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My Grandparents

My Grandparents is a documentary series where the younger generation shares the captivating stories, wisdom and experiences of their beloved grandparents. From heartfelt conversations to lively interactions, this program is a beautiful tribute to the unique bond that transcends time.

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Thus I Do

Thus I Do invites you to explore diverse and extraordinary life stories, showcasing the power of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of purpose. From journeys of redemption to displays of unwavering strength, each episode delves into the lives of individuals who have defied expectations, overcome personal challenges, or discovered profound transformation along their paths.

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Benevolence and Wisdom

True wisdom comes from within. Dharma Master Cheng Yen, founder of Tzu Chi Foundation, often says that wisdom lies in doing what is right and needs to be done. On Benevolence and Wisdom, highly respected and influential members of society are invited to share their perspectives on issues facing humanity today. Through their wisdom, we can gain valuable insights that help us cultivate our own wisdom and make positive contributions to the world.

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Dream Stage

What limits the physically and mentally challenged are not their personal conditions, but the lack of opportunities for them to demonstrate what they are able to do. By bringing them into the limelight, Dream Stage gives those with physical and mental disabilities a platform not only to show their talents and share their life stories, but also to inspire others by their examples.

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Dreamers in Action

Dreamers in Action features people following their dreams to make a difference in the world through their work. In each episode, the dreamers share their journey of how they have found their calling in life, the hardships and challenges they have encountered and overcome, and the passion that makes them unstoppable on their path to lift people's lives, reduce harm to the environment, and turn the world into a better place.

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Unsung Heroes

As we go through our daily routines, such as taking a commuter train, riding in an elevator, or turning on a light or a faucet, does it ever occur to us who is working behind the scenes to make possible all these conveniences we enjoy every day but all too often take for granted?

Unsung Heroes introduces to the audience people from all walks of life whose work may seem insignificant yet are crucial to our everyday life.

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Guardians of the Land

Day and night, rain or shine, Tzu Chi's recycling volunteers can be seen collecting recyclables from garbage along the streets or sorting recyclables at Tzu Chi's recycling stations. What they do not only helps to protect the environment, but the proceeds from selling recyclables are also used to support the operation of Da Ai TV.

Watch Guardians of the Land and learn what it is that motivates this group of volunteers to do recycling work with unwavering dedication and even regard it as their mission in life.

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My Grandparents

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Thus I Do

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Benevolence and Wisdom

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Dream Stage

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Dreamers in Action

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Guardians of the Land

Watch Guardians of the Land and learn what it is that motivates this group of volunteers to do recycling work with unwavering dedication and even regard it as their mission in life.

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Unsung Heroes

Unsung Heroes introduces to the audience people from all walks of life whose work may seem insignificant yet are crucial to our everyday life.

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My Grandparents

Wang Chen Xiu-deng

Wang Chen Xiu-deng is a dedicated and remarkable Tzu Chi volunteer. Now that her granddaughter has also become a certified volunteer, they have vowed to serve together and remain committed to the path of giving.
Wang Pen-jung and Li Liu-xiu

Wang Pen-jung is a doctor and a school principal, while his wife, Li Liu-xiu, teaches the Jing Si Tea Ceremony at Tzu Chi. They have a granddaughter, who has fallen in love with acting since age seven. What influences have they had on her?
Yang Bi-qing

Yang Bi-qing, a typical Tzu Chi member, finds blessings in both hardships and acts of giving. Believing that benefiting others enriches our own lives, he hopes to donate his body to science when the time comes.
Chen You-de

After retiring, Chen You-de, a former military doctor known for his love of cleanliness, started volunteering. Though many were surprised to see him dive into recycling efforts, this new chapter brought a smile to his face.
Lin Heng and Li Yu-hua

Eleven-year-old Yang Mao Sheng-bang feels that his grandparents, Lin Heng and Li Yu-hua, have made his life so colorful. What have this grandparent couple done?
Chen Li-zhu

Chen Li-Zhu is a versatile grandma who not only does recycling but also volunteers to teach Jing Si Aphorisms at Tzu Chi. Moreover, every time she speaks, people always listen to her. Why is that?
Wang Wang Bao-zhu

Grandma Bao-zhu not only takes good care of her family but also serves as a cleaning and recycling volunteer at the Jing Si Hall. Her dedication to both her family and volunteer work has greatly impressed her grandson.
Lin Xiu-luan

According to Xu Guang-yu, many people call his grandma, Lin Xiu-luan, "Amitabha," and some jokingly call her "Money Lady." How did these nicknames come about? What has he learned from volunteering with her?
Yang Lin Yue-e

Through her examples, Yang Lin Yue-e taught many life lessons to her grandson, who is now the Cyr wheel artist Yang Shih-hao. Although she has passed away, Yang Shih-hao hopes that he can pass on her love through his performances.
Zheng De-guan

Zheng De-guan, who became a grandpa at 50, often takes his granddaughters to join Tzu Chi activities. Now that his daughter and daughter-in-law are also certified Tzu Chi volunteers, his family is a happy Tzu Chi family of three generations.
Lin Bi-yuan

Lin Bi-yuan is Jie-rui's super grandma. She loves helping others and has been caring for prison inmates in an outlying island for a long time.
Zhang Jin-ye

Although Grandma Zhang Jin-ye is illiterate, she keeps her donation members' records through drawing when collecting donations. To her granddaughter, she is an artist and the kindest, most diligent woman in the world.
Tu Yao-nan and Tu Xu Xiu-zhi

As a couple, Tu Yao-nan is quiet yet supportive, while Tu Xu Xiu-zhi is passionate and determined. In their grandson's eyes, the way they dedicate themselves to recycling together is the most beautiful.
Yu Zhuo Xiu-qin

To her grandson, Yu Zhuo Xiu-qin is like a magician because she is a good cook and a diligent student. Most impressively, she has firm determination to do good and help others.
Lin Chen A-ju

