AEF Achievements for 2024

2025-04-08

Science Education

Science Education Courses

ADLINK's "Code4Fun 2Gether Little Maker Academy" Introduces Children from Rural Areas to the Fun of Programming

Since 2023, the ADLINK Education Foundation has partnered with Mr. Shen Lun-Ming, Principal Application Engineer at Arm, to develop educational resources for STEAM education. Mr. Shen, who also serves as an ambassador for the Micro:Bit Foundation, has collaborated with the foundation to plan and promote hands-on STEAM curriculum—encompassing Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Employees from ADLINK who are interested in STEAM education were recruited as volunteer instructors, and together they brought science and technology lessons to Linkou Elementary School in New Taipei City.

In 2024, the program was officially launched with 10 employee volunteers working with 20 upper-grade students at Linkou Elementary School. In addition to introducing the micro:bit microcontroller programming into the classroom, the team also donated micro:bit smartwatch kits to the school. The school’s IT teacher was invited to co-teach the course, with the goal of sustaining the program and passing on the teaching resources. This initiative aims to benefit more students, reduce the digital divide between urban and rural areas, and spark children’s interest in technology through learning by doing. At the same time, it allows employees to give back to society by applying their professional skills in meaningful ways.

20 upper-grade students at Linkou Elementary School benefited, with 10 ADLINK employees serving as volunteers.

Co-Creation Summer Camp

Since 2011, the ADLINK Education Foundation has organized a cross-strait children's summer camp every year during the summer break at ADLINK’s China branch in Shanghai. The camp was originally designed to help the Foundation’s youth volunteer team assist elementary school students in developing teamwork, positive thinking, and problem-solving skills. Through various lesson plans, children are given the opportunity to engage with diverse fields such as technology education, art aesthetics, environmental protection, and local culture, aiming to broaden their horizons, stimulate creativity, discover their talents, and pass on the spirit of ADLINK.

2024 ADLINK "Fun Journey Through the Star World" Children's Summer Camp in Shanghai

The 2024 ADLINK "Fun Journey Through the Star World" summer camp revolves around the theme of "Planets." The camp functions like a solar system, with a volunteer team composed of children of ADLINK employees, students from the Taiwan Police College, the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts, and international volunteers from China and Germany. Just like different planets, each volunteer brings their unique traits and characteristics to the team. Past participants from both sides of the Taiwan Strait are like shining stars, with the hope that every camper will gain valuable insights from the camp and shine brightly in their own lives.

In 2024, a special "SDGs Earth Hero" lesson plan was designed, where campers take on the role of little superheroes in short skits and card games. They help the ailing Earth recover its health, while learning about the 17 core goals of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the game. This approach connects the SDGs to real life, helping to instill the concept of sustainability.

In 2024, the Cross-Strait Children’s Summer Camp brought together 9 youth volunteers and 19 elementary school students from both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
To date, the camp has engaged over 260 elementary school participants and more than 120 youth volunteers.

/ Enrichment Courses /

Funding support for after-school tutoring at the Taiwan Police College.

In 2024, with funding provided by the ADLINK Education Foundation, the "Tutoring Support Program to Enhance Special Examination Preparedness for Graduates of the Taiwan Police College" was implemented. Among the 1,394 graduates from the 113th class of the college, 1,375 passed the special civil service examination, with only 19 not passing, resulting in a 98.64% pass rate. This marked an improvement of nearly 3% in the pass rate and a reduction of 28 in the number of non-passers—demonstrating significant results.

Caring for the Disadvantaged

/ Life Education /

The "Mixed Disabled Arts Group" is a performance art group for the disabled that has been supported by the ADLINK Education Foundation since its inception. Members include people with visual impairments, physical disabilities, speech and hearing impairments, amputees, and rare diseases. Over the years, the art group has dedicated itself to life education in schools and embodies the concept of "never giving up and cherishing life". The head of the group, Ming Liu, and several others have received outstanding awards, including the Broadcasting

Golden Bell Award, the Ten Outstanding Young People, and the Golden Eagle Award. The members of the group are all endowed with unique abilities and are not limited by physical obstacles in their lives.

