▌Origin
Compared to metropolitan areas, the educational facilities are relatively scarce in central Taiwan, in aspects ranging from teachers, hardware, or cultural exposure. According to findings in a 2016 report on the rural-urban differences in school-aged children, disadvantaged children in rural areas are not only undernourished, but also worryingly lacking in learning resources.
We at KFEF began our work in Nantou in the school year 108, and gradually worked our way through neighboring counties in central Taiwan. With our programs, we hope to provide students with a wider range of opportunities, increasing their cultural exposure, making the most efficient use of our resources to narrow the rural-urban gap, and fulfill the United Nation’s SDG Index.
▌SDGs and Our Programs
We have incorporated the concept of sustainability into our programs, and will seek to stay in accordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
1. HOPE: Hands-on Opportunities in Practical Education (Junior High School)
Corresponds to UN SDGs1 No Poverty, SDGs2 Zero Hunger, SDGs3 Good Health and Well-Being, SDGs5 Gender Equality, SDGs10 Reduced Inequalities, SDGs12 Responsible Consumption and Production, SDGs15 Life on Land, SDGs17 Partnerships for the Goals, and implemented in SDGs4 Quality Education.
2. CARE: Community Action and Resource Education (Senior High School)
Corresponds to UN SDGs1 No Poverty, SDGs2 Zero Hunger, SDGs3 Good Health and Well-Being, SDGs5 Gender Equality, SDGs8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs10 Reduced Inequalities, SDGs11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDGs12 Responsible Consumption and Production, SDGs15 Life on Land, SDGs17 Partnerships for the Goals, and implemented in SDGs4 Quality Education.
3. Food for Tomorrow Chef Development Program
Corresponds to UN SDGs12 Responsible Consumption and Production, SDGs2 Zero Hunger, and implemented in SDGs4 Quality Education.