After her son passed away and her daughter-in-law left, Lin Chen A-ju shouldered the responsibility to raise her three grandkids. To her granddaughter, Grandma is not only Grandma but also Mom.
Li Xue-xiang

Li Xue-xiang toils away sewing clothes to support her family and never complains. To her grandson, she is not only their family's guardian angel but also a joyful recycling volunteer.
Huang Qiu-hong

Huang Qiu-hong is his grandson's idol due to his many talents, including playing the erhu for the elderly in nursing homes and growing herbs for Covid prevention.
Chen Jin-hai

Although Chen Jin-hai isn't good at imparting life lessons, he does good every day. He is not only his granddaughter's big hero but also a respectable recycling volunteer.
Luo Mei-zhu

Luo Mei-zhu's granddaughter would often find her grandma absent, later seeing on TV that she had joined other volunteers to help disaster victims. She is proud that her grandma is always ready to reach out in times of need.
Chen Zhong-hou

Under Chen Zhong-hou's care, the once barren tea garden has thrived with life. To his daughter and grandkid, he stands as the garden's lighthouse, tending to it with love and unwavering dedication.
Lin Li You

Ninety-year-old Lin Li You finds her greatest joy in recycling. For her, the simple act of signing her name at the recycling station gives her a delightful sense of going to work, a feeling she relishes immensely.
Li Hong Xiu-zu

Li Hong Xiu-zu has been taking Yong-jie, her granddaughter, to do recycling since she was three. For Yong-jie, the happiest thing is having a grandma who can make delicious omelet rice for her and take her to do recycling.
Chen Xiu-feng

Cherishing everyone in her family, Chen Xiu-feng has a notebook that documents everything about them. For 50 years, she has also strived to extend the same love and care to many people in need.
Huang Hu Long

At 87, Huang Hu Long has been attending elementary school for over a decade and often spends time practicing writing. She also finds joy in volunteering because she believes that helping others makes life more meaningful.

Thus I Do

A Driver with a Spirit to Serve

After his divorce, Hong Zhi-wen, a nine-seater bus driver, joined the Quchi Recycling Station and became a Tzu Chi volunteer. How did this experience change his mentality, and how does he serve others now?
A Life of Service

Nearing his eighties, Dr. Liu Zeng-an has dedicated over ten years to his community, balancing his medical practice with Tzu Chi's volunteer work, providing free clinics for the homeless and doing recycling. How has his life journey led him to find meaning and fulfillment?
Always by Your Side

Struggling to pay off her husband's mounting gambling debts, Zhang Shu-yuan found herself crying night after night. Just when things seemed their bleakest, a glimmer of hope shined through...
Daybreak

2009 was a difficult year for Muni. Faced with her husband's death, her mother's illness, and the loss of everything to a devastating typhoon, Muni initially distrusted Tzu Chi volunteers who came to offer support. What eventually prompted her to open her heart?
Tailor a Different Life

In the past, Ding Yu-huan would make new clothes for customers but never did alterations for them. However, at the age of 35, why did she change her mind and begin encouraging her customers to alter their clothes instead of buying new ones?
The Story of Guang-ying

Having endured the perils of wartime, Chen Guang-ying, now in his 90s, has been dedicated to recycling for over a decade. Why has he committed himself so tirelessly to this cause?
Radiance of the Sun

Since 2016, Wilson Chen, CEO of Hello Solarman, a startup green energy company, has been promoting solar panel services to engage more people in the development of renewable energy. He has also donated the company's profits to support numerous social welfare groups.
From Despair to Hope

Once entangled in addiction and repeated imprisonment, Wu Shao-min faced a stark reality after losing his family. With nothing left but echoes of his past, how did he transform himself and find purpose in life?
A New Life Course

Inheriting his late father's fishing boat, Wu Jin-yuan started his business taking sport fishers out to sea. Even though his business was thriving, why did he decide to sell the boat at the age of 40? What are his plans for the next phase in life?
Break of Dawn

Devastated by the loss of her husband and son, Pan Mu-dan was unable to cope with her sorrow until she saw a Jing Si Aphorism by Dharma Master Cheng Yen…
Love for the Land

In her youth, Zhuo Bu-die toiled away growing fruits to raise her children on her own. Deeply grateful for the bounty of her land, she has been planting trees there since 2019 to protect the land and the environment.
Grandma's One-way Ticket

Upon learning that collecting recyclables could help many in need, Grandma Lu had been doing so since 2002. Even in her 90s, she continued to go out with a stroller every day, rain or shine, to collect recyclables.
Jiunns's Extraordinary Life

Introverted at heart, Cheng Wang-jiunn grew up silent and solitary. Yet, through his experiences as a teacher and volunteer, he came to realize the power of connection and the importance of reaching out to others.
A Mind-opening Journey

Having had a poor childhood, Lin A-hao began working in highway construction at age 14 and endured much hardship after marriage in raising her children. Now, despite living alone in her 80s after her husband's passing, a new chapter in her life has just begun…
Crossing the Hurdles

Amidst the heart-wrenching losses of his wife and youngest son, how did Jiang Deng-gui find solace and rediscover meaning and purpose in life?
The Clear Sky Beyond Prison Walls

Once a drug abuse inmate for almost 20 years, Gao Zhao-liang has been sharing his fight against drugs on campus and in institutions. His life-changing story isn't just a reminder for him, but has also inspired many others.
The Times at the Palliative Ward

Through playing the piano, hospital volunteer Yang Cheng-wei brings care and solace to patients in the palliative ward, hoping that their final days are not solely marked by pain and fear, but also moments of comfort and peace.
From Loss to Wholeness

After his father's passing and his mother's remarriage, Liu Qian-de experienced an incomplete childhood. However, through dedicating himself to volunteer work after retirement, he gradually realized that the void from his childhood has been filled…
The Flower Dealer

