about the joy of her new life. In a remote area of Taiwan, high school students told me that because of World Vision’s student centers, children like them who had to leave home to get an education could find a safe, inviting place to study. These homes away from home gave them the confidence to follow their dreams and pledge to give back to their families in the future. In indigenous villages receiving long-term

WV Taiwan support, I heard from formerly aimless youths who, through the acceptance and counseling of our social Executive Director’s Message workers, gained the confidence and self-worth to start helping others and discover a new life.

Behind every moving story are the collaborative efforts of our sponsors, donors, corporate partners, churches, and volunteers. Your trust and commitment enables each of us at WV Taiwan to channel our love and special skills to assist children in need around the world. Even during a year that saw Taiwan’s economy stagnate, your donations and support have enabled us to lend a hand in various disaster relief and community development projects around the globe and demonstrate Taiwan’s kindness and enthusiasm to the world.

In 2014, WV Taiwan will celebrate our 50th anniversary. This half-century of service and transformation is only possible through the grace of God and your enduring support. Ephesians 2:10 perfectly sums up the mission of WV Taiwan: “For we 03 are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” As we welcome the next 50 years, let us join hands and walk forward with enthusiasm and hope to create a fuller life for children!

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2013Domestic Ministry Expenditures Item/Ministry Type Amount (NT$) 2.3% 0.3% Child Sponsorship 590,149,594 Non-sponsorship Development 336,556,640 18.1% Emergency Relief 278,088,149 38.8%

Government Commissioned Services 274,167,886 18.3% Indirect Ministry Expenditures 35,558,012 22.2% Gifts-in-kind Expenditures 3,886,804 Total 1,518,407,085 Source: Finance Division From October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013 The Joy of Giving World Vision Taiwan believes that each child has the right to grow up healthy and happily, receive protection, and freely reach for the stars. Through Child Sponsorship, and education aid, World Vision Taiwan continues to serve rural communities, where heartwarming stories take place each and every day. During each summer and winter vacation, 20-year-old A-Dong(an alias), a student at Chang Jung Christian University, enjoys returning to his hometown of Hualien to participate in the College Education Aid program held by World Vision (WV) Taiwan. He helps plan summer activities for the children, paint the facilities, and turns into beloved “Big Brother A-Dong” who leads the children in songs and games. “Returning to Hualien to volunteer is just like coming home. To me, service is not just work; it also helps me to 2013 learn about my own responsibilities to respond to the needs of others.” After Typhoon Saola hit Hualien’s Sioulin

Township, mud caked the streets in front of people’s homes, devastating local communities. A-Dong helped WV Taiwan Annual Report social workers with clean-up work, which was very difficult. “We worked together for several days to achieve our goal, and during that time, I never heard a word of complaint,” said A-Dong. He witnessed the joy such work brought to WV Taiwan social workers and the gratitude of community residents. “The selfless sharing between the two groups truly moved me.” A-Dong not only found happiness through service, but also used this “joy of giving” to motivate himself in challenging times. When A-Dong was 9 years old, his parents divorced, and his father left his two sons behind with their mother, who is mildly disabled. Because she had limited mobility, A-Dong’s mother was unable to find suitable Domestic Programs work to support the family. They got by on the money she made from collecting recyclables and A-Dong’s brother’s wages from odd jobs. During his first year of college, A-Dong considered dropping out because of northern Taiwan’s high cost of living. It pained him to see how hard his family was working to keep him in school. Thankfully, A-Dong’s earnings from a work study program and tuition assistance from WV Taiwan’s College Education Aid program helped to ease the heavy burden. “I do not necessarily have everything other people have, but I believe that as long as I work hard I won’t necessarily have less.” Whenever the family is feeling down about their situation, A-Dong faces the problems head-on and seeks a way to assist his family with confidence and a positive attitude. “As I was growing up, many people helped me. Now, doing service in my community is the least I can do.” A sense of gratitude spurs A-Dong to participate and assist his hometown. Through his love and service, he hopes that people can experience the warmth of the community and practice the ideal that what one gains from 05 society should be returned in kind. Nurture and Development

“Building happier and fuller lives for children” is World Vision (WV) Taiwan’s mission. Taking a holistic approach, we embed ourselves deeply in the communities of remote villages through Child Sponsorship, the Fullness of Life initiative, and education promotion fundraising efforts to help economically disadvantaged children and their families. From October 2012 through September 2013, WV Taiwan efforts in the four key areas of educational assistance, health maintenance, diversified development, and family assistance ensured that participating children could lead fuller lives despite poverty. 2013 Educational Assistance nutritional subsidies and health education. With a budget Annual Report Education is one path through which the children of NT$22,627,628, the program assisted 152,894 young of underprivileged families can escape poverty, but as people on the path towards a healthy childhood. the wealth gap steadily widens, prices for necessities Diversified Development rise, and society changes, breaking the cycle of poverty is becoming ever more difficult for affected families. To For children growing up in underprivileged families, enable economically disadvantaged children to continue family finances are already strapped due to necessary

Domestic Programs their education, WV Taiwan provides tuition aid, living expenses. These families do not have the expendable expenses, transportation and accommodation support, income to pay for activities that could better nurture student centers, tutoring/after-school care, pre-school their children’s individual talents and potential. preparation, and college education aid. Such assistance Opportunities for learning are lost, and the children’s ensures that students have the environment and special abilities remain ignored and uncultivated. In opportunities to complete their education and learn order to better realize their potential, WV Taiwan skills that will help them improve their families’ economic sponsors general and talent education, adolescent career situation and ultimately give back to the community. In development and empowerment, Children’s Centers, 2013, the program provided NT$487,708,623 to 470,888 Children’s Cultural Teams, and the Taiwan Children’s students. Choir. A total of NT$33,155,632 went towards assisting 112,516 children and youth to receive specialized, Health Maintenance diverse development opportunities. 06 Over the course of our service operations, WV Family Assistance Taiwan discovered that children and youth living in long-term poverty lack the basic nutrition needed to WV Taiwan has witnessed how poverty brought develop properly, because parents are either financially about by unemployment, accidents, or illness, can break unable to provide such nutrition or have failed to meet down family relationships, leaving children to grow up basic parental responsibilities. In other cases, because of in an unstable environment. Excessive financial burdens economic deprivation and a lack of basic information, and a lack of parenting and household management parents are unable to pay for the national health skills often limit the function of such families. WV insurance plan and instead visit unlicensed doctors or Taiwan works to strengthen parenting knowledge and turn to folk remedies. Sometimes children are forced capabilities of beneficiary families and empower them to to endure the pain of their illness to the point where improve their earning capabilities and economic situation they are no longer able to even seek medical attention, by providing parenting education, parent-child activities, robbing them of their basic right to healthcare. The respite services/housekeeping guidance, family resource above scenarios deeply affect a child’s foundation for management programs, and community industry/ healthy growth. livelihood development programs. Funding totaling In order to strengthen disease prevention and NT$25,967,937 provided assistance to 41,147 individuals, treatment in children and youth and ensure they receive affording more children the opportunity to grow up in a basic nutrition, WV Taiwan works to remove barriers stable, happy environment. to medical care through offering health insurance and Nurture and Development 2013 2013

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2013 Domestic Child Care Services and Beneficiaries Item Educational Health Diversified Family Area Assistance Maintenance Development Assistance 07

North 54,488 871 8,003 3,087

West 41,523 26,455 28,885 5,214

Central 135,446 9,524 16,423 4,890

Changhua-Yunlin-Chiayi 31,845 28,928 8,603 1,667

South 110,023 14,767 31,519 10,700

East 91,573 68,333 18,175 15,363

Ministry Operation 5,990 4,016 908 226

Total Beneficiaries 470,888 152,894 112,516 41,147

Total expenses for the four items above: NT$569,459,820 Source: Domestic Ministry Division From October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013 Community Empowerment Brings Women Into theWorkforce

Typhoon Morakot hit Taiwan in 2009, causing moderate to severe damage to 74 homes in Taitung’s Chialan Village, while more than 10 others were completely under water or covered in mud. Among the 428 residents affected, Si Lebo and her husband saw the fields he depended on to make his living completely flooded. All of the hard work and savings he invested in the

2013 land were lost. In the aftermath of the storm, many families in Chialan faced economic

Annual Report difficulties, which in turn affected family function. To help women get through this difficult time while also learning specialized skills, World Vision (WV) Taiwan’s Jinfeng Life Rehabilitation Service Center launched indigenous quilting and knitting classes. With a background in apparel design, Si Lebo was a perfect fit for these classes. Stitch by stitch, she discovered her passion for the creative process and the power to stand up again.

