Lu Wei Chen created Wow Africa to bridge the gap between Taiwan and Africa

In cooperation with IC Voice FM97.5【New Students Report For Sharing -We are in Taiwan】, a series of exciting stories about new immigrants in Taiwan is launched. This episode invites the CEO of “Wow Africa” – Lu Wei Chen (盧韋辰) to share about founding an organization that provides the largest “African Information Platform” in Taiwan. It is a group of Taiwanese young people who strive to disseminate diverse information about Africa.

【Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network】presents this episode in 5 languages including Chinese, English, Vietnamese, Thai and Indonesian, enabling more readers and listeners to explore Lu Wei Chen’s wonderful journey of setting up an organization.

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Lu Wei Chen introduced what the team members have seen and heard in African countries. (Photo / Provided by Lu Wei Chen)

What do you think of when we mention “Africa”? Is it poverty, famine, war, or animals? In most people’s minds, it seems that there is nothing else on the African continent. “Wow Africa” conducts inspections regularly and has found out that the African continent has changed significantly, and the whole world is paying attention to the rise and development of Africa.

Focusing on collecting, researching, and promoting information about Africa. Through various activities and exhibitions, the public can have a better understanding of the African continent. WowAfrica hopes to become a bridge between Taiwan and Africa in the future and promote mutual exchanges.

Lu Wei Chen introduced what the team members have seen and heard in African countries. For example, the world's most successful mobile payment is in Kenya, where locals can trade, pay utility bills, etc. with just a mobile phone. Nigeria's thriving film industry “Nollywood” ranks third in the world’s annual film production, which is after Hollywood and Bollywood.

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The organization also set up “Africa Selection” that sells special products from Africa. (Photo / Provided by Lu Wei Chen)

WowAfrica also invited columnists to share Africa-related articles through its exclusive website. And the articles are classified into current affairs news, characters, nature conservation, innovation & application, social humanities, historical stories, introducing art & literature, and tourism, etc.

Besides articles and news, WowAfrica also holds events, exhibitions, and lectures, often to reach out to different people, bridging the gap between Taiwan and Africa in a relaxed and interesting way. In addition, the organization also set up “Africa Selection” which sells special products from Africa, supporting creators and enabling more people to understand their stories and cultures.