Through selling flowers, Yao Hai-peng has not only improved his financial condition but also helped many people in need. Now, after retirement, he dedicates himself to recycling and planting flowers to make his community a better place.
Marks of the Wind

In her youth, Li Zhang Ai toiled tirelessly in the fields to sustain her family. When she became a grandmother at 65, she moved to Taipei to help care for her grandson. Yet, being illiterate, how did she manage to adapt to urban life?
A-tang

A-tang started working at the factory when he was just 17 and considers Gui-ying his second mother. Under her guidance and encouragement, how has A-tang changed and grown over the past twenty years?
The Tea Grower

Without prior knowledge of growing tea, Chen Zhong-hou undertook the task of managing a tea plantation. How did he transform it, and what did he learn from the experience?
Shu-jiao's Recycling Efforts

Since she started doing recycling in 1990, Lin Shu-jiao has taken on different recycling projects with relentless dedication and an indomitable spirit. What has supported her in undertaking so much recycling work?
Our Affinities

Wu Chun-xi faced an incredibly challenging life; her husband's drinking and infidelity, coupled with her own diagnosis of a terminal illness, left her feeling hopeless. How did she summon the strength to overcome these overwhelming obstacles?
The Power of Elegance

Dr. Ingrid Liu, president of Tzu Chi University, always exudes an air of elegance in everything she does, which stands out among other male scholars in the academic field. What is the secret to her elegance?
In Quest of Happiness

Once passionate about fashion and a victim of domestic violence, Liu Xian-ting turned to vegetarianism and Buddhism to seek happiness. Yet, it wasn't until she came across a place that led her to gradually realize the true meaning of happiness…
The Apple Farmer's Hands

Having grown fruits in the mountains for over four decades, Wang Yu-luan and her husband once suffered poor harvests for twelve consecutive years. How did they overcome the many challenges and eventually find joy and peace of mind?
The Hope Carrier

A long-time volunteer providing support for stem cell donors and recipients, Chen Wei-wei has witnessed the joy of countless patients who have recovered. Yet, she was dealt a heavy blow in life when her son suddenly passed away…
Behind the Lens

Having served as a Tzu Chi documenting volunteer for 30 years, Lu Gui-shu has captured numerous heartfelt stories and touching scenes on site. However, after his cancer diagnosis, he began to view his volunteer work through a different lens…
The Best of Times

After her divorce, Luo Shu-hui trained as a caregiver and began taking part in volunteer work. She hopes to use her skills to help those in need and keep her widowed mother good company.
The 108 Prayers

Once the owner of many sporting goods stores, Huang Wen-chuan indulged in seeking pleasure and lived a life of extravagance. Yet, his life took a drastic turn after an investment left him heavily in debt...
The Caged Bird Set Free

Having been sent to China to manage her family business in her 20s, Chen Li-wen once felt lonely and helpless. Decades later, when she returned to Taiwan and came across a group of foreign sailors who had been stranded for years, how did she help them to return home?
Holding Everyone Together

As the superintendent of Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, how does Chao You-chen manage the hospital and unite everyone in the face of various challenges?
A Colorful Life, Once Again

Zhang Mei-hui's life was drained of all color when her husband succumbed to drinking and gambling. How did she help him break away from these destructive habits, and together, bring color back to their lives?
Bread with a Soul

Once relying on alcohol to cope with the stress of managing a bakery, Zeng Jin-huang now opts for a healthier lifestyle and is seeking to introduce more people to vegan baked goods. What has led to his transformation?
The Angel in My Family

Despite suffering developmental delays caused by meningitis when she was two months old, Angel, surrounded by the love of her family, is doing her best to live and work like others.
From Evil to Goodness

Being critically ill and hospitalized, Liu Bang-zhou's mother passed away on the same day he stole money from her to score drugs. Since then, he had been living with deep regret, until one day a hospital volunteer came into his life…

Benevolence and Wisdom

Kris Yao on Global Warming

Renowned architect Kris Yao believes that while technology certainly helps mitigate global warming, what matters more is that everyone can be mindful in their daily lives. What does he mean by that?
Yao Jen-kung on Global Warming

Although green building certifications have become a trend, lighting designer Yao Jen-kung believes that to foster sustainability for the Earth, we should never overlook one important aspect. What is that?
Yancey Hai on Global Warming

Why has Yancey Hai, former Chairman of Delta Electronics, pledged to make Delta Electronics the first high-tech company in Taiwan to achieve 100% renewable energy use and carbon neutrality in its global operations by 2030?
Sisy Chen on Global Warming

The Doomsday Clock is ticking closer to midnight than ever. In such critical times, what question does Sisy Chen, the renowned Taiwanese TV commentator, have for the world?
Kris Yao on Gratitude

What has driven renowned architect Kris Yao to create numerous iconic buildings across the world?
Irene Chen on Gratitude

Irene Chen, the executive director of Fubon Cultural & Educational Foundation, believes that being grateful not only benefits ourselves but also inspires others. What tips does she offer for cultivating a heart of gratitude?
Charles Chen on Gratitude

What does Charles Chen, the chairman of Eyon Holding Group, think is the biggest advantage of being grateful?
Chang Deh-ming on Gratitude

Chang Deh-ming, the former superintendent of Taipei Veterans General Hospital, considers everyone and everything he encounters as rare and precious. For him, what is the source of happiness in life?
Eric Yao on Gratitude

During the coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war by various media outlets, Eric Yao, leader of Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation, shares his views on journalism and how current events should be reported.
Steve Chang on Aging Society

The advancement of biotechnology has enabled us to live longer. But the real question is, how do we live a better life? Steve Chang, founder of Flow, a social enterprise, offers his insights on aging peacefully.
Stan Shih on Aging Society

Stan Shih, the co-founder of Acer Group, may have retired from work, but he hasn't retired from society! Drawing on his technological background, he shares his thoughts on tackling the challenges posed by an aging society...
Yao Jen-kung on Aging Society