Domestic Programs Because family finances were tight when she first began crafting, Si Lebo could only use cheap materials that she had on hand. In the early days, she tried a variety of sales channels, such as the Jinfeng Township Joint Harvest Festival, Chialan Indigenous Village Christmas Party, and the Taitung Tiehua Village Market, but because of the poor quality of her materials, she could not find any customers. Although this did put a damper on her mood, her optimistic nature kept her going. After she networked with other women in the tribe and visited specialty stores, Si Lebo was able to discover her own unique style. She focused her efforts on creating crochet coin purses with button and lace embellishment. “My designs are mainly inspired by hair ornaments and accessories I see in stores that I then try to achieve in crochet,” Si Lebo said modestly. 08 Busy with farm and housework, Si Lebo had less time to purchase knitting and quilting supplies and could only buy what was readily available. She was able to creatively transform children’s hand-me-down’s and other old clothes into beautiful coin purses. When she sold her first item, Si Lebo was extremely excited. “I never imagined people would spend money to buy one of my items!” Studying these new crafts gave Si Lebo renewed confidence and helped her achieve her potential as an accessories designer. Now, Si Lebo brings out her supplies any time she has a spare moment. Whenever she meets up with other women from the village, she shows them a catalog of her works and asks if they would like to order a handmade quilted bag. Through her hard work, she can bring in an average of NT$3,000 a month, which is a great boost to the family’s finances. Si Lebo has also begun to dream of opening her own store and attracting more people who appreciate her work. “The, I will be truly satisfied!” she exclaims. Loving Support for Special Needs Families

Each year, many families in Taiwan face life-changing events such as an illness or accident. With little growth in the current economy, such events can push a family into severe financial difficulties where it faces a tough test for survival. Junior-high school student Xiao Si (an alias) has five brothers and sisters. His father single-handedly supported the family’s large economic burden on his salary as a truck driver. Although his income was not stable, they could still get by. However, the good times were not to last. Their father, who worked night and day, neglected his own health. 2013 A routine physical exam revealed stage-3 colorectal cancer, which had already spread to his bone marrow. With his father no longer able to Annual Report work, the family of eight was in crisis. After his father fell ill, the burden of supporting the family was picked up by Xiao Si’s mother. In addition to working odd jobs, she also had to take care of her ailing husband and six school-aged children. The medical and living expenses along with tuition were more than Xiao Si’s mother could handle. After World Vision (WV) Taiwan learned of the situation, Domestic Programs professional social workers were immediately sent to the family to provide assistance. They applied for medical treatment and special situation subsidies on the family’s behalf to help alleviate these urgent needs and lighten the burden on Xiao Si’s mother. Xiao Si’s father ultimately lost his life to the disease. His mother left her job to be at her husband’s side until the end. She comforted him in his final moments and let him know that she would be strong and take care of their six children so that he could rest in peace. After Xiao Si’s father passed away, social workers helped the family to apply for funeral subsidies and continued to visit the family to ensure that after such a life-changing event, they received the help they needed. Although the children were still young, they appreciated their 09 mother’s hard work. Even with his heavy load of schoolwork, Xiao Si still told his mother that he wanted to find work in the local tourist area on weekends to ease her burden, but she wanted him to focus on his education instead. This spurred Xiao Si to set his sights on gaining entry at a prestigious national high school. He hopes to help his mother financially in the future and serve as a role model to his younger brothers and sisters. Xiao Si’s mother was extremely grateful to World Vision Taiwan for the timely assistance when her family most needed a helping hand. With the family back on solid ground, she was able to face the future with a heart full of gratitude and contentment. She pledged to take care of her own health and raise her children well, so that they will one day give back to society for the caring, timely help they received. Emergency Relief

In the event of a disaster, World Vision (WV) Taiwan dispatches our 30 Hour Famine humanitarian relief team to assess the severity of the damage, distribute supplies and food, provide temporary shelters, and construct Child Friendly Spaces (CFS). The teams ensure that those who suffer receive timely assistance in the immediate aftermath of a disaster and also later during the reconstruction phase. We stand together with residents as they work to recover and rebuild. Humanitarian Aid and Recovery worked in coordination with the public sector to provide Since the Rehabilitation Program temporary shelters where residents could wait out was launched in 2009, we have built 12 bases in Taitung, the storm. In 2013, 22 families were also provided with

2013 Pingtung, and Kaohsiung and constructed 50 medium- disaster damage subsidies to assist them in restoring term and 762 long-term housing units. Due to difficulties their residences, purchasing or repairing tools required

Annual Report obtaining land and rigorous water conservation surveys, for their livelihoods, and purchasing school supplies. the 42 permanent units originally scheduled to be completed in Maya Platform, Alishan Township, Chiayi Community Disaster Preparedness Training on December 19, 2013 will instead be ready by August Due to the fact that Taiwan is located in an area 2014. In addition, a total of 26 public buildings and nine prone to both typhoons and earthquakes, WV Taiwan churches have been completed in the reconstructed continues to promote community disaster awareness, villages and are now open to the community and local Domestic Programs implement local food storage programs, and prepare congregations. WV Taiwan’s physical reconstruction family emergency packs in high risk areas. We work work in Rinari, Pingtung has now come to an end and to ensure residents are better prepared for disasters residents are well on their way to regaining self-reliance. and improve their disaster prevention awareness, while The program’s final church is scheduled to receive its also strengthening the ability of individuals, families, and operating license in February 2014, when it will be communities to successfully escape from and respond to opened to the community. a calamity. In 2013, 1,492 people received such training. Following Typhoon Morakot, the Ministry of the Furthermore, WV Taiwan educates communities to Interior commissioned WV Taiwan to set up Life heed early warnings and evacuate as soon as possible. Rehabilitation Service Centers in affected areas (Alishan The importance of such awareness was evident following Beisi Village in Chiayi, Wutai and Townships the Japanese earthquake and tsunami in 2011. Quick in Pingtung, and Taitung’s Dawu and Jinfeng Township). evacuation following the tsunami warning enabled many 10 In 2013, an extension to the original program—the residents to escape the waters, thereby reducing the Morakot Rehabilitation Area Community Empowerment number of casualties. and Sustainable Development Service Plan—was set up to provide community empowerment and industry reconstruction to enable area residents to leverage Families with Special Circumstances their own strength to contribute to the community. The While working with economically-disadvantaged program assisted 20,186 people in 2013. families, WV Taiwan puts special focus on those suffering In July and August of 2013, Taiwan was again from sudden changes in circumstances, such as illnesses, pummeled by three typhoons: Soulik, Trami, and Kong- accidents, or other tragedies that impact their financial Rei, which resulted in disastrous situations in Jianshi wellbeing. By providing relief subsidies, we can help to and Wufeng Townships, ; alleviate these families’ urgent needs. For families with Township, ; Ren-ai Township, Nantou members facing serious illnesses or emergency medical County; Dapi Township, ; Alishan, , costs, we provide healthcare subsidies to lighten the Dalin, , Sikou, and Singang Townships, Chaiyi economic burden and ensure they get the medical County; Sinhua , Tainan; Tauyuan District, care they need. At the same time, we provide financial Kaohsiung; and Datong Township, Yilan County. WV assistance to families with special needs in economic Taiwan immediately went into action providing stored crisis. Through regular visits by professional social food to residents to prevent food shortages. During the workers, we work to ensure that beneficiary families precautionary evacuations of affected areas, WV Taiwan suffering from unforeseen tragedies avoid resulting economic difficulties. In 2013, NT$56,810,960 went towards assisting a total of 21,197 people throughout the year. WV Taiwan also welcomes members of the public to contact us by email or through our service hotline if they are in need of assistance. Over the past year, we were contacted and provided services or advice 230 times.

