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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

Thus I Do

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

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

Light in the Darkness

After finding out that he was going blind, Joey Zhu from China learned to adjust his mindset using his expertise in psychology. Now, pursuing further studies in Taiwan, he hopes to use what he's learned to help more people in need.

A Glimmer of Light

Faced with deteriorated eyesight from a congenital eye disorder, Jean Tang resorted to work and travel to escape the impending darkness. It wasn't until she came across Orbis Taiwan and aromatherapy that she found her purpose in life…

The Inline Skating Champion

Having suffered meningitis during infancy, Zhang Yi-wen encountered many challenges throughout her school years. Despite that, she always held her father's encouragement dear and even discovered her passion for inline skating…

The Tunes of My Life

Singer Zhang Zhen-hua lost his vision at 17 when struck on the head by a falling transformer box at work. Yet, his father's words during his recovery continue to inspire him in facing life's challenges…

Golden Hope

True to his name, which means "golden hope," Jin Xi has overcome many challenges to become China's first visually impaired lawyer. Now, he further seeks to explore the world and aspires to bring hope to other disabled people.

True to Myself

Reluctant to accept his own visual impairment, Hu Geng-wei became more and more unhappy. Fortunately, a book led him to the world of counseling and opened a door for him…

The Inseparable Twins

Despite their different personalities and physical disabilities caused by cerebral palsy, twin sisters Jill and Cindy Yang share a bond so strong that they have promised to support each other through everything in life.

The Symphony of Life

Although Zhan Bo-cheng is blind and has deteriorating hearing along with cartilage abnormalities, he uses his strengths in music and computer science to create digital Braille music scores and design software for the visually impaired.

Dreamers in Action

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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?
Isle.Travel (Part 1) Isle.Travel (Part 1)Isle

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

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…

A Harbor of Happiness

Wang Yue-xia's husband drank and cheated on her, leading to her unhappy marriage, but gradually, she realized that one's happiness is in one's own hands. Now, decades have passed. Has she eventually found happiness?

The Sweet Burden

Once a young lady unfamiliar with house chores, Su Zhou Fang-mei became a caring and devoted mother after marriage. Now that her children have all grown up, she can finally pursue something she truly enjoys. What is it?

Wen-zhi's Worries

Over a decade ago, Wu Wen-zhi moved from Kinmen to Taipei to reunite with her children and care for her grandkids. How has she adapted to life in the bustling city while looking after her family?

Blooming Amidst Adversity

Having toiled away hauling vegetables at a market for over 20 years to support her four children, Huang Li Mu-dan always felt that her life was very hard, but she's gradually come to terms with it. What caused her to change her mindset?

My Husband's Love

Every day, He Nuan's husband makes four round trips, giving her a ride to and from the recycling station so she can arrive on time for her recycling work. What motivates her husband to undertake this daily routine?

Shun-li's Lessons

Hardworking and diligent, Chen Shun-li is often busy with different volunteer tasks. She believes that every experience, good or bad, holds valuable lessons. What has she learned along the way?

Yu-xian's Wish

Since Li Yu-xian discovered her eye problems at age 30, her vision has been deteriorating. Despite feeling deeply worried, she's gradually found ways to attain peace and ease…

Unsung Heroes

The Mental Health Occupational Therapist

The Independent Wind Turbine Developer

The Solar Energy Advocate

Son of the Sun God

The Anti-drug Advocate

Senior Broadway Show

The Community Food Bank

The Anti-drug Care Team

The Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Through various programs and courses, occupational therapist Kang Jun-liang has been helping those with mental disorders so they can reintegrate into society, regain their confidence, and find their purpose in life.

The Independent Wind Turbine Developer

Li Yong-zong, a self-taught mechanic, strives to independently develop wind turbines. Despite facing numerous setbacks, he persisted, drawing strength from his mother's encouragement, and has finally made some progress.

The Solar Energy Advocate

To address energy shortages, Wei Ren-jheng has not only established a social enterprise to promote community-based power initiatives, but has been offering courses to share his experiences with sustainable practices.

Son of the Sun God

To build a better future for his people, Wkolringa Larobeciak from Taromak, an indigenous tribe in Taidong, has dedicated himself to promoting green energy and establishing a community solar power company in his village.

The Anti-drug Advocate

Having struggled with drug addiction for almost 20 years and spent much of his youth behind bars, Gao Zhao-liang has started anew. Now, he travels from campus to campus, using his story to urge young people to stay away from drugs.

Senior Broadway Show

Since 2012, Hondao Senior Citizen's Welfare Foundation has been organizing an annual musical production as part of its preventive care efforts, providing a stage for seniors to perform and fulfill their dreams.

The Community Food Bank

Having had a business setback themselves, Fu Bai-he and her husband realized how hard life could be for the poor. So, they founded a charity where they have been soliciting food donations to help elders and children in need for 20 years.

The Anti-drug Care Team

Once a drug addict, Gao Zhao-liang has been offering unwavering support alongside other volunteers since 2015 to inmates and those who have been discharged from jail, helping them to stay away from drugs and start anew.

The Mental Health Occupational Therapist

The Independent Wind Turbine Developer

The Solar Energy Advocate

Son of the Sun God

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