As the average age continues to rise, Taiwan's first lighting designer, Yao Jen-kung, shares his perspective on an aging society and how he continues to live his life to the fullest at 64...
Chang Deh-ming on Aging Society

In 2025, Taiwan will become a super-aged society. Faced with an aging population and declining birth rates, what sincere advice does Chang Deh-ming, former superintendent of Taipei Veterans General Hospital, offer?
Charles Chen on Aging Society

How does Charles Chen, chairman of Eyon Holding Group view today's aging society? What approach does he propose to take in response?
Chang Deh-ming's Words for Young People

Why would Chang Deh-ming, former superintendent of Taipei Veterans General Hospital, think that life is fair? When it comes to life, what insights does he wish to share with young people?
Cheng Chih-kuei's Words for Young People

Teaching at university, art critic Cheng Chih-kuei doesn't give exams or ask students to take notes. What does he expect his students to learn from his classes?
John Hei's Words for Young People

John Hei, chairman of Carnegie Taiwan, encourages that young people in their 30s should have thought about the "three circles." What are they?
Charles Chen's Words for Young People

By age 30, many young people may have left school, gained some work experience, and be contemplating their next step in life. What advice does Charles Chen, chairman of Eyon Holding Group, have for these young individuals?
Huang Chun-ming's Words for Young People

What is Taiwanese literature guru Huang Chun-ming's advice for young people when using tech devices?
Stan Shih on Wealth

Stan Shih, founder of Acer, has amassed considerable wealth throughout his life. Yet, is it this wealth that makes him feel his life has been worthwhile?
Kris Yao on Wealth

How does Kris Yao, a renowned architect in Taiwan, view wealth, and how does his view of wealth influence his relationship with his family and others?
Irene Chen on Wealth

Why does Irene Chen, executive director of Fubon Cultural & Education Foundation, value both material and intellectual wealth? What's her take on them?
Chang Deh-ming on Wealth

To Chang Deh-ming, former superintendent of Taipei Veterans General Hospital, what does wealth mean, and how does he accumulate it?
Cheng Chih-kuei on Wealth

How does Cheng Chih-kuei, a renowned art critic in Taiwan, perceive the true meaning of wealth, and how does he believe we can use our wealth to improve human lives?
Huang Chun-ming on Vegetarianism

Taiwan's literary master Huang Chun-ming shares a compelling analogy that delves into the essence of compassion. What intriguing insights and storytelling await?
Stan Shih on Vegetarianism

Stan Shih, co-founder and director of Acer, has followed a vegetarian diet for many years. What personal experiences have shaped his decision, and what beliefs inspire his support for a meat-free life?
Eric Yao on Vegetarianism

A simple calf illustration inspired Eric Yao, leader of Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation, to embrace a vegetarian lifestyle. What sparked this change, and how does it reflect a global shift in consciousness?
Hsieh Jung-ya on Vegetarianism

Industrial designer Hsieh Jung-ya reflects on the evolution of vegetarianism, from biotech innovations to plant-based trends, and the role of youth in steering the world towards sustainable eating.
John Hei on Vegetarianism

John Hei, chairman of Carnegie Taiwan, wishes that he had known the benefits of going vegetarian earlier. Why is that?
Stan Shih on Social Responsibility

Stan Shih, founder of Acer, had dedicated himself to fulfilling corporate social responsibility since the first day of the company's establishment. Even after retirement, he still values social responsibility highly.
Irene Chen on Social Responsibility

As the daughter-in-law of the founder of Fubon Group, a leading financial investment holding company in Taiwan, what is Irene Chen's take on corporate social responsibility?
Steve Chang on Social Responsibility

After retiring from a multi-billion-dollar company as CEO, why did Steve Chang decide to establish a social enterprise, and how has he created its social impact?
Cheng Chih-kuei on Honoring Parents

Instead of going out with friends, why does Taiwanese artist Cheng Chih-kuei make it a point to dine with his father every Sunday?
John Hei on Honoring Parents

Why does John Hei, chairman of Dale Carnegie Taiwan, suggest that young people consider filial piety a criterion when finding one's ideal partner?
Steve Chang on Honoring Parents

Gaining insight from Buddhism and Confucius thought, Steve Chang, co-founder and former CEO of Trend Micro, believes that filial piety is something that needs to be learned and awakened…
John Hei on Reading

John Hei, chairman of Dale Carnegie Taiwan, believes that the best gift parents can ever give to their children is the habit of reading. Why is that?
Hsieh Jung-ya on Social Responsibility

As an industrial designer, what insight has Hsieh Jung-ya gained from global challenges such as war, water scarcity, and air pollution? In light of these issues, what social responsibility does he believe he holds?
Charles Chen on Social Responsibility

According to Charles Chen, chairman of Eyon Holding Group, what social responsibility should a leading corporation shoulder, and what is the key to a more harmonious society?
Irene Chen on Honoring Parents

For Irene Chen, executive director of Fubon Cultural & Educational Foundation, expressing gratitude to one's parents is not only crucial, but even holds the key to a meaningful life…
Chang Deh-ming on Honoring Parents

Chang Deh-ming, former superintendent of Taipei Veterans General Hospital, reveals the most tender part of his heart when speaking of his mother…
Chang Deh-ming on Reading

Despite his busy schedule, Dr. Chang Deh-ming, a medical advisor at Taipei Veterans General Hospital, believes that reading not only enhances his medical expertise but also broadens his horizons. How does he maintain his reading habit?
Cheng Chih-kuei on Reading

Cheng Chih-kuei, an art critic and assistant professor at National Taiwan University of Arts, describes himself as an "omnivore" when it comes to reading. Why does he find so much joy in the world of books?
Irene Chen on Reading