Typhoon Morakot Reconstruction Typhoon Morakot Rehabilitation Number of Program Expenses Type of Building Location Houses Built Item Amount (NT$) Taitung 181 Village Relocation or 1,154,869,856

Permanent Housing Pingtung 572 2013 Reconstruction Kaohsiung Namaxia 9 Client/Community Service 92,572,194

Transitional Housing Taitung 50 Annual Report General Development 116,519,250 Emergency Shelter Kaohsiung 34 Community Business Development 6,954,119 Churches Pingtung 9 Administrative Costs 20,259,528 Pingtung 21 Total 1,391,174,947 Public Buildings Taitung 4 Source: Finance Division, Typhoon Morakot Rehabilitation Program Nantou 1 From August 8, 2009 to September 30, 2013 Total 881 *Public buildings include: tribal activity centers, village squares, tribal meeting rooms,

children’s centers, Domestic Programs

2013 Domestic Emergency Relief Programs and Beneficiaries Community Disaster Prevention Awareness Item Community Food Storage Total Emergency & Disaster Management Training Relief Number of 2,893 1,846 4,739 Beneficiaries Real Estate Damage Construction Furniture Employment Item Furniture Damage Total Property Aid Aid Replacement Aid Aid Damage Aid Number of 22 0 1 5 6 34 Beneficiaries Source: Relief and Rehabilitation Division

2013 Domestic At-risk & Special Needs Family Assistance Programs and Beneficiaries 11

Item Special Needs Families Medical Aid Emergency Aid Service Inbox Service Hotline Area Assistance

North 1,585 433 97 0 0 West 2,698 227 74 0 0 Central 3,375 628 141 0 0 Changhua-Yunlin-Chiayi 1,199 324 59 0 0 South 3,607 1,366 174 0 0 East 4,215 921 74 0 0 Ministry Operation 0 0 0 74 156 Total 16,679 3,899 619 74 156

Source: Finance Division, Typhoon Morakot Rehabilitation Program From August 8, 2009 to September 30, 2013

Additional Domestic Ministries in 2013 Project Services Provided Number of Beneficiaries Typhoon Morakot Reconstruction and Empowering victims of Typhoon Morakot and assisting in 20,186 times Sustainable Development Program business development in five centers in three cities and counties throughout Taiwan Giving Children a New Home

Fifty-two-year-old Cheng Li-Na has been a World Vision (WV) Taiwan foster parent for 11 years. Brothers Xiao Heng and Xiao Wen (aliases) have lived with her longer than any other children. Following their parents’ divorce and their mother’s subsequent incarceration, the family could no longer care for the boys, so six years ago they moved in with Ms. Cheng and her family. Mama Li-Na, as she is known, loves children and is passionate about child care. She often says that children can behave in ways that are inexplicable to adults, but they are just acting that way because it is fun. In their world, they do not realize that this is not acceptable behavior, so it is up to adults to teach them. Mama Li-Na reminisced about the time she has cared for Xiao Heng and Xiao Wen. A few years ago, the two boys slept in the same room. She’s not sure if they could not sleep or just wanted to play, but one morning she discovered line upon line of bite marks on the solid wood headboard. Later, the boys used the towel bar in the bathroom like a jungle 2013 gym until it bent. Countless similar incidents left her not knowing if she should laugh or cry. Mama Li-Na simply had to patiently teach the boys and slowly change their behavior.

Annual Report Actually, the children’s mischief did not really get to Mama Li-Na. What distressed her most was that this behavior was a result of the pressure and trauma Xiao Heng and Xiao Wen had experienced living with their birth family. “The older brother Xiao Heng was especially affected, because he had been in that environment for a longer time. When he first came into my home, he had difficulty controlling his emotions,” Mama Li-Na said. For a time, Xiao Heng would throw tantrums in the middle of the night, and there was no calming him down from his excited state. Afraid of waking the neighbors at that hour, Mama Li-Na had no choice but to take him outside for a walk. Once he finally

Domestic Programs cooled off, she could broach the subject of returning home and going back to sleep. Emotional instability also affected Xiao Heng’s relationships in school and got him into many fights. However, if you asked him the next day why he had gotten so angry, he could not offer a reason. “I know that he did not want to act this way, but it was a long process to teach him how to let go of all that anger.” Today, Xiao Heng has fewer tantrums, and he has gradually learned to better control his emotions. The progress is also evident in school, where he now gets along better with others and has made considerable strides in his classwork. Although being a foster parent can be difficult, Mama Li-Na witnesses the children growing and maturing day by day, which is her biggest comfort. “I do not want the children to move from home to home. That would make them wonder, ‘Other people do not love me, why should I love myself?’ If possible, I hope that they can remain with me so I can keep them safe.” To Mama Li-Na, family is not determined by one’s DNA. Spending time together with her boys each day is the most satisfying delight she can imagine.

12 2013 Domestic Child and Youth Protection Programs Number of Project Services Provided Beneficiaries Protection of Children, Youth, and Women 113 Protection Hotline (single portal providing services nationwide) 180,146 calls At-risk Family Counseling and Intervention Preventive counseling and support in 14 cities and counties throughout Taiwan 98,137 times 1.Child protection and family intervention services in six cities and counties 29,546 people (New Taipei City, Taoyuan County, Taichung City, Kaohsiung City, , ) 2.Community services for disadvantaged children and families in four cities and counties (Nantou, Taitung, Penghu, Yilan) 3.Hualien County Youth Welfare Center Child Protection Services 4.Datung Parent-Child Center 5.Counseling and follow-up services in Hualien for school dropouts and students who exhibit patterns of misbehavior 6.Vocational training for junior high school graduates who do not continue to pursue further education in Hualien (Youth On Light) 7.Direct intervention for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse in indigenous villages in Hualien 1.Foster home services in seven cities and counties throughout Taiwan (Taipei, 3,617 people Placement Services New Taipei City, Taichung City, Kaohsiung City, Hualien County, , Pingtung County) 2.Short-term shelters (World Vision Home) Services for Indigenous Women and Provide assistance to women and families in indigenous communities through 32,549 times Families thirteen service centers around Taiwan Source: Domestic Ministry Division From October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013 Giving Children a New Home Child and Youth Protection

113 Protection Hotline for Children, Youth, and over the year. Based on each family’s specific needs, we provided a variety of services such as education Women counseling, tutoring, economic and material assistance, World Vision (WV) Taiwan operates the Ministry of housework and childcare services, and parenting the Interior’s 113 Protection Hotline, which provides workshops a total of 98,137 times. We hope that consultation and reporting services related to child and through these concerted efforts, WV Taiwan can reduce youth protection, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. the sense of crisis and pressure felt by these families so In 2013, of the 230,660 phone calls received, there were they can get back on the right track. a total of 180,146, or 78.1%, valid inquiries (including general inquiries and calls seeking protection). Child and Youth Protection Services Domestic violence and child protection reporting 2013 made up 78,349 of the calls, with 38,823, or 49.5%, of To ensure abused or neglected children and adolescents receive the care they deserve, WV

those calls in regards to domestic violence between Annual Report married, divorced, or cohabiting couples. The second Taiwan has implemented our Child Protection Family largest call volume was in regards to child and youth Intervention Program in six cities and counties across protection with a total of 23,565 calls, making up 30.1% Taiwan (New Taipei City, Taoyuan County, Taichung City, of the total. In order to promote cooperation and Kaohsiung City, Pingtung County, and Hualien County). In consensus among the network of prevention experts, another four counties (Nantou, Taitung, Penghu, Yilan), we over the past year we also held seven prevention and provide community childcare services for children and advocacy events attended by a total of 258 people. adolescents from economically-disadvantaged families. Domestic Programs In Hualien County, we provide counseling and tracking services for drop-out students and those with a history Foster Care Placement Services of misbehavior along with vocational training for junior In seven cities and counties across Taiwan (Taipei, high school graduates who do not continue to pursue New Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung Cities and Pingtung, an education, as well as direct intervention for children Hualien, and Nantou Counties), WV Taiwan helps to and adolescents in indigenous villages who suffer from arrange foster care placement, placement with relatives, domestic violence or sexual abuse. Furthermore, WV or short-term institutional care (World Vision Home) Taiwan is commissioned by Child and Youth Welfare for children and youth who suffer from family tragedies Centers to provide safe and appropriate recreational or temporarily cannot live with their biological family. activity spaces to ensure the balanced mental and During 2013, we helped 3,617 children and adolescents physical development of participating young people. 13 receive the care they needed. WV Taiwan also offers Through each center, we also hold child protection services such as foster family recruitment, quality advocacy seminars to raise awareness. Over the year, management, support, and counseling. Through organizing 28,105 people benefitted from these related services. foster child empowerment groups, case studies, and annual assessments, we work to maintain and improve Family and Women’s Services for Indigenous the quality of foster family care and ensure that each child can live in a stable environment. This builds a strong Peoples foundation, after which the child can ultimately return to WV Taiwan has established 13 Family and Women’s his or her biological family or become independent. Centers in Taiwan to provide consulting, advocacy, target case services, and referral and reporting services High-Risk Family Counseling and Intervention to indigenous families, women, children, adolescents, and people with special Services needs to improve and strengthen the In order to actively prevent child neglect and abuse, functionality of indigenous families. WV Taiwan works diligently to provide counseling and In 2013, we provided such related intervention services to high-risk families in 14 cities services 32,549 times. and counties throughout Taiwan. In 2013, a total of 2,651 families received such services (benefitting 4,589 children and adolescents). Home visits were made 26,430 times International Programs Map 2013

