Taiwan Education Fair News
The 25 years of deep involvement in Namasia area have allowed the Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) to provide not only “medical services” but also “regional revitalization”.
Apart from actively promoting eco-friendly businesses suitable for the local environment, KMU has assisted in cultivating local talents in various ways. For years, KMU’s efforts have received public recognition, attracting outstanding expat teachers to join KMU.
Moreover, the “Home for Fireflies – Namasia Ecological Sustainability Development Plan” recently won the “2nd Global View Monthly University Social Responsibility (USR) Award 2021 – Role Model Award for Ecological Synergy”.
Judges from industry, government and academia selected only 16 out of 142 contestants for the awards, representing a mere 11.2%. chance of winning. The entire school proudly shares the special honor with residents in Namasia.
With the “Home for Fireflies – Namasia Ecological Sustainability Development Plan”, KMU stood out among the 142 contestants. Mr. Chung, Yu-Chih, former President of KMU (2018 Aug. – 2021 Aug.), indicated that in addition to medical services, KMU intends to promote the comprehensive physical, mental, and spiritual health, specifically related to ecological and environmental education and sustainable management of regional revitalization.
Striving to restore firefly populations and ecological balance through the promotion of the “Home for Fireflies” plan, KMU has teamed up with other universities and local organizations to build an interdisciplinary team.
On the other hand, a “Namasia School” was set up by KMU and local elders to offer students the experience of “going to the university in the mountains”, achieving a two-way exchange of ecological education, driving the local economy and giving opportunities for the next generation to make a living in their hometown.
Contributor: Kaohsiung Medical University
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