The ADLINK Education Foundation has supported the "Mixed Disabled Arts Group" to promote life education in schools for many years. Through performances interspersed with interviews, and the life stories of team members overcoming obstacles with their tenacity and bravery, children can learn to love, appreciate and respect differences. At the same time, we aim to open up new career paths for friends with disabilities.The ADLINK Education Foundation has supported the "Mixed Disabled Arts Group" to promote life education in schools for many years. Through performances interspersed with interviews, and the life stories of team members overcoming obstacles with their tenacity and bravery, children can learn to love, appreciate and respect differences. At the same time, we aim to open up new career paths for friends with disabilities.

2024 ADLINK “Artfully Living” Life Education in Schools

In addition to the regular performances and life story sharing by the “Mixed Disabled Arts Group,” the 2024 program also featured youth volunteers from the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts. These volunteers participated in transitional performances, enriching the overall program while showcasing their talents on stage. At the same time, they supported group members with mobility challenges, demonstrating teamwork and care.

A sixth-grade student from Xizhi Elementary School, Chen, shared:
“Watching the life education performance taught me to be more accepting and caring toward people who are different from me. In the future, when I face challenges, I won’t give up easily—I’ll choose to face them bravely.”

▼ADLINK Education Foundation’s budget in 2024 was NT$530 thousand

/ After-school Tutoring for the Disadvantaged /

Taoyuan Gaorong Social Care Association Tutoring for the Disadvantaged

From 2015 to 2024, the ADLINK Education Foundation continued its funding.

Gaorong Social Care Association is located at the intersection of Zhongli, Pingzhen, and Yangmei districts in Taoyuan, a remote area where most residents are blue-collar workers, new immigrants, or from disadvantaged backgrounds. In November 2015 and February 2016, the association set up tutoring classes at Guoling Junior High School and Zhongping Elementary School. The classes have been offered without interruption since their inception. Owing to long-term donations from the ADLINK Education Foundation since 2015, the association has been able to provide a suitable learning environment for children from disadvantaged families. Thanks to the tutoring, the children can learn and grow with enough care and love.

Boyo Social Welfare Benefits Foundation Comprehensive Tutoring

From 2013 to 2024, the ADLINK Education Foundation continued its funding.

Established in 2002, the Boyo Foundation adheres to the philosophy of "not letting poor children fall into eternal poverty". Through the two major service methods of social work and education, it cultivates community teachers, develops learning materials and lays a solid foundation, and uses social resources to keep children healthy, expand their horizons, and continue cooperation with all fields achieving the vision of "bringing knowledge home".

Arts and Culture

/ International Art and Cultural Exchanges /

Cultural Exchange Through Chinese Opera: "Art Unlimited" in Germany

The ADLINK Education Foundation is committed to promoting the arts, humanities, and cultural exchange, and has long supported students from the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts. In 2016, the Foundation led a group of NTCPA students—who had previously participated in the Cross-Strait Children's Summer Camp—to Germany, where they performed and engaged in cultural exchange at local secondary schools through arrangements made by the Rhein-Taipei Chinesische Schule.

In 2018, the city of Diepholz, Germany, organized a curatorial delegation to Taiwan in support of the public installation of Taiwanese artist Kang Mu-Hsiang’s stainless-steel sculpture “Infinite Intelligence”, which was to be permanently displayed at the central church square. During their visit to NTCPA, the delegation was deeply moved by the students’ performances, planting the seed for what would become the “Art Unlimited” program.

In 2023, under the invitation of the German non-profit Agenda 21-Bürgerstiftung in Diepholz, the ADLINK Education Foundation co-organized “2023 Art Unlimited” with the German cultural organization “Knoten der Kultur”. Students from NTCPA performed at German theaters and led workshops in local schools. The performances were met with enthusiastic responses and widespread media coverage, leading to strong interest from German partners to invite the students back.