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2013 International Ministry Expenditures 1.8% Item/Ministry Type Amount (NT$) 4.7% 5.0% Child Sponsorship 1,341,290,195 14.7% Emergency Relief 267,987,584

Gifts-in-kind 90,242,708 73.8% Non-sponsorship Development 85,823,845

Indirect Ministry Expenditures 32,566,110

Total 1,817,910,442

Source: Finance Division From October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013 2013

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Asia Africa Bangladesh, Cambodia, , India, Indonesia, Laos, Angola, Chad, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Thailand, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Timor-Leste, Sri Lanka, Vietnam Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe Middle East Afghanistan, Jerusalem/West Bank/Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon Latin America Bolivia, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Eastern Europe Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania Love Makes Life Shine

Myanmar, ruled by a military junta, has been effectively cut off from the rest of the world for 49 years. The village of Htan Kone is part of the Kyangin Area Development Program, which has received assistance from Taiwanese sponsors for the past five years. With the help of World Vision, 35 village children between the ages of 7 and 14 established the “Shining Stars” club. They actively participate in public affairs, work to promote literacy in democracy, perform community service and have become a driving force for community development. Each year, club members select candidates, listen to their platforms, and then vote for a slate of executives, such as 2013 2013 club president, finance officer, and accountant. After class each day, members use the two remaining hours of daylight to spread organic fertilizer on the public fields, which yield crops used not only for school lunches, but are also sold

to the local grocery. On weekends, the children perform cleanup work in the village and sell homemade snacks that Annual Report Annual Report can net an average of US$11 (approx. NT$330) over the two days. All of the club’s income goes towards helping children from the village’s poorest families buy school supplies and transporting ill residents to the city for medical care. “We take turns and visit the families of the sick to help out, because during our World Vision classes we received training in basic care!” 13-year-old club president Ma Thagyain May said. While Htan Kone does not yet have electricity, village children want to learn even after the sun sets. The club International Programs International Programs raised money to purchase a generator and set up a small library, where the children go each and every night after dinner from 7:00pm to 10:00pm to review their lessons. The Shining Stars and World Vision social workers take turns tutoring and spending time with the children. Through participating in the club, the children also learn valuable lessons on how to communicate their opinions effectively to adults. Following a recent club meeting, 11-year-old sixth grader Ent Phone Myat represented the entire club to tell local adults, “Please show more restraint if you choose to drink alcohol and do not create so much chaos, especially at night. Dogs bark throughout the night at the drunkards. We hope that shops can adjust the times that they make alcoholic drinks available for sale.” Local shop owners said that they would seriously consider the children’s request. Children are the community’s hope for the future. Through Child Sponsorship, World Vision not only changes the children’s environment for the better, but also equips them to improve their own community through education, 16 participation, and action. The children of Htan Kone are a perfect example of this effect. In the future, they will become community leaders and continue to drive the development and transformation of their village. Nurture and Development

In 2013, donations to the Child Sponsorship program future, community members will take over operations of enabled World Vision (WV) Taiwan to assist 225,910 the various development programs. children in our 116 Area Development Programs (ADP) Through the fundraising campaign “Be Friends in 40 countries around the world. Rooted in our child- with Children of the World”, WV Taiwan assisted 29 focused, community-based philosophy, we implemented a countries in the implementation of special projects variety of programs designed to improve children’s well- based on each nation’s specific needs. These included being and that of their families and entire community. A providing solar-powered lamps in Malawi and Sierra 2013 total of 2,855,462 people received assistance through the Leone to improve student learning conditions. In 2013 program, which also includes 29 seed-phase programs Haiti, Nicaragua, Mali, Swaziland, Guatemala, and Niger,

Annual Report located in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. World Vision constructed water supply and sanitation Annual Report As part of our long-term development programs, resources while educating residents on the importance World Vision and local residents together care for of sanitation and proper water resource management. In the community’s most vulnerable children, explore India and Bangladesh, street children learned marketable the difficulties they face in everyday life, and work skills and enjoyed a safe environment in World Vision to raise awareness of children’s rights among adults. shelters. In Bolivia, Romania, Armenia, and Bosnia, International Programs We implement a variety of programs in the areas agricultural economic improvement programs were International Programs of education, water resources, health and nutrition, launched, increasing family income through improved food security, and economic development along with farming techniques. In 2013, a total of 38 projects were discussions including child protection, the environment, implemented, assisting 3,477,738 people. gender equality, and peace building. We hope that through these efforts we can achieve the four Child Well-Being Outcomes, so that the young people in the community receive an education, enjoy good health, experience the love of God and their neighbors, and can exercise their rights to proper care, protection, and participation. To best promote sustainable development within a community, World Vision has in 17 recent years adopted the Development Program Approach, which stresses community participation and mobilization, encourages communities to establish support groups, and builds long-term cooperative relationships with local government and partners. We also work to promote the concept of community ownership while assisting communities to build leadership capacity, which can gradually strengthen local residents’ personal development and resource management capabilities in order to achieve the goal of self-sufficiency. In 2013, the Katimbira ADP in Malawi, Haripura ADP in India, and Suhum- Kraboa-Coaltar ADP in Ghana achieved self-sustainability, and in the 2013 International Child Sponsorship Program

Number of Number of Region Country Sponsored Children Beneficiaries

DR Congo 11,000 123,365 Lesotho 6,800 64,352 Malawi 7,100 44,260 Mozambique 7,500 90,819 Zambia 4,000 44,768 Swaziland 4,700 50,500 2013 2013 South Africa 3,500 60,000 Africa Rwanda 5,700 68,411

Annual Report Annual Report Ethiopia 8,000 98,493 Ghana 2,100 22,020 Sierra Leone 9,000 48,295 Chad 3,000 12,903 Mali 5,400 66,413 Niger 6,000 81,016 International Programs International Programs China 3,350 100,082 India 17,500 261,244 Sri Lanka 4,000 12,768 Mongolia 8,860 173,638 Cambodia 1,000 28,892 Thailand 5,000 77,657 Asia Vietnam 4,300 99,060 Laos 5,000 43,345 Nepal 2,900 53,120 Indonesia 6,000 149,063 Myanmar 2,500 40,568 Bangladesh 11,000 205,509 18 Bolivia 6,500 27,307 Peru 2,750 10,740 Colombia 2,000 18,523 Dominican Republic 2,500 90,000 Ecuador 3,000 8,971 Latin America Haiti 10,200 92,930 Honduras 6,500 70,068 El Salvador 5,550 72,090 Guatemala 6,800 65,429 Nicaragua 4,000 13,845 Romania 3,000 17,690 Middle East/ Bosnia and Herzegovina 7,900 175,959 Eastern Europe Armenia 6,000 52,033 Jerusalem/West Bank/Gaza 4,000 19,316

Total 225,910 2,855,462 Source: International Programs Group From October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013 A Ray of Hope in the Fog of War

The Syrian civil Lack of education is a problem common to war broke out in 2011, all Syrian refugee children. World Vision deeply and in the ensuing three years peace has appreciates the importance of education to a child’s remained elusive. Massive numbers of refugees have fled to future. Without a chance to go to school, the children neighboring countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey, will eventually form a lost generation that has where they settle in refugee camps, temporary shelters, or forgotten its history and culture. After they grow up, tents. Life in these conditions is extremely difficult, especially they will lack the choices and opportunities to start a 2013 for children who have suffered mental and physical trauma. new life.

The refugees also impose a heavy burden on their host In Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, World Vision launched Annual Report nations. an accelerated learning program for refugee children. Falak and Abdullah are 8-year-old twin brothers who Through the establishment of local Child Friendly fled with their family to Lebanon to escape the fighting. They Spaces (CFS), we provide intensive education to are currently living with another refugee family in one small refugee children for at least three months. Following room. “When we were in Syria, we often heard gunshots and the program, they are enrolled in local Lebanese

artillery fire. I was so afraid,” said Falak. Abdullah added, “I schools to ensure they can exercise their right to an International Programs feel much safer here in Lebanon.” education despite the civil war in their homeland. Although they have found temporary shelter, Falak and A refugee mother named Safaa said, “I don’t care Abdullah still miss the simple things from back home. They where we are or what we eat. I just want my children yearn to ride their bikes, play soccer, and even take a shower to go to school and get an education.” With this every day and eat regular meals, but what they want more timely assistance from World Vision, refugee children than anything else is to go back to school. Falak and Abdullah who have suffered the horrors of war can once again miss their school, classmates, and teachers and want to go to school and equip themselves with the tools to return. Falak enjoys music class, while Abdullah is interested improve their lives. in language, but during their nearly two years in Lebanon, they have had no opportunity to get an education, let alone return to Syria. 19 Emergency Relief

In 2013, the world witnessed 113 major disasters. As a result of drought and flooding, soaring food prices caused food crises in Eastern, Western, and Southern 2013 2013 Africa. In Asia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, the , and the Solomon Islands were all hit by typhoons, while earthquakes occurred in China’s Sichuan and Gansu Provinces.

