Taiwan's population consists of over 700,000 migrant workers, a number so large it emphasizes their role in Taiwanese society. Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network shares the following series of informative videos about the lives of migrant workers in Taiwan. Watch the broadcast here：0917 NIA video news report－English
(Taiwan Immigrants’ Global News Network) shares the following series of informative videos about the lives of migrant workers in Taiwan.
News in Focus (September 13 – September 19)
- National Immigration Agency promotes the New Southbound Policy
The NIA launched the "Overseas Training Program" for the children of new immigrants. To encourage the children to experience international competitiveness and diversity.NIA director Chung stated that the NIA is committed to serving the new immigrants of Taiwan.The training program is also in line with the government's New Southbound Policy.（For more information：Overseas training program increase the cultural identity with the new immigrants’home country）
- The NIA Penghu County Government promotes epidemic prevention guidelines to new immigrants
The NIA Penghu County Special Task Team of the Central Affairs Brigade was invited to attend the "New Immigrant Family Interaction".To promote legal information related to migrant workers, fishermen, and new immigrants of Penghu County.New immigrants were also reminded to maintain good personal hygiene, to wear masks, and to follow epidemic prevention measures. To encourage new immigrants to participate in fighting the epidemic in Taiwan.（For more information：The National Immigration Agency and the Penghu County Government jointly organize "Interactive Family Activities" for new immigrants to experience hand-made fun）
- Tainan's first "New Immigrant Care Hotline" to assist their fellow new immigrants
During the COVID-19 epidemic, it is difficult for new immigrants in Taiwan to return to their home country.Tainan Family Education Center pioneered the "New Immigrant Family Education and Care Hotline".The program uses new immigrant languages to communicate with the new immigrants living in Tainan.Since both parties can speak in their own language and freely express their emotions, it helps relieve the stress of life and promotes friendship.（For more information：Tainan's first "New Immigrant Care Hotline" to assist their fellow new immigrants in their native language to relieve homesickness）
- Model migrant worker from Nantou receives a NTD2,000 gift certificate
The Nantou County Government issued the Model Migrant Worker award with a total of 20 awardees. In addition to medals and ribbons, the chosen migrant workers also received NTD 2,000 gift certificates.At the same time, companies promoted epidemic prevention measures to migrant workers such as regularly disinfecting their dormitories. Migrant workers with clean and excellent dormitories may also receive a bonus of NTD 30,000.（For more information：Pemerintah Kabupaten Nantou Berikan Penghargaan Bagi Pekerja Migran Teladan, Pemenang Dapatkan Kupon Hadiah 2.000 NTD!）
