NTHU International Volunteer Program Marks 20th Anniversary with Educational Service Across Six Countries in Asia and Africa
National Tsing Hua University’s International Volunteer Program marks its 20th anniversary with 51 students serving six countries—Nepal, Vietnam, Kenya, Mozambique, Eswatini, and Tanzania—through digital education, Mandarin teaching, and support for Agent Orange survivors. Since its founding, the program has engaged 920 students across 11 countries, building over 70 computer classrooms benefiting 58,000 people.
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its International Volunteer Program, with 51 students participating in five service teams across six countries this summer. The teams will work in Nepal, Vietnam, Kenya, Mozambique, Eswatini, and Tanzania, expanding digital education initiatives, establishing computer classrooms, and supporting vulnerable communities. This year’s program includes establishing a computer classroom in Kenya’s Kibera community, collaborating with a girls’ shelter center in Eswatini, promoting Mandarin education in Nepal, and supporting Agent Orange survivors in Vietnam. The scope represents the program’s broadest outreach in its history, integrating academic expertise with social engagement. Since its launch, 920 NTHU students have volunteered in 11 countries, reaching nearly 100 schools and institutions. Over 70 computer classrooms have been built, benefiting more than 58,000 people. NTHU Vice President Ta-Jen Yen emphasized that the program’s success lies in students’ willingness to understand local community needs rather than impose solutions. The Nepal team will introduce Mandarin courses using Google Classroom, establish an 18-week online learning model, and donate 35 headphones to Chyangba Memorial School. The Vietnam team, led by students from NTHU’s Department of Special Education, will partner with The Kianh Foundation and VAVA HCMC to support Agent Orange survivors through vocational skill development and disaster preparedness education. The Africa-based teams raised 305 refurbished computers to expand digital education beyond schools into communities. In Kenya, the program will establish a computer classroom in Kibera, while in Mozambique, it will implement school and community-based digital literacy programs. Team leader Yi-Hsuan Ho noted the goal of breaking beyond school boundaries to bring learning directly to underserved communities. This year’s initiatives reflect a commitment to blending academic expertise with meaningful social impact, reinforcing NTHU’s role as a global leader in international volunteerism.
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