The China Development Foundation under KGI Financial Holdings has long been committed to supporting the education of underprivileged children. Each year, through the “Legacy 100 x Tutoring 100 Program” (hereafter referred to as Legacy 100), the foundation provides scholarships to university students who serve as tutoring volunteers in elementary and junior high schools. Now in its 19th year, the program has engaged thousands of university volunteers, accompanying children in their learning and growth through the action of “big hands holding little hands.”
The foundation recently held a Legacy 100 briefing session, where KGI Bank President Kate Lin witnessed university students completing their tutoring missions and encouraged volunteers to pass on the spirit of companionship, forming a positive cycle that lights up the future of disadvantaged children.
In Taiwan, there are children who face significant challenges in their learning journey due to financial hardship or lack of resources. China Development Foundation Chairman Angelo J.Y. Koo upholds the belief that “education is the best investment” and has long promoted Legacy 100, with its core values of mutual companionship and building learning confidence. By supporting university students to become tutoring volunteers, the program provides a strong backing for children’s education. The act of “big hands holding little hands” is transformed into concrete action, making education not only a transmission of knowledge but also a connection of emotions and an inspiration of life.
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At this year’s Legacy 100 briefing, KGI Bank President Kate Lin interacted with youth volunteers, not only recognizing their contributions but also encouraging them to understand that tutoring is not just about teaching — it’s about bringing warmth into children’s hearts. This power will take root in their minds and become the courage and hope they need to face the future.
Lien, a student at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, has received the Legacy Scholarship for four consecutive years due to outstanding academic performance. He shared that on the first day of school, the children eagerly asked when tutoring would begin. At that moment, he felt the value of being needed and realized that his efforts were being seen. Lin, a student at Tamkang University, said that being a big sister to children in moments of confusion and helplessness is a rare kind of happiness. Through the process of companionship and interaction, she has learned to reflect and grow.
In addition to tutoring services, the foundation also emphasizes financial literacy for youth volunteers. This year, Nelson Chien, Assistant Vice President of the Wealth Management Division at KGI Bank, was invited to share financial management concepts with university students. He encouraged young people to start with regular savings and make good use of time and compound interest to build their own long-term financial strategies.
KGI Financial Holdings continues to fulfill its corporate social responsibility through concrete actions. Through Legacy 100, the group not only supports young students in pursuing their dreams but also ignites hope for disadvantaged children, extending the influence of the financial industry to every corner of society.
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