The National Immigration Agency’s “New Residents and Children’s Dream-Building Project” has entered its 10th year. Since its inception, the project has been dedicated to helping new residents and their children achieve their dreams. Participants have demonstrated incredible passion and perseverance on their journeys, and their achievements and joy have inspired countless others. This year, we are proud to introduce the outstanding awardees in the “Education and Arts Group” and explore their understanding, sharing, preservation, and promotion of diverse educational and artistic cultures.
『Return to Cambodian life to record "painting" creation』 - Xie Huiping, Yuan Lizhu, Xie Yuhuan
Hsieh Hui-Ping and Hsieh Yu-Huan’s mother, Yuan Li-Chu, is originally from Cambodia. Their grandmother frequently traveled between Cambodia and Taiwan to care for them. Due to the pandemic, the sisters had not seen their grandmother for seven years. Missing their life with her in Cambodia, they decided to join the Dream-Building Project to journey back to Cambodia and express their experiences through illustrated books and multimedia. Hui-Ping, a picture book designer, captured the precious moments shared across three generations through her art. Yu-Huan managed their social media page, sharing their story and creating awareness of new resident family culture and resilience, thus fostering multicultural exchange and understanding.
Hsieh Hui-Ping, Yuan Li-Chu, and Hsieh Yu-Huan return to Cambodia to learn about local customs and beliefs (Image/ Source: NIA FB)
『Journey Together – Mandarin Teaching for Migrant Workers』 — Hsu Kai-Chieh, Yeh Hsueh-Chin, Liao Yi-Wen, Tang Wei-Lun, and Wang Ju-Hsuan
Hsu Kai-Chieh discovered his passion for sharing knowledge during his participation in the Island Language Laboratory camp in high school. This experience led him to continue organizing similar events. From university onwards, he focused on issues concerning new residents and migrant workers, striving to help them overcome cultural barriers and daily challenges. After engaging with migrant workers at a company in Yunlin County, Kai-Chieh realized the profound impact of language barriers on their lives. With his team from the laboratory, he designed Mandarin courses aimed at helping migrant workers develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, along with lessons on cultural and practical communication.
Ye Xueqin (left), Wang Ru-Hsuan (center), and Tang Wei-Lun (right) discuss course design (Image/ Source: NIA FB)
More Information: Applications for the 11th New Residents and Children’s Dream-Building Project are now open. Make your dreams come true!
Original Source: National Immigration Agency (NIA) Facebook
