KGI Financial Holdings (KGI) is redefining employee wellness by blending physical activity with purpose-driven engagement. Through its long-standing commitment to talent development, the China Development Foundation launched this year’s “Seeing Talent” summer camp, inviting scholarship recipients and national athletes to coach employees in a series of high-energy sports sessions. The initiative transforms philanthropy from passive giving into active, meaningful connection.
The foundation, known for programs like “Dumbo in Our Class” and the “Skills and Expertise Scholarship”, has consistently supported emerging talent in sports, the arts, and vocational education. To showcase the impact of these efforts, the foundation hosts the “Seeing Talent” camp annually. This year’s program featured lifestyle weightlifting, badminton, pickleball, and Latin dance—all taught by young athletes and scholarship recipients who brought their expertise and enthusiasm directly into the workplace.
Angelo J.Y. Koo, Chairman of China Development Foundation, a fitness enthusiast himself, expressed pride in seeing these young talents share their skills with employees. He emphasized the importance of physical activity in boosting productivity and overall well-being. The “Seeing Talent” initiative, he noted, offers employees a chance to recharge both mentally and physically, fostering a happier and more balanced work environment.
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Highlights included a lifestyle weightlifting class led by a national team athlete, teaching safe lifting techniques applicable both in the gym and daily life. Badminton sessions, guided by top-tier players Hsu Yun-Hsuan and Lee Chia-Hsin from National University of Kaohsiung, were filled with energy and laughter. A trending pickleball workshop, hosted by student athletes from Taipei’s Xihu Junior High School tennis team, gave employees a taste of badminton, tennis, and table tennis all in one. The Latin dance workout, led by national athlete Huang Shu-Han from National Taiwan Sport University, offered a vibrant way to burn calories and relieve stress.
Employees praised the young coaches for their energy and professionalism, noting that the sessions not only made fitness fun but also strengthened team bonds. Through the “Seeing Talent” camp, the China Development Foundation brings public service into everyday life—supporting young dreamers while empowering employees to become their most authentic allies. It’s a shared journey of inspiration and growth, fulfilling the foundation’s dual promise: Talent Development x Happy Workplace.
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