KGI Financial (KGIF) has demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility by organizing a series of Christmas charity events under the leadership of China Development Foundation Chairman, Angelo J. Y. Koo. The events included two charity markets featuring 60 participants from disaster-stricken areas in Hualien, social welfare organizations, local revitalization teams, and local farmers. The enthusiastic participation of the group’s employees resulted in sales exceeding NT$3 million, setting a new record for the charity market and highlighting the peak of KGIF’s ESG synergy.
The KGIF Christmas Charity Month began with the lighting of the Christmas tree, marking the start of the charitable activities. Every Friday leading up to Christmas, charity market events were held around the Christmas tree at the group’s headquarters. Performances by the dance class of Yongle Elementary School in Taipei showcased the achievements of the “Dance 100” project by the group’s China Development Foundation. This project aims to nurture young dancers’; creativity and promote dance in elementary schools, encouraging teachers and students to cultivate an appreciation for dance arts. The “Animal Rhapsody” performance by Yongle Elementary School was choreographed by young dancer Li, Jiaming, a long-time beneficiary of the Foundation, to the music of the renowned band “Mayday.”
This year’s charity market has set up a special Hualien zone to support local industries continuously affected by earthquakes and typhoons. Among them, National Dong Hwa University is selling local smallholders’ honey at the market to raise funds for the school. Earlier this year, the University’s College of Science and Engineering laboratories were severely damaged by an earthquake. Chairman Koo of the China Development Foundation promptly assessed the disaster, and the foundation donated NT 14 million for reconstruction. Today, Lin, Chunying, Dean of Student Affairs of National Dong Hwa University, led colleagues from the Student Activity Center to Taipei to express gratitude to Chairman Koo for his concern for the teachers and students of the University.
Angelo J. Y. Koo, Chairman of the China Development Foundation, has long been dedicated to public welfare. As Chairman of CDIB Capital, he supports the “Local Revitalization Incentive Program” helping local revitalization teams find sustainable business paths. This year’s KGI Charity Market, supported by CDIB Capital’s local revitalization team, featured a diverse marketplace model showcasing local agricultural products, cultural and creative goods, and local tours. It received enthusiastic support from the group’s employees, creating a record high in sales and bringing a sense of happiness to this year’s Christmas season.
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