MOI Awards NT$4.62 Million in Dream-Building Grants to Empower New Immigrants
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- Updated date：2025-10-01
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Deputy Minister Wu Tang-an of the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) today (September 20) attended the “Dream-Building Program for New Immigrants and Their Children” achievement presentation and celebration tea party, joining award recipients to mark the occasion. Wu highlighted that since the program’s launch, now in its 11th year, more than 700 new immigrants and their children have fulfilled their dreams, helping promote multiculturalism in Taiwan.To further encourage dream-building, this year’s maximum grant per team was raised to NT$100,000, with a total of NT$4.62 million awarded across 49 teams, benefiting 140 individuals. Their dreams spanned diverse fields such as entrepreneurship and marketing, education and the arts, digital technology, public service, and environmental protection.Wu noted that the success stories were both heartwarming and creative. The 49 winning teams came from countries including Sudan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, as well as from Mainland China. Projects ranged from creating new “Taiwanese flavors” by blending local ingredients with hometown recipes, to using organic farming techniques to grow mangoes while promoting sustainable agriculture and food education, to a Cambodian mother and her children turning gratitude into sustainable campus and community initiatives. He also praised the spirit of cooperation shown by awardees, who worked hand in hand with family, friends, teachers, and classmates to bring their dreams to life—whether through business ventures or community service, showcasing Taiwan’s diversity and resilience.Among the honorees were sisters Pan Hsiu-li and Pan Hsueh-li, whose parents are from the Philippines. From a young age, they excelled in athletics competitions, winning almost every race they entered. Their dream is to one day wear Taiwan’s national team jersey and compete internationally. Another awardee, Chen Shih-ai from Vietnam, is not only a dedicated mother and wife but also supports her husband, Lai Shih-tse, in promoting diabolo (Chinese yo-yo) in their community. Together, they have turned this traditional folk art into an educational and charitable endeavor, passing on cultural heritage through performance and outreach.The MOI emphasized that it will continue to advance the Dream-Building Program in tandem with scholarship programs, ensuring that new immigrants and their children are supported in pursuing their aspirations. By doing so, the MOI hopes to transform the strength of Taiwan’s new immigrant communities into a positive force across society.Documentary films showcasing the achievements of this year’s winning teams are now available on the National Immigration Agency’s official website (https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5385/7353/51883/85234/) and the IFI Network (https://ifi.immigration.gov.tw/wSite/lp?ctNode=37999&xq_xCat=20&mp=1). The public is encouraged to watch and share in the joy of dreams coming true.