Annual Report Annual Report These disasters pushed tens of thousands of poor families into even more precarious circumstances. Child health and education both were dealt serious blows. The cholera epidemic continues to rage in Haiti, H.I.V. infection rates are still soaring in developing countries, and the Middle East and Eastern Africa remain plagued by conflict. These trying situations have plunged millions of people into poverty and harsh environments, pushing many to flee for the relative safety of refugee camps. Of International Programs International Programs the displaced people, women and children suffer the most during these times of illness and war. Through the caring support of all of our donors and thanks to government collaboration in the planning process, World Vision (WV) Taiwan has the capacity to provide emergency relief supplies and other assistance to those who suffer from disasters all over the world. Over the past year, we worked to provide assistance to those in need while also helping them to rebuild after the disasters in the following ways.

Food Crisis Assistance Flooding over the past three years has resulted in a 20 Food shortages and famine are long-term problems food deficit of 740,000 metric tons. The North Korean faced by many poor nations. Following the 2008 financial government was forced to reduce daily food rations crisis, difficulties obtaining sufficient nutrition became from 600 grams (approx. 2100 calories) to 200 grams an even bigger threat to the survival of those in poverty. (approx. 700 calories) per person. Such a meager diet has During 2013, extreme weather in Africa resulted in both caused chronic malnutrition among the nation’s children large-scale droughts and flooding. Many nations already that impacts their health and development. below the poverty line were further devastated by crop Through donations collected as part of WV Taiwan’s failures. Swaziland in southern Africa has been beset by 30 Hour Famine campaign, we implemented three food repeated seasons of poor crop yields. With the added aid programs in 2013, sending a total of 3,160 metric distress of increasing AIDS infection rates, the nation’s tons of rice to Haiti, Swaziland, and North Korea. In residents have no choice but to cut back on food total, Haiti received 1,080 metric tons, Swaziland 1,080 consumption or eat inferior quality food to survive. metric tons, and North Korea 1,000 metric tons. Overall, Following the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the island the food aid sent was valued at approximately NT$100 was hit with tropical storms and drought that further million and assisted nearly 333,000 people. hobbled efforts to emerge from economic crisis and WV Taiwan also works with the United Nations led to food shortages endangering the lives of over 1.5 World Food Programme (WFP) on multilateral million people. Beginning in the 1990’s, North Korea has cooperation projects around the world. In 2013, we suffered from inadequate food production and supply. provided food aid, assistance to AIDS orphans, school lunches, food vouchers, and work relief programs in Malawi, South Sudan, Sudan, Mali, Lesotho, Somalia, Zimbabwe, Haiti, DR Congo, Kenya, Uganda, Chad, and Lebanon to give children facing hunger hope for a better future.

Climate Change and Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness The growing severity of global climate change not only directly impacts people’s living environment, but resulting food shortages and disease also impact their health. In 2013, WV Taiwan along with partner nations provided disaster relief assistance in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Haiti, Chad, the Solomon Islands, Angola, and China’s 2013 Sichuan, Gansu, and Yunnan Provinces. By supplying disaster victims 2013 with necessities, food, and water, they are better equipped to rebuild

Annual Report their lives in the aftermath. Annual Report WV Taiwan also implemented climate change and disaster relief capacity building programs in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Niger, and the Asia- Pacific region to improve communities’ abilities to respond to natural disasters. Through water and soil conservation and food security programs, we also hope to reduce the impact of climate change on these regions. International Programs International Programs

War-Affected Children & Orphans and Vulnerable Children(OVC) Care The horrors of war fall disproportionately on women and children. In 2013, WV Taiwan cared for refugee children in Mali, Syrian refugee camps in Jordan, Northern Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, East Timor, Myanmar, and DR Congo. Through supplementing women and children’s nutrition and handing out material aid, we ensure children and families affected by war have the necessities of daily life. In addition, WV Taiwan provided AIDS prevention education and advocacy in Bangalore, India, while also caring for AIDS orphans in 21 the hopes of reducing the impact of the disease on children and the community. 2013 International Emergency Relief Program Number of Project Type Country/Region Beneficiaries Chad, DR Congo, Haiti, Kenya, Lebanon, Food Shortage Lesotho, Mali, Somalia, South Sudan, 1,325,150 Sudan, Swaziland, Uganda, Malawi Natural Disaster Angola, China 19,340 HIV & AIDS Prevention/OVC India 2,800 care Children in Afghanistan, DR Congo, Lebanon, Mali, Conflict/Post-war 79,409 rehabilitation Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste Asia Pacific, Chad, Ethiopia, Niger, Other 30,063 Rwanda Total 1,456,762 Source: International Programs Group From October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013 2013 International Non-Sponsorship A Chance at Development Program Project Number of Country Program Freedom Type Beneficiaries Cambodia, China, Prevention of Human In the Greater Mekong nations of Laos, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, 268,200 Trafficking Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and China, young people in Thailand, Vietnam Advocacy both remote areas and cities are affected by the scourge Afghanistan, Bolivia, El Child Health Now 2,555,243 of human trafficking. Children and youth often must look Salvador, Malawi, Mali for employment opportunities to supplement family Malawi, Sierra Leone Solar lamps for school 4,800 income and improve their difficult financial situation. Legal children immigration channels in the region are limited, so illegal Education Peru Reading program for children 700 human trafficking has taken root. World Vision continues in Huayanay-Patrocinio ADP to implement trafficking prevention programs in the region Romania Educational program for Vaslui 200 to assist impacted children in regaining their physical and ADP mental health. Haiti Water project 8,000 In Laos’ Savannakhet Province, Dai’s father passed away Nicaragua Water and sanitation project 1,026 before she was born. Her mother later remarried and had Guatemala Infrastructure restoration in 684 two sons. When Dai was 15, she dropped out of school to Water and Comapa ADP 2013 help her mother care for her two brothers. Her mother Sanitation Mali Water project 5,519 hoped Dai could go to Thailand and earn some extra Water project for Tahoua II Niger 11,952 Annual Report income for the family. An agent helped her find a job as a ADP domestic worker and promised her a wage of US$135 per Swaziland Water and sanitation project 7,607 month. Armenia Health Project in Gavar ADP 20,203 Dai began working for a family in Thailand, where she cooked, cleaned, and did laundry and other chores. The Afghanistan Maternal and child health 6,035 project children in the family were very nice, but her employer Health and India Child Health project 2,494 would yell at her and give her ever more work to do. Her Nutrition

International Programs employer then forced her and another girl from Laos to Myanmar Health project for future 19,206 work on a construction site for long hours doing very generations Health and medical project strenuous work such as lifting heavy bags of concrete, Zambia 10,721 erecting scaffolding, and laying flooring. Even then, when Mongolia Health, nutrition, and food 687 Dai returned to her employer’s home she would still have security project to complete her daily domestic duties. The hard work took Bangladesh Dakar street children project 600 its toll and she often became ill, but Dai was not allowed to Care for China Care for disabled children 1,000 see a doctor. While she never received a cent in wages, she Vulnerable Kolkata street children 1,000 was too afraid to confront her employer. Children project

Back in Laos, no one had heard from her since she India Mumbai street children 1,500 left for Thailand, so Dai’s stepfather began to worry and project turned to local authorities for help. They suggested that Asha Vidyalaya Center for the 125 physically impaired he contact World Vision. He spoke to WV workers in 22 Health, nutrition, and food Savannakhet Province and explained the situation. World Bolivia 600 security project Vision Laos contacted its Thai counterpart and local police Romania Vaslui ADP economic 420 for assistance in locating Dai. They learned of the unfair development project treatment Dai faced from her employer, who was then Jerusalem South Nablus ADP livelihood 950 arrested by Thai police. Dai was also taken to a shelter project established by Thai authorities for those who suffered from Livelihood/ Majevica ADP agricultural 310 Bosnia and development project human trafficking. Income Herzegovina Jahorina ADP agricultural During the eight months Dai lived in the shelter, Generation 250 development project she received medical care, psychological counseling, and South Africa Economic development 462 vocational training. After completing her treatment and project coursework, Dai returned to Laos and reunited with Mozambique Agricultural development 250 her family. World Vision continued to provide Dai with project

counseling services and also gave her funds to start Cambodia Sustainable agricultural 45,903 a business. Completely recovered both mentally and development project physically from her ordeal, she opened a small shop in Jerusalem Bethlehem youth life-skills 60 her village and now relies on her own hard work to help development Playground for children, her family without being exploited. Through prevention Other Romania children’s club, and nutritional 1,209 programs, World Vision has assisted many children and supplementation youth like Dai to recover from the experience of being Armenia Armenia staff skill-building 450,240 trafficked. We also continue to call on people to take project action and encourage governments to respect human rights Total 3,428,156 by implementing policies to end the atrocity that is human Source: International Programs Group trafficking. From October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013 Number of Beneficiaries Advocate for Change The world is beset by structural and institutional problems that lead to poverty and result in inequality, injustice, and violations of human rights. Through our advocacy programs, World Vision works to change government policies, systems, governance, and attitudes to break through these systemic problems.

