The "Dream Building Project for New Residents and Their Children" organized by the Immigration Department has entered its 10th year. Since its inception, this project has been dedicated to helping new residents and their children realize their dreams. Participants have shown incredible passion and perseverance throughout their journeys, and their achievements and joy have inspired countless others. We will introduce the outstanding award winners from this year's "Social Welfare Service Group" to see how these new residents have found a sense of belonging in Taiwan and how they are giving back, creating a friendly cycle of support.
"Encountering Beauty" – Cui Jun-ge & Huang Cui Shu-yi
Cui Jun-ge faced difficulties adapting to life in Taiwan after marriage, but she regained strength through weaving skills learned from her mother. Her son, Shu-yi, has always been her greatest support, giving her courage and motivation. Consequently, Cui decided to use her skills to help others. Noticing that many immigrant women face financial difficulties, she collaborated with the New Resident Center to teach weaving and crafts, enhancing the value of handmade items through social welfare support.
In her teaching, she incorporates traditional Chinese culture, allowing participants not only to learn skills but also to appreciate Chinese cultural heritage. She also participates in multicultural instructor training to share her hometown and weaving culture, promoting her craft and cultural philosophy. Through these efforts, Cui has helped herself and other immigrant women overcome challenges, highlighting the cultural value of traditional skills.
Cui Jun-ge teaches handmade shoe crafting (Photo sourced from the Immigration Department NIA Facebook)
"A New 'Bag' for Health and Happiness" – Wu Xing-juan & Huang Qiu-xian
Wu Xing-juan noticed that her mother, Huang Qiu-xian, often misunderstood instructions on medicine bags due to limited proficiency in Chinese, leading to concerns about medication safety. Motivated by her mother's health, Xing-juan joined hands with her mother to participate in the Dream Building Project. They believe that medicine bags serve as a vital communication bridge between healthcare providers and patients, making medication safety essential. To address this issue, they analyzed the design of Taiwan’s current medicine bags. Through community interviews, they developed three designs for medicine bags with user-friendly information for immigrants. After testing, the new designs received positive feedback, helping new residents feel safer when taking medications.
Huang Qiu-xian (left) and Wu Xing-juan (right) join hands to execute the Dream Building Project (Photo sourced from the Immigration Department NIA Facebook)
For more information: Applications for the 11th Dream Building Program for New Immigrants and Their Children are now open, helping you achieve your dreams!
Original Source: Immigration Department NIA Facebook
