Microsoft invests in local programs that benefit people of all ages. In Taiwan, our collaborations are organized by our focus areas of Skills for Jobs, Enabling Sustainability, and Empowering Communities.
The following program list contains a sample of the investments Microsoft makes on an annual basis.
Skills for jobs
Microsoft believes everyone should have access to the skills, technology, and opportunity they need to succeed in a changing economy.
Far Eastern Memorial Foundation promotes the welfare of humankind and contributes to national development by hosting or sponsoring domestic or international artistic, architectural, cultural, educational, or science-oriented activities and offering scholarships or loans to students.
- The Taoyuan City Tech Skilling Initiative partnered with Yuan Ze University and the GCR Learning organization to design a textbook on cybersecurity and teach classes with this material for 300 trainees (students or citizens). Of the cohort, 150 trainees passed the Microsoft certificate, received school employment counseling, and participated in external employment matchmaking activities.
- The Information Power Alliance launched in June 2024 to vigorously promote the development of Smart Taoyuan. A collaboration with the city government, Microsoft, and Yuan Ze University, the alliance offers courses related to AI applications and information security and has produced 17 videos and two live online broadcasts. Microsoft contributes high-quality resources, complemented by Yuan Ze University’s faculty expertise and curriculum development. Through channels facilitated by the Economic Development Bureau, this initiative empowers experts in Taoyuan to enhance productivity, competitiveness, and innovation capabilities. So far over 3,200 people have participated in courses, with 632 successfully completing training.
Enabling sustainability
Climate change requires swift, collective action and technological innovation. We are committed to meeting our own goals while helping communities to do the same.
The Society of Wilderness is dedicated to protecting the natural and ecological environment in Taiwan through education, habitat preservation, and public participation.
- Taoyuan City Ecological Restoration Project includes three programs. One, it rents idle farmland to create a sustainable community garden that can support a small farmers’ market for community residents to access free or affordable produce and create volunteer opportunities for employees to engage with the community. Two, it designs and hosts aquatic plant protection training for the community and employees to support ecological conservation. This program uses streams and pools in the Taoyuan City area to teach conservation, remediation, greening, and breeding. Three, it hosts biodiversity workshops for local students and employees to learn about local ecology via nature experience activities like building environmentally appropriate habitats for local species.
Empowering communities
Microsoft is committed to strengthening communities and empowering the organizations that help them thrive. Whether affected by a recent emergency or decades of challenges, we use data, technology, and strategic investments to restore and support them for future generations.
The Society of Wilderness is dedicated to protecting the natural and ecological environment in Taiwan through education, habitat preservation, and public participation.
- Microsoft Volunteer Day gathered around 20 Microsoft employees as volunteers for local agricultural work, including planting, irrigation, and harvesting.
- Food-Agriculture Education was given to 10 classes from the Jane-der Primary School. Approximately 914 students and parents participated in harvesting and learning cooking.
- Environmental Education and Community Elder Luncheons attracted approximately 1,800 community members in Dalin Village and Fengu Village. They participated through eight luncheons on several topics, including the Lantern Festival and Dragon-Boat Festival.
- Nature Therapy Workshop attracted approximately 520 residents. The 12 workshops included making moss balls, succulent plant potting, and dyeing cloth.