Irene Chen, a mother of four and executive director of Fubon Cultural & Educational Foundation, has read many books throughout the different phases of her life. Which books have greatly inspired her?
Hsieh Jung-ya on Reading

How has Hsieh Jung-ya, industrial designer and founder of Gixia Group, cultivated a reading habit, and in what ways has reading enriched his life and career?
Irene Chen on Faith and Religion

As a mother of four children and the executive director of Fubon Cultural & Educational Foundation, what precious wisdom has Irene Chen found in religion that can be applied in our daily lives?
Steve Chang on Faith and Religion

How has Steve Chang, co-founder and former chairman of Trend Micro, drawn insights from Confucian thought, Buddhism and psychology to form his philosophy of life?
Chang Deh-ming on Faith and Religion

As the former superintendent of Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Chang Deh-ming is also a devoted Buddhist. How has practicing Buddhism support him in life and his work of serving others?
Cheng Chih-kuei on Faith and Religion

As an art critic and associate professor at the National Taiwan University of Arts, what are Cheng Chih-kuei's views on religion and religious texts?
John Hei on Faith and Religion

As a man of faith, chairman of Dale Carnegie Taiwan John Hei has been able to look beyond life and death. What are his views on the journey we'll take after we pass away?
Steve Chang on Global Warming

How has Steve Chang, co-founder and former CEO of Trend Micro, come to sense an environmental crisis through the disappearance of bees?
Cheng Chih-kuei on Global Warming

As an artist, Cheng Chih-kuei uses a lot of paper and often has the thought that a tree was cut down because of him...
Chang Deh-ming on Global Warming

Dr. Chang Deh-ming, former superintendent of Taipei Veterans General Hospital, greatly increased the hospital's revenue simply by cutting down the use of three things. What are they?
John Hei on Global Warming

Are we truly aware of the consequences of global warming? What have we done to exacerbate it? John Hei, chairman of Dale Carnegie Taiwan, is here to share his thoughts with us!
Irene Chen on Global Warming

When it comes to mitigating climate change, Irene Chen, Executive Director of Fubon Cultural & Educational Foundation, believes that any action counts…

Dream Stage

A Life Unbound

Despite being blind since birth, Pan Jun-yao left home at age 15 and learned to live independently. A masseur and music lover, he enjoys outdoor activities and dreams of having an audio room of his own.

A Big, Open Heart

Despite losing her vision due to an accident at age 16, Huang Ya-juan worked hard to complete her studies and earn recognition at work after finding a job. Thanks to her big, open heart, she's full of passion for life and has lived it to the fullest.

Blooming Like a Sunflower

Despite suffering from congenital muscular dystrophy, Lin Xin-qi bravely explores the world with the love and support of his family. Like a sunflower that thrives in the sun, he faces challenges with optimism and feels the world with his heart.

Needling a New Life

Li Yu-zong used to mope at home for years after spine surgery left him confined to a wheelchair for life, until his wife encouraged him to apply his tailoring knowledge in learning pattern-making software…

Music of Our Lives

For Chen Zhi-huang, losing his hand in a work accident was a test from God, but the arrival of his son with Down syndrome was a blessing. Together, they created a musical duo, performing for charity and on the streets.

Feel My Heart Beat Again

Chen Ting-yu gave up his love for music and sports after being diagnosed with a heart condition at 17, leading to a year of depression. How did he learn to live with his pacemaker and rediscover his passion in life?

Brushstrokes of Life

Despite the communication challenges posed by autism, Luo Yi-chu articulates her inner world through her art and enjoys working along with other young artists with special needs at an art studio.

Lifting Myself and Others with One Hand

After losing his right hand in an accident, Kulo had little luck in the workforce. Turning to art amidst adversity, he not only opened a new chapter for himself, but also created a sanctuary for young artists.

Dreamers in Action

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Faced with the challenges of Covid-19, how has About Sick, a community for young patients battling cancer and various diseases, persisted in sharing useful health information and promoting support for the ill?
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Despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Azure, co-founded by Cheer Chen, has not only persisted in its mission to create a machine that clears up marine litter to restore the sea's beauty, but has even sped up its efforts.
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During the 2021 Covid-19 surge in Taiwan, how did City Wanderer, an organization that helps young people explore their future careers, adapt to continue supporting youths in finding their true values?
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Co-founded by Ben Lin and Phillip Cheng, ChingPiao works to promote reusable tableware rental services. Yet, faced with a surge in the use of disposable tableware during the Covid-19 pandemic, what efforts did it make to tackle the challenge?
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To transform their lives through education, Lisa, founder of Keep Going, initiated a sports care program for indigenous children in 2018. However, when it halted in 2021 due to Covid, how did she keep making a positive impact in their lives?
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After the Covid-19 pandemic led to a cluster infection among migrant workers in Taiwan, how did One-Forty, an NPO focused on empowering them through education, provide comfort and support?
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As the co-founder of the iGoods platform, Scofield Chen has been dedicated to ensuring that precious donations find their way to the right cause. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he even initiated new services to better help those hit hard by the crisis.
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During the Covid-19 pandemic when vocational students couldn't go to school to operate machinery, how did Max Huang, founder of Skills for U, help them overcome the challenge and provide more developmental possibilities for them?
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Kuan Chen, founder of Story Wear, a zero-waste clothing brand, is a dedicated advocate for sustainable fashion. Yet, in 2021, when the brand's sales were greatly impacted by Covid, how did she continue to promote sustainable fashion?
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Through tours and courses, Music Rice co-founder Leo Fang hopes to bring people closer to traditional markets and agriculture. Yet, in 2021 when Taiwan was hit hard by Covid, how did he cope with the challenge?
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When on-campus learning was suspended due to Covid-19, Design for Change Taiwan (DFC Taiwan) persisted in guiding children to make positive changes and cultivate an "I Can" mindset through online courses and events.
The Theater Troupe with a Special Calling