Child Health Now lawmakers and community leaders and providing community members with related training, we hope to Child Health Now is a global advocacy campaign spur the government to strengthen its medical system launched by World Vision in November 2009 to prevent and ensure that the country’s poorest families have 2013 6 million children around the world from dying of 2013 access to basic medical care. In Mali, WV Taiwan invested treatable or preventable illnesses. In 2013, World Vision US$100,000 to perform child health advocacy. The

Annual Report (WV) Taiwan helped to implement Child Health Now Annual Report preliminary assessment process has been completed, and campaigns in Afghanistan, Bolivia, El Salvador, Mali, and moving forward, we will focus on family and community Malawi. health in order to achieve the ultimate goal of reduced In Bolivia, WV Taiwan invested US$40,000 in 2013 to infant mortality rates. advocate for child health within the Bolivian government. We achieved increased funding for maternal and Mekong Delta Human Trafficking Prevention infant health in several municipalities, drew up guiding International Programs principles of health promotion in collaboration with Project International Programs the Bolivian Ministry of Health, mobilized communities In 2013, WV Taiwan continued to focus on human and mothers to attend health and nutrition workshops, trafficking in the Greater Mekong region, including the supported national health summits, and assisted in the nations of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, establishment of a Bolivian national insurance system. and China, and allocated US$180,000 to prevent the Over the past year in El Salvador, World Vision invested practice. Concrete measures included using mass media, US$155,000 to implement child health advocacy. World such as anti-trafficking billboards, to raise public and Vision El Salvador is a key member of the nation’s government awareness of the issue and strengthen Newborn Health Alliance, which followed up its 2012 protective measures. We provided direct protection achievement of having its suggestions incorporated into to trafficking victims, helped them return safely to revised breastfeeding regulations by establishing a breast their families, and offered psychological milk bank to help reduce premature infant mortality counseling. The program assisted 23 rates. 270,000 men, women, and children In Afghanistan, World Vision invested US$90,000 threatened by human trafficking, in efforts to lobby the central and local governments. while also promoting a positive Through holding seminars, talks, and dialogue with policy environment so victims leaders, the Afghan government agreed in 2013 to expand of trafficking and vulnerable the Better Health for Afghan Mothers and Children populations can receive the program in the country’s western provinces as well as protection they deserve. hold training nationwide for nutrition professionals to assist communities in setting up Mothers’ Classrooms. The government also approved community midwifery education programs and agreed to perform joint evaluations of existing vaccination programs. We expect that these efforts can save the lives of 17,000 children and 1,700 pregnant women. Over the past year, WV Taiwan invested US$166,000 in Malawi to advocate for children’s health issues within the central government, four provincial governments, and at the community level. Through discussions with 2013 Financial Report

Source: Finance Division From October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013 This financial report has been audited and verified by PwC Taiwan Fiscal Year 2013 Financial Highlights

Item Amount (NT$) 2013 2013 Revenues 3,357,080,215 2013

Expenses 3,547,342,352 Annual Report Annual Report Annual Report Net Surplus(Deficit) (190,262,137) 2013 Financial Report 2013 Financial Report 2013 Financial Report

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Items of Revenues Amount (NT$)

Domestic Sponsorship Income 617,793,083 International Sponsorship Income 1,470,226,262 Emergency Relief Donation 540,239,976 Development Ministry Donation 342,576,533 Undesignated Donation 49,387,815 2013 2013 2013 Government Contract 211,110,467

Annual Report Annual Report Annual Report Government Contract Fundraising 16,624,631 Other Income 11,117,157 Gift-in-kind Income 98,004,291

Total Revenues 3,357,080,215 2013 Financial Report 2013 Financial Report 2013 Financial Report 0.3% 0.5% 2.9% 1.5% 6.3% 10.2% 18.4%

16.1% 43.8%

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Items of Expenses Amount (NT$)

Domestic Ministry Expenses 1,518,407,085

International Ministry Expenses 1,817,910,442

Administrative Expenses 118,317,448 3.3% 2.6% Fundraising Costs 92,707,377

Total Expenses 3,547,342,352 42.8% 51.3% Gratitude for a Bountiful 2013

October-December 2012 The 24th Annual 30 Hour Famine Hero Corning Incorporated makes Rally took place on donation in support of education February 2-3, 2013. In October of 2012, Corning Incorporated We would like to give and its employees donated NT$2,020,000 in thanks to co-organizer support of after-school and scholarship programs 7-ELEVEN and all of the in Taichung and Tainan, giving children from these following businesses two regions a chance to enjoy the educational and organizations for their support: Kaohsiung City resources they deserve. Government, Pocari Sweat, Lipton, Bomy, Kagome, 2013 2013 Carrefour Cultural & Educational Foundation, Kuang

Chuan Dairy, Thetis More, Pusin Pro-Water, Sine Annual Report Annual Report Target Sourcing Services Taiwan provides Yi Enterprise Co., Ltd, Taiwan Sugar Corporation, scholarship aid for children in rural areas UFOWater, CPC Corporation Taiwan, Taijun For years, Target Sourcing Services Taiwan has been Construction Co., Ltd., Hanlin International Enterprise dedicated to the support of vulnerable children and Co., Ltd., Inventec, Chi Mei Hospital, Sing Kong/Yi Kong families, taking part in World Vision Taiwan’s educational Security Co., Ltd., Chunghwa Telecom, FarEasTone aid program since 2008. In 2013, Target Sourcing Services Telecommunications, GOOD TV, Hsiao Chi, CAKC, Looking Back and Giving Thanks Looking Back and Giving Thanks Taiwan donated NT$725,556 in support of scholarship Kaohsiung Chou-Fong Religious Organization, Kaohsiung programs in I-Sheng Village of Taoyuan’s Fuxing Township. Tzu-Shian Religious Organization, Her Bian Food & Beverage Group, Taiwan Jujube-tree Food & Beverage, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank Taipei Branch continues Mian Mian Jhou Dao, Kaohsiung Welfare Union, UCAKS, to support education in Eastern Taiwan South-North Fwu-Keh-Lai Restaurant, HTC, and Since 2004, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank Taipei Branch President Starbucks Coffee Corp. During the 30 Hour has been committed to the well-being of children Famine Hero Rally, these organizations provided water, in Hualien’s Yu-Li Center, donating NT$2,033,180 in beverages, security, communications infrastructure, and 2013. These funds provided for the construction of more, ensuring a safe environment for the 50,000 in three multi-function classrooms, 45 scholarships, and attendance. the purchase of a mobile reading truck that traveled From January to March, the 24th Annual 30 Hour Famine also raised NT$39,148,874 through donations 26 throughout the villages, giving children living in rural areas the opportunity to enjoy reading. made at 7-ELEVEN locations throughout Taiwan, while an additional NT$2,290,380 was raised through the ibon Gucci (Gucci Asian Holding B.V. Taiwan Branch) electronic kiosks.

