On the 40th anniversary of Eden, we established its “Eden Task Force” to bring the love and care of Taiwanese and international volunteers for remote areas in Taiwan. The camp lasts for four days, which is from August 15th to 18th. There are 9 international volunteers and 10 students from the Department of Architecture, China University of Technology heading to the Maibagah Branch of the Presbyterian Church. Eden Task Force mainly runs the English camp and the toilet renovation, developing sustainable spirit to reach out the vision of a “Walk together with Eden for commonwealth.”
Photo: The group photo with the tribal children in Presbyterian tribe.
Eden Task Force gathered the volunteers from renovation team and English camp to lead the tribal children in painting the exterior wall of the toilet in August 16th. The children put on the tribal motifs on the wall. The topping-off ceremony completes under the witness of all people. Hence, Eden is honored to invite the Congresswoman Ms.Yuma Baisu, the Mayor from Tai'an Township and the Chair of the Department of Architecture, China University of Technology as our distinguished guests for the ceremony remarks.
Photo: The preacher is praying for the topping-off ceremony.
After deeply realizing the needs from the church and the tribe, Eden decided to carry out the toilet renovation and English camp. Upholding the spirit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Eden not only improves the public hygiene environment but also advocates the concept of SDGs in English camp with various games and interesting activities. To be further, revitalizing the tribal economy should be a cinch.
English Summer Camp
In the process of English camp, the international volunteers are immersed in the program preparation with their fiery passion. The volunteer from the United States hopes to learn more about Taiwan besides Taipei. In addition, one of the volunteers from Republic of Guatemala said that she loves to give back Taiwan all of the amazing things, which is similar to the beautiful island has given to her. She wants to share SDGs via simple ways to the children and expects to know more about aboriginal culture in Taiwan.
Photo: The tribal children are in English class.
Photo: The international volunteers introduce themselves in English camp.
Renovation team
On the other hand, the bathroom in Presbyterian Church is successfully renovated in the cooperation with the students from the Department of Architecture, China University of Technology. The Chair of the Department indicated that it’s pleased to be part of this initiative to fulfill the objectives of “local connection” and “talent cultivation” of University Social Responsibility and let their students learning by doing.
Photo: The topping-off ceremony for the toilet renovation.
In response to “SDGs 4 - Quality Education”, “SDGs 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation”, “SDGs 10 - Reduced Inequalities”, “SDGs 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities” and “SDGs17 - Partnerships for the Goals”, Eden Task Force integrates different professional fields and works with volunteers, external partners, and local communities to realize the “Walk together with Eden for commonwealth.” vision. Let’s create a city with love but without hindrance.
Photo: The topping-off ceremony ends smoothly with a group photo.