As a warm haven for youths who had gone astray and are striving to start life anew, how has Against Wind Theater Troupe continued to provide support to them since the Covid-19 pandemic?
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To preserve the cultural heritage of stone weirs in her hometown -- the Penghu Islands off Taiwan, Isle.Travel co-founder Yang Fu-Tzu invites local young people to learn the stone weir restoration technique from the disappearing local masters.
Isle.Travel (Part 2) Isle.Travel (Part 2)Isle

Born and growing up in the Penghu Islands off Taiwan, Isle.Travel co-founder Yang Fu-Tzu rediscovers her ties with the sea as she strives to preserve the disappearing culture of stone weirs.
Azure (Part 1) Azure (Part 1) Azure (Part 1)

Seeing how Taiwan's coastline is cluttered with litter, marine researcher Cheer Chen cofounded Azure, a start-up that aims to clear up trash from harbors and restore beauty to the sea.
Azure (Part 2) Azure (Part 2) Azure (Part 2)

Intent on creating a machine that cleans up marine litter, Cheer Chen, despite having no background in mechanical engineering, tries time and again to build and test prototypes.
Azure (Part 3) Azure (Part 3) Azure (Part 3)

Touched by Cheer Chen's determination to build a machine that cleans up marine litter, more and more people from various fields have volunteered to help and worked together to safeguard the sea.
Islander Divers (Part 1) Islander Divers Part

Due to his love for oceans and sea turtles, Su Huai, a scuba diving instructor, founded Islander Divers on Liuqiu Island off Taiwan to document the lives of sea turtles.
Islander Divers (Part 2) Islander Divers Part

Islander Divers on Liuqiu Island offers the only scuba diving course in Taiwan that focuses on observing sea turtles and learning about the challenges facing them.
Islander Divers (Part 3) Islander Divers Part

To raise people's awareness of ocean issues, Su Huai, the founder of Islander Divers on Liuqiu Island off Taiwan, not only takes pictures of beautiful marine life, but also the imperfect side under the sea.
Islander Divers (Part 4) Islander Divers Part

To connect more people to the ocean, Su Huai, the founder of Islander Divers, opened the first bookstore on Liuqiu Island off Taiwan to offer books and hold talks about the sea.
Choxue (Part 1) Choxue Choxue Choxue (Part 1)

To change the view that athletics and academics are mutually exclusive in Taiwan, Cheng Ho set up Choxue, a sports media startup that aims to integrate sports into education and helps student-athletes grow.
Choxue (Part 2) Choxue Choxue Choxue (Part 2)

When Cheng Ho set up Choxue in 2013, he and his partners could only work in his apartment with meager salaries. What is it that has supported them to overcome the challenges along the way?
Choxue (Part 3) Choxue Choxue Choxue (Part 3)

While many think playing sports has no future, it has changed Cheng Ho's life and has given him faith and courage. Now, he strives to promote sports and help school basketball teams develop in a more sustainable way.
Beautify Formosa (Part 1) Beautify Formosa

With her love for Nature, Lin Yi started an environmental group, Beautify Formosa, and calls on people to safeguard the environment by organizing beach cleanups across Taiwan.
Beautify Formosa (Part 2) Beautify Formosa

Through sharing self-made videos, Beautify Formosa has not only raised many young people's environmental awareness, but also received attention from enterprises with shared ideals.
Beautify Formosa (Part 3) Beautify Formosa

Founder of Beautify Formosa Lin Yi never ceases to explore new environmental issues and bring them to people's attention through speeches, videos, and more.
Faith for Animals (Part 1) Faith for Animals

Having helped to sterilize dogs since college days, Guo Xuan co-founded the nonprofit Faith for Animals in 2016, effectively stopping the birth of 300,000 stray dogs with high-intensity TNR (trap, neuter, return).
Faith for Animals (Part 2) Faith for Animals

Capturing stray dogs for spaying is the key to the success of high-intensity TNR (trap, neuter, return), but it is also the hard part. To the volunteers of Faith of Animals, each entrapment is a new challenge…
Faith for Animals (Part 3) Faith for Animals

Volunteering at Faith for Animals is certainly no picnic, and many had contemplated quitting at some point. Yet, aware of the serious problem of stray dogs in Taiwan, most choose to persist in their endeavor.
DFC Taiwan (Part 1) DFC Taiwan (Part 1)

Believing that problem solving skills matter more than academic results, Kate Hsu started Design for Change Taiwan (DFC Taiwan) to encourage children to express their ideas for a better world and put them into action.
DFC Taiwan (Part 2) DFC Taiwan (Part 2)

Through workshops, DFC Taiwan guides teachers to use a four-step process – Feel, Imagine, Do and Share (FIDS) – to empower children to make positive changes and cultivate an I Can mindset.
DFC Taiwan (Part 3) DFC Taiwan (Part 3)

When DFC Taiwan was first started, Kate Hsu encountered many difficult challenges. What has motivated and supported her to go through all the challenges?
DFC Taiwan (Part 4) DFC Taiwan (Part 4)

By organizing a gathering every year, DFC Taiwan invites children from different schools to share their stories of change, i.e., how they apply what they've learned to solve problems and create positive changes.
City Wanderer (Part 1) City Wanderer (Part 1) City

Founded by Anny Chang, City Wanderer is a youth organization in Taiwan that designs a series of challenges for youths to help them break free from their comfort zones and find their true values.
City Wanderer (Part 2) City Wanderer (Part 2) City

With choice-making and problem-solving-oriented activities, City Wanderer encourages their young participants to explore and gain experiences by learning through play.
City Wanderer (Part 3) City Wanderer (Part 3) City

By holding workshops to share tips on activity designing with teachers, City Wanderer uses its experiences of teaching outside the classroom to inspire all participating teachers to invoke self-exploration in their students.
One-Forty (Part 1) One-Forty (Part 1) One-Forty (Part 1)