and Taipei 101 hold charity sale 7-ELEVEN offers a helping hand to families in Gucci held a charity sale of products designed by need Creative Director Frida Giannini in support of the construction of multi-function classrooms in Zhudong; World Vision Taiwan on November 22nd, Gucci made the donation of again partnered with NT$1,010,000 at its flagship store grand opening charity 7-ELEVEN to hold the ball. For the occasion, Taipei 101 created special edition “Open New Year!” teddy bears bearing Gucci designs to be sold for charity event, closing 10 store until the end of 2012, donating NT$743,915 in support locations for the day on of the Nalo multi-function classroom. January 24th and inviting 30 families in need of assistance to visit these locations and handpick their presents for the Chinese New Year. January-March 2013 In addition, these families were treated to a family-style banquet at these store locations. The total value of the The 24th Annual 30 Hour Famine goods donated was NT$310,872. Gratitude for a Bountiful 2013 Family Day 2013 “likes” on its Facebook page, consumers’ sharing info on its official website, or sending “postcards of happiness” In March, World Vision to their friends”. In total, Coca-Cola Taiwan made a Taiwan held its Family Day donation of $1,879,870 to World Vision Taiwan’s Fullness festivities in Taipei, Taichung, of Life program. Kaohsiung, and Hualien with the support of the following Taiwan Lottery winners donate winnings in organizations: Chunghwa Telecom, Loveink International support of children’s education Entertainment, Kuai Kuai Co., Ltd., L'erbolario Italy, In 2013, three Taiwan Lottery winners donated Semeur De Pain, President Starbucks Coffee Corp., NT$2,000,000, $2,000,000, and $6,000,000, respectively, White Wood House, TransAsia Airways, Taiwan High to World Vision Taiwan in support of educational Speed Rail, VIESHOW CINEMAS, Taipei 101, 21 Century programs through Chinatrust Charity Foundation. A total Co., Ltd., Napoli Pizza, Enjoy99, Costco, and Coca-Cola. of 1,927 students, from elementary to university level, 2013 In addition, Mongolia’s Blue Sky Choir performed as received a scholarship for one semester.

Family Day 2013 successfully came to a close. Annual Report Rotary Club of Taipei Ta-An gives helping hand Taiwan High Speed Rail shows support for to community development in Hualien education The Rotary Club of Taipei Ta-An joined its sister From January 1st to March 2nd, Taiwan High Speed clubs The Rotary Club of Makati East, The Rotary Club Rail invited passengers to make donations through on- of Ito West, and The Rotary Club of Gifu South to

board envelopes, donation boxes in THSR stations, and apply for a grant from The Rotary Foundation, donating Looking Back and Giving Thanks the World Vision Taiwan website. In all, the campaign USD$24,897 (approximately NT$746,910) to the raised NT$17,627,692 in support of children’s education community bakery of Hualien’s Shiu-Lin Township. The across Taiwan. funds will support a three-year plan with the goal of improving livelihoods of residents. Ever Rich Duty Free Shop makes donation for Taiwan Children’s Choir IKEA provides meals of love In 2013, Ever Rich IKEA continues to Duty Free Shop made a support the vulnerable donation of NT$3,500,000 children and families of Taiwan. in support of Taiwan From April to August, IKEA raised NT$5,816,453 through Children’s Choir and invited 27 the Qbabo Cultural Club donation boxes and flyers to perform at the Ever in store locations and encouraged consumers to make Rich 18th Anniversary banquet. In March and May, Ever donations through World Vision Taiwan’s website. Rich invited children sponsored by World Vision Taiwan to visit Kaohsiung and Taoyuan International Airport. General Mills Taiwan makes donation for In June, Ever Rich designed lamps for sale at the Taiwan community economic development in Lanyu International Balloon Fiesta, donating NT$195,048 of General Mills Taiwan donated USD$26,500 the proceeds. In August, Ever Rich hosted the “Southern (approximately NT$795,000) to the Lanyu Bakery Isles Music Festival” at Kaohsiung International Airport, project, providing employment opportunities in the area inviting the children of the Maya and Jiawen Cultural and empowering women in the community. Club to perform. Taiwan External Trade Development Council: April-June 2013 “Taiwan Excellence Cares” Coca-Cola Taiwan brings happiness to children Taiwan External Trade Development Council launched the “Taiwan Excellence Cares” campaign, across Taiwan donating USD$1 for each registration on the campaign Coca-Cola Taiwan engaged consumers through social website. The campaign resulted in donations of media, making donations to World Vision Taiwan for USD$10,000 for educational programs in Taiwan, USD$10,000 for disabled children in China, and ceremony held on August 13th, USD$9,269 for child sponsorship in Vietnam. Visa Taiwan General Manager Shao-Hua Ma presented President Starbucks Coffee Corp. Organizes World Vision Taiwan with this Green Market donation. President Starbucks Coffee Corp. transformed six Canon sponsors photography camp for children of its locations across Taiwan into green markets, inviting farmers receiving assistance from World Vision Taiwan to Canon provided 35 digital cameras and memory sell their agricultural goods in Starbucks stores. A total cards for World Vision Taiwan’s children’s photography of NT$220,127 was donated to World camp, giving each participant the opportunity to learn Vision Taiwan’s community economic about digital photography. The support of Canon development programs. In addition, throughout the camp was valued at NT$148,000.

2013 President Starbucks Coffee Corp. purchased 500 peach baskets from Inventec Appliances gives aid to youth in Taitung

Annual Report Rinari Village to serve as packaging for and Lanyu it annual Dragon Boat Festival Sweets In 2013, Inventec held its 5th donation campaign Gift Pack, raising a sum of NT$75,000. for underprivileged students, raising NT$3,554,248 for more than 350 high school and college level students. In Hope of Indigenous Stars – Education Care for addition, Inventec gifted these students with 3,609 books Indigenous Children spanning a wide array of subjects.

Looking Back and Giving Thanks As the “Hope of Indigenous Stars” Chinatrust Real Estate Co. shoots short film for program headed into its a good cause 15th year of existence, Beginning in June, Chinatrust Real Estate Co. made a President Starbucks donation of NT$1 to World Vision Taiwan’s foster care Coffee Corp. once again program for each view of its short film. As the campaign arranged a series of fundraising activities for indigenous drew to a close at the end of July, the short film had children. From May 13th to August 31st, donations were garnered 300,937 views, and Chinatrust Real Estate made on the Starbucks website and Starbucks store Co. made a donation of NT$300,000 at a ceremony on locations, and three screenings of the documentary September 24th. celebrating the 15th anniversary of the campaign were held throughout Taiwan. In total, the 2013 campaign 28 raised NT$28,629,788. Adidas’ Hoop Dreams campaign Adidas joined World Vision Taiwan in making July-September 2013 children’s basketball dreams come true, donating NT$2,000,000 in basketball shoes and apparel over a span of three years. In 2013, Adidas donated 247 t-shirts Eslite Bookstore shows support for Child and pairs of sneakers with a total value of NT$800,000 Health Now to the children of Alishan and Jinlun Centers. On August 10th, a family sports day and basketball tournament took In 2010, Eslite Corporation began to work with place at the Jinlun Center, featuring meet-and-greets World Vision Taiwan to raise funds for the Child Health with professional basketball players and a donation drive Now advocacy campaign. In 2013, NT$1,005,117 was by Adidas. raised from coin collection boxes in Eslite Bookstore locations throughout Taiwan. AMOREPACIFIC charity sale Visa Taiwan provides scholarships for In mid-September, AMOREPACIFIC worked with World Vision Taiwan to hold a charity sale, donating schoolchildren 50% of the proceeds to the domestic educational aid Visa Taiwan donated NT$600,000 to provide for two program. The sum of NT$150,000 funded the education semesters’ tuition for 100 elementary school students of children at the Guanshan Center. in the Southern Changhua and Alishan regions. During a Global Citizens Changing the World Through Action

To encourage Taiwanese youth to develop an lasting friendships international perspective and concern for the world’s with residents and needs, World Vision (WV) Taiwan launched the Global experienced a whole Citizenship Education (GCE) program in 2012. In 2013, new world by talking and we invited 86 young people from the ages of 16 to 19 to sharing with local youth their age. receive practical advocacy training in our Global Citizen The group from Ginling Girls High School Service and Training Camps. The week-long camps were travelled to Vietnam. During this cross-cultural held on six separate occasions at WV Taiwan ADPs exchange, the students discovered that local young located in Sri Lanka (7/4-7/10), Vietnam (7/8-7/15), people were environmentally conscious. The gold 2013 mines that brought economic development to the

