社会への取り組み
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一、Charitable Donations |
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Christmas charity gift adoption and donation |
Since 2017, MA-tek has been actively involved in and supporting charity initiatives. Led by Chairwoman Hsieh, Yung-Fen, the Company encourages employees and their families to voluntarily adopt Christmas wish gifts each year. These gifts include Christmas wish cards and shoeboxes for children in remote areas. Through collective efforts, MA-tek aims to bring warmth and happiness to underprivileged children in need of care.
In addition, in 2023, during MA-tek's Family Day event, 20 partners from the family support center supervised by Chen Wenhui were invited to visit Leofoo Village. Apart from creating a joyful and festive Christmas atmosphere for the children, this event allowed MA-tek colleagues to relax and participate in a prize draw for employees who participated in adopting Christmas wish cards for the children.
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Love donations |
MA-tek employees collectively donated a total of 735 bottles of 590ml soy sauce to the 1919 Food Bank, assisting financially disadvantaged families.
Giving Christmas gifts to children in remote townships in Miaoli |
Delivering Christmas gifts to family support center |
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二、Support for Diverse Education |
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Blue Sky Home Program |
"Never neglect an opportunity for good deeds, no matter how small; nor commit an act of wrongdoing, no matter how insignificant." MA-tek actively engages in social welfare initiatives, with Chairperson Hsieh,Yung-Fen placing a strong emphasis on the learning and development of youth. Over the long term, she has personally assisted underprivileged students and provided various resources. MA-tek believes that youth are the future leaders of our nation, and continuous education is crucial for their hopeful future. This effort aims to inspire others to care for socially vulnerable groups, supporting them and ensuring every child grows up in a nurturing environment.
To prevent children from losing educational opportunities due to family circumstances, MA-tek has partnered with the Office of Student Affairs at Tsinghua University in 2020 to establish a work-study program and initiate the "Blue Sky Home Program". This program establishes halfway homes for marginalized youth, addressing issues such as family crises, adolescent rebellion, academic stress, and peer relationships. It allows children at Blue Sky Homes to receive academic guidance from Tsinghua University students and receive timely counseling tailored to their needs, promoting their holistic development. On the other hand, this program provides Tsinghua University students with work-study opportunities to increase their income while benefiting from public service, thus maximizing its impact.
In 2020, MA-tek contributed NT$1 million to invite economically disadvantaged Tsinghua University students to provide academic tutoring at Blue Sky Homes. As of December 31, 2023, sponsorship funds totaling NT$829,078 have been used for tutor wages and related expenses. In 2023, a total of 8 Tsinghua University students participated as tutors in the Blue Sky Home Project, contributing a total of 1,110 hours of teaching.
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Competition held by the Materials Research Society - Taiwan |
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Participation in the crowdfunded production of the film project “On The Train” |
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The documentary film "On The Train," directed by Golden Horse Award-winning director Hsiao, Chu-Chen, took over 6 years to produce and faced numerous challenges during filming. Despite these difficulties, MA-tek participated in the crowdfunding campaign to encourage the filming team to preserve Taiwan's precious railway memories. MA-tek's support enabled director Hsiao, Chu-Chen to capture and preserve the valuable images and compelling stories of the South Link Line, ensuring that this cultural heritage of southern Taiwan's railway history is unearthed and shared with future generations. |
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Offering of National Cheng Kung University’s General Education Courses |
MA-tek actively sponsors the "Career Planning Elite Forum" course offered by National Cheng Kung University in 2022 and 2023. The course ran from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023, with a total investment of NT$800,000. This sponsorship highlights MA-tek's commitment to campus education and development.
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三、Care for Disadvantaged Groups |
Caring for vulnerable groups has been a long-standing priority for MA-tek. Visually impaired individuals face challenges in daily life, learning, and social interaction due to limited independent mobility, hindering their ability to achieve self-realization similar to those without visual impairments. Traditional social welfare systems and facilities often provide basic daily life support but fall short in enabling them to realize their full potential. Recognizing the importance of rebuilding confidence and dignity among visually impaired individuals, MA-tek actively supports this cause. The Company promotes the integration of physically and visually impaired individuals by offering massage services and employment opportunities, enhancing their social inclusion and affirming their self-worth. These efforts not only benefit the vulnerable groups by providing avenues for societal integration and self-realization but also provide MA-tek employees with stress-relief options, thereby boosting morale and improving overall work efficiency through massage services.
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四、Local Support |
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Sourcing from Small-scale Farmers |
In 2023, MA-tek supported Taiwan's small-scale agriculture by purchasing 470 custom-made Nantou plum mooncake gift boxes from "2021 Social Enterprise" (Terra Treasures Co., Ltd.), totaling NT$269,600. The gift boxes were distributed to MA-tek's valued customers. This initiative aims to showcase MA-tek's enthusiasm for Taiwan's land and its care for Taiwanese agriculture. It encourages customers to join MA-tek in supporting local agricultural products during their stable cooperation.
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Orange Tree Adoption |
Taiwan's agriculture boasts a vibrant development, earning itself the title of "Kingdom of Fruits." However, many agricultural areas often face decline and operational difficulties due to factors such as population migration from rural areas, aging demographics, and technological advancements. In 2023, MA-tek supported Taiwan's agriculture by adopting four orange trees at Zhongjuan Orchard in Emei Township, Hsinchu County, with an investment of NT$22,000. These trees yield approximately 275 kg of oranges annually. In addition to aiding struggling farmers, MA-tek also invited employees to participate in a spring harvest event after adopting the orange trees. This event was a gesture of appreciation for the employees' hard work over the past year and a shared commitment to progress together with MA-tek.