One-Forty is an NPO in Taiwan that not only offers various courses and workshops for migrant workers in Taiwan, but also gives them a chance to interact with Taiwanese people through cultural exchange activities.
One-Forty (Part 2) One-Forty (Part 2) One-Forty (Part 2)

Seeing how migrant workers often fall into the vicious cycle of poverty after returning to their homelands due to a lack of professional knowledge and skills, One-Forty decides to change that through education.
O2 Lab (Part 1) O2 Lab (Part 1) O2 Lab (Part 1)

Concerning about the large amount of marine debris in Penghu, photographer Tang Tang founded O2 Lab and began to invite everyone to do beach cleanups and use creativity to turn marine debris into artwork.
O2 Lab (Part 2) O2 Lab (Part 2) O2 Lab (Part 2)

Inspired by photographer Tang Tang, many artists join her O2 Lab and turn marine debris into beautiful artwork as a way to raise people's awareness of marine conservation.
O2 Lab (Part 3) O2 Lab (Part 3) O2 Lab (Part 3)

In 2020, O2 Lab worked with 200 students from five elementary and junior high schools in Penghu to recreate a masterpiece by Van Gogh using the marine debris they'd collected.
About Sick (Part I) About About Sick (Part I)

Through forums, concerts, and gatherings, About Sick, a community for young patients of cancer and mental or rare diseases, shares information about different illnesses and encourages the public to show more support to the ill.
About Sick (Part II) About About Sick (Part II)

With their own experiences, Mina, Ani and Ruru founded About Sick to share their journeys of fighting cancer and provide encouragement to more young cancer patients.
Tribal Economy (Part I) Tribal Economy (Part I)

A member of the Rukai tribe in southern Taiwan, 29-year-old Tang Jia-feng quit his high-paying job in the city and returned to his hometown to safeguard cultural heritage and promote tribal economy.
Tribal Economy (Part II) Tribal Economy (Part II)

To find a balance between preserving tribal culture and livelihood, Tang Jia-feng from the Rukai tribe in southern Taiwan decided to promote tribal economy through beekeeping and the planting of valuable crops.
Yuan Pei Farm (Part I) Yuan Pei Farm (Part I)

With a PhD degree in nanoengineering, Hsu You-ren didn't choose to be an engineer. Rather, he founded Yuan Pei Farm and uses data analytics to help local farmers find more efficient ways to grow organic rice.
Yuan Pei Farm (Part II) Yuan Pei Farm (Part II)

With diverse academic backgrounds, team members from Yuan Pei Farm analyze all kinds of data collected from their work in the fields to find solutions to the problems rice farmers face when using sustainable cultivation practices.
Yuan Pei Farm (Part III) Yuan Pei Farm (Part III)

Well aware that circular agriculture approaches can minimize environmental impact, Hsu You-ren conducted an experiment in 2020, using carbonized rice hulls to fertilize the soil and prevent rice blast.
Kids' Bookhouse (Part I) Kids' Bookhouse (Part I)

After the founder of Kids' Bookhouse Papa Chen suddenly passed away due to a heart attack in 2019, his eldest son Chen Yan-han took up his role and responsibility to care for hundreds of disadvantaged kids in Taitung, Taiwan.
Kids' Bookhouse (Part II) Kids' Bookhouse (Part II)

Kids' Bookhouse relies on the donations from the general public to feed, clothe, and educate kids in need in Taitung, Taiwan. How will Chen Yan-han manage so the house can continue to operate sustainably?
Music Rice (Part I) Music Rice (Part I) Music

Having grown up in a wet market, Leo Fang could not bear to see these markets dwindle and fade away, so he founded Music Rice Agri-Marketing Studio and strives to bring people closer to wet markets and agriculture.
Music Rice (Part II) Music Rice (Part II) Music

Despite having studied overseas and had a master's degree, Leo Fang did not seek for a high-paying job in the city, but chose to return to his hometown in Yilan, Taiwan and become a farmer.
Music Rice (Part III) Music Rice (Part III)

With a love for their hometown, Leo Fang and Anita Huang restored Anita's grandma's old house and turned it into a music studio where people can come and enjoy good music, good food, and good stories.
Crowdsourcing Your Kindness (Part I) Crowd

Seeing how charity groups often receive either too many goods or what they don't need, Scofield Chen and Anita Chiu founded iGoods, a crowdsourcing platform that makes sure the right goods go to the right charities.
Crowdsourcing Your Kindness (Part II) Crow

As a crowdsourcing platform, iGoods strives to get the right items to the right charity groups. But with so many people donating a wide variety of items, how do they manage and keep track of everything?
Crowdsourcing Your Kindness (Part III) Crow

Did you ever think of giving away items that you no longer need, but have no idea which charity to donate them to? iGoods, an online crowdsourcing platform, has made donation a breeze!
Co-living Apartments for All (Part I) Co-living

What is it like to live, eat, and do things together with other residents in an apartment? A group of young people have set up such a co-living arrangement to offer tenants a new housing alternative.
Co-living Apartments for All (Part II) Co-living

Having experienced isolation and a lack of choices as tenants living in the city, three young people have founded 9Floor Space to set up co-living apartments that encourage dialogue, connection and a sense of community.
Co-living Apartments for All (Part III) Co-living

Working together with New Taipei City Government, 9Floor Space has launched a co-living project for young people and seniors, with the aim to foster companionship and explore new possibilities for better living conditions in Taiwan's aging society.
Welcome to Taiwan Bar! Welcome to Taiwan Bar!