Mongolia (7/21-28, 7/27-8/3), Northern Thailand (8/25- Annual Report 8/31), and Myanmar (11/4-10), where participants took area had severely polluted the water and soil. Local part in service learning and cultural exchange. young people lamented, if they could only go back in The Global Citizens lived together with local time, they would have protested against the mining residents in yurts and joined hands to build toilets, dig companies and done more to leave clean land for wells, plow fields, clean beaches, paint schools, cook future generations. “I was really surprised at how porridge for malnourished children, advocate for dengue similar we all are! We all want to work hard to make

fever prevention, and much more… Participants built the world a better place!” said Ginling student Zhou Looking Back and Giving Thanks You-xuan. The inspiration and emotions triggered by their travels compelled these young people to speak out on behalf of their new friends after they returned to Taiwan. In addition to sharing their experiences with friends in person and over social media, they also inspired others to action. Students from Taipei Jingmei Girls High School organized a World Children’s Rights Day on November 20th 2013. Using their experiences at World Vision ADPs as a blueprint, the Global Citizens held the “Close the Gap!” Beverage- 29 Free Day at their school to mimic what it was like for children living in areas without clean water. Other students could experience for themselves the difficulties of living in areas with scarce water resources. Participants were encouraged not to buy any bottled drinks, but instead donate what they would have spent towards improving child health. Jingmei principal Lin Li-Hua praised the Global Citizens for dedicating part of their busy schedules to help those in need and enthusiastically affecting change at home. She congratulated these young people for sowing the seeds of service in their hearts, knowing that they will continue to grow and flourish. The love of Taiwan’s young people will spread across the globe through service and change the world! Appreciation for a Half-Century of Service Fifty years have passed since World Vision (WV) Taiwan was established on January 9, 1964. For the first twenty years of that half-century, WV Taiwan brought love and assistance from people abroad to help Taiwan in its hour of need. The encouragement and support received helped residents endure and recover from natural disasters. Through the kindness of love and sharing, the desperate corners of the world begin to see a glimmer of hope for the future. Throughout our history, WV Taiwan has borne 2013 2013 witness to many changes in Taiwan and discovered in this beautiful land the most moving power.

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Self-Reliance Following an suffering from famine in Africa. The To date, the love of the Taiwanese following year, WV Taiwan began to people has funded 640,000 Arduous Journey sponsor disabled children in India. economically disadvantaged students, When resources were scarce These activities cemented Taiwan’s helping them to attend school during the 1960s and 70s, WV Taiwan transformation from a recipient without financial worry. A Vision for the Future A Vision for the Future mustered assistance from abroad to a provider of foreign aid. After Considering the needs of a and provided important services becoming self-reliant, it only took diverse society, we have continued to remote mountainous regions, Taiwan five years to become an aid to launch programs to develop the Taiwan’s outlying islands, orphanages providing nation, the fastest of any economy and special characteristics World Vision beneficiary country to of local areas (through community date.

30 and children’s homes, and leprosy patients. The organization set up Children’s Program Areas in indigenous villages (later converted Emergency Assistance, into Family Service Program Areas) and provided school supplies and Long-Term Care industry) and keep alive traditional daily necessities to help the poorest In response to changes in culture (through Indigenous of the poor. Taiwanese society, WV Taiwan Children’s Culture Teams). Through As the Taiwanese economy has shifted from simply providing the 24-hour 113 Protection Hotline soared in the 1980s, by 1985, financial assistance to helping and recruiting and counseling foster Taiwanese sponsors began to assist beneficiaries become self-reliant. We families, WV Taiwan works tirelessly impoverished children and families promote community development to protect the rights of children. domestically after WV Taiwan had projects in remote villages and pay 130,000 individuals from families in been accepting assistance from special attention to the education special situations or facing dire need people around the world for of poor children by providing have received medical subsidies and two decades. In 1990, WV Taiwan tuition aid, transportation and other financial aid in our efforts to held its first 30 Hour Famine accommodation subsidies, tutoring, assist those who most need our fundraising campaign to aid those and adolescent career planning. care. Appreciation for a Half-Century of Service 2013 2013

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If a large-scale disaster besets Japanese Tsunamis, earthquakes in All of these statistics racked up Taiwan, you can be sure that WV Sichuan and Haiti, the Syrian refugee over the past 50 years represent Taiwan will be there to help those crisis and numerous other natural countless smiling children and affected. Over the past 19 years, we disasters, wars, famines, and disease families reborn, the gratitude of have provided disaster relief and to build a new life. Over our history, innumerable communities and the A Vision for the Future A Vision for the Future recovery assistance following 111 we have taken part in a total of 623 love and persistence of each of domestic natural disasters. Beginning humanitarian aid projects. In 2013 our sponsors, donors, volunteers, in 1986 with Typhoon Wayne, and alone, 1.45 million people benefitted and partners from every corner through other typhoons and the 921 from the 30 Hour Famine fundraising of Taiwan. As we stand at this and 331 Earthquakes, WV Taiwan campaign. milestone, WV Taiwan pledges to has immediately responded with Over the years, sponsors from continue bringing hope to those emergency relief and reconstruction Taiwan have built 495 wells and 78 in need and share the joy of lives schools and provided 10,000 solar- transformed with our supporters. We also invite you to tell others about the

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assistance. Joining hands with disaster victims, we help them in the immediate aftermath, and powered lamps to school children in then support them through the communities aided by World Vision. life-affirming stories made possible process of recovery. Donations have assisted 114,000 by the limitless love of the Taiwanese families discover their livelihood and people. Together we can inspire 730 Million Bowls of Love went towards purchasing 61,040 more people to join with us to In addition to domestic disaster metric tons of white rice for those create a better Taiwan and a better relief, Taiwan’s people also participate who suffer from famine. Considering world over the next 50 years to in international humanitarian relief that one kilogram of rice will fill 12 come! through WV Taiwan. Their support bowls, the Taiwanese people have enables families affected by the donated more than 730 million Rwandan Genocide, South Asian and bowls of life-saving rice! World Vision Taiwan Board of Directors and Supervisors (October 2012 ~ September 2013)

Chairperson / Victor Kung President, Fubon Financial Holding Co., Ltd. Board Member / Ching-Chun Yi Research Fellow, Institute of Sociology, Academia Sinica Board Member / Han-Yi Yu Professor, College of Social Work, National Taiwan University Board Member / Lucia S. L. Lin President, Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages Board Member / Lien-Hwa Chow President, Taiwan Baptist Theological Seminary Board Member / John Hsu General Manager, President Starbucks Coffee Corp. Board Member / Tiffany Hwang Senior Partner, Baker&McKenzie, Taipei Board Member / Chun-Fa Tung Head of Department of Indigenous Languages and Communication, National Dong Hwa University Board Member / Chien-Tsi Tseng Auxiliary Bishop of Hualien, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hualien Board Member / Rose Tsou Managing Director, Yahoo! Asia Pacific Board Member / Wattanapong Santatiwat Partnership Senior Advisor, World Vision International Supervisor / Shen-Kuo Hsu Professor, Institute of National Development, CCER, Peking University Supervisor / Wen-Hong Huang Partner, CPA, Herald Certified Public Accountants Supervisor / Josephine Huang Director, Dr Jo& Joe’s Clinic Chairperson / Victor Kung President, Fubon Financial Holding Co., Ltd. Board Member / Ching-Chun Yi Research Fellow, Institute of Sociology, Academia Sinica Board Member / Han-Yi Yu Professor, College of Social Work, National Taiwan University Board Member / Lucia S. L. Lin President, Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages Board Member / Lien-Hwa Chow President, Taiwan Baptist Theological Seminary Board Member / John Hsu General Manager, President Starbucks Coffee Corp. Board Member / Tiffany Hwang Senior Partner, Baker&McKenzie, Taipei Board Member / Chun-Fa Tung Head of Department of Indigenous Languages and Communication, National Dong Hwa University Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Board Member / Chien-Tsi Tseng Auxiliary Bishop of Hualien, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hualien Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. Board Member / Rose Tsou Managing Director, Yahoo! Asia Pacific ─ Our Vision Statement Board Member / Wattanapong Santatiwat Partnership Senior Advisor, World Vision International In Nepal, the early childhood education center in East Udayapur ADP's Supervisor / Shen-Kuo Hsu Professor, Institute of National Development, CCER, Peking University Kolbote Village had been poorly furnished, and the ceiling leaked during rainy days. Renovations took place with the support of World Vision Taiwan, Supervisor / Wen-Hong Huang Partner, CPA, Herald Certified Public Accountants giving children a safe and comfortable environment in which to learn and Supervisor / Josephine Huang Director, Dr Jo& Joe’s Clinic play. Today, the children of Kolbote Village head to the education center daily with bright smiles on their faces, lighting up the misty winter sky. National Office, Taipei +886-2-2175-1995 www.worldvision.org.tw 6F, No.133, Sec.4, Min-Sheng East Road, Taipei, Taiwan

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