In 2024, “Art Unlimited” embarked on another tour. The initiative was supported by several Taiwanese technology companies and institutions including Advantech Education Foundation, AUO, Avalue Technology, Chroma ATE, FSP Group, MEAN WELL, QNAP GmbH (Germany branch), Riedel Communications (Germany), and the Taipei Representative Office in Germany, Frankfurt Office, all joining hands with the ADLINK Education Foundation to make the event possible.

By providing talented young performers with international stage experience and introducing Eastern performing arts to European audiences, the “2024 Art Unlimited” tour aspires to fulfill the vision of “cultural exchange without borders, artistic fusion beyond frameworks, and limitless potential for the next generation of performing artists.”

▼Achievements of the 2024 Art Unlimited

Execution Budget：NT$ 2,903,999

Documentary：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpgALT1PqF8&t=222s

Youth Exploration Camp - 2024 European Arts Exploration Camp

The ADLINK Education Foundation upholds goodwill and persistence, using the "Exploration Camp" to encourage children to move forward bravely, planting the seeds of growth in their hearts. The Foundation hopes that through the experiences of the Exploration Camp, participants will make choices that can change the world. From 2017 to 2019, the Foundation held the Qinghai-Tibet Exploration Camp, and in 2022, the UK Exploration Camp.

In 2024, 11 teachers and volunteers who participated in the "Art Unlimited" program embarked on the European Arts Exploration Journey. In Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, they not only immersed themselves in foreign cultures but also explored their own minds and lives through overcoming challenges. Backpacking was a highlight of the European Arts Exploration Camp, where every step tested the team’s adaptability and cooperation. Faced with canceled transportation and language barriers, everyone grew through the challenges, learning to find beauty in adversity. The nightly “Good Time Together” sessions allowed participants to reflect on their goals and motivate each other. From language learning to future planning, the journey helped them rediscover their passion for life. The European Arts Exploration Camp was not just a trip, but a life lesson that taught us to create brilliance in the ordinary and grow through challenges.

Locations：Germany Düsseldorf, Germany Koblenz, Netherlands Maastricht, Belgium Ghent

Execution Budget：NT$ 323,820

Cultural Corridor

The ADLINK Education Foundation has installed a cultural exhibition wall in the corridor of the ADLINK employee cafeteria to present multimedia art exhibitions at irregular intervals. In 2023, students from the Department of Graphic Communication Arts of National Taiwan University of Arts joined the curatorial team and used their creativity to contribute even more diverse themes. Each quarter in 2024 featured cross-disciplinary collaborative exhibitions, including:

Execution Budget：NT$ 287,436

/ Art Lectures /

Cloud Gate Founder, Master Lin Hwai-min, Lecture on “How to Perform My Life Well”

Cloud Gate’s creations are deeply nourished by Peking Opera culture, incorporating Peking Opera martial arts and the breathing techniques of Tai Chi. Master Lin Hwai-min, through his lecture – “How to Perform My Life Well”, hopes to inspire and give back to the young students of the Academy of Chinese Opera by sharing his own journey of dedicated and humble dance creation. He encourages students to use their fearless youthful energy to bravely carve out their own performance journey!

A total of 110 students from the 6 departments of the undergraduate program at the National Taiwan University of Arts attended the lecture.

Scolarships 

In order to encourage young students who strive to learn and specialize in art, the ADLINK Education Foundation has successively established the Education Scholarship, Zhong-xian Scholarship and Arts Scholarship since 2008. The scholarships are offered to the children of ADLINK employees and students of the Taiwan Police College and Taiwan College of Performing Arts. Application measures were planned and begin in September of every year. A joint scholarship award ceremony is held in December.

▼Amount of Scholarships Awarded by the ADLINK Education Foundation and Number of Recipients in the Past 3 Years (NT$ thousand)

NOTE: Education Scholarship: Provided from 2008 to 2024, Arts Scholarship: Provided from 2014 to 2024, Zhong-xian Scholarship: Provided from 2016 to 2024