Taiwan Bar is a new media company that produces informative and entertaining digital content to explain abstruse knowledge. Through animation films, Taiwan Bar hopes to appeal to the Internet generation and inspire them to learn new knowledge.
The Only Additive is Love The Only Additive

Large animal veterinarian Dr. Kung Chien-chia promotes single-origin milk from ranches that are humane and engage in fair trade. How does he help such ranches overcome difficulties and aim for sustainability?
Crowdfunding Your Dreams Crowdfunding

To Lin Tahan, co-founder of the largest crowdfunding agency Backer-Founder in Taiwan, the definition of crowdfunding is to give those who don't think they can change the world a chance to do something.
Skills for You Skills for You Skills for You

To reverse the stereotypical impression of vocational students in Taiwan, Huang Wei-xiang, a vocational student himself, founded an NPO called Skills for U. His efforts even prompted an amendment in Taiwan's conscription law.
People, Land, Bananas People, Land, Bananas

The small town of Qishan in Kaohsiung, Taiwan was once famous for its bananas. A group of local youngsters work tirelessly to bring their hometown back to its glory days, even forming a band called: Youth Banana.
Sports for Hope Sports for Hope Sports Hope

Seeing the uncertainty facing athletes who are discharged because of injuries and indigenous children who live in the mountains, Lisa, once a career planner, came up with an idea.
Gift Economy Gift Economy Gift Economy

Yang Zong-han wants to live in a world where people help each other selflessly and unconditionally. That is how other people's unused items become gifts in his free markets, and couchsurfing foreigners become one-day teachers in rural schools.
Fashion for a Sustainable World Fashion for

To encourage people to cherish clothes and resources, fashion designer Kuan Chen founded Story Wear, a sustainable fashion brand that transforms discarded jeans into stylish pieces of clothing.
Reducing Disposable Waste Reducing Disposable Waste

A small lifestyle change can make a big difference. Chingpiao is a cups and utensils rental service founded by Lin Chih-lung and friends, in a bid to change people's habit of using disposables when dining outside.
The Theater Troupe with a Special Calling

Founded by three young men in their twenties, Against Wind Theater Troupe focuses not on its actual theater performance but on offering support to teens who have gone astray in life and on striving to help them turn their lives around for the better.
Rocking Old Age Reducing Disposable Waste

Lin Zong-xian, nicknamed Chocolate, believes that the elderly can still be productive and useful to society even after retirement, so he founded Rock YeNai (grandpa and grandma) and trains them to become great storytellers.
The Vegan YouTubers Reducing Disposable Waste

Through their YouTube channel with over 100,000 subscribers, Bailong and Tree create fun and informative videos that introduce vegan food all over Taiwan.

Guardians of the Land

Grandma's Love

Li Shu-ying is not only a good wife and mother, but also a loving grandma to her grandchildren. Unfortunately, years ago, she became depressed and even confined herself at home. What happened?

Peace of Mind

Once feeling resentful towards life after suffering from a serious car accident and cancer, how did Weng Su-ling find peace and regain hope for life?

A Recycling Point of My Own

Since retiring, Grandpa Huang Zai-you had been doing recycling with his wife. Although he feels lonely after her sudden passing years ago, he isn't devastated. What has supported him and helped him regain balance in life?

Grandma's Tricycle

Shi Lin Dong-hua is 87 years old and grappling with osteoarthritis. Although she has to rely on a cane to walk, she rides her tricycle everywhere in the village to undertake a very meaningful task. What is it?

Healing After Loss

Having dedicated most of her life to caring for her family, Lin Qiu-yue was unable to move past the sudden loss of her two sons. How did she gradually let go of her sorrow and rediscover happiness in life?

My Precious Daughter

Even in his 70s, Li Xin-chuan takes his 44-year-old daughter to do recycling, rain or shine. Why are they so diligent?

Tzu Chi and Me

Grandma Huang Yuan-sui is very frugal and leads a simple life. She doesn't think she can make any contribution to Tzu Chi, except doing recycling every day and volunteering with Tzu Chi when needed.

A Mother for All

For the sake of her children, Song Lin Xiu-ying didn't retire until her seventies. But after retirement, to her surprise, she found many more "children" at a recycling station…

Unsung Heroes

The Athletic Trainer

The Dog Trainer on a Mission

Waterfront Cleaning Workers

Riverside Park Maintenance Workers

A Hundred Years of Service to the Forest Railway

The Home Care Workers

The Home Care Nurse

The Long-term Care Manager

The Athletic Trainer

Huang Jian-wei is an athletic trainer dedicated to helping Taiwan's athletes prevent and recover from injuries, despite the lack of resources many of them face. How does his expertise and passion make a difference in their lives?

The Dog Trainer on a Mission

As a dog trainer, Qi Wei-lian is dedicated to giving shelter dogs a second chance at life. Through his expert training, he not only helps dogs find loving homes but also strengthens the bond between humans and their canine companions.

Waterfront Cleaning Workers

Riverside parks are popular leisure spots for many people. But have you ever thought about how much effort a group of cleaning workers has to put in so we can have clean and beautiful rivers and riverside parks?

Riverside Park Maintenance Workers

In Taipei's 777-hectare riverside parks, a group of maintenance workers has been working tirelessly to repair facilities and tackle various issues so people can enjoy a great time and the beautiful riverfront scenery at their leisure time.

A Hundred Years of Service to the Forest Railway

Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Weng Xing-zhao has not only served as a forest railway driver for decades but has also been passionate about sharing everything related to the railway with the public.

The Home Care Workers

To avoid night shifts and give their son a normal family life, Zhang Zi-lan and her husband switched from nursing home work to home care services. Every day, they visit homes and provide care and support to the elderly and disabled in need.

The Home Care Nurse

Working with seven home carers to serve more than fifty families, home care nurse Lin Chin-lan strives to enhance the lives of care recipients and alleviate the stress of their caregivers by addressing their actual needs and problems.

The Long-term Care Manager

Through home visits and meticulous assessments, Lai Shu-fen at a city government's long-term care center helps connect those in need with appropriate care resources and ensures the quality of the care services provided.

The Athletic Trainer

The Dog Trainer on a Mission

Waterfront Cleaning Workers

Riverside Park Maintenance Workers

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