Taiwanese charity donates items worth over NT$300,000 to hurricane-stricken Belize
Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Lisa in November last year, many areas in the Central American nation of Belize are still under reconstruction. A Taiwanese charity, the Happy Home World Alliance International, has raised funds to help the nation, which is one of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies.Among many donations, the charity has raised NT$300,000 to buy tablet computers, so that Belizean students can learn online and not have their studies interrupted by the aftermath of the hurricane.
NT$300,000 in donations is handed over to Candice Pitts, the Belize ambassador. A hurricane last year caused floods in many Belizean cities, damaging many houses. Taiwan’s Happy Home World Alliance International came to the Central American nation’s aide and solicited donations from Taiwanese of all walks of life to purchase tablet computers that will allow Belizean school children to continue with their studies. In addition, there were donations of items that hurricane victims will need for their daily lives.
Candice Pitts
Belize ambassador to Taiwan
Hurricane Lisa had hit Belize and wreaked astronomical damages on Belize, but particularly on the city of Belize. They will definitely use these electronic devices for their online classes or in the classroom for those who have returned to the classroom.
Chang Kun-chih
Happy Home World Alliance International
The organizations that we’ve had long-term cooperation with, particularly St. Dominic Catholic High School, have donated NT$300,000 for purchasing tablet computers, and we’ve also asked students to donate clothes and other personal items.
When the Sports Administration heard the news, it also called on two other NGOs, and in just a few days, they managed to raise NT$400,000 to buy football equipment. They hope that through sports the denizens of this Taiwanese diplomatic ally can feel positive energy.
Lin Cheh-hung
Sports Administration deputy head
When I heard the news before the Lunar New Year, I immediately contacted the sports federations for high schools and universities. They were very enthusiastic about raising a lot of equipment and materials. I hope these kinds of loving gestures will get the ball rolling and attract more companies to participate.
Aside from Belize, Taiwan also intends to make donations to ally St. Vincent and the Grenadines, because a volcano erupted there over a year ago, and as many as 20,000 people were evacuated. When it comes to its diplomatic allies, Taiwan shows its support with practical actions.
2023-02-03